Name it guys ! 8)
I would make two groups: freeware and pay software
FREEWARE:
Remover
PocketNav
NoteM
HP Mobile Printing
VxUtil
Metro
nPopw
Send SMS
Pocket DivX
and I will add this new utility: PocketZenPhone
PAY SOFTWARE:
Finger Clix (if not already installed in ROM)
PIE Plus
GPRS Monitor
Pocket Plus
World Mate Pro
Resco File Explorer
Pocket Slideshow
eWallet Pro
KSE Truefax
Pocket Informant
and not sure what database to pick (abcDB probably)
TOM TOM 2
RESCO FILE EXPLORER
PHONE DASHBOARD
How about some web links for these apps?
I must admit I am finding accesspanel very useful though just trying it out.
http://www.developerone.com/accesspanel/
""a lightning-fast data entry solution to help you enter data faster and easier than ever before into documents, emails and more.""
What is the best application to back-up the XDA selectively?
What is the best application to back-up the XDA selectively? I have seen some info on this elsewhere but it seemed to indicate that a new version of software is being developed more compatible with XDA II. Any further info?
My favorite third-party apps (in no particular order):
Agenda Fusion
tAgenda (freeware)
PocketBible
Pocket Plus
Total Commander (freeware)
Pocket Slides
PHM Registry Editor (freeware)
Check Notifications (freeware)
eWallet
Frequency Tuner (freeware)
CHM Reader (freeware)
Acrobat Reader (freeware)
I'd go with some of what's already been mentioned plus a couple of others:
- nPOPw to replace Pocket Outlook for emails (Freeware)
- Pocket ICQ (Freeware)
- ScaryBear Check Notifications & Auto-clear (Freeware)
- InsertCredit BatteryBar (Freeware)
- Agenda Fusion (once you've changed the default garish colours)
- Resco File Explorer
- ListPro by Ilium Software
- SPB GPRS Monitor
The weakpoint of WM2003, in my opinion, is Pocket Outlook, which is so empty of features that it's unusable. I replaced the calendar, contacts and to-do list manager with Agenda Fusion, which is just superb, and I replaced the email client with nPOPw.
Try nPOPw for yourself - it's free. Where Pocket Outlook took sometimes a minute or two to connect to my POP server over GPRS and look for emails, nPOPw takes about 2 seconds to check an account. Plus, you can check all accounts manually with one tap in nPOPw. It works slightly differently in concept to Outlook, but it's a better concept, IMHO.
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Resco File Explorer
FingerClix
Digital Expedition eXPerience (XP interface on the PocketPC, great!)
IP Dashboard
Pocket TV
etc etc
I've recently installed Pocket Informant on my 8125 and love it - highly recommended to anyone who does anything with the PIM functions of their device.
There is one feature of the built-in contacts program that is missing from Pocket Informant that I use all the time - "find online" (interfaces directly with the global address book on an exchange server - I use it to track down contact info for coworkers who are not in my personal contacts list). I don't want to give up PocketInformant but need this feature to be available.
I know that one option is to simply not have PI register itself as the default contacts/calendar program -
What I'd rather do is keep PI as the default and just know that I can use the find online feature when I want. Does anyone know of a way to create a shortcut to actually run the built-in contacts program (so I can bypass any registry changes PI makes)? Alternatively (and even better, possibly) - anyone have an idea of how to call up the "find online" feature directly?
How did you get Pocket Informant to install on your 8125. Everytime I have tried to load it the install failes out with incorrect OS message.
Make sure it's the most current version. I had to upgrade the version I bought when I had my Ipaq 2 yrs. ago.
Make sure it's the most current version. I had to upgrade the version I bought when I had my Ipaq 2 yrs. ago.
Is there any app that allows me to send SMS successfully from desktop (but via my Wizard) ... ?
I used to use SMSCool on my smartphone but it doesn't like my new Wizard. Also running the beta version of Outlook 2007 at the moment, and Jeyo Mobile Extender isn't compatible yet
Cheers
Mark
Just change back to Outlook 2003 tu use Jeyo (like me)
I can't imagine someone would like to run MS Beta applications
Hey Mark, do you happen to be running Vista too? I can't sync my 8125 for the life of me ... ActiveSync won't install and the integrated sync tools won't sync with Office 2007 yet. Crap. (BTW... Jeyo Mobile Extender rocks!)
Check out Pocket Controller Professional.
It doesn't do exactly what you want, but is definately worth it. It allows you to control your phone from your desktop, using keyboard, etc...
What is best contacts program and dial program for cingular 8125. Hate the stock ones.
Definitely Contacbreeze !
Cheers
hrb
http://www.sbsh.net/products/contactbreeze/
does this work without having pocket breeze installed? from what i read on the website its a plugin for pocketbreeze.
does this work without having pocket breeze installed? from what i read on the website its a plugin for pocketbreeze.
...i use pocketinformant2007, because it implements calender, agenda, contacts, notes & tasks all together. Plus you can change the sort appearence of contacts, like first name, last name...
Another vote for Pocket Informant. Have been using it since version 2.xx
Hi
I have my HD for already a week and it's amazing!!.
but I decided to buy it because I needed a tool like this for business purposes, by now I'm using it for mail on the go, and of course like a powerful agenda with Pocket Informant, but due my short experience with a pocket PC, I know that there must be much more uses and software that I don't know yet, then I would like to ask for advices about this matter, may be software or even tips to be able to to take more advantages of this incredible phone!
BTW I found this two thread, but are quite short
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=450957&highlight=business
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=436642&highlight=business&page=1
Thanks!!
hi, im not quite sure what you are asking for? but, i use mine for work to. i dont find the need for anything extra than what is already included in M$ mobile office
i use the calendar and outlook which is synced through my organisations exchange server though activesync over the mobile network. in the main i do this manually but also by setting it up to do autosync at intervals.
you can set it to have pushmail too if your companies mail server will allow this
pocket outlook does all that the full pc version does (near as dammit) email, access to my corporate address book, meeting scheduling and invites etc etc
is that what you wanted to know?
OK, here is the "business" oriented sub-set of all my apps:
apMemo 2.3 http://www.apsoftsystems.com/apmemo/index.htm
apMemo allows for alarmed note taking on the go
Ilium Listpro 5.0.0.2016 http://www.iliumsoft.com/site/lp/listpro.htm
Listpro is great - I use this for whole loads of lists on the PC and HD and swop the lists back and forth
Metro 5.71 http://www.nanika.net/Metro/
Metro is useful for business trips (and pleasure)
MxCalculator 2.1 http://www.trancreative.com
NewsGator Go! 2.0.0.25419 http://www.newsgator.com/Individuals...o/Default.aspx
I use a RSS feeder for business news
Pocket Informant 8.51 http://www.webis.net/index.php
RCX Lexipedia 1.2 http://www.revolution.cx/Lexipedia/Lexipedia.htm
Yes, I know this is an old app but it's still there when I need answers and don't want to go online
SBSH PocketBreeze 5.4.15 http://www.sbsh.net/products/windows...c/pocketbreeze
Fantastic today plugin to view my calender (must be used with SecondToday)
SPB Finance 2.7.0 http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/finance/?en
Not really business, but keeps track my my finances
From my thread comment: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=3117017&highlight=secondtoday#post3117017
I use keepass for securing those important but (sometimes) easy to forget ID's & passwords:
hi, im not quite sure what you are asking for? but, i use mine for work to. i dont find the need for anything extra than what is already included in M$ mobile office
i use the calendar and outlook which is synced through my organisations exchange server though activesync over the mobile network. in the main i do this manually but also by setting it up to do autosync at intervals.
you can set it to have pushmail too if your companies mail server will allow this
pocket outlook does all that the full pc version does (near as dammit) email, access to my corporate address book, meeting scheduling and invites etc etc
is that what you wanted to know?
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thanks, well yes something like that I was looking for, but may be a little more focused in meetings and projects, I'm using list Listpro for this two purposes but I can imagine there are better and specialize software for this.
about meetings I need to lead meeting sometimes, and write down some ideas or comments in each topic on this meetings.
same with projects, I start a project, and I need to write down all the steps of it, and the progress of each one too
thanks Cheesy Dave, there are really useful app there!
thanks audscott
i guess im a caveman when it comes to such business things... i just use ms word to make lists
notepad for basic notes
i find that the ms mobile office suite included does all i need (along with the other software in pocket outlook such as tasks etc)
small tip if you do want to use a different front end like SBSH PocketBreeze or spb pocketplus etc
dont need to run secondtoday type progs which just chew up more memory, just untick manila from the today plugins screen and do away with manila. personally i find it to be just bells and whistles and not much function, uses loads more system resources than other after market apps with nothing more (less in my opinion) on offer
i use spb pocketplus together with spb weather and spb phone suite all sat as my front screen. i can access all my needed software with one touch, make calls with one touch, switch ring profiles with one touch fire up wifi with one touch... in fact 99% of what i need to do with my HD i do with 1 touch using this set of software. the only time i need to use the stylus is for typing (im kak handed using my fingers to type and am pretty fast with the stylus)
as i said up there^^^^ i use MS office for all my other bits as i can bang it stright over to my laptop to use the full versions if necessary
i guess its down to what you need, what you like and what you get used to. ive been using this combo of progs for 4 years now so am a bit stuck in the mud so to speak
ill try to do a screen grab of my today page to show you what i mean.... but you might not like it as i am very much in favour of function over form
(ive trialled spb mobile shell and spb diary but again find them unecessary.... why do you need a diary on your today screen when it is one touch away and a hell of a lot more confidential if your diary isnt open for all to see all the time (i work in healthcare so confidentiality is a big requirement! )
business
I have been using pda in my construction business for many years to keep appointments. I tend to forget them and rely on the alarm. I have most of the incoming phone calls redirected to the phone. I use agenda one because you can link contacts to appointements i.e the alarm sounds to tell me to meet Mrs Smith. I click on that and it brings up Mrs Smiths address.
We are trying business contact manager for outlook in the office as a CRM and have tried the pda add in to view them. It just does,t work. I have heard over other software that makes the contacts visible in outlook mobile.
I also use mine mainly for Business (and pleasure), work in an Australasian role with travel in Australia and New Zealand.
Must admit I am VERY impressed with the function and accuracy of WorldCard mobile. Sure beats the manual data entry of B-Card info
A few of the apps I'm using on my HD
SPB Traveller - to manage my flights, accomodation and rental car bookings.
GarminXT - with Australia and New Zealand maps to help me get to the places I need to.
SPB Weather - helps me know what to expect and what to take when I travel.
SPB Time - My travel alarm clock etc.
SPB Wallet - Helps me remember the multitude of logon details for company (and private)
systems access as well as credit cards and so on.
SPB Finance - Tracks my out of office expenses for me.
Pocket Investor - Mobile management of my stocks.
Softmaker Suite - A really great set of applications which provide me FULL edit and formatting alignment for my Word, Excel and Powerpoint files.
Pocket Informant - Replaces the PIM
RESCO Utility pack - Great file management for shifting documents around, deleting etc.
A few other general apps.
HD Tweak
Gsen
Sprite Backup
MSS Convertor
SKTools
SPB Mobile Shell (but using the "ChangeSKIN" application to provide multiple contact photo screens etc. )
SPB Phone Suite
SPB Brain Evolution
Opening multiple files in Excel Mobile
jonajuna said:
i use MS office for all my other bits as i can bang it stright over to my laptop to use the full versions if necessary
i guess its down to what you need, what you like and what you get used to. ive been using this combo of progs for 4 years now so am a bit stuck in the mud so to speak
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Hi jonajuna, I am a new Touch HD user (and this is my first PDA). Since you use the Office so extensively, could you please help me - how can I open more than one document e.g. in Excel? I often use Excel documents in my work and I constantly need to copy&paste info from one Excel file into another.
Thanks!
I'm also useing mine for business and pleasure. Works well with appointments, addresses, GPS, etc. during business hours.
I've picked up an HTC Touch HD, and I'm a semi-business/pleasure/personal user.
Here are some of the items that I found were useful for me.
As far as the MSDict and MSPhrase apps go, you can find English -> Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Russian, Malaysian, Chinese (trad and simplified), Korean and so on!
Here are the links for the Japanese one since I've been up all night downloading these.
http://htc-touch-hd-t8282.handster.com/product.php?id=3113
http://htc-touch-hd-t8282.handster.com/product.php?id=639
And SPB Traveler is great when it comes on converting common knowledge from overseas such as units, clothing sizes and linguistics as it helps me identify and use the right phrases.
http://htc-touch-hd-t8282.handster.com/product.php?id=439
Also, since I'm both in class and at work, sometimes I'll need a really powerful calculator and the Touch HD does not disappoint with it's capabilities.
http://htc-touch-hd-t8282.handster.com/product.php?id=3627
http://htc-touch-hd-t8282.handster.com/product.php?id=175
There you go, hope this helps.
Hi there,
i´m also one of those guys who using the HTC HD for business.
Maybe the programms i use, would be helpful.
At least it depends on your special needs.
Main focus for me:
Mail -> BBconnect
ToDo list -> MLO ( My Life Organized )
Calender -> Calender Touch
Travelling -> SPB Traveller
If you need further information, just let me know.