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)
Rick GM said:
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.
can anyone tell me how I can get the weather forecast on my today screen please. plus any other exciting features. flash, wm5 etc
here is little free program for weather http://tonaya.com/dl/wtg40.exe
bradan said:
here is little free program for weather http://tonaya.com/dl/wtg40.exe
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Website says you can only select the weather for 3 pre-set US cities.. :?
bradan said:
here is little free program for weather http://tonaya.com/dl/wtg40.exe
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Website says you can only select the weather for 3 pre-set US cities.. :?
PhiL P said:
Website says you can only select the weather for 3 pre-set US cities.. :?
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Uh....
did you try it? I think by preset they mean that you set it in options - not the best choice of words. However, you can change the displayed cities.
It's not the best software in the world - you have to manually update it if you want a wireless update - and it's hard to get to the context menu (hint: click between the daily forecasts, not right on one) - but hey, it's free.
boroboy said:
can anyone tell me how I can get the weather forecast on my today screen please. plus any other exciting features. flash, wm5 etc
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Check out Pocket Weather from SBSH.
http://www.sbsh.net/products/pocketweather/
Is very nice looking. It is not free but at $9.95 is damned good value in my opinion and fully WM5 compatible. I have their Pocket Breeze and seriously tempted to order the Weather one too as this can act as a plug in to the today screen of Pocket Breeze.
Dave...
I use SPB Weather and it integrates with SPB diary. updates via activesync, or manually over wifi/gprs. Multiple cities, upto 7 days. can be customised to read data from other sources such as in Australia's local weather channel. Info provided from international weather is more detailed but less accurate.
hi,
i'm searching for a Weather program for WM6, but i'm need a program that's not linked/connected to the today.
exists?
Weather Watcher Mobile
You can use Weather Watcher Mobile, imho the best weather forecast software for pocketpc.
thank's bialetti
i agree to you
I own a new Omnia, and am considering getting SPB Mobile Shell 3 - it seems to be the best one so far I have tried on the Omnia. With one important exception - the weather stinks! Owning a Titan before and using WBA, Titanium (on WM6.5), it seems a real disappointment to have SPB displaying weather that only shows the high/low temp for the day when these others can show hourly or real-time updates!
So I will ask the question: Anyone out there developed some wiz-bang app, widget or whatever that will show on the SPB MS 3 and replace their really lousy weather app? I did some searching but didn't come up with anything concrete.
Thanks in advance!
Doesnt SPB have their own weather app? I imagine that will integrate much better with their shell.
Yes SPB has is own weather app that, in my opinion is very good, and integrates perfectly with mbs 3.
SimpTheChimp said:
I own a new Omnia, and am considering getting SPB Mobile Shell 3 - it seems to be the best one so far I have tried on the Omnia. With one important exception - the weather stinks! Owning a Titan before and using WBA, Titanium (on WM6.5), it seems a real disappointment to have SPB displaying weather that only shows the high/low temp for the day when these others can show hourly or real-time updates!
So I will ask the question: Anyone out there developed some wiz-bang app, widget or whatever that will show on the SPB MS 3 and replace their really lousy weather app? I did some searching but didn't come up with anything concrete.
Thanks in advance!
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I like the WPActivate widget made by storyr at ppcgeeks. It uses WeatherPanel and displays the current temp, etc. in MS3. Pressing it takes you to weatherpanel which gives you lots of weather details, radar, etc. You find it here.
Hi all. i realized that the temperatures indicated in "Today" screen are mostly unaccurate. I wonder if i can change the site from where my Topaz is downloading the weather data.
It's impossible. Use others programs for others weather sites. Manila works only whith own service.
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Hi all. i realized that the temperatures indicated in "Today" screen are mostly unaccurate. I wonder if i can change the site from where my Topaz is downloading the weather data.
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It’s familiar problem for me. It seems to be impossible. Manila uses specific formatted weather data from AccuWeather.com weather service. So, accuracy problem is AccuWeather.com business. You can use 3-d party weather software – SPB Weather, MSN Weather (from Marketplace) and so on.