I have an ongoing love hate realtionship,with my pda
its too un-reliable and maybe not the best for using daily, as a phone
but during a recent coach trip to london i fell back in love
while the guy next to me got out his PSP and gave me a look of superiority as he looked at my graphics on by braingym game,and made a scoffing expression
his smugness was shortlived as i surfed the net chatted to the other half on msn,played mp3 and took an incoming call or two
all i need now is a star trek or a mioa701 as my regular day to day phone and im set
after enjoying the exec maybe i can live with it soft resets,and other minor faults
I'd recommend Hermes over Mio as day to day phone, although obviously the GPS is helpful... not so much where I live, too many tall buildings, but nice idea...
I have to say that I've started using my Universal much more recently, lets say that with appropriate upgrades the high res screen really comes into its own. But Hermes still rocks for day too day use.
V
I must second that, i have recently fell "back in love" with my exec!!!
After a few months of research, trial, and error///
It seems I have it tuned and working well.
Qtek ROM
Spb Pocket Plus (Must Have)
Pocket Mechanic Pro (MUST HAVE)
TRE
Smart Tweaker
Opera
Pocket TV free
Pocket Music 4.3.4
Pocket Streamer
Pocket Informant
Palm Threaded SMS!!!!! (Must Have)
Virtual Earth Mobile
Google Maps Midlet\
SPB Backup (Must Have)
Resco File explorer
The biggest Dissapointment with the Universal thus far, has been poor BT...
I tried the Samsung Wep20, and The Jabra small one.... neither gave acceptable performance with the exec... I just got a motarola as a christmas gift! WOW> not much crackle or cutting in /out>>>>
AND now my voice dial over BT is working flawlessly!!!
Guess Ill stick with the Exec a while longer... Man it still has curb side appeal!!! I think I might be the only one in Mimai Beach with one>>>
except for CSI Miami TV....lol
And I saved a christmas party the other night, with my trusty mini-rca jack and PocketMusic... I didnt even need my turntables and serato scratch to bring the party to life!!! lol
One other cool thing: Sunguide here in South Florida has live streaming footage of traffic cams... I created a shortcut(flag Icon) to the link with SPB pocket plus... now I just tap the link, wmp opens and after a short buffer... im looking at a live stream!!!
Im such a geek!!!
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The wizard is dead - long live the wizard!
My little Wizy has left this earth in a futile and wasteful expression of dismay and discontent. (meaning the GF threw it out of the window during a disagreement).
So now that I am available again (both for a new phone and a new girlfriend) which one shell I get?
- Toshiba Portege G900
- Glofiish M800
- Tytn I
- Tytn II
- others?¿
I used my Wizard for appointments, email, browsing websites (I tried at least), recording phone calls (AudioNotes), GPS navigation (Mio), watching the odd TV episode of BGA/House and playing Worms/UFO Enemey Unknown.
I have a skype-in number and would like to start using it natively on the mobile for receiving calls (Call forwarding is costing me an arm and a leg).
For this purpose I will be migrating from Orange Pay as you go (GPRS) to Three, so I can make use of their cheaper/faster internet connection.
Opinions/suggestions?
I would say a Tytn II, its a good upgrade from a wizard. or a tytn if you feel that you still cant let the feel of a wizard go(size)
RIP...LOL...definately get the PPC (next time throw the GF out first! tytn or tytn2 (more $$) should work for U.
HTC Herald?
The Wizard was just about fast enough for Skype. The Herald with it's 200MHz isn't any better in that category, so that's a clear no.
No one for the high resolution devices? I know they cause problems for games, but web browsing got to be a blast on them.
Ah well... it will have to be a Tytn then, cheap as dirt these days (£75 @ CEX) and I can use my existing GPS with it.
Thanks guys!
hi guys, new here. great work you guys r doing
i just switched from an iphone (HI5!) and im having a hard time adapting. i loved the iphone so much purely because it was thumb friendly, and the touch screen was really responsive (i.e. using ur thumb to flick ur music playlist up and down was a breeze, not so much the pro, it either tends to get stuck, or flick too fast).
another problem i have the the touchflo 3d is that when i go to a playlist, play a song, it goes back to the front interface showing what song is playing. however, once i go back into playlist again to see whats next, it scrolls back to the top and i have to manually scroll all the way down to the now playing song. thats annoying as i would like to see whats next on the playlist, not the first song every time.
currently using the ROMEOS OS
any tips? or any thumb interfaces that are thumb friendly?
try spb mobile shell im sure that has a few thumb friendly skins
i tried it already, but its a bit buggy, the tabs kept disappearing from the today screen lol
What you want is Windows Mobile 6.5. And so do I... Below is a link to pics of what is thought to be photos of the upcoming OS.
http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/12/windows-mobile-6-5-screenshots-have-a-little-zune-in-em/
Also, the experience with the touching will be different as talked about here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=438076
I'm also frustrated at Windows Mobile phones, but they do EVERYTHING unlike all the other competitors. G1 is nice but the POP/IMAP email is currently broken and also doesn't have a windows compatible Remote Desktop application (no I will not use VNC on my clients servers thank you very much). The iPhone ATT plans are very pricey for how many minutes I use a month, so the Sprint $99 month EVERYTHING UNLIMITED plan fits my budget, however they don't have any other good Windows Mobile phones other than the Diamond or Touch Pro at the moment. The OMNIA looks awsome!
Kyle
I don't think the BB Mobile rep was supposed to let me get it yet as I thought it and the pre were due out on the same day? Of course, she was sweet and cute, but not very knowledgeable anyhow so it all worked out for me.
My HTC S511 came with Qualcomm 7625 528MHz processor. 192 MB of RAM with 80 MB for os as well as 256 MB of Flash memory of which the os takes up 160 MB. Software wise it ships with ROM version 1.14.651.1 dated 4/15/09 and radio version 1.25.05F. PRL version 60652 and PRI version 1.29_003.
Seems like a newer slimmer & lighter version of the Motorola q9c (which I also have on another line) except made by HTC with a 2mp camera. Not even close to the touch or mogul I also have so I will not even bother to compare it to either, but rather to it's closest match that I have experience with. I have pics of all these phones together, but no clue how to get them on here.
Keypad buttons seem a little wobbly but easy to use even for my big paws. Still playing with it trying to see if I like it or not. It feels better in my hand then the q9c and better suited to right handed use. Camera is alright, but no flash. Everything is pretty easy to find, especially if you are q9c friendly. Has MS Office instead of Documents to Go, but I can't seem to open word on it's own without a file already there to open. MicroSD card is protected under battery cover, which is kinda nice if it included a card that is. Includes 3 games Bubble Breaker, Solitaire and Wheel of Fortune. Also here is a quick list of included gadgets/software read from the bottom up on my phone:
YouTube
Voice Recorder
Video Recorder
Streaming Media
Sprint TV (Speaker is very loud though tinny)
Sprint Nav
Speed Dial
Software Store
RSS Hub
Remote Desktop
QuickGPS
NFL Mobile Live
NASCAR
Music
MP3 Trimmer (very nice for custom ringtones)
Messenger (Live) redundant?
Live Search
Instant Messaging (AIM, Live, Yahoo)
Inner Circle
HTC Mobile Guide
Google (not compatible with gmail mobile which makes me think no java support)
File Explorer
Comm Manager (Airplane Mode, Phone, Bluetooth, MS Direct Push, Data Connection) no wifi
Clock & Alarm
Camera (pretty nice and can send via email right from app)
Bluetooth Explorer
Audio Booster
Album
Adobe Reader LE
Internet Sharing
Accessories
Getting Started
Pictures & Videos
Voice Notes
Games
Call History
Windows Live
Voice Command
ActiveSync
Office Mobile
Windows Media
Tasks
Internet Explorer
Settings
Contacts
Calendar
Messaging
Overall, I must say it is much more polished than my q9c and not bad for $149 with new line contract. Too soon to say anything about battery life yet, however it is still running on the initial factory charge and only dropped from 3/4 to 1/2 in 20 hours of being on and mildly used. Data is typical HTC fast and should make it a good pants pocket phone for me instead of jeopardizing my now aging and harder to replace mogul/titan. This is good for me especially since my q9c seems to have forgotten how to shut off it's display of late.
Yes this Phone is very cool
I've got the old T-Mobile Dash (HTC Excalibur) and was wondering if the screen readability in sunlight has been improved?
I've always been upset that I can't seem to read the screen at all when I'm outside and the sun is shining. I've noticed that friends with blackberrys and iPhones don't seem to have the same problem.
It is quite hard looking every to find great tools and apps in these forums. I am a soon to be owner of a brand new HTC Pure (AT&T) and wish to know what do ya'll have installed on yours and what ROM do you use.
I am a former owner of a Samsung Epix (RIP, water and phone do not combine) running: (As far as I remember)
Cooked epix rom to remove at&t crap and performance tweaks.
Google maps
Opera mobile 10
Manilla 2D with real vga
I tried a wm6.5 unofficial rom which cause my epix to become very buggy so I quickly removed that.
Lets see them!
just try Energy ROMs; fast, stable, smooth and bauty
The order I install after a flash, currently running the latest Nataly's
Resco explorer then resco radio since they install at the same time.
touchlock pro
swype
beejive
skype
The rest is just fluff, those are the ones I can't live without. Resco explorer so I can regedit, file explore and ftp. Radio because ummm I like to listen to tunes when I'm on the can lol. touchlock pro so that when I tilt the phone to holster it, it automatically suspends. Swype because I hate tiny keyboards and setting it to sloppy mode works great for me. beejive for all of my IM needs. Finally skype because I like to make international calls on the cheap.
I have tom tom also but usually don't install it. I have nav with MSN direct in one car(sniff sniff 2 more years of msn direct), and OEM nav in the other, plus a water proof tomtom rider on my bike so don't need it on my phone.
Hei,
Has anybody encountered an app thats similar to the software that Garmin Oregon series handheld GPS units have?
I'm looking for something that works with Garmin topo maps and has way-points (for geocaching) , tracks and area calculation, and whatnot.
also looking for an app thats usable for sports (logs for cycling, rollerskating and running)
I currently have IGo running on my Leo - it works great for navigating in the cities and by car, but is not much help with area calculation and sporting stuff.
tnx in advance
Try Sportypal for sports and GCzII for geocaching. I have been looking for softare like what your talking about but couldnt find anything that was affordable.
If you have a $100 try map tuner is really nice. Its similiar to a garmin handheld.
tnx for the reply!,
I will try these and see from there..
SportyPal is UNUSABLE on HD2,
when I turn off the screen to put mu phone in pocket, sportypal ceases to function.
Hey, take a serious look at RunGPS here!
It may not be the most sexy Programm arround, when it comes to style... but it is highly capable!
I use it for jogging, biking, hiking and trekking tours on Vacation. While on Tour I have acces to Open Streetmap, it helped a lot when I got lost the last time.
It is highly customisable and has Language output and directions funcionality. You can connect to BT Pulsebelt and BT cadence, its good for geocaching and all kinds of sports. There is a Training Log and Training Planner, also you can export your Trainings to excel and as KML or GPX or CSV!
I think I still use only 30% of its capabilities... I recomment the PRO version for all functions, it's worth the money.
PS: I still hope they will do an graphical overhaul, the design could be better... but the tool itself is nearly "almighty"!
PPS: I agree with Mihkel.ee, Sporty Pal is a mess on the HD2... I tried several Apps so far, the best for just tracking was GPS Trackah (for runners Joggah), but for full GPS Features RunGPS was best.
regards
Myrixamophit
RunGPS has same problems as SportyPal,
can you explane how do you use RunGPS?
when I start the training and put the phone in my pocket it stops working, when I activate the screen again it takes 10 seconds to reconnect GPS.
Mihkel.ee said:
RunGPS has same problems as SportyPal,
can you explane how do you use RunGPS?
when I start the training and put the phone in my pocket it stops working, when I activate the screen again it takes 10 seconds to reconnect GPS.
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Mmmhh... first of all, I do not use GPS inside of Pockets, Clothes or Bags. I have my HD2 either in an Armband on my upper arm (for Jogging or Roadbiking) or I have it under the transparent cover on my Front bikebag during tours and Trekking. So I always try to have a good connection. When I started Recording I usually activate the screenlock of RunGps and then lock the Phone or wait until it locks itself. After an hour of running for example (or in between) I unlock the HD2 and then RunGps... and everything is recorded fine! The only problem I ever had was last weekend when I tried to record a 55km bike-tour and had the HD2 under the map on my frontbag... the map is waterproof and covered in plastik, so probably that was enough for the gps to get no signal? Anyway, I had large gaps in the record... I see to it to put the HD2 above the map next time. But this was the first & only time of having GPS problems with RunGps!
There is definitly no cut in GPS recieve when I lock the device, with or without locking RunGps! RunGps works always in the background, it never acted differently with me.
regards,
Myrixamophit