Guest Paul (MVP) Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 Despite rumours of Sideshow support being baked into Windows Mobile by MS, and Sideshow support being touted by i-mate for their devices... the first evidence i've seen of it actually being available comes from James Woodall of Ikanos Consulting, with his application 'Go Gadgets'. At James' Blog, he writes... Today we announced Go Gadgets Beta 2. This allows you to turn any Windows Mobile 5/6 device into a Windows SideShow device. Once enabled, the Windows SideShow gadgets will allow you to do many things, such as controlling Windows Media Player, control a PowerPoint presentation, read your stocks etc... Currently we support Bluetooth/USB/WiFi/GPRS connectivity. Below is a video we recording that demonstrates the software: Windows Mobile 6 device controlling Windows Media Player using Windows SideShow Interested? I sure am! Head on over if you want to apply for the Beta! :( P PS If this doesn't excite you... WATCH THE VIDEO! [Via: Engadget Mobile] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest creamhackered Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 Mailed them. Looks cool :( Once again Microsoft fails to deliver so someone builds a great platform :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kimbie Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 Looks very good, will have to give them an email, but how does it work regarding over GPRS/3G? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest James Woodall Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 (edited) Looks very good, will have to give them an email, but how does it work regarding over GPRS/3G? Hi, Thanks very much for the interest in our software. Kimbie, the GPRS/3G connection works using a proxy server in the cloud. When the device is out of range of Bluetooth/WiFi/USB (and the user specifies to connect via 'Mobile Web') the device pings the server. The content is then relayed from the PC to the server and is picked up by the device either on-demand or on a specified time (ie: every 5 minutes). Obviously, the web connection isn't suitable for fast remote control functionality at this stage, it does provide a fantastic way of being notified on stock changes, auction bidding statuses, shopping lists etc... Hope this helps, -james Ikanos Consulting Edited December 22, 2007 by James Woodall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul (MVP) Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 Looking forward to being on the Beta, send a couple of mails :( P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kimbie Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 James, Thanks for explaining how that works. Indeed does look like a fantastic app have emailed regarding the beta Cheers Kimbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest xorangefirex Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 Really looks like an intriguing and worthwhile application. Definitely worth taking a look at. For everyone who hasn't watched the video you have to watch it. I was not interested at first glance at the post, but once you see it you will be as excited as Paul and I. Don't miss out on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest creamhackered Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 Thank you for your interest in our Go Gadgets software. We are currently experiencing high demand for places on the beta programme. Your name has been added to the queue, and you will receive an e-mail invitation to join the beta as soon as the next phase begins. Thank you for your patience. -The Go Gadgets Team Ikanos Consulting Ltd BOO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul (MVP) Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 Ditto... :( :D P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tsutton Posted December 24, 2007 Report Share Posted December 24, 2007 I got the same auto-reply e-mail too. Ah well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul (MVP) Posted December 24, 2007 Report Share Posted December 24, 2007 I now have a proper invite! :D Not installed yet, will do it later today :( P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tsutton Posted December 24, 2007 Report Share Posted December 24, 2007 You must have flashed your MVP badge to get that invite! ;P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul (MVP) Posted December 24, 2007 Report Share Posted December 24, 2007 haha! So i've installed it now, and had a quick play... Bluetooth is a pain as Bluetooth ActiveSync is just a PITA, but over WiFi it rocks! I'd like to see full functionality over non-proxied GPRS, but it has great potential. Now to find some decent sideshow gadgets :( P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Transform Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 i would love to give this software a go but i only have windows xp :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Confucious Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 i would love to give this software a go but i only have windows xp :( Then upgrade to Vista! But Paul seems to be the only one with an invite anyway :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Transform Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 is there no way of installing the app from vista onto xp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dr_Billie Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Did only paul received the app? I also got the auto-reply mail and still haven't had any mail from them. I also have a question, do the windows sideshow gadgets appear in the windows sidebar? Or is this another application? I just can't figure how to get the sideshow bar, but the sidebar i can find easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dr_Billie Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 is there no way of installing the app from vista onto xp? Ik think it's integrated into vista, you should upgrade to vista Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Confucious Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Paul does appear to be the only one who received an invite :( Control Panel->Hardware and Sound -> Windows SideShow I actually cheated to find that as I didn't have a clue either, I just went to start menu and typed Sideshow in the search box - Vista makes it easy for idiots like me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul (MVP) Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 No comment :( P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rolandhurt01 Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Still wating for a proper invite email. Emaild them as soon as I red it in the News section. Roland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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