Windows Mobile Noob Thread

peaz · 11th Dec 2007, 03:12 PM

Got my hands on an old Windows mobile 5 device and thought I'd take a try on it.

Any tips on any recommended apps to install?

Chai · 11th Dec 2007, 05:42 PM

TCPMP
Resco File Explorer
Finger Friendly Friends
PHM RegEdit
Battery Status

Not sure it will work on WM5, it should.

plasma · 11th Dec 2007, 09:17 PM

SPB Diary - is absolutely wonderful for me.
eWallet - to keep my important details.

Get a bluetooth GPS for RM300 and install :
1. MapKing 2007 + malsing maps- For navigation
2. CacheMate - for Geocaching

Oh, you'd want to watch out for which ActiveSync version you install tho.
On some machines, some versions just don't work.

karhoe · 9th Feb 2008, 06:18 PM

PMRecorder, VitoCopyPaste, GoogleMaps, Resco File Explorer, Sprite Backup, Adobe Reader LE, Fizz Bill Now, Home Screen Editor, Windows Live Mobile, moblue (receive BT files directly to storage card), Skype, WebCameraPlus (phone cam as pc webcam), WM5torage (pc storage card as universal removable storage)

Chai · 9th Feb 2008, 07:15 PM

I find GoogleMaps to be useless unless you use GPRS or 3G.

peaz · 10th Feb 2008, 11:02 AM

Yup, you'll definitely need GPRS, EDGE or 3G to use GoogleMaps. But it's useful even of you don't have GPS

Chai · 10th Feb 2008, 11:40 PM

But GPS is all I need, unless they have traffic report, then I will consider data connections.

karhoe · 11th Feb 2008, 01:24 PM

Well, sometimes I cache the maps of the place I need to go and view it when I reach there

Crazy_BB · 30th Mar 2008, 01:17 PM

hi guys, Im a Noob in Pocket PC.
Currently i got one O2 Mini from my dad, well after 3 years of service with my dad, it comes to my hand now.
I plan to refurnish the outlook and upgrade the application but i have no idea on what version of windows Mobile that im using and can i upgrade to WM5?
need some advice on the upgrade of sw.
thanks

Chai · 30th Mar 2008, 06:57 PM

I think you can only upgrade if the manufacturer offers the upgrade ROM.

11th Dec 2007, 03:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
peaz ARP Webmaster Join Date: 13 Oct 2002 Location: http://atpeaz.placidthoughts.com/ Posts: 8,435 Reputation: 1633 Rep Power: 30	Windows Mobile Noob Thread Got my hands on an old Windows mobile 5 device and thought I'd take a try on it. Any tips on any recommended apps to install? __________________ Ken Ng Tech ARP Visit my web gallery - Ken's Digital Canvas Shoot and Earn Money from Stock Photography Sterling@PJ Community Forums

11th Dec 2007, 05:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 25,772 Reputation: 3614 Rep Power: 67	TCPMP Resco File Explorer Finger Friendly Friends PHM RegEdit Battery Status Not sure it will work on WM5, it should. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/ Intel E8400 o/c 4.05GHz, Abit IP35 Pro, Corsair TWIN2X4096-6400C5DHX, Asus EN8800GTS 512MB, WD Raptor WD740, WD 5000AAKS x2, Antec TPII-480, EMU 0404 PCI

11th Dec 2007, 09:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
plasma Active Join Date: 8 Feb 2004 Location: Penang Posts: 676 Reputation: 58 Rep Power: 5	SPB Diary - is absolutely wonderful for me. eWallet - to keep my important details. Get a bluetooth GPS for RM300 and install : 1. MapKing 2007 + malsing maps- For navigation 2. CacheMate - for Geocaching Oh, you'd want to watch out for which ActiveSync version you install tho. On some machines, some versions just don't work. __________________ Plasma's Idiosyncrasies

9th Feb 2008, 07:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 25,772 Reputation: 3614 Rep Power: 67	I find GoogleMaps to be useless unless you use GPRS or 3G. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/ Intel E8400 o/c 4.05GHz, Abit IP35 Pro, Corsair TWIN2X4096-6400C5DHX, Asus EN8800GTS 512MB, WD Raptor WD740, WD 5000AAKS x2, Antec TPII-480, EMU 0404 PCI

10th Feb 2008, 11:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
peaz ARP Webmaster Join Date: 13 Oct 2002 Location: http://atpeaz.placidthoughts.com/ Posts: 8,435 Reputation: 1633 Rep Power: 30	Yup, you'll definitely need GPRS, EDGE or 3G to use GoogleMaps. But it's useful even of you don't have GPS __________________ Ken Ng Tech ARP Visit my web gallery - Ken's Digital Canvas Shoot and Earn Money from Stock Photography Sterling@PJ Community Forums

9th Feb 2008, 06:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
karhoe Warming up Join Date: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 147 Reputation: 9 Rep Power: 2	PMRecorder, VitoCopyPaste, GoogleMaps, Resco File Explorer, Sprite Backup, Adobe Reader LE, Fizz Bill Now, Home Screen Editor, Windows Live Mobile, moblue (receive BT files directly to storage card), Skype, WebCameraPlus (phone cam as pc webcam), WM5torage (pc storage card as universal removable storage)

10th Feb 2008, 11:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 25,772 Reputation: 3614 Rep Power: 67	But GPS is all I need, unless they have traffic report, then I will consider data connections. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/ Intel E8400 o/c 4.05GHz, Abit IP35 Pro, Corsair TWIN2X4096-6400C5DHX, Asus EN8800GTS 512MB, WD Raptor WD740, WD 5000AAKS x2, Antec TPII-480, EMU 0404 PCI

11th Feb 2008, 01:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
karhoe Warming up Join Date: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 147 Reputation: 9 Rep Power: 2	Well, sometimes I cache the maps of the place I need to go and view it when I reach there

30th Mar 2008, 01:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Crazy_BB Just Started Join Date: 30 Jul 2006 Location: Some spot on earth Posts: 68 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	hi guys, Im a Noob in Pocket PC. Currently i got one O2 Mini from my dad, well after 3 years of service with my dad, it comes to my hand now. I plan to refurnish the outlook and upgrade the application but i have no idea on what version of windows Mobile that im using and can i upgrade to WM5? need some advice on the upgrade of sw. thanks

30th Mar 2008, 06:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 25,772 Reputation: 3614 Rep Power: 67	I think you can only upgrade if the manufacturer offers the upgrade ROM. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/ Intel E8400 o/c 4.05GHz, Abit IP35 Pro, Corsair TWIN2X4096-6400C5DHX, Asus EN8800GTS 512MB, WD Raptor WD740, WD 5000AAKS x2, Antec TPII-480, EMU 0404 PCI