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Got a new WM after a few years, what's changed? Please get me up to speed!

Hi Guys n Girls,
Well I've been a member since '05 but haven't really played with WM's since the Magicians and Alpines. I've had a TyTn but didnt like it and didnt really play with it and then lost an XDA Orbit on the first night down the pub with it. I've been using an N95 lately.
I've just got myself a Polaris and it looks great! I used to love modding my other WM's but it's been a while and I was just wondering what's changed and what's new. I've had a bit of a read but just need some advice on what software to buy and what steps to take.
So here's a few questions I have:
What's the best media player?
I will listen to a lot of music and watch films while on the go. I used to use TcpMP I think. I need one that supports a lot of codecs and don't really wanna use more than one.
What's the best keyboard software?
I had SPB full screen keyboard and it was a lifesaver. Is this the best? I like the zoom fuction on the ipod keyboard.
Is SPB pocket plus still a must?
I felt this package covered bits left out by MS (such as the real 'x' close button etc.) Is it still recomended or are there other ways around things nowadays.
How do I get this touch flow stuff? It looks cool - http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=y78EB0rahQA
I love the way things are more fingertip oriented. I think Apple innovated this.
Is there still a program to design themes?
Or where can I get cool themes? I like the dark styles and windows 7 looks nice.
Is ROM flashing still risky?
I've got the o2 branded ROM at the moment. I used to love trying the community's ROMS but I've just started a family and I'm real skint. I bought my Polaris PAYG and really can't afford to brick it. Mind you cooking ROMs was half the fun!
The best PDF reader?
I read a lot of PDF's and remember never finding one up to standard. Ideally it will be fullscreen with no need to scroll along the lines.
What else do you guys recommend I do to get the best out of my HTC device?
I've forgotten loads and feel like a noob again and just need some advice about what you guys consider 'must have steps'. I remember things such as installing the widdicomm BT stack as the MS one is crap. I use bluetooth stereo headphones (motorola S9s) for music.
Hope you guys have some pointers for me and I'm looking forward to playing again!
I'm off to the read the Polaris Wiki
Thanks,
Gareth
p.s. Oh by the way it's great to see this community has gone from strength to strength. It really has grown! It seems to be the HQ of the WM world now. Congrats!

garethsimpsonuk said:
Hi Guys n Girls,
Well I've been a member since '05 but haven't really played with WM's since the Magicians and Alpines. I've had a TyTn but didnt like it and didnt really play with it and then lost an XDA Orbit on the first night down the pub with it. I've been using an N95 lately.
I've just got myself a Polaris and it looks great! I used to love modding my other WM's but it's been a while and I was just wondering what's changed and what's new. I've had a bit of a read but just need some advice on what software to buy and what steps to take.
So here's a few questions I have:
What's the best media player?
I will listen to a lot of music and watch films while on the go. I used to use TcpMP I think. I need one that supports a lot of codecs and don't really wanna use more than one.
What's the best keyboard software?
I had SPB full screen keyboard and it was a lifesaver. Is this the best? I like the zoom fuction on the ipod keyboard.
Is SPB pocket plus still a must?
I felt this package covered bits left out by MS (such as the real 'x' close button etc.) Is it still recomended or are there other ways around things nowadays.
How do I get this touch flow stuff? It looks cool - http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=y78EB0rahQA
I love the way things are more fingertip oriented. I think Apple innovated this.
Is there still a program to design themes?
Or where can I get cool themes? I like the dark styles and windows 7 looks nice.
Is ROM flashing still risky?
I've got the o2 branded ROM at the moment. I used to love trying the community's ROMS but I've just started a family and I'm real skint. I bought my Polaris PAYG and really can't afford to brick it. Mind you cooking ROMs was half the fun!
The best PDF reader?
I read a lot of PDF's and remember never finding one up to standard. Ideally it will be fullscreen with no need to scroll along the lines.
What else do you guys recommend I do to get the best out of my HTC device?
I've forgotten loads and feel like a noob again and just need some advice about what you guys consider 'must have steps'. I remember things such as installing the widdicomm BT stack as the MS one is crap. I use bluetooth stereo headphones (motorola S9s) for music.
Hope you guys have some pointers for me and I'm looking forward to playing again!
I'm off to the read the Polaris Wiki
Thanks,
Gareth
p.s. Oh by the way it's great to see this community has gone from strength to strength. It really has grown! It seems to be the HQ of the WM world now. Congrats!
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You might want to read my roundups - they give you a definite answer to some of your q's (multimedia, Spb Pocket Plus when it comes to the IEM plug-in, theme management with the latest tools etc.)

Thanks,
I've just bee reading your sticky on browsers and I'm gonna take your advice and use opera mobile and flash package, i'm downloading the cabs from RS now.
I'll have a look for more of your writeups.
Thanks

The iPhone now has more and better apps, thats whats changed. WM app development hasnt progressed much at all..

darthbane2k said:
The iPhone now has more and better apps, thats whats changed. WM app development hasnt progressed much at all..
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Not really true - at least not yet. (Albeit, highly possible, given that at least game development for WinMo has almost entirely ceased in the last half a year....)
It's only at some categories that iPhone is MUCH better than WinMo (with much more SW titles); the most important being games.

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Hi, I have just bought a HTC Touch Dual, and I am wondering where I can find good high quality games for it.
I would like cooking mama especially
1. Can the touch dual utilise it?
So, if anyone has the game is there a way you could post it.
2. Does anyone have any good sites for applications and/or games, and what applications do you like the most and find most useful?
3. Lastly, where can I download the HTC 2d touchflow interface from, and how do I put it on the device?

yahoy said:
Hi, I have just bought a HTC Touch Dual, and I am wondering where I can find good high quality games for it.
I would like cooking mama especially
1. Can the touch dual utilise it?
So, if anyone has the game is there a way you could post it.
2. Does anyone have any good sites for applications and/or games, and what applications do you like the most and find most useful?
3. Lastly, where can I download the HTC 2d touchflow interface from, and how do I put it on the device?
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You're better off buying yourself a Nintendo DS. Because what you want to achieve is unachievable with the hardware you have.

yahoy said:
Hi, I have just bought a HTC Touch Dual, and I am wondering where I can find good high quality games for it.
I would like cooking mama especially
1. Can the touch dual utilise it?
So, if anyone has the game is there a way you could post it.
2. Does anyone have any good sites for applications and/or games, and what applications do you like the most and find most useful?
3. Lastly, where can I download the HTC 2d touchflow interface from, and how do I put it on the device?
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Welcome to the forum
I would recommend to visit the Wiki: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/
Find your device and see what can be done with it, I´m sure some nice stuff you can add
Enjoy!

Online Radio Channels

Hi everyone, has anyone ever used a free live internet radio site? I’m using www.myradiomix.com lately, it’s good though I was wondering if someone know’s about a better one

How can I get a video out on my HTC HD2?

Is this possible?
is there any posibility to connect my HTC HD2 for example to a projector, or a tv and have my videos, ppt, etc.. on a big screen?
PLEASE HELP!
HTC HD 2
XDA FLAME
user

Out of the box, the HD2 doesn't support TV-Out. However, there is a lot of speculation regarding the ability to do it. Perhaps someone will be able to figure out a way someday, but to the best of my knowledge, there hasn't been much progress.
P.S. Best of luck to you and your family following the earthquake. I hope this finds you well.

thank you
than you very much,
I live in stgo and had no bad repercutions, but still it is pretty a nightmare out there.
I hope such a nice and powerfull phone as the HTC HD2, can get a tv out exit, maybe a software, through the usb? I don-t know anything would work..
Thanks once again

Coreplayer

Is this the best video player for HD2? It's listed at $29.95 on their website, is there somewhere cheaper to buy it?
Cheers

Try TCPMP if you don't want to buy that.
TCPMP is free, it's here somewhere on XDA.
Search for it

Excellent, cheers. Does it play enhanced podcasts?
Infact, tell you what, I'll find out for myself eh!