Mornin all - quick question as I can't find anything through search:

There's an app available for the iPhone which uses the screen as an LED matrix display, so you can make any message scroll across the screen... it's written by a bloke called Masayuki Akamatsu (search on iTunes for more).

I was wondering whether anyone knows if anything similar is available for PPC/ Win Mobile (I have an HTC Touch)?

Cheers!

Andy

Technically its the field of view that changes, not the focal length. My boss did a comparison between his full frame canon film camera and his 30D a few weeks ago using identical lenses on each. What he saw through the view finder on each did not make the subject seem larger or smaller in either camera, the real difference was that with the full frame camera he was able to see more at the edges of the scene. Of course printing out the images on the same size paper makes it look as if there is more telephoto magnification from the 1.6x 30D sensor, but the same effect can be achieved by enlarging the center portion of the full frame image before printing.

It's not the battery getting hot, it's the GPS/wifi/whatever chips below and is very localised. I doubt the battery gets much warmer. It might be worth experamenting with batti to check the temp increase during GPS usage

Does anyone else get a 'server or data timeout' error message?

Hmm wierd. If you can get the IMSI from the UI it should work at startup as well. Do you have other applications in startup? Anyway, a new release of SEF is underway that should support more devices.

This little utility will automatically detect if the SIM card of a smartphone or pocket pc was replaced. Star EnForcer will automatically send a SMS message to a previously specified phone number containing the new SIM IMSI and current location in hexa LAC-CID combination. The message will repeat every 30 minutes.

http://www.fightersoft.ro/sef/index.htm

How does it work:

- install the CAB in the phone/ppc memory (not the storage card). Make sure that you have installed it in \Program Files\SEF
- launch SEF - initially there is no password so press OK. Press Get IMSI. If a long number will appear then it means that the application is compatible with your smartdevice. Mostly C600 - based models should work, C500, Wizard PPCs etc
- input the phone number that you want to use in case your smartdevice is stolen (use a parent's mobile phone, a friend's etc)
- input a password
- press save
- press activate

Now... in case someone steals your phone the first thing they will do is to (obviously) replace the SIM. SEF will automatically detect that the SIM has been replaced by comparing IMSI information. After 30 minutes SEF will automatically send a SMS to the predefined phone number that will include the current SIM's IMSI and the current GSM location (LAC-CID combination in hexa). With the first information and the fact that you will clearly see the thief's phone number you can go to the network operator or the police. If the thief is using a SIM with a subscription he is nailed. If he is using a prepay SIM then at least you will draw comfort from the fact that the credit from that SIM will be drained in a few days because the fact that SEF will automatically repeat the message every 30 minutes (you will also be able to track the thief). With the second information you can either go to the network operator or take your chances that MTS - http://www.fightersoft.ro/mts/index.htm will have this location in the database.

Remember, SEF doesn't require a GPRS connection. It will send SMSes to you from everywhere in the world.

Now let's suppose that you really want to replace the SIM card. Follow these steps:

- make a copy of starenforcer.exe in the same folder (very important). Run the copy. Insert the password and press deactivate.
- restart your smartdevice.
- launch SEF from the start menu, input your password and get the new IMSI, press save and that's it.

This is far from a perfect sollution with obvious flaws. However, please don't advertise them and if you have any ideeas on how to improuve security, please tell me in private. In my opinion, this software is more than a match for the clueless bus thief.

User feedback is always welcome and appreciated.

Star EnForcer works on my HTC S710

This utility will automatically detect if the SIM card of a smartphone or pocket pc was replaced.

It automatically sends an SMS message to a previously specified phone number containing the new SIM IMSI and current location.

A great progam if your phone gets stolen.
Mike

Star EnForcer works on my HTC S710

This utility will automatically detect if the SIM card of a smartphone or pocket pc was replaced.

It automatically sends an SMS message to a previously specified phone number containing the new SIM IMSI and current location.

A great progam if your phone gets stolen.
Mike

Is "Receive Incoming Beams" enabled?

Should be somewhere round your BT setting, not sure where as I don't have a WM5 phone with me.

hth

Hope I am in the right section here but it didn't seem right to put in either specific forums...

Anyway, I want to send files and the odd contact between my c600 and E650. They both see each other alright, but when I come to send the data I first get a 'pending' and then shortly followed by 'failed'.

I have tried looking for various settings that could be the problem but no luck..

Oh I did transfer a contact to my sisters Nokia off my C600 recently but am unable to deicide which phone is at fault here.

Thanks,

Olly.

Huh? Of course you can switch! A phone loaded with features and tons of software (my 2 GB MicroSD is almost full) would be totally useless without multitasking.

Skype mobile works