May 28, 2008

My Windows Mobile application list as of May 28th

Yesterday, I reported that I made the move on my AT&T Tilt to the official release of Windows Mobile 6.1 by HTC Europe for the TyTn II.  I initially tried  Dutty's 6.1 test ROM from xda-developers which had many issues, today I noticed he had appended his post title with "[AMBANDONNED DUE TO BUGS]".  The HTC ROM I downloaded from via this post on MoDaCo, seems to be running very well. It does not have the bells and whistle that Dutty's ROM had but I was able to make the tweaks I needed with Kaisertweak. I also ran the Tilt Keyboard fix to make the Tilt's keyboard work correctly.

I also updated quite a few applications.

My one disappointment so far was the fact my backup with Sunnysoft's Backup Manager did not restore correctly and I had install all my applications manually, but it does give me a clean environment. 

Update 5/30/2008: On 5/29/2008 I had problems accessing the Internet with PIE,  rebuilt my Tilt and removed the United Airline PocketFly application for fear of incompatibility with Pocket Internet Explorer in 6.1. I will have to test further.

Device Information:

  • PPC Model: Kaiser (AT&T Tilt version)
  • Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
  • OS ROM version: CE OS 5.2.19212 (Build 19212.1.0.3) (downloaded from MoDaCo post)
  • Radio ROM version: 1.65.16.25 (included in ROM download)
  • Carrier: T-Mobile USA

Additions:

Upgrades:

Replacements/Removal:

Is not stable with Windows Mobile 6:

Need to Try/Test:

In Storage Memory:

In ROM Memory

The good thing about the HTC ROM is that it is not bloated. The only two extra applications I have noticed other than the standard HTC applications are:

  • Adobe Reader LE 2.0
  • World Card Mobile (a business card scanner, I need to try it out)

On 8GB Mini SD card:

Only data, for the moment I have no need to install application on the SD card...

Posted by sskarlatos on May 28, 2008 at 08:55 AM in AT&T Tilt, GSM, HTC Herald, HTC Kaiser, My WM list, PPC Tips, software, T-Mobile, Windows Mobile | | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

March 12, 2008

My Windows Mobile application list as of March 12th

Since my last update I decided to use the GeeksToolbox.com SiriusWM5  application to listen to the Sirius (see my post). I also upgraded Spb Mobile Shell to version 2.0 (see my post).

I have not yet made the move to WM 6.1 although Dutty has a ROM on xda-developers, but it is on my to do list. Still love the Kaiser (AT&T Tilt), although I am using the Verizon SMT5800 with Windows Mobile standard as a secondary device. I will probably come up with a list of software I use on that phone...

duttythroy has a great library of application cabs here.

Device Information:

Additions:

Upgrades:

Replacements/Removal:

Is not stable with Windows Mobile 6:

Need to Try:

In Storage Memory:

In ROM Memory (Dutty's ROM):

On 2GB Mini SD card:

For the moment I have no need to install application on the SD card...

Posted by sskarlatos on March 12, 2008 at 09:16 AM in AT&T Tilt, HTC Herald, HTC Kaiser, My WM list, PPC Tips, software, T-Mobile, T-Mobile Wing, Windows Mobile | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

February 13, 2008

Birdsoft eXtreme Agenda v3.1 review

The world of Windows Mobile Professional Personal Information Manager (PIM) is very competitive and these days hard to break into. Birdsoft is adding to this competitive marketplace with the release of version 3.1 of eXtreme Agenda for Windows Mobile Professional, however they are not new to the PIM marketplace and where one of the first full featured PIMs to be released on Windows Mobile Standard. They bring some innovative concepts such as the Spinner over from the one handed world of Windows Mobile Standard.  Read my review on pocketnow.com

Overall Rating:


The Good

  • Spinner is a great way to navigate
  • Easy entry time and date wheels
  • Ability to create simple projects

    The Bad
  • No variable field support
  • No variable Time Zone support
  • No pwi (notes) format conversion

    • Birdsoft eXtreme Agenda 240 3

    Posted by sskarlatos on February 13, 2008 at 08:41 AM in HTC Herald, Reviews, software, T-Mobile MDA, Windows Mobile | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

    February 08, 2008

    What happened to JETware?

    JETware Hands-free Bluetooth extension for Windows Mobile has been an invaluable piece of software to synchronize my device with my BMW in car ULF Bluetooth system. It allows me to synchronize my address book by category, view text and email headers on my navigation screen, display caller id information, and provide the appropriate status information for no signal and roaming. The software license is locked to your IMEI. I have been using it since my T-Mobile MDA and have switched phones several times. Each time I would send an email to support with my new IMEI and within 7 days I would receive a new activation code. In December I did the same for my new Tilt, however I never received a response. JETware did create an automated system to switch IMEI but for some reason I am not in the system (probably because I was an early adopter) and since support won't answer I am stuck. Watching the JETware forums, it seems I am not the only one having support issues ignored. What happened to the developer? He was offering a great application at a very reasonable price, maybe he was not making enough to invest the time required to properly support the product, just a hunch since selling Windows Mobile software is a tough and not necessarily a money making business. If that is the case he should say so and maybe offer his software to the open source community (xda-developers) so everyone can benefit.

    My 30 day trial is now up and I to continue using it I have to purchase another license. In the end I don't have that big of a problem spending $14.95 (I need it), however that was not the deal when I originally purchased the product. I think JETware owes users an explanation of what happened. If anyone knows please comment.

    Posted by sskarlatos on February 08, 2008 at 09:28 AM in AT&T Tilt, Bluetooth, HTC Herald, HTC Kaiser, HTC Wizard, T-Mobile MDA, T-Mobile Wing, Windows Mobile | | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

    January 30, 2008

    My Windows Mobile application list as of January 30th

    As I reported on Monday, I flashed the radio ROM on my Tilt with 1.27.15.32 off of the newly released HTC ROM. This radio ROM seems to provide noticeably better GSM signal strength. The downside is slow GPS acquisition time, but that is OK given the improvement with the GSM reception. One other note about the GPS, if you cannot acquire your position, such as inside a building rebooting seems to be the only solution to get it going again when you step outside.

    Dutty released V4 of his custom ROM and I may update this weekend. Since I don't have any major issues with V3, I am not chomping at the bit to upgrade. Dutty is working on a WM 6.1 upgrade, I may just wait for that.

    Since I now have Sirius in my BMW, I have gotten use to listening to their programming from BBC One to Classic Vinyl and with the included streaming service I can listen using my PC, however now I am turning my attention to listening to Sirius on my Tilt. I found three solutions which I am testing:

    I will report back on my choice later.

    I just updated Zagat To Go to version 6. The OTA download at m.zagat.com is temporarily unavailable, but I downloaded it from the Handmark website. This update should provide a better solution for dialing the establishments directly from Zagat To Go.

    It is clear that the Bluetooth headset volume is an issue with the Tilt and you need to use a headset which has some amplification capability such as my Blueant V12. I am satisfied with the volume, although I have it set to 10. I have not tried it in a very noisy environment.

    duttythroy has a great library of application cabs here.

    Device Information:

    Additions:

    Upgrades:

    Replacements/Removal:

    Is not stable with Windows Mobile 6:

    Need to Try:

    In Storage Memory:

    In ROM Memory (Dutty's ROM):

    On 2GB Mini SD card:

    For the moment I have no need to install application on the SD card...

    Posted by sskarlatos on January 30, 2008 at 10:59 AM in AT&T Tilt, HTC Herald, HTC Kaiser, My WM list, PPC Tips, software, T-Mobile, T-Mobile Wing, Windows Mobile | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

    January 24, 2008

    PhatWare releases Calligrapher 8.6

    PhatWare's just announced the release of CalliGrapher 8.6. This is a free upgrade to users of CalliGrapher 8.x.

    I have been using Calligrapher on my Windows Mobile device since before the days of integrated keyboards. With my Tilt, I still use it quite a bit switching between the keyboard and handwriting using CalliGrapher's Write Pad. Calligrapher has gotten better with every version. Version 8.5 recognition was very good but slow, hopefully 8.6 will speed things up.

    PhatWare update

    When I installed PhatPad 4.4, PhatWare also include their PhatUpdate utility which can update their software as well as WebIS' over the air. I used it to update CalliGrapher. I will report back next week how I like version 8.6.

    Posted by sskarlatos on January 24, 2008 at 09:27 AM in AT&T Tilt, HTC Herald, HTC Kaiser, HTC Wizard, T-Mobile MDA, T-Mobile Wing, Windows Mobile | | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

    January 17, 2008

    Directv web based DVR Scheduler to be released on 1/23

    dbstalk.com had reported that Directv would release DVR scheduling on January 17th. I tried signing on this morning and got the following notice:

    The m.directv.com web site page after I tried to sign in. It looks like the 23rd is the magic date...

    Posted by sskarlatos on January 17, 2008 at 10:37 AM in AT&T Tilt, Commentary, Directv, HTC Herald, HTC Kaiser, HTC Wizard, T-Mobile MDA, T-Mobile Wing, Windows Mobile | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

    January 04, 2008

    Get Pocket Informant 2007 free today and tomorrow

    I am a big fan of WebIS' Pocket Informant. Along with SBSH's Pocket Breeze, it is the main applications, other than email,  I use on my Windows Mobile device. My last review of Pocket Informant was for PI 2007 Revision 1 (pocketnow.com review link),

    pocketpcthoughts.com is offering a great opportunity to get Pocket Informant 2007 Revision 4 for free today and tomorrow. Follow this link and use coupon code PIFREE. If you have not used it, try it you will never go back to the Microsoft PIM.

    Posted by sskarlatos on January 04, 2008 at 08:22 AM in AT&T Tilt, HTC Herald, HTC Kaiser, HTC Wizard, Pocket Informant, T-Mobile MDA, T-Mobile Wing, Windows Mobile | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

    January 03, 2008

    My Windows Mobile application list as of January 3rd

    My new AT&T Tilt has brought a new environment with a host of updated applications found in Dutty's DualTouch ROM. I am pretty much using the same set of applications I have been using. The one very nice feature of the ROM is that applications like Battery Status and Total Commander are included in the ROM (I added an In ROM section). With over 110MB of available Program memory I have installed all of my application in Program Memory. I am currently at 88MB, which is excellent.  This leaves my 2GB free for media and documents. I tried to use the HTC Home screen but found that the spb Mobile Shell was still superior along with PocketBreeze. So my Today screen remains the same.

    There is very nice utility called AdvancedConfig version 1.1 which allows you to tweak all of the performance variable and suggests appropriate settings.

    duttythroy has a great library of application cabs here.

    Eventhough Dutty's post on xda-developers says that the .NET Compact Framework 3.5 is installed in ROM, I had to install the .NET CF 2.0 for Zagat To Go and the AdvancedConfig utility reports .Net CF version 2.0.6129.0 so I am not sure what is going on..

    Device Information:

    • PPC Model: Kaiser
    • OS ROM version: CE OS 5.2.1933 (Build 18533.dutty's) V2
    • Radio ROM version: 1.27.12.32
    • Carrier: T-Mobile USA

    Additions:

    Upgrades:

    Replacements/Removal:

    Is not stable with Windows Mobile 6:

    Need to Try:

    In Storage Memory:

    In ROM Memory:

    On 2GB Mini SD card:

    For the moment I have no need to install application on the SD card...

    Posted by sskarlatos on January 03, 2008 at 09:47 AM in AT&T Tilt, HTC Herald, HTC Kaiser, My WM list, PPC Tips, software, T-Mobile, T-Mobile Wing, Windows Mobile | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

    November 30, 2007

    Microsoft finally releases Windows Mobile Office Mobile 6.1

    Office Mobile 6.1 has now been officially released for Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC and Windows Mobile 6 devices. 

    Per the Microsoft web site:

    "To allow Windows Mobile users to work with Office documents created in the Open XML formats, Microsoft has developed an upgrade for Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, and PowerPoint Mobile applications. This upgrade to the Office Mobile applications allows viewing and editing of Word documents and Excel workbooks and viewing of PowerPoint slideshows created by using Microsoft Office 2007

    Other improvements include:

    • Enhanced viewing experience for charts in Excel Mobile
    • Ability to view SmartArt in PowerPoint Mobile
    • Ability to view and extract files from compressed (.zip) folders"

    This upgrade only works for Windows Mobile powered devices that have an earlier version of Office Mobile. If your Windows Mobile powered device does not have Office Mobile applications, this upgrade will not work for you. You can purchase Windows Mobile full Office Mobile suite from handango.

    The .msi install is available free from Microsoft here.

    Posted by sskarlatos on November 30, 2007 at 08:08 AM in HTC Herald, Office 12, Office 2007, T-Mobile Wing, Windows Mobile | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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