A solid Windows Mobile reader is becoming more of a necessity as Pocket PCs and Smartphones take over the mobile market. As the price of these powerful devices drop, and technologies such as Bluetooth makes combing their raw power with ease-of-use as a phone, more people are discovering that they can take their favorite slice of the Internet with them.
Ultimately, the best Pocket PC Reader will depend on what you want from your reader. But this list should help you narrow down your choice.
Newsgator Go
Description: The Windows Mobile reader for the Newsgator suite of RSS readers, this is a stand-alone application, not just a mobile website. Newsgator Go syncs up with your other Newsgator products, whether you like to browse your feeds through their web-based reader, or from your Outlook inbox.
Price: Free
NewsBreak
Description: Numerous awards mark Newsbreak as a great Windows Mobile reader. Featuring the ability to listen to podcasts, watch vidcasts, and set up specialized alerts, it makes a great addition to your Pocket PC or Smartphone library.
Price: $19.95
Spb Insight
Description: Insight is a great Pocket PC reader that offers full RSS/Atom support. It was recently a finalist for Smartphone and Pocket PC's Best Software Award for news readers.
Price: $19.95
Bloglines for Mobile
Description: Bloglines is a great website for viewing your favorite feeds and keeping your mobile in sync with your PC, but the mobile version of the site doesn't come with a lot of feed management options. An excellent choice for those that already use Bloglines on their PC, or anyone wanting a free web-based reader for their Pocket PC or Smartphone.
Price: Free
PocketRSS
Description: This Pocket PC reader can be used as a Today screen plugin or a stand-alone application. After downloading the articles, it stores them for offline reading, so it can be a great reader if you hook up to your wireless network at home but don't pay for a data plan.
Price: Free
Egress
Description: The Egress Windows Mobile reader integrates with the Today screen and supports podcasting and mini-blogs like Twitter. This Smartphone reader also supports HTML optimizers (like Skweezer and Google Mobile) and integrates with Newsgator.
Price: $12.95 (Lifetime subscription)
FeederReader
Description: Marketed as the Pocket PC reader for power users, this Windows Mobile reader has a host of features including the ability to view podcasts and vidcasts, offline reading, great customization and ideal performance for a large number of feeds.
Price: Free
TopStory
Description: This Windows Mobile reader is also available for Palm OS and Symbian S60. It is a handy little Smartphone reader that supports scheduled downloading and customizable alerts. TopStory is ad-supported, so while it is free of charge, you will see ads in the program.
Price: Free
AvantGo
Description: This nifty Windows Mobile reader is a great way to take your favorite sites with you. It comes with a number of channels, and you can input custom channels, but it can have a problem reading some feeds. Great for a limited number of feeds, it may not have the best navigation for numerous feeds.
Price: Free (Subscription grants additional bandwidth)
pRSSreader
Description: A small application that packs a punch, this Pocket PC reader has the ability to search for keywords, optimize HTML for your mobile screen, and even integrates with the Today screen.
Price: Free
