Guest marathon332 Posted March 6, 2006 Report Posted March 6, 2006 (edited) The 240X240 Dilema. Many Pocket PC phones nowadays have 240x240 resolution because Windows Mobile 5.0 doesn't support 320x320 resolution and the next square screen resolution supported is 480x480. However when it comes to prices of touch screens, the screens with 480x480 are too expensive, so Pocket PC phone manufacturers, who wanted to use square resolution in order to accommodate a QWERTY keyboard, were forced into 240x240. Examples of devices sporting the square screens are the HP iPaq HW6515, HW6715, Palm Treo 700w, and Fujitsu Siemens Pocket LOOX T830 Pocket PC phones. Look for some others later in the year. When regular Pocket PC applications and games are run, the square screens cut off the information below the 240 pixel mark. Sometimes, they do scroll but often that's not the case which means that about 25 percent of the display is missing. The only real solution to this problem is to have software that is designed to accomodate the 240x240 resolution. Developers have begun to rework existing games and applications to work on square screen devices but a convenient list of what's currently available is a little difficult to come by. So, I decided to start a thread here to hopefully help a few folks out that will be buying these units this year. How reliable is the list? ALL the programs listed by myself have been confirmed by the developers themselves so they should work fine. If, not contact the developer on their product page. Others who add to the list may have tested them on their own devices or not. Hard to control that, so use your own judgement when trying them out. The Treo 700w in particular promises to bring many new Pocket PC users into the fold. This list will hopefully guide many of them to what's available. This list is by no means comprehensive, so if you know of any programs that are confirmed to work on 240x240 devices, feel free to include them in this thread. Please follow the basic format that I've started but feel free to add your comments, if any, so that people will get a good idea of what the software is about. You don't need to shorten the URL's like I did. ***Notes: 1) In order to make this post more readable,URL's have been shortened using the Metamark URL shortner at: http://metamark.net/add 2) Descriptions and URL's are courtesy of PocketGear.com, a site I visit often. 3) Inclusion in this list is not an endorsment of the product by the author. General Applications WM5 240x240 Ready ====================================== Apmemo http://xrl.us/ka5p The simplest and fastest way to create memos and reminders on your Pocket PC Calligrapher v8.2 http://xrl.us/kbat Four input methods in one: Write Pad and Write Anywhere handwriting recognition input panels, on-screen keyboard with auto-complete, and PenCommander. Battery Pack Pro v2.1.3 http://xrl.us/ka5t View battery life, storage cards, launch apps, keep your system optimized & adjust brightness on your today page. Egress (RSS Feeds) v2.4.2 http://xrl.us/ka5u Egress is an advanced yet easy to use application which displays your favorite RSS/ATOM feeds directly on your PocketPC. Now supports Podcasting! FlexWallet http://xrl.us/ka5w FlexWallet enables you to securely store and carry any type of information on your PocketPC, including bank accounts, credit cards, calling cards, passwords, PINs, documents, ideas iLauncher http://xrl.us/ka5y A powerful tab based today screen plugin that allows you to create shortcuts to your favorite Pocket PC programs on your Today screen, battery and memory meters and much more. IM+ for PocketPC http://xrl.us/ka55 With IM+, the most popular instant-messaging systems MSN, AOL, ICQ,Yahoo!, Jabber and Google Talk are available on your Pocket PC. Info2go http://xrl.us/kba3 Info2Go is an extremely powerful, location based active information system for people on the go. Save time, money and frustration wile you travel by having a single point of info. Laridian Bible http://xrl.us/ka58 Powerful, award-winning Bible software with the complete text of the popular New International Version (NIV) Bible. Leonard Maltin?s Movie Guide 2006 http://xrl.us/kba4 Instantly transform your handheld into the most up-to-date, comprehensive and reliable movie guide around Marsware Weather Panel http://xrl.us/ka6c Display the current weather and forecast on your Today Screen. Mobipocket Reader (Free) http://xrl.us/ka6e eReader for Pocket PC and Windows Mobile Edition software allows you to read your eBooks whenever you want and wherever you go. MyPersonalDiet v1.14 http://xrl.us/ka6f Manage your weight, fitness and health by defining, tracking and monitoring your own diet and nutrients that matter to you. NewsBreak http://xrl.us/ka6g Get the latest headlines, weather, sports, business, and entertainment news wirelessly on your Pocket PC. Novii Remote Deluxe v3.3 http://xrl.us/ka6i Operate your home theater, TV set, Cable/Sat box, DVD/CD, Audio, VCR, etc. PDAnet http://xrl.us/ka6k PdaNet turns your Windows Mobile Smartphone or PocketPC Phone into a high speed Wireless Modem for your Laptop or PC. PhatNotes v4.6 http://xrl.us/ka6m PhatNotes is an award-winning notes organizer for Microsoft Windows Powered Pocket PCs, Desktop PCs and Palm OS powered mobile devices. PhatPad v3.0 http://xrl.us/ka6n Highest Rated Note-Taking Application for Windows Mobile Software Includes Customizable Toolbar, Photo Backgrounds and More Pocket Informant http://xrl.us/ka6t Pocket Informant is a PIM replacement for the PocketPC platform. PocketBreeze http://xrl.us/ka6x A Today plug-in that replaces your built-in Calendar and Tasks on your Today screen, offering a much more powerful solution. Pocket Quicken http://xrl.us/ka68 Pocket Quicken places your financial activity at your fingertips making it easy to keep your Quicken information complete, accurate and up-to-date wherever you go. Pocket Weather http://xrl.us/ka69 Get weather forecast to your Pocket PC. Including both a Today screen plugin and the new WeatherConsole application! Pocket Stocks Live http://xrl.us/ka7a Track stocks or mutual funds traded on NASDAQ, NYSE, Amex etc. Enjoy latest news headlines and market commentary in radio and TV! Remote Display Control for Pocket PC (Free) http://xrl.us/ka7b Repligo http://xrl.us/ka7d RepliGo allows you to transfer, view, and print any PC-based document on your Pocket PC. Resco File Explorer http://xrl.us/ka7e This advanced File Explorer can compress files with build-in ZIP, encrypt files, view registry, view text and image files... SmallMenu (Free) http://xrl.us/ka7f SmallMenu is an integrated tool which combines cascading program menus, a task manager and a battery monitor. Spb Diary http://xrl.us/ka7g Today plug-in for Calendar, Tasks, Contacts, Notes and Messages. Powerful replacement for the standard Today plug-ins for appointments and tasks. Most of actions performed on the Today screen Spb GPRS Monitor http://xrl.us/ka7j A unique utility for measuring your GPRS connection and calculating its traffic and costs. Spb Pocket Plus http://xrl.us/ka7q Task manager. Powerful Today plug-in with tabs. Close button that really closes, etc. Spb Weather http://xrl.us/ka7s Spb Weather is a powerful weather Today plug-in. You can customize weather views, skins and weather sources. You can save your Today screen space running Spb Weather as a tab of Spb Pocket Plus 2.5+ SOTI Pocket Controller http://xrl.us/ka7v Operate your Pocket PC or Smartphone from your desktop computer, video recording,capture/print screens,skins,DOS,battery/memory usage Sprite BackUp http://xrl.us/ka7w Sprite Backup 5.0 for Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC. The ulitmate backup solution from the award winning Sprite Software Ltd Space Reclaimer v2.5.4 http://xrl.us/kbbi The only Microsoft Certified Pocket PC cleaner. Safe and robust. SplashID v3.32 http://xrl.us/g8mf Secure personal identification organizer for Windows Mobile Pocket PC Sunnysoft Backup Manager v3.7 http://xrl.us/ka72 A highly sophisticated backup application for Pocket PC. WebIS Mail2 http://xrl.us/ka79 Email application with superior interface and options including GMail, SSL, POP3, IMAP support. Games 240x240 WM5 Ready ======================= Atomic Battle Dragons http://xrl.us/ka8a Joust to save the kingdom in an epic battle riding dragons and slaying beasts. Atomic Cannon v2.5 http://xrl.us/ka8d Ultimate artillery duel with 85 weapons of mass destruction. Battleship http://xrl.us/ka8g The official version of the classic Battleship naval combat game. Bejeweled http://xrl.us/ka8h Incredibly popular and addictive online game by PopCap Bejeweled 2 http://xrl.us/ka8i The legend has returned...and is more wildly addictive than ever before Checkers Pro http://xrl.us/ka8k Revisit this classic and learn Flying Kings. Chess Pro http://xrl.us/ka8m Improve your skills using unlimited hint, undo and replay. Chroma Games http://xrl.us/ka8o A great triple pack of classic board games Chuzzle http://xrl.us/kbbs Chuzzles are googly-eyed little balls of fur that giggle, squeak, and sneeze as you push them across the board. Crazy Daisy http://xrl.us/ka8q Spin the flowers to match the colored petals and watch them pop! Cribbage Pro http://xrl.us/ka8s Race to the finish with this classic. Concrete Software?s Aces Texas Hold ?Em v1.3.1.1 http://xrl.us/ka8t Play the original, award winning Texas Holdem poker game. Cubis (Free on Treo 700w CD) http://xrl.us/ka8v Cubis - the next generation puzzle game Euchre Pro http://xrl.us/ka8w Master your game using detailed history and statistics. Five Hundred Pro http://xrl.us/ka8y Improve your skills using unlimited hint, undo and replay. Gin Pro http://xrl.us/ka82 Discard and Knock your way to win. Hearts Pro http://xrl.us/ka83 Embrace the Queen and shoot the moon. Jackpot Casino http://xrl.us/ka87 3D casino with blackjack, roulette and two slot machines. Jigsaw http://xrl.us/ka9c Powerful jigsaw puzzle for 240x240 Windows Mobile devices. Meteor http://xrl.us/ka9j Beautiful space breakout for 240x240 Windows Mobile devices. A must for Arkanoid fans. Motocross 3-D Mini Sports Bike http://xrl.us/ka9n Full screen motocycle racing!Support Windows Mobile 5.0 and Square Screen. My Little Tank http://xrl.us/ka9p Hours of fun and Minature Tank Mayhem. Spades Pro http://xrl.us/kbad Improve your skills using unlimited hint, undo and replay Sudoku http://xrl.us/kbaf A version of the puzzle craze that's become a worldwide phenomenon. Super Slyder http://xrl.us/kbah Guide your spherical hero through a wealth of brain-teasing mazes filled with obstacles, friends and foes Super Wild Wild Words http://xrl.us/kbai Ready to rustle up some words? Text Twist http://xrl.us/kbak Text Twist! is a great word game created by GameHouse Tire Tossin http://xrl.us/kbby Fun game set in the backwoods Zuma http://xrl.us/kbar Control the stone frog idol of the ancient Zuma in this action puzzler Additionally, I have created a website in association with PocketGear.com that has links to dozens more applications compatible with 240x240 displays. http://treo-700-treos.blogspot.com --Steve Edited March 24, 2006 by marathon332
Guest fraser Posted March 6, 2006 Report Posted March 6, 2006 Great post Steve! I don't have a 240x240 screen myself, but I had wondered about how the compatibility worked out.
Guest marathon332 Posted March 7, 2006 Report Posted March 7, 2006 X-Play Studio http://xrl.us/kb8p Now you can play MP3 and DivX files directly from your desktop PC and watch them wirelessly on your Pocket PC. Even TV with a tuner card.
Guest marathon332 Posted March 8, 2006 Report Posted March 8, 2006 Myst PPC http://xrl.us/kcgi The classic Myst for the Pocket PC with the original rich graphics, sounds and music.
Guest marathon332 Posted March 9, 2006 Report Posted March 9, 2006 HiCalc http://xrl.us/kcah Ultimate Calculator combines all of the features of other calculators in one.
Guest marathon332 Posted March 10, 2006 Report Posted March 10, 2006 Tube 2 Engine (Free) http://xrl.us/kcd9 Animated subway & metro maps with quickest route finder. Click Here for List of Available Cities: http://xrl.us/kceg (Scroll down the page) ** Maps are sold seperately
Guest marathon332 Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 WorldMate 2006 Professional 4.1 http://xrl.us/kdog WorldMate provides you with essential information for your business travel - from world clocks and weather forecasts to comprehensive flight and travel information.
Guest marathon332 Posted March 12, 2006 Report Posted March 12, 2006 Lexisgoo English Dictionary http://xrl.us/kdn6 The first speaking english dictionary with 182,000 entries, 4100 idioms, Thesaurus, Grammar Handbook and Study Assistant
Guest marathon332 Posted March 13, 2006 Report Posted March 13, 2006 PocketStreamer Pro for Treo 700w http://xrl.us/kcau LIVE streaming TV, radio, music, news and weather. CrazySoft PaintBall http://xrl.us/kcav Palm OS best seller on your PPC
Guest marathon332 Posted March 14, 2006 Report Posted March 14, 2006 MySportTraining 3.95 http://xrl.us/kdrq Track your workouts, view your performance, improve your fitness. Full-featured, powerful yet simple. Mobitools For PocketPC v3.3 http://xrl.us/ked3 Mobitools is a small application which helps you to perform quickly Turn Off, Screen Off, Soft reset, Task manager, Screen capture and Smart Launcher.
Guest marathon332 Posted March 15, 2006 Report Posted March 15, 2006 XCPUScalar 2005 (NEW) 2.93 http://xrl.us/ke9f Speed your XScale Pocket PC upto 728Mhz, save battery life. Supports Display Off for MP3's, Auto Scale, CPU Meter.
Guest marathon332 Posted March 16, 2006 Report Posted March 16, 2006 phoneAlarm 1.30.03 http://xrl.us/ke9m Your complete communication center, never overlook a missed call, voicemail, email or SMS again.
Guest marathon332 Posted March 17, 2006 Report Posted March 17, 2006 RMRCar (WM) - Company Car Manager 2.1 http://xrl.us/kesp A Company Car (Vehicles) Manager Ringo Mobile 1.2 http://xrl.us/kfxs Add fun and flexibility to your ringtones Ringo Mobile makes it easy to change ring and message tones, and set tones for friends and groups.
Guest marathon332 Posted March 18, 2006 Report Posted March 18, 2006 Timekeeper http://xrl.us/kcdp Timekeeper is a customizable high-resolution stop watch for Pocket PC. Packaged with unique activity skins, Timekeeper allows you to time a relay, clock a chess match, and more... Blitzkrieg: War in Europe 1.5 http://xrl.us/kgo7 Great graphics and really good AI opponents will make you play this World War II strategy game for hours.
Guest marathon332 Posted March 19, 2006 Report Posted March 19, 2006 PocketNotes:Like Outlook Notes(Treo700) 3 http://xrl.us/kesn Create notes just like Microsoft Outlook. Associate notes with color, categories. Sort by date, color, categories and filter by categories. Supports manual sycronization with MS Outlook
Guest marathon332 Posted March 20, 2006 Report Posted March 20, 2006 TapText 1.3 http://xrl.us/kdrk A whole new way of adding text to your notes, e-mails, or documents.
Guest marathon332 Posted March 20, 2006 Report Posted March 20, 2006 3D Mini-Dogfight (Air Combat ) 1.5f http://xrl.us/khqp Dogfight Head-To-Head, Enjoy Together! Support Windows Mobile 5.0 and Square Screen. PTvncWM5.x V1.1 http://xrl.us/khpy PTvncWM5.x will allow you to control your PC from your Pocket PC over Bluetooth/WiFi wireless networks across the Internet.
Guest marathon332 Posted March 21, 2006 Report Posted March 21, 2006 HanDBase Professional Database Mgr-PPC 3.5 http://xrl.us/khxd HanDBase 3.5, the award winning mobile relational database, with 2 way Sync conduit, forms designer and MS Access sync. Acky's XP Breakout 3.1 http://xrl.us/khq6 Blast your way through 150 powerful levels in the ultimate arkanoid game.
Guest madbeetle Posted March 21, 2006 Report Posted March 21, 2006 Worldtime from madbeetle. http://www.madbeetle.com/WorldTime.html
Guest marathon332 Posted March 22, 2006 Report Posted March 22, 2006 3D Nine Hole Golf 1.0f http://xrl.us/khqk The most realistic 3D golf simulation! Support Windows Mobile 5.0 and Square Screen. NOVOSEC SMARTFilter - Professional 1.3 http://xrl.us/khqe NOVOSEC SMARTFilter Professional gives you the freedom to decide who can call you and who will be blocked.
Guest marathon332 Posted March 23, 2006 Report Posted March 23, 2006 VoiceDialerPro 2.0 (English) PPC Phones 2.0.0.2 http://xrl.us/khqg Use your voice to place calls to anyone in your contact list. Version 2.0 adds digit dialing & voice commands no teaching is necessary. Just press one key. Aces Blackjack 1.0.4 http://xrl.us/khqr Blackjack with a twist! Play conventional Blackjack or one of two high score games - Aces Time Crunch or Aces Hand Challenge
Guest marathon332 Posted March 24, 2006 Report Posted March 24, 2006 xBar 3 http://xrl.us/khqs xBar allows you to switch between applications in memory like your Windows computer, allows you to close tasks, copy/paste text, schedule tasks (wake up with your favorite MP3 !) automate some tasks with the Macro manager,run your favorite programs using only the DPAD. 3D Chopper Fight 1.1f http://xrl.us/khqt Command the suburban arena armed with your zippy remote control helicopter.
Guest marathon332 Posted March 25, 2006 Report Posted March 25, 2006 RMRDiet (WM) - Diet/Weight/Exercise 2.1 http://xrl.us/khza RMRDiet allows you to monitor your food intake, weight and exercise programme as part of a combined weight loss program. 3D Mini-Jetfight (Air Combat) 1.2f http://xrl.us/khq5 Modern air combat with famous jet fighters.
Guest marathon332 Posted March 26, 2006 Report Posted March 26, 2006 pocketWords 1.20 http://xrl.us/khzy pocketWords - Crossword , Scrabble® and Anagram solutions in the palm of your hand Pocket Player 2.72 http://xrl.us/khz6 Pocket Player 2.7 is an alternative music player for your Windows Mobile Pocket PC, featuring playback of common audio formats such as MP3, Ogg Vorbis, WMA, and WAV files.
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