Users of Windows Mobile-based handhelds now have a new way to shop, travel and comb the surrounding area for anything they want, anywhere they are. Earthcomber is introducing itself to users of Windows-powered PDAs and smartphones. This free service has already generated substantial buzz among Palm-powered loyalists. Users can specify exact types of restaurants, shops, ATMs, hotels, landmarks and plot them on a map--as well as join or create groups that let them share or discover spots like where movies were shot, where crimes occurred, sites of public art or places to spot wildlife or enjoy dog parks, pictures, picnics, or freebies. The new <A HREF="http://mobilitynewswire.prwebdirect.com/releases/2006/3/mobilitynewswire353478.htm">Windows Mobile version of Earthcomber</A> includes a point-to-point direction feature that requires a phone or Internet connection.