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Hi!
I've been working on an application from the past 6 months now, and i'm nearly finished. The application aims at eliminating the need for a stylus for most of your usage. Its code named "ThumbMagic" (The name sure is corny! Any suggestions....would be great!) right now.
The application has complete functionality from sending SMS, mails, adding appointments, tasks, contacts, notes, custom plugins - calculator, device stats, games etc. without the need of a stylus! Above all, it has some really slick graphics ;-)
The memory consumption is really low, and the app starts within 3 seconds, though every pixel of the app is skinned! I guess this would be a perfect addon for the Wizard, and makes the device really usable with just one hand!
Coming to the point, I'd love to have someone who'd be interested in beta testing the app. Those who are interested, please let me know, and we'll figure out a way to take it forward!
As far as screen shots are concerned, I'd like to hold it back for a few days until i finalize on the default skins.
Thanks everyone,
San
I'd like to be a beta tester... I'm a heavy SMS user.
That sounds pretty interesting - i am an ex-smartphone user and still like the smartphone design. I am waiting for a convergent design, pda with proper miniphone pad so i can use it one handed. At the moment when i don't want to use the stylus i use fake cursor (a mouse pointer program) that is mapped to the explorer hardware button. It has limited functionality, would be interested in yours,
I'll give it a go, if you can live with a Universal and/or Mio A701 user (not yet, but hopefully some days hence).
Otherwise, I'll just sit in the corner and cry
V
I am currently unemployed and bored so count me in.
Beta testing? You bet.
Count me in. I am currently running Summiters latest (incredible) 2.23 ROM on a HTC Wizard. Your app sounds like something we could all benefit from.
So, I'm here for ya. 8)
Thanks
Jeffrey.
IT Systems Engineer
Intel Corp.
Gadget (er, device) Freak-O-saurus.
Re: Beta testing? You bet.
jsmcdon1 said:
Count me in. I am currently running Summiters latest (incredible) 2.23 ROM on a HTC Wizard. Your app sounds like something we could all benefit from.
So, I'm here for ya. 8)
Thanks
Jeffrey.
IT Systems Engineer
Intel Corp.
Gadget (er, device) Freak-O-saurus.
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Where can i find your ROM?
dreamtheater39 you can count me in. I hate using the stylus so I would love a program that eliminates the stylus. I am currently using Cingular 8125 and I am willing to run any ROM you wish for testing.
meschle said:
That sounds pretty interesting - i am an ex-smartphone user and still like the smartphone design. I am waiting for a convergent design, pda with proper miniphone pad so i can use it one handed. At the moment when i don't want to use the stylus i use fake cursor (a mouse pointer program) that is mapped to the explorer hardware button. It has limited functionality, would be interested in yours,
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Check PM....thanks!
San
vijay555 said:
I'll give it a go, if you can live with a Universal and/or Mio A701 user (not yet, but hopefully some days hence).
Otherwise, I'll just sit in the corner and cry
V
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emailed it to [email protected]
thanks dude ;-)
San
I would love to test your software out. count me in!
I would gladly any help any cause
You should just post it here and we all will beta test and post our comments.....
id love to test i do around 300sms daily and i hate busting the stylus out! im running t-mobile w/ 2.21rom
I'd like to give it a whirl. Let me know.
have backup will beta-test
will happily beta test: sounds like a well-needed app
beta testing
you can count me in.
As work for na operator my 9100 is my everything. using only one hand for everything would be a real treat, mostly in your car. i already use smartkey with much sucsess. so to improve even further those capabilities, without sacrificing usability and speed(processor) would be great.
i'm using PTG ROM 2.17.
thx
I'd like to beta test if you're still taking applications?
dreamtheater39 said:
Hi!
I've been working on an application from the past 6 months now, and i'm nearly finished. The application aims at eliminating the need for a stylus for most of your usage. Its code named "ThumbMagic" (The name sure is corny! Any suggestions....would be great!) right now.
The application has complete functionality from sending SMS, mails, adding appointments, tasks, contacts, notes, custom plugins - calculator, device stats, games etc. without the need of a stylus! Above all, it has some really slick graphics ;-)
The memory consumption is really low, and the app starts within 3 seconds, though every pixel of the app is skinned! I guess this would be a perfect addon for the Wizard, and makes the device really usable with just one hand!
Coming to the point, I'd love to have someone who'd be interested in beta testing the app. Those who are interested, please let me know, and we'll figure out a way to take it forward!
As far as screen shots are concerned, I'd like to hold it back for a few days until i finalize on the default skins.
Thanks everyone,
San
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hi can i please have this software as well woult like to try it sounds goods, o got mda vario........thanx you can reply or email on [email protected]
thanx
Very nice application... I'll write a more detailed feedback soon..
What motivated the layout on the thumb/keyboard?
V
I am happy to announce that that new FTouchSL 2.7 available for download now!
This version brings a lot of new functionality together with improved reliability and broken limitations of previous versions.
New features are:
* New gestures recognition engine introduced together with four additional gestures: Down-Left Slide, Down-Right Slide, Up-Left Slide and Up-Right Slide.
* Visual and sound notifications confirming assigned actions execution
* Settings export and import functionality
* Additional kinetic-scrolling parameters
* "Tasks switcher" plug-in added.
Improvements:
* Scrolling and kinetic-scrolling engines improved to scroll smoother in slow applications
* FTouchSL is now compatible with the Transcriber and Windows™ internal calibration utility
* Better VGA devices support (especially ETen devices)
Other changes:
* Fixed German and Russian translations
* Old gestures renamed:
o "UpDown" to "Down Slide"
o "DownUp" to "Up Slide"
o "LeftRight" to "Right Slide"
o "RightLeft" to "Left Slide"
In addition in this version we have fixed most of known bugs.
More details about new features can be found on the Product information page.
Registered customers can upgrade to this version free of charge:
- Download new version from Download page and install it.
- Request new license key in the Client area.
Small, fast, light, and best of all - all the feature improvements will make it all the better. Not to complain, so I won't!
Great work!!
i dont mean to nag, but this is technically advertising, as this is not freeware.
I know we do tend to tolerate more from senior members (selling old devices especially)
I have looked a couple of times but what do the program parameters have to do with anything? I can set up other stuff fine but jsut wanted to know what it was and how to use it. Thanks
fzzyrn said:
i dont mean to nag, but this is technically advertising, as this is not freeware.
I know we do tend to tolerate more from senior members (selling old devices especially)
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It may be an advertisement, but how long did the original free version sit on this forum, in fact it's still available. If you ask me, efrost has done excellent work here and if he wants to update us on newer versions, then I'm sure numerous people would be more than okay with it.
efrost said:
I am happy to announce that that new FTouchSL 2.7 available for download now!
This version brings a lot of new functionality together with improved reliability and broken limitations of previous versions.
New features are:
* New gestures recognition engine introduced together with four additional gestures: Down-Left Slide, Down-Right Slide, Up-Left Slide and Up-Right Slide.
* Visual and sound notifications confirming assigned actions execution
* Settings export and import functionality
* Additional kinetic-scrolling parameters
* "Tasks switcher" plug-in added.
Improvements:
* Scrolling and kinetic-scrolling engines improved to scroll smoother in slow applications
* FTouchSL is now compatible with the Transcriber and Windows™ internal calibration utility
* Better VGA devices support (especially ETen devices)
Other changes:
* Fixed German and Russian translations
* Old gestures renamed:
o "UpDown" to "Down Slide"
o "DownUp" to "Up Slide"
o "LeftRight" to "Right Slide"
o "RightLeft" to "Left Slide"
In addition in this version we have fixed most of known bugs.
More details about new features can be found on the Product information page.
Registered customers can upgrade to this version free of charge:
- Download new version from Download page and install it.
- Request new license key in the Client area.
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Hey did you get the up-right and down-left from somewhere - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=382375 j/k looks nice i think i might just have to buy it after all
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It may be an advertisement, but how long did the original free version sit on this forum, in fact it's still available. If you ask me, efrost has done excellent work here and if he wants to update us on newer versions, then I'm sure numerous people would be more than okay with it.
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i agree cause after all this fourm is about sharing ideas or products
I love it! Thanks!
Its okay if efrost advertise his application because he has made the free version already for us..the previous version..and I really appreciated it..anyway without advertising this site will be boring since you won't find out about new products and applications..just my 2 cent
theme freak said:
Its okay if efrost advertise his application because he has made the free version already for us..the previous version..and I really appreciated it..anyway without advertising this site will be boring since you won't find out about new products and applications..just my 2 cent
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perhaps he or you could share that (N-0.1 version : N=2.7)free version too ,rather than warez killing babies people are providing source code for icontact already in other thread,it depends which way one wants to go. it also depends with what motive do developers reach to xda-developers website ,in history i have seen tcpmp player 0.71 RC1 source and player were provided which is still being used by most of us which streamlined and became core player 1 later which least of us use ,it is now lying some tiny extinct corner of the hard drive. unlike tcpmp 0.81 which is still playing lyrics youtube flash videos and aac and will go on and on. choice is yours because you have a better vision of your software .
efrost gave me lifetime registration as a result of donating and supporting his early ftouchflo verion. This is totally in the right spirit and I'm very excited to see the new version and its features!
About the new gestures, would you be able to add Left-Down and Right-Down in the next update? It's easier and less tiring than Up-Right and Up-Left - more natural because it falls with gravity.
With these added you could use the two as excellent gesture pairs. If there's a PPC program that can restore last-minimised application (is there??), you could use Right-Down to minimise, then Up-Left to bring it up again!
frenchglen said:
efrost gave me lifetime registration as a result of donating and supporting his early ftouchflo verion. This is totally in the right spirit and I'm very excited to see the new version and its features!
About the new gestures, would you be able to add Left-Down and Right-Down in the next update? It's easier and less tiring than Up-Right and Up-Left - more natural because it falls with gravity.
With these added you could use the two as excellent gesture pairs. If there's a PPC program that can restore last-minimised application (is there??), you could use Right-Down to minimise, then Up-Left to bring it up again!
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If you use QuickMenu, you can create a shortcut through the options, to "activate next" or "activate prev", it will create the shortcuts in your programs directory.
Looks like this version fixes bug that my touchscreen freezes after suspend. Good work, because I had this bug in ftouchflo, touchcommander and even in spb pocket plus!
Good work, I'll probably buy it
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If you use QuickMenu, you can create a shortcut through the options, to "activate next" or "activate prev", it will create the shortcuts in your programs directory.
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I most certainly do use Quickmenu, sounds great! However I can only see "activate next"...I go down to bottom of list using my D-pad, right down to "Option" but can't find "Activate previous".
I use version 2.7.387.1527.
I tried for a day the new 2.7 version and for 3 times until now suddently the touch screen doesn't work at all. I can recalibrate the screen and this works fine but after calibration the touch screen again doesn't respond at all, only keys works. This solved only after soft reset. I tested to eten glofiish X600.
bull**** man...
first create a product and get FREE testing from the community then improve it and sell it. GOOSSH, you forget where you came from.
Would be more fair to create a free version and a non-free(if at all) version.
joefso said:
bull**** man...
first create a product and get FREE testing from the community then improve it and sell it. GOOSSH, you forget where you came from.
Would be more fair to create a free version and a non-free(if at all) version.
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I don't think this is kinda fair.. efrost create a freeware which most of us benefit from it greatly.
He then take it further and developed a much more advanced piece of application where one now needs to pay. I don't understand why can't he do that?
For those who wants the freeware, it's still available around here. For those who don't mind paying for a greater featured piece of application, he/she can do so too.
So, what's wrong with his actions? It's not like he took away the freeware where people contributed their input to. Not to mention that he improved on that to a certain extent based on the feedback. I don't think he did it to get free testing.. I think he saw the potential to convert the freeware to a more advance piece of application which he can earn some cash, which I believe will enable him to further develop the software or other piece of softwares, which in turn will benefit the WM community.
Sian
Sian said:
I don't think this is kinda fair.. efrost create a freeware which most of us benefit from it greatly.
He then take it further and developed a much more advanced piece of application where one now needs to pay. I don't understand why can't he do that?
For those who wants the freeware, it's still available around here. For those who don't mind paying for a greater featured piece of application, he/she can do so too.
So, what's wrong with his actions? It's not like he took away the freeware where people contributed their input to. Not to mention that he improved on that to a certain extent based on the feedback. I don't think he did it to get free testing.. I think he saw the potential to convert the freeware to a more advance piece of application which he can earn some cash, which I believe will enable him to further develop the software or other piece of softwares, which in turn will benefit the WM community.
Sian
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Bug fixes? What is software that is unmainted? dead.
joefso said:
Would be more fair to create a free version and a non-free(if at all) version.
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Free = scrolling only
Non-free = gestures and corners
What's the problem?
I'm on the fence about buying one of these for USA use. I don't want to pay $100 for a monthly cell phone plan, so I probably won't need the 3g for "GPS" or a lot of internet usage.
I will however most likely take advantage of the array of programs available and heavily use a calendar application to schedule appointments, reminders, alarm clock, etc. Can someone comment on how a Touch HD helps to simplify and organize their daily routine and keep appointments?
Also, I had a chance to get one of my hands on one in Malaysia and I have to say that the interface is very slick. Is it possible to use the stylus to scribble notes on a notepad? Is this a popular and quick-to-use feature for on-the-fly note taking? I don't see it mentioned very much in the forums here.
I won't be returning to the States until April, so I'll be keeping my eye on some other up and coming phones that have GPS built into the phone for an annual fee.
ModernMuseum said:
I'm on the fence about buying one of these for USA use. I don't want to pay $100 for a monthly cell phone plan, so I probably won't need the 3g for "GPS" or a lot of internet usage.
I will however most likely take advantage of the array of programs available and heavily use a calendar application to schedule appointments, reminders, alarm clock, etc. Can someone comment on how a Touch HD helps to simplify and organize their daily routine and keep appointments?
Also, I had a chance to get one of my hands on one in Malaysia and I have to say that the interface is very slick. Is it possible to use the stylus to scribble notes on a notepad? Is this a popular and quick-to-use feature for on-the-fly note taking? I don't see it mentioned very much in the forums here.
I won't be returning to the States until April, so I'll be keeping my eye on some other up and coming phones that have GPS built into the phone for an annual fee.
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Well I can definitely say that using a stylus to jot notes will NOT get you far unfortunately :S . The screen is only ~1.8" wide, the screen isn't near sensitive or accurate enough, and devices like this aren't very fast even w/ the latest clean rom, registry tweaks, and drivers. They are still pretty..SLOW. But that is highly a problem of windows mobile and qualcomm driver-less chipsets.
You might try something like:
iPhone
G1
Treo 800w
Treo 850 pro
Palm Centro
for stuff like that I guess...simply because each of those devices is easier snappier or has a better screen.
But if you just want to take notes using a software on screen keyboard on the HD...then you should be good to go. Just keep the notes program minimized (cuz it can take a while to open when you start getting 200+ notes). Then pop it open, hit new, and start typing away when you need to type something down. I would HIGHLY recommend pocketcm keyboard BY FAR for this. Plus its free.
Best of luck to you! (toshiba is also supposed to be producing what looks to be a pretty sick device, and the blackstone / hd should have android up and running hopefully within 2 months or so (which would enhance smoothness and snapiness of device) or perhaps the G2 will become real and be produced by then).
As for calendar / scheduling / alarm capabilites...it isn't anything fantastic by any stretch of the imagination or anything (windows mobile), but it will get the job done well.
Well I find the HD invaluable for keeping track of my appointments and buzzing when one is due. But, any windows mobile device will do that.
I also use apMemo to make quick notes on the fly and alarm them if needed. In the car I have on the HD a button mapped to the Resco Note recorder so I may make a verbal note.
I also have loads of applications, like GPS, a copy of wiki, etc etc.
I find SBSH PocketBreeze the best diary program and have this running with TF3D by using SecondToday.
I like TF3D weather and stocks.
Jim and Dave -
Thanks very much for your response. You definitely answered my questions.
I'm not sure at this point that I need a stylus, but it sure would be a nice asset to have, as with the HD. I guess I will most likely wait around a few more months to see what else comes out. The HD is kind of impractical in the US right now since it can't be integrated into the purchase of a celllular plan.
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For me, it definitely helps organize my life. In fact, I would be crippled without it.
In the morning, I rely on it to wake me up with a fantastic alarm clock application called G-Alarm. It has big button to snooze and stop, and plays my favourite music to wake me up.
I have lousy memory, so I rely on it 100% to remind me to pay me bills, renew my insurance, road tax, etc. There are finger friendly calendar applications that lets you enter text 100% without stylus. Try TouchPal or Tengo as your software keyboard, and Thumbcal as the way to enter new appointment.
Of course, birthdays, contact details are all kept in my HD, together with theri emails, etc.
Most of my emails are compiled using my HD, but since the contact could be sync to desktop, you would find it equally convenient to compile emails there too.
I pay all my bill via internet using my Touch HD. So far, Opera is able to 100% handle all my banks, although you might find some bank's website requiring desktop browser to completely carry out the transaction.
All my user id, passwords, warranty expire dates of stuffs I buy, bank accounts details, insurance details, credit cards details, health cards, library cards, software serial numbers, etc etc are all kept using my HD. There are so many nice applications to organise these informations. I use eWallet, but may others are equally good.
I drive around using Tom Tom 7, even on familiar route. Why? Because I tend to day dream and forget the speed camera, school zone hours (where during certain time of the day we must drive at 40Km/h), red light camera (to remind me NOT to enter the intersection if there is a traffic jam (lest having to pay hefty traffic fines), and to stay within the road speed limit. While in unfamiliar places, I'm 100% relying on it to bring me to the destination. While travelling in Asian countries, Tom Tom and iGO are completely useless, so I use Garmin and Mapking in those countries. All these GPS are installed on my HD at all times. Forget iPhone.
I use the stock information a lot, checking it many times during the day.
Then while coming acrosss words I don't know, I use my favourite Lexisgoo to find out what they mean.
There are times when I need to convert unit of measure from one system to another (for example, from cm to inches). I use Panoramic Calc Pro to help me in such task. The standard winmo or iphone calculator is not going to help here.
I live in Australia, where the price of petrol changes frequently duing the day, and there is always a need to know where I can get the cheapest petrol. I have emails sending such informaiton to me twice a day, but I have also bookmark this website to look up instantly when my petrol runs low.
I keep many other reference information on my HD. I install applications such as Wine Guide, Travel Guide on my HD.
While having time to kill, I amuse myself with ebooks using a fantastic ebook reader called AlReader. It is also 100% finger friendly.
I use youtube a lot. There is also an application that lets you view video from sources other than youtube, called Web Video Downloader. With WVD, you could watch from youtube, liveleak, porkolt, dailymotion, tube8, google, eskimotube, pornhub, bootyfix, and xyxx. I don't know most of them as I use only youtbue, but it works for all in my test. You can watch video in MP4 (higher quality that FLV) format there, so I prefer it over the standard youtube player.
Radio, MP3, videos, picture viewing are some other pastimes.
I own video recorders and good cameras, but these days I don't bring them with me anymore, as I find my HD doing very good job in most situation. The only problem is taking picture is very poor lighting condition.
All my telephone converations are recorded automatically using Audio notes touch. There is no need to fumble for pen and paper while speaking on the phone.
I also use AgePhone for VOIP calls using my HD. Just 8 aussie cents per call anywhere in the world untimed.
While playing golf, I use Mobile Golf Scorer to track our scores, calculates the stapleford points of everyone, and rank us if we want to hold competition against each other. It calculates all our handicaps automatically. It tells me the distance of my postion to the water hazards, to the green, etc.
The screen brightness of HD is just excellent beyond my expectation. It has an automatic sensor. I am able to see things very clearly under the strongest sunlight.
My HD is fast. I'm using standard ROM.
HD has excellent battery life. I used to have to use the car charger everytime I get into my car. Now I don't anymore as its battery is so good. Anyway, I also bought a spare battery, so when I run out of battery before going to bed, I simply swap in the new one. You can't do that with iPhone.
I have lots of spreadsheet models that I had created using my mobile device. I use SoftMaker to give me 100% of the desktop editing capability for word, spreadsheet and presentation. I am able to view all email attachment on my HD, with or without internet connection. No such capability with iPhone.
Okay, this is getting too long, but I hope it helps you get the picture.
ModernMuseum said:
The HD is kind of impractical in the US right now since it can't be integrated into the purchase of a celllular plan.
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hey, the hd can be used fine in the us. you just wont get 3g. everything else will work fine. you can use jit with any sim card (at&nt, tmobie)
I find taking notes with the stylus very easy.
There's no lag at all!
In fact I do it all the time, Notes is mapped to my right softkey in the home menu.
like some others here, i would struggle without my winmo fone now.
i use the calendar for all my work appts (can be a dozen a day at various venues with various people for various reasons) i sync the calender with outlook both at work and at home, over the mobile network at times. my personal life is stored on there as well such as parties, hols, birthdays etc etc
i collect my work email on the move and can schedule meetings with it
my whole address book is in it, as well as being able to access the corporate address book
i use tomtom to navigate to meetings at places i dont know via my contacts
i make notes on it during meetings and have no trouble making my own minutes in real time. i even make voice notes if in the car and need to recall something
for me, the term Personal Digital Assistant is the perfect description
@jim..... i fond the stock winmo applications to be all i need, just that you have to set them up to your preferences. i use spb diary and shell for my front end though, preferring that over TF3D
eaglesteve said:
All my user id, passwords, warranty expire dates of stuffs I buy, bank accounts details, insurance details, credit cards details, health cards, library cards, software serial numbers, etc etc are all kept using my HD. There are so many nice applications to organise these informations. I use eWallet, but may others are equally good.
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Okay, this is getting too long, but I hope it helps you get the picture.
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First off, great post for selling Windows Mobile!
One thing that caught my eye is when you mentioned storing software serial numbers. I couldn't tell you how many online purchases I've made of various pieces of software where I've forgotten where I wrote down the serial number, or worse yet what programs I've even purchased.
You use eWallet to track that, or is there something better that you know of?
I could maybe get rid of the tons of user manuals I hang on to only because they have the serial numbers for installation.. lol.
sschrupp said:
First off, great post for selling Windows Mobile!
One thing that caught my eye is when you mentioned storing software serial numbers. I couldn't tell you how many online purchases I've made of various pieces of software where I've forgotten where I wrote down the serial number, or worse yet what programs I've even purchased.
You use eWallet to track that, or is there something better that you know of?
I could maybe get rid of the tons of user manuals I hang on to only because they have the serial numbers for installation.. lol.
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What I use is Ilium Listpro. This is a great list application and comes with a PC app that is exactly the same and produces the same files - so, copy and paste to the HD is childs-play.
I have one list (of many) for applications and I try to update that each time I load something up including the version, password/free, web site. See my post on this in the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=442663
I have in that listpro lists a set of sub-lists for applications I had on my old Tytn II etc. So, I can always track back to an app I might want to try on the HD.
Here is my listpro entry for listpro !! (minus password):
Ilium Listpro 5.0.0.2016 http://www.iliumsoft.com/site/lp/listpro.htm
ModernMuseum said:
Jim and Dave -
Thanks very much for your response. You definitely answered my questions.
I'm not sure at this point that I need a stylus, but it sure would be a nice asset to have, as with the HD. I guess I will most likely wait around a few more months to see what else comes out. The HD is kind of impractical in the US right now since it can't be integrated into the purchase of a celllular plan.
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No problem. One thing that I wanna mention real quick though is that...w/ winmo, the big problem (and advantage) that I'm sure you have noticed on these forums is...you're not going to get anywhere w/o 3rd party apps. Basically everything kinda sucks :S lol.
But once you get rolling w/ those...you're great. But the problem therein is that so many apps can begin to bog the device down and cause software conflicts.
The great news....both winmo 6.5 and android are soon to be on the HD (I give it 3.5 months guaranteed they are both running well on it).
EDIT: Basically though, the overall simple answer to your base question is: YES. Maybe other devices could do it better, or it will take tweaking, but YES. And even if you do NO tweaking whatsoever the answer would still be: YES...just not nearly as strong a yes.
Thanks for all the replies guys. I really appreciate it.
@eaglesteve-
When you take notes during meetings, do you use the stylus or your finger, and what program do you use?
ModernMuseum said:
Thanks for all the replies guys. I really appreciate it.
@eaglesteve-
When you take notes during meetings, do you use the stylus or your finger, and what program do you use?
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It was another guy's post that talks about note taking. I sometimes take sermon notes in Sunday Church services. I use TextMaker with Tengo Thumb keyboard without stylus. Tengo Thumb is the only keyboard that lets me type fast enough to catch up with the speaker. It has only six hugh keys, requiring very little travelling distance (my thumb concentrates around the tyghbn region only, so your thumb and finger need not move all over the screen). Same concept as TouchPal, but just 6 bigger buttons instead of 14 smaller buttons.
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It was another guy's post that talks about note taking. I sometimes take sermon notes in Sunday Church services. I use TextMaker with Tengo Thumb keyboard without stylus. Tengo Thumb is the only keyboard that lets me type fast enough to catch up with the speaker. It has only six hugh keys, requiring very little travelling distance (my thumb concentrates around the tyghbn region only, so your thumb and finger need not move all over the screen). Same concept as TouchPal, but just 6 bigger buttons instead of 14 smaller buttons.
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Or you could use a sound recorder ? I have Resco which I find works well but I don't use it for long sermons !
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Or you could use a sound recorder ? I have Resco which I find works well but I don't use it for long sermons !
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I suppose we could do that too.
Not in a meeting! Hehe.
**crackle**
Keith, don't forget to send that report to the nazi bossman by the end of the day. Oh, yeah, and buy condoms on the way home.
**crackle**
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I'm on the fence about buying one of these for USA use. I don't want to pay $100 for a monthly cell phone plan, so I probably won't need the 3g for "GPS" or a lot of internet usage.
I will however most likely take advantage of the array of programs available and heavily use a calendar application to schedule appointments, reminders, alarm clock, etc. Can someone comment on how a Touch HD helps to simplify and organize their daily routine and keep appointments?
Also, I had a chance to get one of my hands on one in Malaysia and I have to say that the interface is very slick. Is it possible to use the stylus to scribble notes on a notepad? Is this a popular and quick-to-use feature for on-the-fly note taking? I don't see it mentioned very much in the forums here.
I won't be returning to the States until April, so I'll be keeping my eye on some other up and coming phones that have GPS built into the phone for an annual fee.
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Let me start of to say that I don’t own Blackstone yet. Therefore I can’t tell you much about the device performance itself, but I am using WinMo since some 8-10 years now.
During this time I have used quite few different devices and I can tell you that I never had device that was “perfect”. Somehow you will have always some issues that you not very happy with it. Speed, Size, keyboard, Battery live, Screen Size, stability etc. etc.
Furthermore after while you will start to visit this site more and more. Times will pass then you will find out that you spend more time here on this site then you talking to your wife. You will be addicted!!! You will wait of custom ROM releases like you have been waiting for your first child. You will use your device more for flashing and testing new ROMS then you will actually use your device. You will start to install so many Software’s that you think they are useful but then you will find out you use them actually only first couple of days.
Coming to using your device to Organizing your live.. Well looking back to 8-10 years I would say a PDA did become a must for busy people, especially if you work a lot with Microsoft outlook on your desktop.
The OS WinMo gives you basic application and of course there plenty 3 party software that improves the capability and functionality of the Device. Indeed you may find more than one software company that offers almost same software. Well again same as the hardware there is no perfect software besides everyone has own favorites.. I would say try them and find the best for you.
Here is the list of software that I have installed:
Pocket Informant ( PIM)
PhatNotes ( database Notes)
PhatPad (handwriting notes)
CalliGrapher (Hand writing Input)
HiCalc ( calculator and Unit converter)
PhoneAlarm Pro (this software can do more than one thing..check it out)
SKTools (Utilities)
Resco explorer(file explorer)
Google Maps
TodayAgenda (displays appointments and task on today screen)
LingvoSoft Dictionary’s
Softmaker office (Replacement for Pocket word, excel etc.)
Flexmail ( email client: I use this only for POP and IMAP email accounts)
I am a business user. I have daily 80-150 emails. Many Appointments and Project/Task that I need to remember and follow up.
I work mainly with MS outlook on my desktop. Therefore all my appointments, task, Reminders and Contacts are organized in outlook. After Sync. with my Hand device the Pocket Informant gives me the best tools to keep me Organized for those.
I use PhatNotes for all my information that I need to keep as notes(database) to remember. There is 2 versions for PhatNotes. 1) integrates with outlook notes 2)has own separate desktop application. I personally use the separate desktop version. I can organize my notes under different categories. I can protect sensitive notes with passwords
I found Phatpad is one of the best hand writing Notes.. I use it mostly in the meetings to take handwritten notes ( like on paper) I can with the help of the calligrapher convert my handwriting to text and save it as word document or txt file. Moreover it is a great tool for using it like yellow sticker notes. You can add reminder to your notes as well.
Well I can go on like that for hours for what else I am using my WinMo. In Short I would say I would be lost without it. The only Advice I can give you is to install only the software’s that you really use daily base.
I've been looking forward to this for a *long* time:
http://www.pointui.com/products/home-2
Direct Link VGA/WVGA Cab:
http://downloads.pointui.com/public/home2/cabs/free/Pointui.Home2.VGA.WVGA.Free.Latest.cab
Direct Link Xperia Panel:
http://downloads.pointui.com/public/home2/cabs/free/Pointui.Home2.X1.Free.Latest.cab
We still have to wait a bit more for the Pro version though.
Thoughts?
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[Applets]
* BigClock by MarcLandis: http://www.marclandis.com/home2applets/bigclock_vga.zip
Thread: http://community.pointui.com/topic/applet-bigclock
* FlipClock by Scottcrsi: http://community.pointui.com/topic/appletvgaqvga-flipclock-v01-beta
* CommManager by Orlando: http://ken.lives-in.eu/CommMgr.zip
Thread: http://community.pointui.com/topic/appletvga-commmanager-1
* Home 2 Applets Showcase:
http://community.pointui.com/forum/applet-showcase
* The Applets Store:
http://community.pointui.com/topic/applets-the-applets-store
[Themes]
* The Themes Store:
http://community.pointui.com/topic/themes-the-themes-store
[Resources]
* Adding your own city to the World/Today applets:
http://community.pointui.com/topic/cities-and-wheather
AccuWeather RSS Center:
http://www.accuweather.com/rss-center.asp
- You may also change to the RSS Feed of your choice by editing the Cities.xml-files described at the page above
* VGA Backgrounds:
http://community.pointui.com/topic/home-2-backgrounds-vga-collection
* Documentation:
http://docs.pointui.com/
* How to Make Themes:
http://docs.pointui.com/Home_2_Themes
* Derliebewolf's Guide to Home 2 Customization (only in German as of now):
http://www.ppc-welt.info/community/showthread.php?t=141557
[Trouble Shooter]
* If your battery icon disappears after installing PointUI, try entering Settings/System/Clock & Alarm and deselect the "Always Show Clock in Titlebar" option
bell ui works fine on my xperia. i think its the same as pro not sure though
try it it has more features than this version http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=3013840#post3013840
Also runs as a panel. Seems to be pretty good so far (2 mins worth of play).
Thanks i'll check it out.
It's really fast and smooth. Seems like an exceptionally well thought-out UI, good solutions. One of the better I have seen for WinMo. I'd say I'll get the Pro version as soon as it is released!
point UI is an example on how software should be written. its small, fast, very optimized and highly functional. sony should have hierd these guys to write their joke (panels)
seems to have a lot of potental but what i noticed so far:
-the arabic text does not work on this (works fine everywhare else)
-there is a lot of wasted spaces on the wvga version
-some parts are not finger friendly
-looks a little too plane. tf3d looks better
-not enough customization
-email and SMSs should show more text with all the free spaces unused
I expected more from the program.
I don't like it. Don't ask me why. Just doesn't feel right...
Any way to disable the RSS feed on the home page of the UI?
Here's how to add your own city:
http://community.pointui.com/topic/cities-and-wheather
fatso485, I think the wasted space is there because they have no separate version for WVGA which utilizes the extra space - they just use the VGA code and unfortunately ignore to take advantage of the additional pixels. Perhaps in the final release? And there's applets and themes, I think they might change that
Russian language does not work at all.
they've done too much hipe...
useless panel, as said, too much wasted space and the info is not really accesible easily.
I'm back to SE panel, looks better and it's great for home screen: calendar, date, weather, connectivity buttons, launcher, agenda, tasks, missed things... all at glance in a single panel, no need to go to submenus.
program launcher is better using the startmenu>programs and for contacts, they are too small, icontact does a better job.
also, I think TouchFlo does a better job than this pointui thing... I think I was specting too much from the 2.x update T_T
does it works in landscape mode?
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they've done too much hipe...
also, I think TouchFlo does a better job than this pointui thing... I think I was specting too much from the 2.x update T_T
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I read on their website that Touchflo 3D actually is a customized version of PointUI Home, and I'd say Home 2 seems to have potential that goes beyond Touchflo. Especially with the built-in support for customization and applets.
MapleDouglas said:
Here's how to add your own city:
http://community.pointui.com/topic/cities-and-wheather
fatso485, I think the wasted space is there because they have no separate version for WVGA which utilizes the extra space - they just use the VGA code and unfortunately ignore to take advantage of the additional pixels. Perhaps in the final release? And there's applets and themes, I think they might change that
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Hmm. . That seems like a lot of work to add something that most apps come populated with. I'll leave a note on their board.
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does it works in landscape mode?
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Yup, sure does
doesnt work on my xperia. Everything is very small and all the icons seem out of place. Also no text labels on anything. Ill stick with Bell UI for now methinks
vinokirk said:
doesnt work on my xperia. Everything is very small and all the icons seem out of place. Also no text labels on anything. Ill stick with Bell UI for now methinks
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try to install the VGA/WVGA version
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try to install the VGA/WVGA version
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Stuff that install the special X1 version
wow... gotta say, I could use this... installed the free panels version - looks really good!
Hi all
I am a software developer and I am interested in developing smartphone applications on my spare time (and I have a lot) for free.
What I need is ideas…. Meaning, me my self has HTC Diamond and all of my application needs is modest but I am sure that you guys probably have more needs then I do and …. My be you can help me help you … so bring on the ideas (… just not themes and all of this kind of applications).
Thanks
csharpcoder4u said:
Hi all
I am a software developer and I am interested in developing smartphone applications on my spare time (and I have a lot) for free.
What I need is ideas…. Meaning, me my self has HTC Diamond and all of my application needs is modest but I am sure that you guys probably have more needs then I do and …. My be you can help me help you … so bring on the ideas (… just not themes and all of this kind of applications).
Thanks
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Very good.
Okay, I've got a request:
I need a little program, which is the same like BluePower which switches BT on when connecting to AC but a little bit more extended.
So, 2 things are very needed:
1. A popup which asks if BT should really switched on (YES/NO; Standard: YES)
2. This prog should recognize if a BT-device is connected so BT should stay on when loosing AC-Power
That's for now
-Lycox
- how about an application that converts any selected email or sms into an appointment
simple but very very usuful
photo uploader
hi, i'm looking for a program to upload, pictures/photo's/video to my own website. like, you make a picture and then you can select to upload it to your own specified website. maybe also the posebillety with gps position and some comments. don't know if it's possible.
pls think about it!
grtz heyk
hey i m looking for photoeditor for elfin can u made it
Really cool would be, to have an small app like g-profile, which for example turns on wi-fi on an fixed placed at an fixed time.
for example i come home, it recognizes this gsm singnal, and wi-fi turns on.
or i get to work, its not yet my breakt and it turns the volume to just vibra. than my break starts and volume turns up.
gprofile can do such thing but just with one reason, gsm OR time, i would need both
i want if you fancy making a simple but functional hard key program swapper so i can change the hardkeys setting easily to other programs.
thanks for the offer wish I could do this.
I wouldlike to log calls in contact notes like agendasfusion.
callcalendaris close but buggyand logsonly incalendar.
a weather app like weatherpanel where wallpaperis live radar
a calculator app with running tape, and a transparent keyboard
looks like youre gonna be busy!
i was thinkin recently of working with someone to make some palm pre-like apps
the fluidity of the apps on that device ive seen in preview vids and the wonderful use of the small screen real estate (no top and bottom bars, minimal buttons), is something that is almost necessary on screens like my htc touch (same screen size as the palm pre)
so, i would provide all the graphics for these apps, just need a developer
i think so far pocketcm contacts has contacts/sms covered.. very smooth scrolling, with a skin i can acheive the same simplicity and great use of fullscreen view on a small screen as i whippd up in this photoshop mockup:
i think what winmo needs is a good email interceptor app.. there are none that are skinnable to the extent of pocketcm contacts or as fluid, and then an image viewer (see palm pre screenshots of that app here -simple but very useful-:http://www.engadget.com/photos/palm-pre-official-ui-shots-1/1290333/ you can find videos all over) and a similar calendar app
most needed is the email app
if you could develop trust me.. you would have an insane following of obedient users
weve been looking for one for a long time, but its never come thru
if you make it, ill provide graphics!
think about it
htctoucher
What about a application, an actual good and working application that lets you create group distribution lists for email groups in your contacts similar to how the blackberry allows you to do it from their contact list and be able to use the group listing whether creating a new email or forwarding an email. I am shocked that this issue hasn't been addressed sooner.
dexstar said:
i want if you fancy making a simple but functional hard key program swapper so i can change the hardkeys setting easily to other programs.
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Try http://ae.inc.ru its called AE Button plus and its free
Woah man ur gonna be real busy
I like to be simple so........how about an application that will turn a picture into the real thing, like sayyy; Jessica Alba
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- how about an application that converts any selected email or sms into an appointment
simple but very very usuful
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Complete lack of integration between calendar + contacts and email + contacts is very disheartening!
My problem is that I do a lot of presentations, and all the presentation pointer/remote apps out there cannot meet my needs in terms of simplicity. All of them require me to run a server app on my PC.
I have used one in Palm that emulates a bluetooth HID keyboard/mouse, meaning it can do anything that your mouse or keyboard can do. The app requires to have virtual keys for Ctrl, Alt, Del, Function keys.
Link to the BlueRemote software
http://www.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&PartnerREF=&siteid=1&catid=16&area=software.category&searchtitle=Wireless%20%2F%20Networking%20%2F%20Communications&searchterm=&step=1&orderby=sales&direction=asc&userid=0&prodid=124035
Suggestion
fatso485 said:
- how about an application that converts any selected email or sms into an appointment
simple but very very usuful
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Maybe a suggestion, in Microsoft Office, If we copy/paste or drag-drop email to Calender, then it becomes an appointment.
Maybe this could help you in some thinking...
ASh
Papi Jump
Hi!
My idea is to make a game, similar to Papi Jump (a great game for iPhone) - you can see the game on this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQxltToeNXo . It's an arcade game - you control a jumping ball with tilting your device.
It would be great if could make this game work for Windows Mobile.
Since we're all tossing stuff into the "wishing well", I can add something too
An application that would scroll RSS feeds on Home screen in Manila.
Of course, such an app isn't hard to make, the RSS Hub saves its channels into simple files - the problem is how to incorporate it into Home screen.
Well, I got an idea for that as well! Recently a small program called Personalizer showed up that enables us to change the network provider name into anything we want - that would be the perfect place for RSS scroller to show up! And since there already exists a way to modify this data, I suppose it would be possible to use Personalizer as backdoor for the feeds to show up in that text filed!
Even if they wouldn't actually "scroll", I think they could be made to change every 4-5 seconds.
fatso485 said:
- how about an application that converts any selected email or sms into an appointment
simple but very very usuful
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Or how about a Config-Editor for FingerPoint? ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=499734 ) - so there's no more need to edit the XML Config File manually?
How about an application that reminds you to drink water and tracks how much water you have drank per day. As everyone should know, the average male should drink 3 to 5 liters of water everyday and ladies should drink 2 to 4 liters.
How about a litle app that:
1-Reminds you to drink
2-Allows you to input how much water you have drank (when reminded or manually)
In the long run, you could monitor how much water you consume on a monthly,qaurterly ,biannually and yearly basis.