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Hello!
I'm contemplating whether it's worth it to get an enhance PIM such as Agenda Fusion or Pocket Informant. What do you guys think? Are these PIMs heavy on resources that it make sense to stay with the defualt PIM? For those who has experienced using both PI and agenda fusion, which one is a better app overall (performance, reliability, etc)?
Thanks in advance for your comments
Poch
Both PI and AF are really useful applications and both companies regularly provide updates and enhancements to compete with each other.
I have been using PI for a very long time and am very happy with it. I like the ability to customise views etc. and have not found it to be resource hungry at all. Many of my friends however argue black and blue that AF is better
My advice to you is to download the trial version of both applications and give then a very thorough workout on your own unit and under your own PIM requirements before taking the plunge and making a purchase. They are similar but they are different and what one person likes another doesn't.
Ed
i tryied both of them and i decided to go for PI too, les hungry in RAM and cpu, better views in the agenda and a wonderfull little today plug in aviable PIToday.
I use PI since version 4 and I am very happy with it. it works very good. So I would advice PI to anyone.
Frenske
I prefer Agenda Fusion. It loads faster and has an excellent "Week" view that I use a lot.
Agenda Fusion
I'm using Agenda Fusion seens 6 month (now version 5.80) and I like it verry much.quick lookup contact, easy link contact with tasks or agenda. Picture of contact or compagny. A lot of clear calendar view, skinable color...
Very good software!!!!
Thank you all for sharing your thoughts...I am currently evaluating Agenda Fusion - so far, so good!
By the way Kiyeko, there is a version 6 already of the product, you might want to check it out...
PIToday
I really like this product and i have just upgraded to WM2k5... anyone managed to get it to work :?:
TIA
Shane
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:
Mastersoft Mobile Solutions Money is very good.
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Does it sync with desktop MS Money?
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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
I am looking for software which will allow me to keep my flight and hotel itineraries and track my expenses while on business trips. It needs to be stable on WM5 and preferrably alow me to sync or export the expenses to Excel.
Any suggestions that you can recommend from personal use / experience?
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Keeptrack is a nice application
http://www.iliumsoft.com/site/im/keeptrack.htm
Hi how about one already created in excel all you have to do is edited on the the go. this is what i do
I use triptracker and love it. http://twopeaks.com/TripTracker/
Thanks. I just installed trip tracker trial and will see that it.
Are you using TripTracker on WM5? I could not get it to work on WM5 (mainly the synch part). Any hints would be great!
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I use triptracker and love it. http://twopeaks.com/TripTracker/
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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..
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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.
Hi guys,
Can someone please direct me to a freeware app similar to e-wallet?
I'm not spending money on any more applications.
KeePass is good freeware alternative
http://keepass.info/index.html
eSec
http://www.stickler.de/eSec-PocketPC.aspx
looks like ewallet, i've not used/try it, I have ewallet
This looks good.
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http://www.stickler.de/eSec-PocketPC.aspx
looks like ewallet, i've not used/try it, I have ewallet
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I'm still using the e-wallet demo and I'm loving it! I've still got 8 more days. Any more suggestions? please.
I will also recommend KeePassPPC.
One nice benefit of KeePass is that there is also several desktop versions (for PC, Mac, Linux, etc). So you can keep a single database (.kdb) with all of your information, and read it both on your phone as well as on your PC. And of course it is also freeware while supporting the same encryption standards.