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Ref: MS Money 2006 for Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs
The MS-provided offering to sync Money with a pocketpc still doesn't support WM5, so I'm on the lookout for an alternative - any recommendations?
I've tried 'Cash Organizer' which does support WM5 (everyone but MS seem to be able to get their software up to date! :evil but has a fairly icky interface.
Can anyone recommend another?
Mastersoft Mobile Solutions Money is very good.
http://www.mastersoftmobilesolutions.com/
Melty said:
Mastersoft Mobile Solutions Money is very good.
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Does it sync with desktop MS Money?
I had a quick look at their site, and the closest reference I found was:
"Import and export qif files to and from Quicken(TM) and Microsoft Money(TM)"
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which implies the ability to sync from handheld to desktop, but not the other way around
It'd be good to be able to see stuff like current account balances - can this do that?
I've been using SPBFinance Money Edition, quite good -- better than MS Money in the sense that it even allows you to have foreign currency accounts sync'ed!
In my opinion the SPB offering is kind of a copy of the Mastersoft one. Not sure about syncing with desktop Microsoft Money as I only use the PDA prog, but you can find out if you check out the support forum in the link I gave you. They are very quick at answering queries in my experience. ANd you can always download a trial and see for yourself what it does and if you like it.
KeepTrack from Illium soft is very good. I use it since a year ago. Give a try. Very stable and syncronizes perfect
http://pocketpc.iliumsoft.com/site/im/keeptrack.htm
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Melty said:
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SPBFinance has version/module to Sync with MSMoney. See
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/finance/?en
Maybe it's better to think about SPBFinance... according to this
http://www.aximsite.com/boards/showthread.php?p=773065
And this is maybe another solution
http://www.inesoft.com/eng/index.php?in=premium.htm&page=2
Is there any database you can recommend? It should habe a desktop client.
Alex
I don't know if this will fill all your requirements by it's free and very, very good.
http://www.grandasoft.com/
Looks very promising..!! Thank you!! I'll give it a try..!!
Alex
Try SprintDB www.kaione.com
I use it and it is brilliant, its like having full blown Microsoft Access on the ocket PC, Macros. modules, forms, queries, the works
But Sprint DB hasn't been developed for a long time.. as I see so far.. Does it work good on a WM5? Also in landscape mode and so on..
Alex
if its for commercial use what about Oracle Lite with Mobile Server.
steiale said:
But Sprint DB hasn't been developed for a long time.. as I see so far.. Does it work good on a WM5? Also in landscape mode and so on..
Alex
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The latest I heard from Kaione was that they were working on a WM5 version, but I've been using even the existing version with no problems since I got the Universal. It's fine in landscape mode as that was developed for WM2003SE compatibility.
Depending on what you actually want to do, SQLCE is really good. We use it at work, but you'd need to do some programming to use it!
Unfortunately I am not so good in programming databases. Would be nice if I could import some XLS or TXT lists and could design a nice form for the device for viewing..
SprintDB IS being actively developed, just before christmas I became a beta tester for their version 3 of sprintDB.
It works perfectly on WM5 and in landscape. It is a fab product, much easier and better features than all of the others I have tried.
Filemaker
Anybody experience with Filemaker Mobile?
Huib
Does anyone have any software which they've purchased for their Universal that they'd recommend? If so, why?
Pocket informant. Its the only PIM worth having, and it turns the useless PIM functionality built into PPCs into something that runs my life. Wouldn't be without it
If had had to narrow it down to one app, it'd have to be PocketBreeze by SBSH.net
Integrates with the aforementioned PocketInformant, but even if you haven't got PI, then PocketBreeze transforms your today screen into a far more usable beast. It's about a million times better than SPB's rip-off clone, and has far more functionality and configuration options. Plus it's regularly updated for bug-fixes and extra functions - and that is something that a lot of other software houses could learn from.
Oh, and the SBSH support forums are outstanding.
For me it's Resco File Explorer, SPB Pocket Plus and SPB Weather tweaked to pick information from BBC and not weather.com
If you use Lotus Notes, CommonTime's mNotes is pretty cool =) But then I would say that, since I work for CommonTime.
Pocketbreeze everytime.
Iliumsoft Listpro. By FAR the most handy app for personal management of lists.
http://www.iliumsoft.com/site/lp/listpro.htm
Very customisable
Microsoft Voice Command
Pocket Informant
SPB Pocket Plus
SPB Diary
SK Tools
Soti Pocket Controller
Sprite Backup
Aol Messenger
PpcWebCam
Some freeware/Shareware
Cambridge VxUtils
Total Commander
PH Registry Editor
TCPMP Media Player
GSPlayer Media Player
Insignia Solutions Jeode Runtime
Agile Messenger (need better wm5 support tho)
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For me it's Resco File Explorer, SPB Pocket Plus and SPB Weather tweaked to pick information from BBC and not weather.com
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can you explain that tweak better please ?
link, pros of the bbc service, etc :wink:
Killer App
I agree with many of the recomendations above and mention was made of SKTools (eagle 1), which I have yet to try, but the killer application for me is SKscheMa which can automate all sorts of daily tasks including turning on and off WiFi, BT and GSM at specific or regular times.
It has a powerful scripting language which has allowed me to create a macro to insert my meeting text, title, place, date and time, who attended etc. It can simulate taps and tap and hold as well. Support is very fast and efficient.
I have even used it to turn on the Bluetooth at regular intervals until we get a fix for that bug.
Strongly advise you check this one out.
www.s-k-tools.com (link corrected)
Don't be put off by the simple web site - this product "rocks".
This product os brilliant - sync email calendar with your pc wirelessly (GPRS/3G/WIFI) push email too so you don't have to sync manually...
http://www.intellisync.com/pages/Products/Express/Benefits/
Free trial - only snag is your pc (or at least a pc theat you can access your mail from) needs to be always on. WOrks with outlook/lotus notes etc
And I don't work for them!
Common time is also good for Notes but I couldn't work out how to sync wirelessly.
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Common time is also good for Notes but I couldn't work out how to sync wirelessly.
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You know you get free support with your 30 day free trial, right? ;-) Give them a call and they can get it all up & running for you. Something to do with locations and preferred order, if memory serves. But then it should run when cradled, when in WiFi range (if you have WiFi) and over GPRS if you have your firewall opened properly. Of course GPRS may be an issue if you're on a corporate network - there was talk about a solution to get round that about 18 months ago, but I think the company's sales focus has shifted towards corporates (Notes is used a LOT by corporates in the US) so features for individual users are on the back burner for now.
I did try to get in touch with them but they didn't seem very interested - I did actually buy it as it was the best option for cradle based syncing - Do you know of anyone specific I can talk to?
Pocketzenphone for me is the most important. Easily change between phone profiles e.g. Loud / meeting /flight etc.
Can be set to do this at specific times e.g. Go to silent at 23:30 and back to normal at 8:00. Also integrates with outlook - e.g can put it into meeting mode when your calender shows meetings or for me puts the device into flight mode when I have flights marked in the calender.
cheers
Haven't purchased yet, but will do so shortly: a backup app. My choice is SPB Backup, but Sprite or Sunnysoft's should do just fine. The reason for buying one should be fairly obvious
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I did try to get in touch with them but they didn't seem very interested - I did actually buy it as it was the best option for cradle based syncing - Do you know of anyone specific I can talk to?
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Your best bet is probably to pick up the phone when you're at your PC/PDA. I think the support number is on the site under Information/Contact details. Scroll down to after the list of links at the top.
If you called them before and can remember the name of who you spoke to, I'll go upstairs & give them a clip round the earhole In general we get a good response about our support!
Ravenmaster
The default weather source is weather.com which I have found to be pretty useless. However, if you go to here;
www.pdagold.com/themes/details.asp?t=12007
you can pick up forecasts for Spb Weather from the BBC. Follow the Readme.txt and it's pretty straight forward. The forecast is so much more accurate than weather.com (in my opinion)
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Ravenmaster
The default weather source is weather.com which I have found to be pretty useless. However, if you go to here;
www.pdagold.com/themes/details.asp?t=12007
you can pick up forecasts for Spb Weather from the BBC. Follow the Readme.txt and it's pretty straight forward. The forecast is so much more accurate than weather.com (in my opinion)
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Does SPB Weather also shows NOWs weather? I installed it and didn't see that option, and not that many other options at all.
I purchased and used Weather Panel on my previous PDA2K and that program proved to be super accurate.. actually it showed the weather condition in my city relevant to the minute... e.g. Changed to 'FOG' icon and FOG began.. Changed to Raining now.. and rain just started an hour before..
I didn't see these features in SPB weather.. maybe i missed them though...
Sounds like you've found a way to CONTROL the weather - [/quote]Changed to 'FOG' icon and FOG began..
!!
Anyway - all SPB does is pick up a forecast from wherever you tell it to. In my case I just use the BBC's site.
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I've bought Voice Command and photo contacts pro, both I really like.
Freeware that surpasses all others to me is:
Qmail3, ugly as sin but so much better than the built in email client.
Will Check over an activesync connection, very useful at work, and one button handles multiple account checking. Glorious!
Does RSS and NNTP as well.
http://www.pocketpcfreewares.com/en/index.php?soft=1344
Lots of info on it here.
http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=38956
Will buy Opera when that goes commercial.
Yes it's true!Visited one of my local Cingular retailers today, and ordered my very own Cingular 8525! My first intent was to order the Treo 750(once the salesperson informed me it was on their order sheet, along with the much anticipated Treo 680). But after waiting approximately 4 hours for an email confirmation, my sales rep. went ahead and called(I'm assuming Cingular HQ) to verify my order. My sales rep. called me back to inform me that the Treo 750 will not be available until mid December, but that my Cingular 8525 will BE IN on Thursday of this week via UPS! As mentioned in my other post, this will be the first time that I will be using Windows Mobile, so I definitely look forward to learning about this OS and I will continue to scour through all of these threads on this awesome website. A few quick questions in closing for all of you TyTn owners out there. Please reply:
1. As this is going to be my primary phone, how is the voice quality on this phone. I will probably not be purchasing another BT headset for quite some time, as my money will be tied up in a 2gb micro sd card. All replies welcome
2. I know this is a redundant question, but can anyone advise of any must have apps for this phone. I have large hands, so I might be needing one of the newer, larger skins for the phone dialer app. But I also feel like the app. that displays the weekly forecast is nice. Sorry, but I can't remember who posted these, or what their respective names are.
Good for ya ... check out the HoFo Cingular PDA sub-forums for more apps and info ..
Don't forget to install my PTT patch so you can reclaim your PTT button for other uses! As an added benefit, the installation will downgrade your security settings so you won't have those pesky "Unsigned CAB" dialogs popping up everytime you want to install one of the myriads of (very cool list btw) apps listed above....
edit.. voice quality is excellent on my TyTN. It's got a good speakerphone too.
Welcome !!!!
Thank you so much for not only taking the time to reply, but also for supplying me with such an extensive list of tools/apps.
Link
I thought that I would save some people some time.
Links for mikechannon suggestions (good information...thanks)
Wisbar Advance
Wisbar Advance Desktop allows several desktop pages
Clauncher - freeware good task manager and allows shortcuts to desktop
Hitchiker freeware allows seeking out and logging into wifi sites not required but handy
Coolcamera freeware to try use TytN as webcamera
Hfit4cat (need login) tweaker freeware tweaks a few registry items
Phonealarm fancy up desktop heavy on processor though
Skype for WM5 brilliant free and works perfectly VOIP
Synchrotime freeware synchronise with time web server
Total Commander freeware easy file browser/mover/copier including your local intranet
Touch Notes freeware handy thing for short handwritten notes
GB-Soft Tweak freeware some more tweaks
Tweaks2k2 freeware another good set of tweaks
Virtual Earth Mobile freeware like google earth better in some ways
Magic Button freeware task manager - see open applications on task bar and close them fully.
s-k-tools not free wide range of tools tweaks hacks and good for cleaning out system -duplicates, notifications etc
etc
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I thought that I would save some people some time.
Links for mikechannon suggestions (good information...thanks)
Wisbar Advance
Wisbar Advance Desktop allows several desktop pages
Clauncher - freeware good task manager and allows shortcuts to desktop
Hitchiker freeware allows seeking out and logging into wifi sites not required but handy
Coolcamera freeware to try use TytN as webcamera
Hfit4cat (need login) tweaker freeware tweaks a few registry items
Phonealarm fancy up desktop heavy on processor though
Skype for WM5 brilliant free and works perfectly VOIP
Synchrotime freeware sychronise with time web server
Total Commander freeware easy file browser/mover/copier including your local intranet
Touch Notes freeware handy thing for short handwritten notes
GB-Soft Tweak freeware some more tweaks
Tweaks2k2 freeware another good set of tweaks
Virtual Earth Mobile freeware like google earth better in some ways
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Wow! You guys are awesome! Thanks so much! And yes, in case you're wondering my Cingular 8525 came in today! This machine is awesome! The online photos/pics just don't do it any justice! I've been playing with it for the last 4 hours, and unfortunately I have to put it down and get at least a few hours sleep before night shift tonight. Hopefully it will be very quiet so that I might be able to reaquaint myself with this awesome phone/tool/machine.
Congratulations balld and I hope you enjoy your new machine in good health.
By the way could you post the first three digits of your serial number i.e. HTXXX and whether you have the screen allignment issue. I am thinking of buying the Heremes too but just want to be sure after what serial numbers the issue is resolved.
Congratulations once again
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Congratulations balld and I hope you enjoy your new machine in good health.
By the way could you post the first three digits of your serial number i.e. HTXXX and whether you have the screen allignment issue. I am thinking of buying the Heremes too but just want to be sure after what serial numbers the issue is resolved.
Congratulations once again
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Ooops! Sure thing, here are the specs:
S/N HT644Fxxxxxx
ROM 1.34.502.1
DATE 09/21/06
RADIO 1.16.00.00
After one day of use, I am loving this phone, more and more. BTW, I am not experiencing any type of alignment problems, or anything else for that matter right now. Please keep in mind that I have yet to load any other types of roms/software on my device.
Looks like end-Oct stock ... fairly new .. I seriously doubt that you are going to see any SA issues ..
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Looks like end-Oct stock ... fairly new .. I seriously doubt that you are going to see any SA issues ..
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I am going to buy my 8525 later this morning...i'll let you guys know how that goes for me Upgrading from my wonderfully sluggish 8125.
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Looks like end-Oct stock ... fairly new .. I seriously doubt that you are going to see any SA issues ..
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Yeah, I think you're right. I certainly hope I don't have any SA issues.
DeniaL
I hope you are as pleasantly surprised as I am. This, by far has got to be my best phone! Not only in terms of call quality, but overall usefulness, form factor, abilities, etc. I just love it!
balld said:
DeniaL
I hope you are as pleasantly surprised as I am. This, by far has got to be my best phone! Not only in terms of call quality, but overall usefulness, form factor, abilities, etc. I just love it!
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UGH! I WANT IT NOW! I Have to go pick up some money from a friend before I can go to Cingular to buy this. I've been waiting for this beast for months. It's funny because everyone is waiting for the PS3 but I just want my 8525!!!
So, does logmein.com work on your hermes.
On mine it does not and i find that annoying.
Can someone help witch a solutions..
Your help would be very appreciated.. Tanks in advance.
Ghozd
logmein works on all wm phones, eespecially my 8525.
I have mine set to widescreen at home, and it looks great w/my rectangular screen (as opposed to treo).
Where are you having a problem?
i use realVNC on my home pc and vnc ppc viewer on my 8525... its free and works great!
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i use realVNC on my home pc and vnc ppc viewer on my 8525... its free and works great!
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... and consumes a lot of bandwidth
If you want to stick strictly with VNC, go for the new PT Pocket Office.
BTW, I'll publish a BIG roundup & article of all these issues in the near future.
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So, does logmein.com work on your hermes.
On mine it does not and i find that annoying.
Can someone help witch a solutions..
Your help would be very appreciated.. Tanks in advance.
Ghozd
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What does exactly happen? When does it refuse to run? Please elaborate - I know everything about all these services and remote access.
i seem to remember reading somewhere that it only works with an unmodified pocket internet explorer. It certainly works on my vario II.
James
Menneisyys said:
... and consumes a lot of bandwidth
If you want to stick strictly with VNC, go for the new PT Pocket Office.
BTW, I'll publish a BIG roundup & article of all these issues in the near future.
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i dont know about that... i was using it on my wizard which was edge only and it was faster than i expected.
thanks for the tip on pt pocket office, i will check it out later when i get home
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i dont know about that... i was using it on my wizard which was edge only and it was faster than i expected.
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It's indeed faster than other free VNC viewers but still consumes about 3 times more bandwidth than commercial solutions.
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It's indeed faster than other free VNC viewers but still consumes about 3 times more bandwidth than commercial solutions.
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bandwidth for me isnt a concern, unlimited data plan plus a 6megx768k dsl line into my house... but do commercial solutions offer the same amount of control as VNC? just curious cause i do run a private FTP server out of my house and like the ability of total remote control over my pc when i am away... i believe i tried logmein.com about 4-5 months ago and dumped it, dont remember why, maybe cause i had to pay, but thats when i found a beta ppc version of RealVNC and have used that ever since.
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bandwidth for me isnt a concern, unlimited data plan plus a 6megx768k dsl line into my house... but do commercial solutions offer the same amount of control as VNC? just curious cause i do run a private FTP server out of my house and like the ability of total remote control over my pc when i am away... i believe i tried logmein.com about 4-5 months ago and dumped it, dont remember why, maybe cause i had to pay, but thats when i found a beta ppc version of RealVNC and have used that ever since.
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PT offers built-in file transfer in the latest Pocket Office version and the author also promises clipboard synchronization. It's also much faster and consumes about 3 times less bandwidth.
Hopefully, I'll be able to publish my roundup of all remote access solutions the day after tomorrow - I'm still trying to hack the H/PC .NET RDC client (it's WAY more advanced than the native one on the Pocket PC) to the PPC.
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PT offers built-in file transfer in the latest Pocket Office version and the author also promises clipboard synchronization. It's also much faster and consumes about 3 times less bandwidth.
Hopefully, I'll be able to publish my roundup of all remote access solutions the day after tomorrow - I'm still trying to hack the H/PC .NET RDC client (it's WAY more advanced than the native one on the Pocket PC) to the PPC.
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cool, i did contact the people behing PT and got a beta copy.. so i will play around with it and see what i come up with
You were completely right.
I was using MultiIE all the time and now i unloaded it, it works like a charm
Thanks very much..
Ghozd
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cool, i did contact the people behing PT and got a beta copy.. so i will play around with it and see what i come up with
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where did you get a copy of this beta i wanna try.....
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where did you get a copy of this beta i wanna try.....
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i have only messed with it a few times but cant seem to get it to work yet... i found their email address on the link on the original post
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i have only messed with it a few times but cant seem to get it to work yet...
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What's exactly the problem? Do NOT trey to use it with RealVNC servers - it won't work. Use PTeSVNC instead.
Also, the config options are a bit overwhelming at first - I'll, of course, elaborate a LOT on them in my forthcoming roundup.
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What's exactly the problem? Do NOT trey to use it with RealVNC servers - it won't work. Use PTeSVNC instead.
Also, the config options are a bit overwhelming at first - I'll, of course, elaborate a LOT on them in my forthcoming roundup.
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it doesnt seem to like my dynamic DNS address, tried it with and without the port # but still errors, doesnt even attempt to look for it