Guest Paul [MVP] Posted December 26, 2004 Report Posted December 26, 2004 I'd love to have, rather than a sound for intellipad / dialer when a key is pressed, it would vibrate on keypress instead. That would be sweeeeeeeet.... I'd also like an easier way to compose a new SMS / choose a contact, that's a pain atm... P
Guest MECX Posted December 27, 2004 Report Posted December 27, 2004 What is actually writing text messages like? Does it have hand writing recognition using the stylus or an on screen keyboard? im still in deliberation between this little beast and the M2000. /me is all confused :?
Guest TigerNet Posted December 27, 2004 Report Posted December 27, 2004 ...I agree with Paul...my only frustration with the Jam is texting...if anyone knows of an easy application for this, please let me know!!! Cheers Nick
Guest Rod Posted December 27, 2004 Report Posted December 27, 2004 What exactly is the problem when it comes to texting? What makes it difficult? I do quite alot of it so it would be quite an important factor if I am to buy the Jam. Doing it one-handed texting would be important as well.
Guest idavid Posted December 27, 2004 Report Posted December 27, 2004 the best way i have found to chosse a contact to txt msg is to use the phone button, select a name, hold down on it and choose 'send text message' option. much better than fiddling around within mail program.
Guest Metoo Posted December 28, 2004 Report Posted December 28, 2004 "]I'd love to have, rather than a sound for intellipad / dialer when a key is pressed, it would vibrate on keypress instead. That would be sweeeeeeeet.... I'd also like an easier way to compose a new SMS / choose a contact, that's a pain atm... P Does this fit the bill? http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic....p?p=77065#77065
Guest TigerNet Posted December 28, 2004 Report Posted December 28, 2004 ...thanks Metoo...any idea where to get the beta version...it says the current version does not work on second edition... Cheers Nick
Guest Metoo Posted December 28, 2004 Report Posted December 28, 2004 ...thanks Metoo...any idea where to get the beta version...it says the current version does not work on second edition... Cheers Nick You have to email the author for a copy.
Guest scott_donald Posted December 28, 2004 Report Posted December 28, 2004 so does anyone know of a better way to add the contact or a new progrma for a new sms... this is the only thing that annoys me about the phone...
Guest Paul [MVP] Posted December 28, 2004 Report Posted December 28, 2004 I've tried that app... somewhat underwhelming... P
Guest Metoo Posted December 28, 2004 Report Posted December 28, 2004 "]I've tried that app... somewhat underwhelming... P Can you be more specific? ID64 seemed to find it v. useful?
Guest TigerNet Posted December 29, 2004 Report Posted December 29, 2004 ...I have now got the beta of this program - so far, I think it might be the answer...there are someting like 30 odd speed dials you can set. If you click and hold one of these (or the mobile icon in the contacts view) you are given the option to send a text message... ...will keep you informed...
Guest Mike Wagstaff Posted December 30, 2004 Report Posted December 30, 2004 I'm working on a little dialler app myself. The main things I'm aiming for are... - Faster / more responsive than the built-in dialler - Bigger buttons - Vibrate on keypress So far, I'm about 60% there with the code. I have the actual predictive text dialling (and keypress vibration) more or less sorted, but quite a bit of work remains on the interface. The program will also be freeware and open source (C#), so no need to worry about wasting any hard-earned cash. :)
Guest TigerNet Posted January 1, 2005 Report Posted January 1, 2005 @Mike...sounds great!!! I would be up for testing if you need anyone... Cheers Nick
Guest Mike Wagstaff Posted January 3, 2005 Report Posted January 3, 2005 @Mike...sounds great!!! I would be up for testing if you need anyone... Thanks for the offer. As soon as I have something reasonably useful (hopefully a couple more days at most), I'll make it available for everyone to try out. :)
Guest TigerNet Posted January 4, 2005 Report Posted January 4, 2005 ...look forward to it Mike... Cheers Nick
Guest Mike Wagstaff Posted January 7, 2005 Report Posted January 7, 2005 (edited) Little bit later than planned, but hopefully worth the wait... Attached is an early alpha version of D9, a replacement for the built-in dialler. The main features are: * Predictive text contact lookup * Fast * Big (thumb-friendly) buttons * Free :) Source code, a website and various other bits and pieces can come later (I really do need to get some sleep before work today!). In the meantime, however, please do feel free to try it out and give it a go. I'm looking for feedback, so please let me know what you think! Edit: The installer was missing a couple of DLL's, so I've added them in and updated the setup program. If you're having problems getting D9 to dial, try this version instead. Edit #2: I've updated the installer again to include two separate setup programs, one for D9 itself and one for the pre-requisites. D9.zip Edited January 7, 2005 by Mike Wagstaff
Guest Mike Wagstaff Posted January 7, 2005 Report Posted January 7, 2005 (edited) Please do let me how you get on. I'd be happy just to hear that it loads on your devices, given that I've only got my own to test on. :D Also, if you don't like the interface, all the images are easily replaceable (they're all standard GIF's), so the app is nicely skinnable. If you do like it, I'd recommend assigning to a hardware button. Personally, I have the contacts button assigned to D9, with the calendar button assigned to OK/Close. Finally, to avoid the delay in D9 having to sync the contacts when it starts up, I recommend closing it using the hang up button (or clicking the "x") which will simply minimise it. I have around 140 contacts on my device, and the sync time is only a couple of seconds (the initial loading time is mainly down to .NET), so it should be reasonably snappy regardless. Edited January 7, 2005 by Mike Wagstaff
Guest Mike Wagstaff Posted January 7, 2005 Report Posted January 7, 2005 (edited) D'oh! Looks like a few DLL's aren't being copied across by the installer, meaning that the dialling functions aren't working. To correct this, you can either copy the DLL's I've attached to this post into the \Program Files\D9 directory, or run the updated Setup program (also attached). The new version of the setup program complains about a missing OpenNet CF CAB file, but seems to work fine. I'll investigate that but in the meantime, the latest version should allow you to dial! :DDLLs.zipD9.zip Edited January 7, 2005 by Mike Wagstaff
Guest pvenkat Posted January 7, 2005 Report Posted January 7, 2005 D'oh! Looks like a few DLL's aren't being copied across by the installer, meaning that the dialling functions aren't working. To correct this, you can either copy the DLL's I've attached to this post into the \Program Files\D9 directory, or run the updated Setup program (also attached). The new version of the setup program complains about a missing OpenNet CF CAB file, but seems to work fine. I'll investigate that but in the meantime, the latest version should allow you to dial! :D <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Mike, I installed D9 on my SX56. It seems to work fine for me. But, I do have a small issue though. Everytime I press a button, the device vibrates and it is very annoying. Is there a way to disable the vibrate funciton.
Guest Paul [MVP] Posted January 7, 2005 Report Posted January 7, 2005 The Vibrate is the best bit! :D More feedback shortly... P
Guest Paul [MVP] Posted January 7, 2005 Report Posted January 7, 2005 Wish the normal T9 pad would do that :D P
Guest Paul [MVP] Posted January 7, 2005 Report Posted January 7, 2005 Wishlist: Mapping to phone button Swap sizes between text button and medium (m h etc.) indicator Clear should maybe be 'backspace' or hold to clear? Option to display First Last instead of Last, First Good work tho :D P
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