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RSS reader with podcast support for Tytn, any suggestions?

Is it just me, or are there other people having a hard time finding a news reader/podcast downloader that actually works on a Tytn?
I want to be able to store a lot of shows from the Australian ABC radio site http://www.abc.net.au/services/podcasting/ for later enjoyment.
Can anyone recommend a program that they use on a Tytn and are happy with?

i would love to know one as well

i use hubdog. works very well with BBC podcasts and they have a lot of channels too
JEREMY

I get my Dr Karl, and Sunday Night Safran courtesy of HubDog from HubDog.Com
works really well, its not the perfect podcast app, but i love not having to cary my iPod around and being able to "sync" any time any where.

That's what I wanted
Thanks for pointing out hubdog. I didn't know it existed, even though I trawled everywhere for a ppc podcast client.
It not only does the job, it also looks slick too. Very different from the rest.
Great suggestion.

with hubdog, how do you supply login/password for feeds that need authentication?

Well, I dont how about podcast support, but as RSS reader I like SPB Insight.
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com

pRSSreader: http://pda.jasnapaka.com/prssr/
But I'm not entirely happy with it - I have one complaint. I wish there was a way to limit the amount of "articles" kept in memory - some of the Podcasts I list to are large, and there are a lot of them. Even when I delete enclosures, pRSSreader downloads them again.

Egress is your best option
Hi everyone, first post in here.
There is a program called Egress which will definitely do the job for you.
htpp://garishkernels.net/egress.shtml
It is an RSS reader that you can customise exactly to your particular choice. It does allow for podcast catching and offline reading, among other tasks.
I have it running on my HTC Hermes (JasJam skin) and it works just fine.
The software is not that expensive, around 10 usd is I recall properly, and the developer offers you lifetime upgrades, not bad eh?

I forgot to mention that pRSSreader is FREE!

oh yeah hub dog is free too
Jeremy

Hubdog does authentication.
warmkiwi99 said:
with hubdog, how do you supply login/password for feeds that need authentication?
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If you add the feed via your account on the hubdog website it has optional username and password for authenticated sites.
I found Hubdog to be a steep learning curve but worth the patience. I've got my favourite podcasts, vodcasts, headline feeds and flickr photos all stored away so my JasJam will be able to entertainment if I ever get a free moment.
I think JasJam is popular because it makes us feel like we are in touch and in control where ever we are. Hubdog adds yet another dimension with a bounty of multimedia files that we can have without paying cellular data access rates.

I tried HubDog, but it kept locking up... Anyone else see this?

Time has come said:
If you add the feed via your account on the hubdog website it has optional username and password for authenticated sites.
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Great - yeah, that works fine. Thanks

How do you delete stuff in hubdog? I deleted them, but it kept them in my enclosure and thus didn't download the new stuff... I'm finding hubdog to be difficult to navigate.

Yea, i'm also finding that WMP doesn't like to stream any of the vodcasts...plus it seems bloated
edit: bloated but cool

Hubdog is slick overall, but what I'm having trouble with is getting rid of what I've already listened to. I wish once you've listened to something you can delete both the media and the "metadata" - the screen that shows you what the media was. I'm having a heck of a time figuring out what I have and haven't heard, and navigating thru the interface to figure that out.
I'm amazed there aren't other good alternatives out there, so maybe I just need to experiment with this app and find a workaround.
Gerry

newsbreak
for me the best is NewsBreak
here is the info about it from the website >>>>>>
http://www.iliumsoft.com/site/nw/newsbreak.htm
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With NewsBreak bringing you the news you can:
* Listen to your favorite podcasts, watch vidcasts, and view attached files and images! Schedule podcasts to download when and how you choose.
* Save your podcasts to listen or view when you have the time
* Get the news you care about as it happens! Set up alerts to tell NewsBreak to scan your news feeds and let you know about important stories.
* Let NewsBreak find stories you're interested in, containing keywords you specify.
* Spot the headlines that matter to you by setting your own keyword icons.
* Save memory on your device by setting a maximum number of channels for NewsBreak to keep.
* Turn wasted time into productive time - stay updated on recent events and read your news when it fits your schedule, wherever you are.
* Manage your news easily - NewsBreak can keep track of what you've read and show you only new headlines.
* Save your battery life and your wireless bill by choosing how and when NewsBreak updates your information.
* Connect to the original news stories online with your WiFi, Bluetooth, Pocket PC Phone Edition or Smartphone carrier connection, or when connected to your PC.
* Use built-in Microsoft Live Search to find feeds you're interested in.
* Use with many different Windows Mobile devices - NewsBreak has full landscape and high-resolution support, plus complete Today Screen support.
* Access Google Gmail and other feeds that require authentication.
* Get quick answers to any questions by contacting Ilium Software's world-class toll-free tech support.

Touch/htc home/iphone

Hey all,
Im new to this site and this phone... after all the youtube vids and the websites im very eager to start customizing my mogul.... but there are a bajillion versions of everything, i dont know where to start... can anyone suggest or attach the newest versions of the iphone interface, the touchflo htc home app? Looking forward to contributing to the community as i learn more! thanks
Joel

Welcome to the site. I don't have all direct links but I included a few and if you do a search you can find all the following programs which i think are pretty sweet to have on the mogul.
Do a search on xda for the following:
Htc Task Manager - a program that closes applications when you click on the the x close button instead of just minimizing them, helps save ram and keep your mogul running smooth.
FlashVideoBundle Pack - codecs that let you watch streaming content like youtube
TCPMP - a good flexible Media Player that lets you watch things like youtube and other formats not supported by WMP (needs a flash bundle pack to watch youtube and other streaming media)
PPCgeeksMMS - lets you send picture mail and video mail
Google Maps - Awesome map program that lets you find nearby businesses, restaurants, etc. also has mapquest like driving directions function
HTC home customizer - Downloads the htc home plugin (very cool) onto your device and lets you customize it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=319308
PPC Pim backup - lets you backup contacts, messaging, and just about anything else on your device onto your SD card. good to have if you plan on customizing your phone and it ends up crashing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=299705
efrosts FTouchFlo - theres a couple different versions of Touchflo floating around but I find this one works well on the mogul. and also FTouchFlo customizer for an app that makes it extremely easy to configure TouchFlo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=338143
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=345568
SCLPF - Slithers Cube Launcher - gives you the Touch Cube
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=336234
Everything so far is free, the next couple do cost money but they are well worth it. And of course come with trial versions if you're on the fence so check em out:
As far as iphone themes go, i'd definitely recommend checking out lakeridgesoftware.com where you'll find the program wisbar advance 3 and wisbar advance desktop. In my opinion they are the best programs available right now to modify your phones interface. Once you have these two programs you'll have access to about a million different themes and you can even make your own. Highly customizable.
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/ Spb Software House has a ton of great software worth checking out. Some are moderately expensive but they make some great programs.
if you run into any problems let us know, we've all had our share of problems and crashes, good luck with your new mogul

very helpful thread for newbie.

rules to getting what you want...
#1. SEARCH SEARCH SEARCH
#2. READ READ READ
#3. Reapeat steps 1 and 2 profusely until eyes go bad.

Unless someone posts posts posts what is everyone going to read read read? The same question isn't always asked in the same way and not everyone thinks in the same keywords. Grow up and be more like the first responder... helpful.
Great response Johnnycross22.. I'd also add Pocket CM, TotalCommander, and Meshavi Notes Explorer to that list.

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Unless someone posts posts posts what is everyone going to read read read? The same question isn't always asked in the same way and not everyone thinks in the same keywords. Grow up and be more like the first responder... helpful.
Great response Johnnycross22.. I'd also add Pocket CM, TotalCommander, and Meshavi Notes Explorer to that list.
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Of course this is just my opinon, but Tregrad has the right idea. Perfect example: A_C's "Slide2unlock" (great looking app worth picking up)so many people would ask the exact same question without taking the time to actually read the thread, it got ridiculous!
If you plan on making any kind of modification on anything that costs over 100 bucks it's worth doing all the independant study you can to hedge the odds of you bricking your device. right?
With that said... You do have the option of foregoing the flashbundle and tcmp by downloading Vtap. It's a great free application that is a vast collection of youtube, googlevideo etc. It is somewhat of a mem hog but I find it better than tcmp. Again just my opinon.
Grumps has a great iPhone gui thats really easy to get started with and a config app to go with it. its very simple as long as you pay attention and read the instructions. Hope this helps...

Thanks for posting all that info.
I was looking to do similar things with my Mogul once it arrives. Now I don't have to track everything down.

This website is awesome! It made me like my phone again, I was going to get the touch, but not anymore, since I can get all the features of the touch on my mogul and still keep my slide out keyboard!!

Advice wanted...

Hi all.
So, yeah, I'm new here...been lurking around the last several days, reading and reading, and reading some more,trying to make sense of a few things, before making a post that would end up getting a lot of replies of "RTF FAQ", or "Search", etc...
I've recently inherited a T-Mobile Wing (and 2Gig microSD) from my better half, who just couldn't stand the device, and went back to her old Motorola V3. Admittedly, I wasn't all that impressed with it either, so naturally my first thought is "Well, before I just file it away to collect dust, can I make it better?"
And so, I found my way here.
Now, like I said, I've been reading and playing around with stuff for a few days, so this post isn't so much a "How Do I Do This?" post, but more of a "What Do I Pick To Do This?"
Like a lot of people, I want my Windows Mobile install to be much like my home PC install: as clean and barebones as possible, while still doing the things it needs and the things I want...
Right now, I'm guessing that I need to go with one of the itje Touch-IT roms, but still not quite sure exactly which one... Heh.
I'm hoping I can just throw out an idea of what I want my phone to do, and perhaps a few of you can make your recommendations as to what exactly I need...
STANDARD PHONE FEATURES: Obviously, the regular phone should work like it's supposed to, including text messaging. All forms of Instant Messaging (Yahoo, Windows Live, etc) should be entirely unnecessary, but maybe as an optional addon cab...
CONNECTIVITY FEATURES: Aside from the regular phone (duh)...Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPRS, and ActiveSync should be all that is necessary. If storage memory/active memory can be saved by removing any unnecessary drivers or software for the unused connection types, then I'd like to do so.
INTERNET RELATED FEATURES: I would like as much browsing capacity on this thing as I can get, within reason. Is there a better browser for this phone, or am I stuck with IE? Essentially, I want Google Maps on this thing (in lieu of TomTom, I suppose...lol), and maybe the ability to cruise YouTube... Probably also Gmail (Outlook or other "regular" email programs are probably unecessary, unless they can do the job better...meaning faster and probably less memory consumption).
MULTIMEDIA FEATURES: Yes, I still want it to play MP3s and videos and such. Radio would be a nice touch, but optional.
MISC PRODUCTIVITY FEATURES: Yes I still want the standard stuff (calculator, calendar, scheduler, etc), but at the moment, I have no need for things like Office. And no pre-installed games.
CAMERA FEATURES: For the sake of utilizing the hardware, yes, I'd like to have normal camera and video operation...but still have the option to remove it if I had to.
MISC STUFF:
Weather: I would like to be able to tap one button on my Today screen and get the Current weather info ONLY. Maybe with the option of bringing up a new screen with future forcasts.
MyFaves: I would like to be able to tap one button on my Today screen and have it show or hide my MyFaves.
Slide2Unlock: Yes, I want it. Loving anything that reminds me of that shiny iPhone. lol
PLANNING TO USE:
I'm already definitely planning to install and use PocketCBZ (comic book reader), and a couple old console emulators (SNES, GBA), in case anyone needed to consider memory usage with those in mind.
I may or may not want some kind of PDF reader on there also...haven't formally decided yet.
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Okay. I can't immediately think of anything else right now, too tired...
Hopefully someone can point me in the right direction...because right now I'm getting pretty lost trying to decide exactly which mods I need, and which I don't... :-/
Oh, and semi-random: What exactly is the Cube? Obviously it's optional on some roms, and standard on others...but really, what the heck is it, and should I want it? Or even care?

niccador said:
Right now, I'm guessing that I need to go with one of the itje Touch-IT roms, but still not quite sure exactly which one... Heh.
ITJE's Touch-IT roms are great... as well as ASERG's rom. I would reccommend them both.
I'm hoping I can just throw out an idea of what I want my phone to do, and perhaps a few of you can make your recommendations as to what exactly I need...
STANDARD PHONE FEATURES: Obviously, the regular phone should work like it's supposed to, including text messaging. All forms of Instant Messaging (Yahoo, Windows Live, etc) should be entirely unnecessary, but maybe as an optional addon cab...
you can go to Palringo.com and install their instant messaging client which supports all the major ones... it requires a data connection.
CONNECTIVITY FEATURES: Aside from the regular phone (duh)...Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPRS, and ActiveSync should be all that is necessary. If storage memory/active memory can be saved by removing any unnecessary drivers or software for the unused connection types, then I'd like to do so.
you will have bluetooth, wifi, gprs, activesync with both roms without any problems.
INTERNET RELATED FEATURES: I would like as much browsing capacity on this thing as I can get, within reason. Is there a better browser for this phone, or am I stuck with IE? Essentially, I want Google Maps on this thing (in lieu of TomTom, I suppose...lol), and maybe the ability to cruise YouTube... Probably also Gmail (Outlook or other "regular" email programs are probably unecessary, unless they can do the job better...meaning faster and probably less memory consumption).
Opera Mobile and Opera Mini are the best options out there.
Gmail has a java application you can install from their site which will function similiar to the gmail site.
You can also setup your Gmail account to work through POP or IMAP through the Pocket Outlook.
You can install google maps from the google site as well.
MULTIMEDIA FEATURES: Yes, I still want it to play MP3s and videos and such. Radio would be a nice touch, but optional.
HTC Audio manager functions similiar to an IPOD ... you can also use TCMP , Coreplayer, and any other media players.
There's no FM radio, but with a data connection, you can have access to internet radio, xm or sirius.
MISC PRODUCTIVITY FEATURES: Yes I still want the standard stuff (calculator, calendar, scheduler, etc), but at the moment, I have no need for things like Office. And no pre-installed games.
calculator, calendar come installed basic.... office comes on most roms... but most chefs offer "lite" versions of their roms.
CAMERA FEATURES: For the sake of utilizing the hardware, yes, I'd like to have normal camera and video operation...but still have the option to remove it if I had to.
Comes included.
MISC STUFF:
Weather: I would like to be able to tap one button on my Today screen and get the Current weather info ONLY. Maybe with the option of bringing up a new screen with future forcasts.
MyFaves: I would like to be able to tap one button on my Today screen and have it show or hide my MyFaves.
Slide2Unlock: Yes, I want it. Loving anything that reminds me of that shiny iPhone. lol
there are various weather programs out there, including the weather function that comes in HTC HOME plugin which most chefs include in their roms. Personally, I use SPB weather.
None of the Roms include myfaves, but I made a cab for installing myfaves that's available on this forum if you search for it.
You can use Ultimate Launcher or SPB mobile shell 2 to flip through today plugins. Search for that and see an example of it.
You can install S2U2, just search for it.
PLANNING TO USE:
I'm already definitely planning to install and use PocketCBZ (comic book reader), and a couple old console emulators (SNES, GBA), in case anyone needed to consider memory usage with those in mind.
I may or may not want some kind of PDF reader on there also...haven't formally decided yet.
Some Roms include adobe pdf.
There are plenty of emulators available ... you can find them all over the place. You can install them onto the memory card, and shouldn't have any problems.
I have never heard of PocketCBZ
Oh, and semi-random: What exactly is the Cube? Obviously it's optional on some roms, and standard on others...but really, what the heck is it, and should I want it? Or even care?
The cube is simply an interface, you can flip with your thumb.
Here is an example video
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Du8LQavRt9c
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I hope that answers your questions.

[Q] Will a Touch HD help organize my life?

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.

eaglesteve said:
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 !

Cheesy Dave said:
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**

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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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.

Suggestions for College-needed apps?!

Hey guys, so I have just started my sophomore year at the University of South Florida and I was curious as to what you guys suggested for Apps that would help me out to keep me organized/useful calculator stuff or something
Something I am looking for is a finger friendly (Does anyone out there use their stylus anymore besides my dad? lol) Calendar app to easily use. Yeah there is the HTC Sense one. I am fine with that, but I always love convenience with my phone Another plus is, I update my NRG Rom a lot, so its easy to use with PIM Backup and such.
Help a guy out guys It's much appreciated in advance!

USF! USF! USF! I used to live in Clearwater... congrats on the fun in Florida man... anyways.. Use MS office 10 on the phone... Also, there is a great program for calculator.. It is an Emulator for the TI graphing series... Do a search for it here on XDA... if I am not mistaken, there is even a link to a legalyl free Ti-89 rom... You literally get ALL the same functionality as the real graphing calculator, but save $100.... Hope that helps

Not an app, but I find Google Sync invaluable for synching my email and Google Calendar with my phone.
http://www.google.com/support/mobile/bin/answer.py?answer=138636&topic=14299
Another very invaluable feature is the ability to tether or create a WiFi hotspot, both of which are already included in the Energy ROM.

Search the forums for "keep recording" (or just scroll through the "software worth installing thread" stickied in this forum, it's on post 2). I use it all the time to record important conversations about manuscripts we are working on, so I can dictate thoughts later into paragraph form. Keep recording lets you save to storage card, rename, and pause a recording session to skip over parts you are not interested in. I figure it would probably come in handy for reviewing class sessions or key parts of a lecture when a prof is discussing something important.
A program like spb wallet (or similar freeware) is also handy for storing University ID, pins, and email/web passwords securely. I couldn't live without it.
Evernote: (also in the software worth installing thread) is good for taking/viewing quick notes, reminders) Notes are stored on the cloud, and can be accessed and added to from any computer. I've heard a lot of good things about it, though haven't gotten around to installing it yet since I can accomplish essentially the same thing with the synced tasks and calendar on my MS enterprise account.

khoyifish said:
Hey guys, so I have just started my sophomore year at the University of South Florida and I was curious as to what you guys suggested for Apps that would help me out to keep me organized/useful calculator stuff or something
Something I am looking for is a finger friendly (Does anyone out there use their stylus anymore besides my dad? lol) Calendar app to easily use. Yeah there is the HTC Sense one. I am fine with that, but I always love convenience with my phone Another plus is, I update my NRG Rom a lot, so its easy to use with PIM Backup and such.
Help a guy out guys It's much appreciated in advance!
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I use a stylus. And I'm 33. And not a dad... well, that I know of at least

GPA app would be helpfull
i dont know if we have one for WM? .

vjajrj said:
i dont know if we have one for WM? .
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http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-gpa-calculator-1.html
http://download.cnet.com/GPA-Converter/3000-2056_4-10955675.html

If your looking for calculator. Try this one SpaceTime I can't link yet so just Google SpaceTime Calculator. If is free and it is pretty cool. Hope it helps.