Guest thereaperman Posted October 7, 2005 Report Posted October 7, 2005 can someone with a wizard(k-jam) confirm that they can run smartphone software??, i have just loaded a porgram on mine and i want to check its not a fluke?
Guest Pondrew Posted October 7, 2005 Report Posted October 7, 2005 Excellent! Was hoping this would be so after Microsoft announced the end of the distinction between Pocket PC Phone edition and Smartphone in WM5. Can anyone confirm? (note: @thereaperman, hope you don't mind I edited the title to a large S for Smartphone to ensure no confusion) And while we're on the subject, how about those with WM5 Smartphones, how do they react to Pocket PC software?!
Guest TrippinBilly Posted October 7, 2005 Report Posted October 7, 2005 can someone with a wizard(k-jam) confirm that they can run smartphone software??, i have just loaded a porgram on mine and i want to check its not a fluke? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Are you talking about Smartphone software written for WM5 or Smartphone software pre WM5?
Guest shackk Posted October 9, 2005 Report Posted October 9, 2005 I have loaded programs and all have worked very well: Agile Messenger (still free on ppc) Wififofum (wifi sniffer) I have not yet added any additional today screen plugs as I am still skeptical to buying something that might not work. If anyone knows of free plugs please post up.
Guest Tech Posted October 9, 2005 Report Posted October 9, 2005 yup, you should be able to run smartphone software generally without problems on that device but in general: WM5 can run smartphone software :o
Guest puckster Posted October 9, 2005 Report Posted October 9, 2005 Excellent! Was hoping this would be so after Microsoft announced the end of the distinction between Pocket PC Phone edition and Smartphone in WM5. Can anyone confirm? (note: @thereaperman, hope you don't mind I edited the title to a large S for Smartphone to ensure no confusion) And while we're on the subject, how about those with WM5 Smartphones, how do they react to Pocket PC software?! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think i remember reading an artcle saying that WM5 PPC's will run Smartphone apps but not the other way around. I believe this is a limitation of the Smartphones not being able to interpret and convert the touch screen commands into into the soft keys or menus. I'm getting my K-JAM next week (hopefully they will get them in stock as promised), and i can't wait to move from the SP3i to the Wizard / K-JAM, it sure is getting some good reviews. Regards, Chris
Guest bennish Posted October 10, 2005 Report Posted October 10, 2005 This may be a dumb question, but does this mean smartphone today screens and plugins can also work on wm5?
Guest shackk Posted October 10, 2005 Report Posted October 10, 2005 This may be a dumb question, but does this mean smartphone today screens and plugins can also work on wm5? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes the today screens work just fine. I have not tried any plugins yet, but it has been confirmed that some do not work. Trial and error is the only true way, of course this creates an issue if you plan on purchasing. My recommendation try the free ones and any that you plan on buying confirm with the vendor if it is wm5 compatible, if they don't know ask if your purchase is refundable before buying. Common sense, but I figured I would say it anyway.
Guest bennish Posted October 10, 2005 Report Posted October 10, 2005 Does that mean the wm5 homescreens for both ppc and smartphone are now in the xml smartphone style? here's hoping...
Guest TigerNet Posted October 10, 2005 Report Posted October 10, 2005 Yes the today screens work just fine. I have not tried any plugins yet, but it has been confirmed that some do not work. Trial and error is the only true way, of course this creates an issue if you plan on purchasing. My recommendation try the free ones and any that you plan on buying confirm with the vendor if it is wm5 compatible, if they don't know ask if your purchase is refundable before buying. Common sense, but I figured I would say it anyway. ...agree that some work and some don't...some install, then don't work (such as eazydial), some just won't install... ...trial and error it is!!! :?: Cheers Nick
Guest thereaperman Posted October 10, 2005 Report Posted October 10, 2005 (edited) yes for forgot to say thats it is a case of trial and error to see which do and do not work, i know spv invaders does not anyway :o Edited October 10, 2005 by thereaperman
Guest TigerNet Posted October 10, 2005 Report Posted October 10, 2005 ...and some installs and works, but does not configure the hardware buttons!!! (MobiDial) Cheers Nick
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