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Hi,
Perhaps it's not my place (Being a newbie )but thought this forum could do with a dedicated thread for comments regarding what software works on the Monet/Lobby and how to load it in.
What software is crap and what software is spectacular.
And where to get it and is it FREE!
I'm sure that I and others will visit frequently for the latest views & opinions.
Just for starters here are some truly FREE ringtones.
Just need to give 'A' email address. Dont bother with Email just download and use 'back-Arrow' to get them all.
Enjoy.
https://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/domore/ringtones.mspx
My 'must have' apps
1. Sprite Backup Personal Edition (Version 5.2.0) - very handy for backup and restore of your Lobby. You can create self-extracting restore 'exe' files on your micro-SD card 'just in case'.
2. Tom Tom Mobile (Version 5.200 (4450)) - brilliant Sat Nav.
3. Automatic Keylock (v3.87) by Danny Baumann. The normal Windows keylock (pressing the Red Hang Up button) doesn't work that good for me. When someone calls you, I had the nasty habit of answering the call before I could see who it was, or even cutting many people off when taking the phone out of my pocket. This app gives you a screensaver that locks the keypad down a little better.
4. RealDice Mutliplayer Championship Poker (Version 4.24). Like playing Texas Hold'em? Why not play against other people over GPRS internet connection? I love this game. Even the AI in the single player is very good. The running costs (in terms of KB playing over the WAP/GPRS) isn't, surprisingly, that much.
5. Avantgo - Sync up all the latest news for your long commute to work.
6. Resco Smartpack - contains System Toys (battery / memory status), Photo Viewer, a more powerful Explorer application and a registry editor. I know that you can get some of these for free, but this pack is trouble free and very well written.
7. TCPMP (aka BetaPlayer) - One big drawback for me is that Windows Media Player doesn't allow you to easily Fast Foward through your movies or music when you are playing them. TCPMP can do this plus it is a fab media player, and there are many other codecs available to play non-Windows files too.
8. CellDoom - If you are as old as me and remember playing Doom on your old 386 then get yourself CellDoom. Dig out your old Doom WAD files and drain your battery playing this
9. Jeyo Mobile Extender for Outlook (Windows Mobile Edition 2.5 (Build: 1258)) - Wish you could text as fast as the Young Guns? If you've got Outlook and a Smartphone then get this. Jeyo Mobile Extender for Outlook allows you to send SMS from your PC (via ActiveSync / USB connection). It will sync up all your Sent, Received and draft texts (SMS messages) on your Outlook too. Excellent for quick, long and multiple recepient messages.
10. Breaksoft Mobile Registry Editor. A PC based application that allows even easier registry access to your Smartphone.
Some of the above applications are free, others you will need to purchase. All can be found via Google
Only the "Automatic Keylock (v3.87) by Danny Baumann" requires the Lobby to be unlocked.
Excellent start to this list ringp3ace.
will def be trying some of these out.
you didn't mention whether or not Lobby needs to be unlocked first though.
Press-E-Dent said:
Just for starters here are some truly FREE ringtones.
Just need to give 'A' email address. Dont bother with Email just download and use 'back-Arrow' to get them all.
Enjoy.
https://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/domore/ringtones.mspx
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While you're there why not get the free golf game too? Download the landscape phone version though as this will run full screen on a QVGA smartphone.
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While you're there why not get the free golf game too? Download the landscape phone version though as this will run full screen on a QVGA smartphone.
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Thanks.
Was in too much of a hurry to get some decent tunes and didn't notice that one.
Good game.
Just wondering what programs everyone finds useful, handy, or fun on their Star Trek.
Just as on every other smartphone.
Mine are:
VITO Audio Notes - calls recording
Gentimer - alarm clock
Notepad Mobile
Opera Mini
Prelude ICQ
Resco Explorer
Newsbreak - RSS
ClockOnTop
Dont forget
VNCViewer
Documents To Go
SmartphoneNotes
I will add two more that I found realy useful:
phonealarm
smart toolkit
Yahoo 2 Go
Voice Commander
Google maps
Live Search
I don't know if you already know but a program that I find very useful on my 3125 is SMSintercept. its free and it shows the name of the contact that sent you a message on the main display instead of that boring(text message (1)) and the cool thing is that it even shows the contact name on the Ext. screen!! it has other cool features, I think is a "must have" for every strtrk user
And who doesn't use DontForget2?......
I have installed:
Audio Manager from HTC Vox
Google Maps
Live Search
Octrotalk
PHM Registry Editor
Total Commander
Voice Command
Oxios Hibernate
PIM Backup (This WILL work on Smartphone)
I also highly recommend using an Exchange Activesync connection instead of USB. It's extremely reliable and provides a live, constant sync backup of all PIM data on your device. Mail2web offers them for free! Live.mail2web.com
I also use:
CallJockey
CorePlayer
GenTimer
Phone Guard
SKTools
WM5torage
Voicecommand for the SPL please?
i have a SPL and need to know where i can obtain a cab for MSVC w/bluetooth support?
My ABSOLUTE all time favorite is
John Cody's Alerts!
I use it more than any other app - hand's down!
He has excellent customer support through his forum and the registration fee is minimal. I've used it on my 2125 and now on my 3125 and can't imagine having a smartphone without it.
I upgraded my ROM on the HTC/Cingular 3125 and now Don't Forget 1.22 doesn't work. If anyone has a solution as to how to get it to work please PM me.
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I upgraded my ROM on the HTC/Cingular 3125 and now Don't Forget 1.22 doesn't work.
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Get the newest beta version from http://magazin.softimage.cz/?attachment_id=273
Hi, I have been using my shift for a week or so now and I have found the 1GB memory to be an issue with lagging screen switches in W7.
One solution I found was to install this free utility called "Minimem" (found here: http://minimem.kerkia.net/Download.aspx)
So far it is working great and my windows (in W7 RC) switch faster, and I can have a few program running.
It's easy to figure out, just install it, started up all your programs, open 'Minimem', then choose all the programs you want managed, choose how often you want to run Minimem in seconds, and what Memory threshold should be exceeded before it takes any action on those programs.
Mid-day update:
I forgot about this, but to stop unnecessary things from opening in Win7, there is another great free utility here: (http://www.anvir.com/task-manager-windows-startup.htm) called "AnVir Task Manager Free"
It lets you choose what to start on start up, plus lets you do a delayed startup of select programs (like Messenger, or other non essential programs on startup)
And I've confirmed that the beta version of Stardock Fences (http://www.stardock.com/products/fences/) works well (very handy for this screen)
I hope this helps those wanting to speed up W7 even more!
If anyone else knows of other great free utilities I would love to know!
thanks for all your great posts, I like the Fences very much.
As for the RAM optimization, I'm using MemTurbo (not a Freeware) and it's working great. I'll try later your suggested app.
Maximize Your Shift
I'm a business user of the Shift, that's why I bought it. I needed mobility, practicality, and ultimate portability. Here are some things I have been researching on how to make the most of your shift.
While the developers are working hard at expanding the features of WiFi/SD/BT, here are some cool tricks for your Shift in the meantime:
First, signup for a Windows Live account, if you don't already have one.
SYNC
Get "Windows Live Sync" - It's AWESOME!
Why Email when you can Sync Live?
I hate email, its useless, and outdated. I like live communications.
(I'm always on wifi, and my 3G is there when needed, so this tool is great for file syncing. I have my PC at work that hibernates, and mini PC that acts as a file server that is on 24/7. Then I have my shift. I simply set up the folders I want to sync and this beauty does it all perfectly in the background. ...If you are on a pay as you go data plan, I would suggest setting specific folders in SYNC to "Manual vs. Automatic" to save money or creating a side folder to move things between) ...what really makes this great, is that you can sync files between anyone else with a Windows Live account. (I'm a mobile professional, and this is great for my team to send me docs. They simply save it to a folder, and seconds later I get it!
ONLINE STORAGE
Windows SKY Drive (25 GB of online storage!)
Anywhere access-Get to your online files from home, work, or on the road.
Easy to use-Password-protected-Keep your files to yourself, or share them with anyone you want.
Drag files into your online folders, just like on your PC.
(Who knows, maybe one day it might even be possible for developers to post and manage their ROM updates this way!)
Mid-Day Update:
Okay, this is just Really, really cool!
Gladinet.com lets you link your PC up to all those great online storages you have kicking around! Windows SkyDrive - Google Picasa - Google Docs - Amazon Storage, and a few others, plus some custom settings for obscure locations.
This means you can use your online drive as a drive letter on your Shift!
More to Come!
Bradaland said:
I'm a business user of the Shift, that's why I bought it. I needed mobility, practicality, and ultimate portability. Here are some things I have been researching on how to make the most of your shift.
While the developers are working hard at expanding the features of WiFi/SD/BT, here are some cool tricks for your Shift in the meantime:
First, signup for a Windows Live account, if you don't already have one.
SYNC
Get "Windows Live Sync" - It's AWESOME!
Why Email when you can Sync Live?
I hate email, its useless, and outdated. I like live communications.
(I'm always on wifi, and my 3G is there when needed, so this tool is great for file syncing. I have my PC at work that hibernates, and mini PC that acts as a file server that is on 24/7. Then I have my shift. I simply set up the folders I want to sync and this beauty does it all perfectly in the background. ...If you are on a pay as you go data plan, I would suggest setting specific folders in SYNC to "Manual vs. Automatic" to save money or creating a side folder to move things between) ...what really makes this great, is that you can sync files between anyone else with a Windows Live account. (I'm a mobile professional, and this is great for my team to send me docs. They simply save it to a folder, and seconds later I get it!
ONLINE STORAGE
Windows SKY Drive (25 GB of online storage!)
Anywhere access-Get to your online files from home, work, or on the road.
Easy to use-Password-protected-Keep your files to yourself, or share them with anyone you want.
Drag files into your online folders, just like on your PC.
(Who knows, maybe one day it might even be possible for developers to post and manage their ROM updates this way!)
Mid-Day Update:
Okay, this is just Really, really cool!
Gladinet.com lets you link your PC up to all those great online storages you have kicking around! Windows SkyDrive - Google Picasa - Google Docs - Amazon Storage, and a few others, plus some custom settings for obscure locations.
This means you can use your online drive as a drive letter on your Shift!
More to Come!
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Awesome post! I went off and signed up for skydrive and adrive all because of gladinet. Truly a great find!
Thanks for sharing, you made us one step closer in becoming mobile professionals!
Thanks!
I am always scouring for, new better ways to do things and the Shift opens many doors a laptop just can't.
I\ll probably be adding more to this thread soon, i just found a few new devices and freewares to make mobile life that much more practical
Dear Bradaland ,
I like to know how is your both os faring ( Rom-Gullum 6.5 and W7 Rc ) , i am now installed with xp tablet and keen to try out W7 or 6.5 . Please let me know the difference and weakness when compare to xp , thanks and regards , cheers - jimmunsw
Bradaland said:
If anyone else knows of other great free utilities I would love to know!
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Well don´t know if its a "new" utility for you guys, but for me it is and works quite fine...
It´s Virtual Clone Drive, a freeware that can be downloaded from http://www.slysoft.com/en/download.html
It helped me install WIn 7 on my Shift and for now, has eliminated my need for an external CD/DVD drive
http://mymobiler.com/
Great freeware to connet w7 to wm side
# View your mobile screen on your desktop.
# Control your mobile by using desktop keyboard and mouse.
# Copy/Cut/Paste text between mobile and desktop.
# Capture mobile screen as picture or record videos
# Drag and drop files to your mobile.
# Support ActiveSync / IP Connection
# Support Mobile Explorer (File Browse)
hi bradaland ,
long time no hear from u , how is everything n yr shift project ? any new things for our shift ? here is something to try it out , if u hv not seen it yet . search google for :- mioplanet battery meter and desktop lighter
thks n best rgds - jimmunsw
apoparis said:
http://mymobiler.com/
Great freeware to connet w7 to wm side
# View your mobile screen on your desktop.
# Control your mobile by using desktop keyboard and mouse.
# Copy/Cut/Paste text between mobile and desktop.
# Capture mobile screen as picture or record videos
# Drag and drop files to your mobile.
# Support ActiveSync / IP Connection
# Support Mobile Explorer (File Browse)
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I can't get it work, can you help me?
Edit: now it works, it was firewalled.
Is it normal that when i turn "on" modem, MyMobile disconnects?
hello,
i´m loving the hd2, but the rss hub hangs up very often, so i´m really like to solve this issue by using an differend rss reader.
so the big question is, which is the best rss reader available for the hd2?
many thanks in advance.
best regards
mario
Dear spoogedemon,
I advise you to install Egress... I tried many but liked egress as it is fully configurable...
Here is the link : http://www.garishkernels.net/egress.shtml
Kind Regards...
Spb News is good and finger-friendly.
My favorite is SBSH GoNews Touch.
GoNews is best.
Tried them all and the only one which has never hung with regular use for me is Egress. Manages podcasts well too
SpeeedReader reads google reader...excellent program!
full-feed possible?
I have been using yomomedia and been very happy. it handles podcats, vidcasts etc. And it is free. SBSH GoNews Touch looks similar to yomomedia but it's a paid application.
I have one question. i don't have a data plan so i read the rss feeds offline. sometimes i would like to see the full articles. are there any rss reader that can trick the source into downloading the full feed or downloading the full feed link in addition to the summary so that when i click the link full feed is available?
thank you very much!
Another vote for yomomedia
yomomedia is good - nice modern interface and I love the way you can configure all your feeds (inc video and audio) via a web page on your desktop (where it's much easier to configure) and the mobile version syncs with that. You can also set it to only download audio / video content when you're connected to a pc (etc. - very configurable). The initial feeds it sets you up with are a bit annoying but once you've got them deleted and your own setup it's great.
Thanks for the recommendation on Yomomedia folks, just started to look into sorting out my RSS feeds properly, and really liking YMM (the web service that syncs with the phone is nice, much prefer organising that on my PC!). As you say, shame about the pre-loaded feeds, but once deleted its excellent.
Speeed Reader asks for my google reader account credentials. I type em in like I do in my PC webbrowser but it says I can't login?
I love RSS Hub and I don't see any reason to change. It came with my HD2 and it works really good.
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I love RSS Hub and I don't see any reason to change. It came with my HD2 and it works really good.
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RSS Hub is freezing itself a lot of time for many people ...
Which version do you use ? How many feeds you have ?
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RSS Hub is freezing itself a lot of time for many people ...
Which version do you use ? How many feeds you have ?
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due to this, i´m lokking for an alternative solution.
but rss hub is really nice indeed.
i like the keyword-option a lot.
my content:
47 feeds
4 of it getting a podcast update (last 10) everytime i connect to the pc.
it would be really nice, to get it working without the known issues.
Yomomedia is really a great application !
I advice you to try it !
SmartRSS TouchGR
Really finger friendly and quick integration with google reader (i read over 100 channels and about 1000 dialy posts) with realli fast response times
BeetzStream SmartRSS TouchGR
Best money used with HD2, really impressive.
petvas said:
I love RSS Hub and I don't see any reason to change. It came with my HD2 and it works really good.
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It also crashes a lot on my HD2. I am now on SPB News...
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It also crashes a lot on my HD2. I am now on SPB News...
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It has never crashed on my HD2.
is there anything to fix the issue with rss hub?
cause i really like to keep on working with this one.
i switched to spb news. very happy with it.
Thought we would start an Apps Corner so we can share what we think are essential apps or just apps you think are good and Games.
Please if you post in here do not just post saying that app is no good i think this one is better.
If you think that then tell us a bit about the app and a link to the app so we can all have a look, otherwise it will be pages and pages of wasted posts.
I will kick it off
History Eraser
This is a free app that will erase different types of history like Internet and the App Market
Look HERE
1. Tasker
Total Automation, from settings to SMS. ADC2 finalist!
* Triggers: App, Time, Day, Location, Widget, Timer, 50+ Events
* Actions: 160+ builtin, any Locale-compatible setting plugin
* Tasks: loops, variables, conditions
Queries: http://groups.google.com/group/tasker
Release Notes: http://tasker.dinglisch.net/changes.html
Latest version: 1.0.6 (for all Android versions)
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2. NewsRoom
NewsRoom is the fastest and easiest way to stay in touch with the web on the go. Find your favorite news quickly with the built in search.
Problems? Email us at [email protected] and we'll fix you right up.
Latest version: 1.7.4 (for all Android versions)
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3. Astro
This new permanent version includes mobile ads. The ad free version, ASTRO Pro is available below (see 'View more applications)
Features: File Manager, Backup, Image and text viewers, Networking, SMB, Bluetooth, SFTP, Zip Tar, downloader, thumbnails, search files, application manager, task manager, attachments
Latest version: 2.5.2 (for all Android versions)
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4. eBuddy Messenger
Get the best Instant Messaging Application!
- Fast & reliable
- Chat on multiple MSN (Windows Live), Facebook, Yahoo, AIM, ICQ, GTalk, Hyves & MySpace accounts
- All IM buddies in one list
- Runs in background
- Messages sent as data, not SMS/Text
New in 1.8.1:
- Facebook Chat more reliable
- Fix force close on Droid
Latest version: 1.8.1 (for all Android versions)
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5.K9 Mail
2.803 fixes a bug in the 'days of mail to sync' setting.
New in 2.8: Configurable font sizes & account colors, Yahoo over WiFi, Global Inbox & more!
K-9 Mail is an open-source e-mail client with search, push mail, multi-folder sync, flagging and refiling, signatures, bcc-self, configurable alerts and more! # K9 Mail
Latest version: 2.803 (for all Android versions)
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Better than stock email client but the only way I found to copy text from email was to try and forward or reply to the email that I was trying to copy text from.
6. Barcode Scanner
Scan barcodes on CDs, books, and other products, then look up prices and reviews, or search for a word in a book and find where it occurs. You can also scan QR Codes containing URLs, contact info, calendar events, etc.
NEW:
* WiFi base station in QR Code
* Bulk scanning mode
* App on SD card for Froyo
Latest version: 3.4 (for all Android versions)
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Games
Bistro Cook: (free)
Take the challenge! Show how fast you are and be the best bistro cook around! Live scores!
How to cook a food:
- tap the food to select
- tap on the frying pan (not drag)
Tomatoes, cabbage and bread don't need cooking.
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Replica Island: (free)
Guide the Android robot through 40 action-packed platforming levels on a quest to discover a secret power source on a mysterious island. With an retro style and unique, challenging game play, Replica Island is a new take on the classic platformer genre. http://replicaisland.net/
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Robo Defense: ($ a must have game)
Robo Defense is the ultimate portable tower defense experience. Featuring open maps, upgrades, achievements and nice graphics.
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Blow Up: ($)
Flatten the buildings! You have a certain amount of bombs in different sizes, with the ability to place them on timer delay. Watch the building sway and fall with real physics; even more, blow the panda up. Hit the panda on a star to get bonus.
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Old School Snake: (free)
The classic snake game done properly for Android.
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Applications
TodoistDroid: ($)
Todoist is a task manager that's useful, fast and easy to use. We currently manage millions of todos and we are ready to manage yours as well! Very indepth and is browser based as well.
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Kindle: (free)
eBook reader from Amazon. Perfect considering the large screen size of the Streak. I have read many books on it already!
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Pandora: (free)
Online radio, awesome! With full Widget.
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XDA-App: (free)
Great for checking the boards on the Streak
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Engadget: (free)
Great news feed widget and nice app.
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Quick Office: ($)
Great for reading/writing Word, Powerpoint, Excel, ect
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SystemPanel (lite): (lite version is free, all I need)
Awesome task manager program for killing apps
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IMDb: (free)
Lookup movies and search theater times, awesome free app.
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when i search for swype on market - i get MyTextSpeed - but nothing on Swype
where to download from?
devdarshan said:
when i search for swype on market - i get MyTextSpeed - but nothing on Swype
where to download from?
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Mate this is the kind of post i was trying to avoid in this thread. we just wanted apps and not questions otherwise it will get very scruffy very soon
I have sent you a pm about link for swype
Numbuzz IM, now that it works...
free IM app that does them all, except jabber.. Now includes revenue earner in the form of a void to phonenumber service, can use swype as alternative..
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http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.nimbuzz
Handcent sms.. near perfect sms app.. does anyone really use sms still when there's so many better ways of communicating? works ok for timetravel back to communicate with friends stuck in the the early 90s..
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aldiko. free
Bit embarrassed about this one as I tried it when I first got my streak and dismissed it far too quickly. its now my favorite app!
you know all those lovely books you grabbed in laputa? ** imagine reading them in either landscape or portrait with whatever layout you want. that's the start, then imagine sticking it in night mode and setting what colour you want the text to be. then decide you really want the backlight much darker than either Dell and lapses will let you go. slide your finger down the left edge if the screen.. genius!
Flick page left turns it, no fuss, no scrabbling around in the bottom corner trying to Flick the page.change the page animation speed, change pretty much everything..
**copy any epub book to /sdcard/ebooks/import and enjoy them in comfort
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http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.aldiko.android
adfree -free
simple but incredibly effective adblocking.
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http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.bigtincan.android.adfree
The apps I can't do without, and to be frank they've saved the streak for me
GOOGLE LISTEN automated download of subscriptions just add to your queue and listen, need to spend time finding good stuff to listen to but there's plenty out there. This week in google is always god for a laugh
ROCK PLAYER watching films on the streak is a must, currently the only app that doesn't need mass conversion of your film library
SWYPE keyboard is a must the stock keyboard was/is terrible, I spent ages correcting errors now I have a keyboard that I can tap or swype and get good results.
ENGADGET reads a dream on the streak
NEWS PRO THOMPSON REUTERS all types of news under one roof
That's it I'm afraid i expected more from such an open platform. I could do more with a jailbroken iphone than with android 1.6. I hope that will change soon.
Ones to watch
BLIND TYPE http://tinyurl.com/377aor4
this is amust
TMN POND this is a social agrigator, currently in beta so search the web for install (might be on market by now)
SEESMIC another social agrigator, currently only does buzz and twitter
PHONEBOOK 2.0 also a social agrigator but also acts as you phone book
All 3 apps have potential but have along way to go to get it right
Sent from my Dell Streak using Tapatalk
ADW Launcher
Rock Player
Beam reader
Kindle for Android
Aldiko Reader
Mixzing
Colornotes
SWYPE
Real player beta, free from market,
Haven't used it for music or photos but the best video player i've found, it's the only one that sync's the sound and video perfectly.
All the apps i have tried and kept so far....
Free:
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Barcode Scanner - Barcode scanner - great utility
Unit Converter - Wopnersoft - Utility for conversion
Engadget App - Access Engadget
XDA-App - Access XDA Forum
London Tube Status - Tube Status Updates
Traffic4England Free - Traffic Updates for UK
ES Explorer -Must have file management
Snaptic Compass - Directional use
Smoothe Calendar - for Neat Agenda/Appointment on Home Screen
System Info Widget - Systems panel on Home screen
ADW Launcher - Launcher App with loads of features
Droid Comic Viewer (ACV)
Evernote - Notekeeping
SwiftFTP - for File transfers over Wifi
Aldiko - eBook Reader
Shazam - Music Tagging
AG Newspapers UK Free - for UK newspapers
Paid:
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Copilot - with UK Map and PGPSW Speed cams Must have
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Swype - fast Keyboard
RockPlayer - The ARMv7 version is the one for the Streak - Love this
I have just stumbled across this app that plays AVI files and as their are not many out their that do that i thought i put the link up
http://www.appbrain.com/app/sns.arcMedia.playerInterface.arm6
PS i havent tried it yet so if someone does please share it with us
interesting, the 1.6 firmware photo&video is by arcsoft media ...
obviously a coincidence of naming..
as this is based on FFMpeg I'd imagine it will be able to handle quite a few codecs eventually.
however looks like this specific version is compiled for arm6 processors, (the appbrain link name suggests it) so maybe a v7 version would be a bit better.
Barcode Scanner
One of those apps i would gladly pay for
http://www.androidzoom.com/android_applications/shopping/barcode-scanner_clh.html
You will notice on the link page a barcode for installing barcode scanner, but considering you haven't downloaded or installed it yet, i would like to see how anyone would take advantage of it
There's 1000's here
Fancy Widget
Snaptic Compass
https://snaptic.com/blog/compass-for-android/
Extended controls Wifi, Bluetooth on/off etc, etc
http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.extendedcontrols
Smoothe Calendar
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.catharsis-android-calendar-xiCB.aspx
afile lite - transfer everything over wifi
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.mobi-bbase-discover-pij.aspx
Battery widget
http://apps.androidtapp.com/#battery-widget/id/com.geekyouup.android.widgets.battery
In addition to many of those mentioned before, here are some apps I've used and found useful on the Streak:
ACT 1 Video Player - Amazon's Unbox player (for Video on Demand) recognizes the Streak as a portable device and will transfer purchased movies/TV shows to the Streak as WMV's. Plays them well, and bookmarking functionality is useful. Free trial available.
AirReg - Interesting for those looking for info on the plane they're about to get on.
Galcon - Fun game ($)
GPSTest - Interesting while sitting on planes (especially in a window seat).
Jewels - Bejewelled style game
Zillow - Housing values
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gersztoff said:
In addition to many of those mentioned before, here are some apps I've used and found useful on the Streak:
ACT 1 Video Player - Amazon's Unbox player (for Video on Demand) recognizes the Streak as a portable device and will transfer purchased movies/TV shows to the Streak as WMV's. Plays them well, and bookmarking functionality is useful. Free trial available.
AirReg - Interesting for those looking for info on the plane they're about to get on.
Galcon - Fun game ($)
GPSTest - Interesting while sitting on planes (especially in a window seat).
Jewels - Bejewelled style game
Zillow - Housing values
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Quick question, what USB mode is your Streak in when transfer video files
from Amazon. I havnt got it to work yet?
Thanks!
psx4droid: bit limited on what works, but WRC Arcade version and Colin McRae Rally 2.0 (and i presume 1.0) work!!
Kindle is excellent on the Streak.
Don't understand why people aren't using the built in video player? Having said that, I'm using DVD conversions I did for my old X1 and that was a swine to convert for. h264 mpeg I think?
Copilot is superb, google maps with streetview and traffic layer is a godsend.
And, for anyone who has an OBDII compliant car, "Torque" is a great bit of software. You get a bluetooth OBDII adapter from ebay for around 25 quid and now you have diagnostics (including reading and clearing fault codes) for your car!! £2? The guy could charge £10 and it'd be well worth it!!
Being a photographer, "Photo Tools" is a very handy application
And for music, through bluetooth in my car, Mort Player is great - especially if you add the widget. It even responds to the steering wheel controls for next and previous track!
sn707 said:
Quick question, what USB mode is your Streak in when transfer video files
from Amazon. I havnt got it to work yet?
Thanks!
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I launched Amazon Unbox player, connected the Streak, and selected Media files. After a minute or so, I was able to see the Streak, after refreshing the devices in Unbox. Good luck!!
Found a good clock widget for the Streak, the surround looks similar to the standard streak icon surrounds so it matches them pretty good.http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-davidgoemans-simpleclockwidget-zAtq.aspx
Weather forecast widget, only used this for a coupls of days, seems pretty accurate, battery use was good with 3% over 8 hrs (set to update every 6)
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.org-koxx-forecast_weather-v2-jipz.aspx
for anyone who hasn't seen it, you should check out Boots' app:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=777482
I have tested and it does work over wifi with the Streak. Still in alpha but it does have promise.
I downloaded Skype but for some reason it just freezes the streak. Im sure its skype. I know skype haven't releashed a Dell Streak Version. I installed system tools and my memory has gone upto 93%. even though I use task manager and also have 1.5gb free on internal.
I had to switch the screen off a few times to get the screen to respond to my touches sometimes had to restart (i've tried screen calibration) and when i finally got it to work went into settings --> application --> stopped skype and it works fine ... strange.. anyone else having the same problems?
Thanks