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The Grooveshark client for Windows Mobile 6
Groovefish will allow you to search for and play virtually any song in the world for free via your Windows Mobile 6.x device!
Current Features
Search for individual songs.
View song information.
Play the song, with common media controls (play, pause, seek, etc.)
Planned Features
Entirely new user interface, designed to make it easy and simple to access all parts of the program.
Playlists.
Favourites.
Categories for both playlists and favourites, to help sort them effectively.
Album artwork.
Radio mode (play a sequence of randomly selected similar songs indefinitely)
The option to cache to storage card in order to overcome the 'Failed to start song' error.
Fully user-skinable user interface.
Groovefish is built upon the most excellent Grooveshark music streaming service.
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If you like this app, please consider a donation to encourage further development.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I download songs to my phone?
A. No. This is not something Grooveshark allows you to do, and it won't be something Groovefish will allow you to do. It would constitute piracy after all.
Q. How can I help?
A. At the moment, I want a good solid base on which to build up the rest of the features. If you encounter a problem whilst using Groovefish, please post the details - including how to reproduce it if possible - in this topic. If the problem is non-fatal (i.e. the application doesn't crash) then please check the Debug Log (Options > View Debug Log) and post any relevant information from there.
You can also help by using the Grooveshark service. I'm not sure how they will react to this app, but I'd like to think they can coexist symbiotically since I'm promoting their service. You can support the host of the download by visiting the 1800PocketPC.com website who are kindly hosting and promoting the app for me.
Finally, of course you can DONATE to help encourage further development, more features, etc.
Change Log
0.3.2: QVGA compatibility, more bug fixes, code overhaul
Big rewrite of some of the code - should fix some problems, may cause others!
Sporadic crash on exit should now be fixed.
Searches can now be cancelled.
Fixes a crash that sometimes occurred when scrolling the search results.
... QVGA compatibility!
0.3.1: Bug fixes, extra debugging
Music player should be less buggy now.
Crash on exit should be fixed.
Music player now give more information when connecting to a stream.
More debugging information (will help the developer in debugging).
Two options added; Pause on headset disconnect and Pause on incoming call.
0.3: Total overhaul!
Completely rewritten code base for greater stability.
Huge improvements to the user interface, allowing search, browsing, and playing on one screen.
Search results now display the song and artist name.
Media player now allows for playing, pausing, and seeking the music stream.
Screen will no longer turn off while the application is running, ensuring the music won't stop playing.
0.2: Major Bug Fix
Removes a crash that happened when the song had no artwork.
0.1: First Release!
Initial proof-of-concept release.
Program can crash if a problem occurs when downloading song artwork (rare) or the actual song itself (more common).
Sometimes crashes when clicking 'Back' on the player page.
Poor user interface!
Screenshots
Downloads
This application is now exclusively hosted on 1800PocketPC.com. Downloading requires no registration. Please do not upload this file elsewhere.
Download Groovefish v0.3.2 (current version)
If you visit the site on a mobile device just click on the Download .CAB image to download the latest verion to your device.
If you visit the site on a desktop browser and to download the CAB to your phone, just click on the CAB to Phone Image and Scan the tag using Microsoft Tag Reader, and the CAB is sent to your Device.
I am really excited about this......playlist support and device screen off would make this the ultimate music app.....thanks for your efforts.
Testing
Please post any betas for us to test....thanks
JP
Releases
0.1a: First Release!
Notes
Initial proof-of-concept release.
Program can crash if a problem occurs when downloading song artwork (rare) or the actual song itself (more common)
Sometimes crashes when clicking 'Back' on the player page.
Poor user interface!
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The first release has been uploaded to the second post! I've tested this on my Xperia and it seems to be relatively stable. That said, I've not done much testing!
The user interface is admitted not very good. I've not spent much time on it, I was more focused on getting a moderately stable first release out there to see how it runs on different devices and at different resolutions.
Next up, I'm going to start designing the 'proper' interface and start adding some basic features that are missing. I have big plans for this!
Hope you like! All feedback welcome.
Seems stable enough for me at the moment. I'm testing on a Ipaq hx2795 qvga. I did have it crash when it tried to get the album art. Keep up the good work!
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Seems stable enough for me at the moment. I'm testing on a Ipaq hx2795 qvga. I did have it crash when it tried to get the album art. Keep up the good work!
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Actually, as it turns out the 'rare' crash would -always- happen when there was no artwork for a song. This was due to me writing a clever bit of code with loaded the default artwork from the installation directory rather than downloading it. As it turns out, this clever bit of code didn't work since it used an unsupported .NET method. Opps!
I've taken this out for now, so it should work for all songs apart from the odd network-related crash! See post 2 for an updated CAB.
looking good, i like ur UI more than nilson, more finger friendly...
looking good so far.....thanks
looking great as of 2a, works w/o issue on the Touch Pro (CDMA).
I can't wait to see where this goes...
I'd like to hear some more feedback from others if possible! Any crashes, freezes, etc. I seem to be using a pretty unstable 6.5 ROM at the moment so I don't know whether to attribute the (few) UI freezes to the ROM or to my application. I suspect the former, but it'd be nice to get some form of confirmation.
'Version 1' is coming along nicely by the way - I've write ALL of the UI from scratch and I'm about to rewrite the comms with more speed and greater stability in mind. I'll try to get another release out this week - and it should prove to be a huge improvement...
Fingers crossed!
hehe, no one complaining = app is working fine, right?
Anyways here's my feedback - tested on Touch HD with PDAViet's V63 WM6.5 build 23053.
Issues/bugs
* Playback stops (eventually) when screen is turned off, and resumes only when screen is on again. Already checked that the I wasn't in suspend mode, and used Power Options to perform the screen off. Doesn't matter if using headphones or external speaker, same results.
Suggestions
* Ability to add songs to a playlist, and play only songs in the playlist (like the main Grooveshark website)
Other than that, everything works as expected (with one song anyways ) Will test more....
Look forward to V1!
aussiebum said:
Issues/bugs
* Playback stops (eventually) when screen is turned off, and resumes only when screen is on again. Already checked that the I wasn't in suspend mode, and used Power Options to perform the screen off. Doesn't matter if using headphones or external speaker, same results.
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I experienced the same issue, but wrote it off as incorrect settings on s2u2, I just did a hard reset and am still fixing up some things...
jhw549 said:
I experienced the same issue, but wrote it off as incorrect settings on s2u2, I just did a hard reset and am still fixing up some things...
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Just to clarify, the issue occurs *after* I switched off S2U2 completely before using Groovefish, because I know the "Don't Suspend Power" setting is Off by default and even when switch On, still seems to stop HSDPA connections sometimes.
Ok, did a little more testing, found some more issues:
* After pressing play in a song, pressing the back button seems to wipe the search results list
* Buffering seems to fail for certain songs, eg. "Bee Gees" => Staying Alive - I get a .NET CF error, but can't see specific details because I don't have the mesages module installed.
Wow, I'm really excited. Now we have two guys that are both working on a great Grooveshark client. Wonderful.
Downloading now, if I find something useful to tell you about your current version, I will give you feedback asap.
PS
I think that the name of your app is brilliant!
EDIT: Ok so here are my thoughts....
One Major gripe that I have is that whenever the backlight turns off, so does the music. The same thing happens with Gooveshark Mobile.
other things:
1. when you search and then go back, it does not show the previous search results. I'm sure you were already planning to address this in the near future though.
2. There is nothing wrong with the user interface, it works great. Search is front and center.
But a reccomendation for the future that I have is to incorporate a carousel (kinda like TF3D) so that there are the following tabs: "Search" "My Music" "Recent" "Popular" "Favorites" and "People". Since those are the main menu items on listen.gooveshark.com, those screens would make most sense.
3. Obviously it would be amazing to be able to log into your account through the application. I'm sure this is already coming in the future too.
Lastly, if anyone is having problems with the application not being able to play a stream, it is Gooveshark.com's fault right now and not Sharkfish's
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One Major gripe that I have is that whenever the backlight turns off, so does the music. The same thing happens with Gooveshark Mobile.
other things:
1. when you search and then go back, it does not show the previous search results. I'm sure you were already planning to address this in the near future though.
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^^ My only gripe right now.
Also, when searching for music we should be presented with Artist/Title alone. No need to do more than Grooveshark does Then only present the rest of the information (Album/Art/Length/Genre) when the music is playing. I'm not going to decide what to listen to based on song length
With a UI as finger-friendly and attractive as nilezon's this could be fantastic!
P.S. Tested & working on Asus P565 VGA 480x640 over HSDPA
Yay! Comments!
A few responses;
I'm not sure if it's possible to keep the music playing after the screen has turned off - if there is some magical way of doing so, I'd love to know - it's certainly not something I'm doing intentionally! I can just stop the screen from turning itself off, so there is a potential fix there - just not an ideal one.
The song info page (with the genre, duration, artwork, etc) will be an optional step in-between the search results and the player. My aim is to have all major functions of the application to be one (or, at the most two) taps away (probably using something similar to skyler17's carousel idea).
The search result page will eventually show song and artist name - I went with the plain ol' ListView control for the search result just to have something done quickly, and with kinetic scrolling.
As for the stream crashing the application - the only situation I've had this is where the stream is actually missing. You can test this by doing the same search on Grooveshark and seeing if the error message pops up. I haven't yet accounted for missing streams so if it's missing - it'll crash!
Oh, and... I made an application icon this morning!
very excited for the next release, keep it up!!
It's good to hear there is still some interest... I'm still putting a lot of hours into this project, so it's nice to hear there is still some enthusiasm for it!
There should be another release some time this week, hopefully. I'll post some screenshots if I get a chance - the UI is looking very pretty now!
Barguast said:
It's good to hear there is still some interest... I'm still putting a lot of hours into this project, so it's nice to hear there is still some enthusiasm for it!
There should be another release some time this week, hopefully. I'll post some screenshots if I get a chance - the UI is looking very pretty now!
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Oh yeah! Can't wait
The screen switching off/audio problem is by-design in WinMo. The only player to actually get around it is WMP and I have no idea how. Nitrogen keeps the screen on "dimmed" mode while the music is playing to get around it.
The only problems I've encountered in this release is the random Exceptions being thrown when trying to play certain tracks. Doesn't always happen though & usually closing/opening the app solves it.
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Hey XDA!
I've recently been working on an application, called dRemote, that will allow you to control windows media player anywhere in the world.
As soon as you hit play on your mobile, the pc will hit play on windows media player and starts playing music through the pc's speakers.
This is an Client-Server application which means that the dRemote server must be running on the pc you would like to control. Then the client will connect to the pc via the internet, this way you don't need to worry about having to walk to the pc to switch songs or pause.
You could play music upstairs while your downstairs in the living room.
For me it's useful because I sometimes practice downstairs and I prefer using speakers because you get a better bass out of them.
Imagine being able to chill back and relax, watch a video and pause without having to run all the way (lol) to the pc to pause it.
This will also work for videos.
You can also view/select your playlists and songs from your mobile phone!
Suggestions/ideas are welcome!
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Installation:
Extract dRemote Server.zip on your computer.
Start dRemote Server.exe
Specify your preferred port number.
Make sure your port is open on your firewall and/or router. http://portforward.com/
Click Enable to start your server.
Copy dRemote Client.cab to your mobile phone.
Run dRemote Client.cab
After installation go to "(WinMo 6.5: ) Start -> dRemote" or "(WinMo 6.1: ) Start -> Programs -> dRemote"
Go to Settings and enter the ip of your computer.
http://www.whatismyip.com/
Enter the port you specified.
Tick your preferred media player and save the profile.
Go to Playlists and click Refresh.
It will now retrieve playlists you have added to dRemote's Player and if you are currently running VLC Media Player with playlist it will show up as well.
Then you click on a playlist, wait a few and all the songs will show up.
Now click a song to start playing.
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Now you can fully control Windows Media Player/iTunes/Windows Media Player Classic/dPlayer/VLC from your mobile phone!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mtC7xQzQIU VERY OLD VIDEO!!!!!!!
Changelog v0.4
Server:
+Server can communicate with VLC as well now.
*Major connection improvements.
*It's now a single .exe file
Client:
*Major update to the Lay-out (Buttons, songs are on same page as the buttons, font size is changed for finger-friendliness)
+Added connection indicator/controller (disconnect and connect).
+Added the ability to make profiles.
+Added keep-a-live (the client and server now try to keep the connection alive by a 10 second interval ping, when no connection is possible to puts the interval to 20 second to make sure you have enough time to disable the ping timer by clicking Disconnect (app basically hangs for a short period of time when trying to connect.).
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Changelog v0.3.3
Server:
+Added minimize to tray.
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In order to have dRemote working with Windows Media Player Classic:
In Windows Media Player Classic go to: View -> Options
Under 'Title bar' check 'Don't prefix anything' and click 'Ok'
Now restart Windows Media Player Classic
To have it working for VLC:
Tools -> Preferences
Bottom left you see "Show settings" tick "All"
Interfaces -> Main interfaces
Tick HTTP remote control interface.
LEAVE ALL HTTP SETTINGS DEFAULT!!
Now restart VLC.
Reported to work with:
Touch Diamond
Touch Pro (Thanks HawaiianPunchMan)
Touch HD (Thanks Dynomite232)
Touch 3G (Thanks ruclip)
Trinity (Thanks deedee)
Acer M900 (Thanks Blowfish64)
Touch Diamond 2 (Thanks -Tk-)
Wizard (Thanks fantuz83)
Sprint Vogue (Thanks 95gs-t)
Samsung Omnia i900 (Thanks nightshift89)
Thanks the0ne for uploading this to 1800pocketpc.com: http://www.1800pocketpc.com/2009/06/07/dremote-control-the-music-on-your-pc-via-your-windows-mobile.html
Thanks for adding this to wmpoweruser.com http://wmpoweruser.com/?p=4795
Thanks Kai for reviewing this on careace.net: http://www.careace.net/2009/06/24/remote-control-your-desktop-media-player/
Sorry to everyone who's waiting for the next version!
I'm currently very busy with school and work like I said.
Updates will not happen anytime soon, during the summer holidays there will be a huge update where I will do the following:
*Way better User-Interface (Added in V0.4)
*More media players supported (VLC supported in V0.4)
*Programmable buttons
*Hopefully Bluetooth
*Hopefully Windows Media Center/etc. support.
*More different types of media.
*Attempting to get a stream working so you can stream your music onto your device. (I did some research and it's going to be very hard to implement this)
*Shuffle playlist
*And a lot of other stuff!!!
Thank you so much for donating!
Donations:
the0ne
Jorlin
asteed
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Nice work. I can't test as I use Linux, but I have used similar apps on my DS in the past.
outphase said:
Nice work. I can't test as I use Linux, but I have used similar apps on my DS in the past.
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A small bug fix.
Changelog v0.3.1
Server:
*Fixed Windows Media Player Classic controls.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3905062&postcount=1
Very usefull! Great work.
very nice program... but I have been wondering.... under what situation you need that software except that
1. it extended the range of a remote (but if you're too far away from the computer, you probably can't hear the music)
2. you want to scare away someone when you're not at home (provided that you actually know the situation at home)
my idea is, to make the software more "meaningful", you may consider to add the ability that, streaming the the song to your device from the host computer.
therefore even you don't have the physical files on your phone (maybe space limitation?) you can still listen the songs as long as you have them on your playlist. does that make a little bit more sense?
lit2fly said:
very nice program... but I have been wondering.... under what situation you need that software except that
1. it extended the range of a remote (but if you're too far away from the computer, you probably can't hear the music)
2. you want to scare away someone when you're not at home (provided that you actually know the situation at home)
my idea is, to make the software more "meaningful", you may consider to add the ability that, streaming the the song to your device from the host computer.
therefore even you don't have the physical files on your phone (maybe space limitation?) you can still listen the songs as long as you have them on your playlist. does that make a little bit more sense?
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It is indeed an option I will look into.
However many people reported this to be very useful when you're sitting outside and u got the speakers turned up, or you are in the living room and would like to put on another song without walking to the pc.
I find it very useful to train with, I don't have a mirror upstairs so I go downstairs, but I don't have speakers there and I hate to run up and down to change/replay a song.
This app is awesome and to have a remote app that works of the internet work a genius. Something i thought should have been created ages ago.
I just have one small issue when i go to retrieve playlists the server on the pc crashes. It gets the information from the 'client Says: Playlists' but then windows says 'dServer has encountered a problem and needs to close' etc .
If there is a debug file or need more info ill give it to you as i would love to have this app working for me
Also im running XP SP3 if that has any bearing.
Also probably a stupid question but do you have to have the server running to use the other programs such as itunesm, wmp etc?
chris10230 said:
This app is awesome and to have a remote app that works of the internet work a genius. Something i thought should have been created ages ago.
I just have one small issue when i go to retrieve playlists the server on the pc crashes. It gets the information from the 'client Says: Playlists' but then windows says 'dServer has encountered a problem and needs to close' etc .
If there is a debug file or need more info ill give it to you as i would love to have this app working for me
Also im running XP SP3 if that has any bearing.
Also probably a stupid question but do you have to have the server running to use the other programs such as itunesm, wmp etc?
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Thanks for your appreciation!
Alright, let's run through the procedure shall we
You have extracted dRemote_Server_v0.3.1.zip to a folder on your pc.
Make sure you put the DLLs in the same folder.
Now start the server, specify the ports and click "Enable"
Now click on Add Playlist, locate a .wpl file (Windows Media Player Playlist).
Now you can load the client and try to refresh the playlists.
Yeh ive done that exactly and i still get the issue heres what i get
Also i am using a .wpl playlist
Freckle said:
Thanks for your appreciation!
Alright, let's run through the procedure shall we
You have extracted dRemote_Server_v0.3.1.zip to a folder on your pc.
Make sure you put the DLLs in the same folder.
Now start the server, specify the ports and click "Enable"
Now click on Add Playlist, locate a .wpl file (Windows Media Player Playlist).
Now you can load the client and try to refresh the playlists.
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chris10230 said:
Yeh ive done that exactly and i still get the issue heres what i get
Also i am using a .wpl playlist
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Thanks, I've been able to re-create the problem.
It's fixed, download dRemote_Server_v0.3.2.zip from my first post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3905062&postcount=1
Thank you for the report
very cool concept. Ill try it as soon as i can
woop woop it works and it is awesome, part from the slight lag but i can understand that as it uses the internet to work
Also i found another bug when i select a song from the playlist to play i get an error as well on the server and it crashes and exits??
And a small request on the server can you make an option to minimize to tray as i would run it in the background constantly and therefore like to not have it taking up space on the old taskbar.
chris10230 said:
woop woop it works and it is awesome, part from the slight lag but i can understand that as it uses the internet to work
Also i found another bug when i select a song from the playlist to play i get an error as well on the server and it crashes and exits??
And a small request on the server can you make an option to minimize to tray as i would run it in the background constantly and therefore like to not have it taking up space on the old taskbar.
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Can you be a bit more specific on the crash?
It works fine for me :S
I will make a tray option, I love programs that have minimize to tray enabled so why not make it for dRemote
Changelog v0.3.3
Server:
+Added minimize to tray.
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Download dRemote_Server_v0.3.3.zip:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3905062&postcount=1
Freckle said:
Can you be a bit more specific on the crash?
It works fine for me :S
I will make a tray option, I love programs that have minimize to tray enabled so why not make it for dRemote
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Excellent on minimise to tray
and as for the bug it seems to have disapeared into the woodwork, if i find any more ill let you know.
Also have just thought of an excellent program for this to support, VLC then i can pause stuff etc when i am sitting back and watching tv. If you get a chance that is
Anybody know if this will work on the mogul/xv6800 or is there not enough mem in those phones
jpspiderman said:
Anybody know if this will work on the mogul/xv6800 or is there not enough mem in those phones
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I think it'll work, you can give it a shot.
thanx alot freckle for the new update a friend has a nokia n95 8gb and is jelous cuz he cant have this lol
This is really what i needed but the clientversion dont work on my mobile, i installed net framework 3 after getting a error and now i see nothing when i start it
EDIT:
Yehaa it works but can you add VLC media player to the control list? :$
Latest version: 1.3.1.5.
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Information
Marathon is a Windows Mobile application which keeps track of your movement with the help of a GPS-receiver. It’s the perfect companion for sporting activates such as running and bicycling. You can configure Marathon to announce various statistics in the headset or speaker while you’re recording. This gives you the advantage of always knowing your performance and is a great morale boost to reach your goals. You can compete with yourself by setting the goal time comparison settings to one of your previous results. This will allow the announcements to tell you exactly how many seconds ahead or behind you are. You may also use the generic time goal in case you haven’t recorded anything to compete against. The application records and displays data such as time, distance, speed and your altitude change. You can also choose to display your speed and altitude as bar or line charts, as well as showing a map of your recording. As a complement to the application, Marathon is compatible with a free online service, which allows you to see more detailed information about your performance. You can view your result on a map as well as see various rankings against other users of the service.
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Features
• Announce various statistics in the headset or speaker while running.
• Compete with yourself by using a previous recording or a generic time based goal.
• Records data such as time, distance, speed, altitude change.
• Can show a graph over your speed/altitude as well as a map of the track.
• Upload the result to www.marathon-mobile.net to see more detailed info and compare your results with others. The webpage is still a work in progress, so don’t expect too much yet.
Requirements
• Windows Mobile 5.0+ Professional device.
• GPS receiver with support for Microsoft’s GPS Intermediate Driver.
• Screen resolution of at least 240x240 pixels.
Download
http://www.marathon-mobile.net/Download/DownloadLatestVersion
neat app- hope this helps to get you more coverage since I think the app deserves it: http://www.fuzemobility.com/marathon-gps-trainer-released/
Is it possible to also make it save the track as kml so it can be viewed in google earth?
biohazardousguy said:
Is it possible to also make it save the track as kml so it can be viewed in google earth?
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Hello!
would this run on my diamond (640 x 480)?
+1 for google earth - support!
A few questions:
1. Will this work on a VGA, e.g., a Fuze?
2. Does it track in miles or just kms?
3. Will it work for cycling, e.g., mph, not just mins/mile?
I currently use GPSCycleComputer because it works for both running and cycling, but this app has some nice new features.
seriously guys, are you even reading the first post?
I’ve tested it on my HTC Touch Pro
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Touch Pro = VGA
It works on the Fuze/Diamond at VGA: http://www.fuzemobility.com/marathon-gps-trainer-released/
I'll let the author respond to changes to mph instead of km.
bugsykoosh said:
neat app- hope this helps to get you more coverage since I think the app deserves it: http://www.fuzemobility.com/marathon-gps-trainer-released/
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Thank you!
biohazardousguy said:
Is it possible to also make it save the track as kml so it can be viewed in google earth?
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Im considering to implement some kind of map integration, so i'll look into it.
drjim said:
A few questions:
1. Will this work on a VGA, e.g., a Fuze?
2. Does it track in miles or just kms?
3. Will it work for cycling, e.g., mph, not just mins/mile?
I currently use GPSCycleComputer because it works for both running and cycling, but this app has some nice new features.
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bugsykoosh said:
It works on the Fuze/Diamond at VGA: http://www.fuzemobility.com/marathon-gps-trainer-released/
I'll let the author respond to changes to mph instead of km.
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I haven’t tried it on a bike, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work since it works with walking, running and cars. You can also select different methods, such as “Run”, “Bike” and “Ski” when you save your result to keep track of your travel method.
I've implemented the following units, you can change between them using "Menu->Settings->Unit":
km/h
m/s
mph
min/km
I'll add more if someone find it usefull. Would min / mile be of any use?
I would love you to add minutes per mile as that is the standard measure for running speed, so it would be useful for running.
Thanks.
Very well done!
Hi Ooije,
I did a first test of your app and I'm very impressed about it's features and how well it works for the very first beta! On my Touch Pro, it did find my current position very fast and the distance measured is exactly what www.gpsies.com tells me about it. Uploading to your homepage also worked well and is such easy to do. Congratulations and thank you very much!
Of course although it is already very functional, there are some feature requests:
- I did not dare to switch off the device at my first test, because I did not want the GPS receiver being stopped and used S2U2 as screen lock. Having an option to switch off the display and locking the device (as in GPSCycleComputer) would be a great thing.
- Having an option for specifying the GPS settings would be fine. On the Touch Pro it connects to the intermediate driver directly and works well, but actually I'd like to have it connected to GPSGate on another Port.
- For the running pace (min/km), it shows seconds as percent of minutes. Having it as mm:ss (that is 7:54 instead of 7,9) would be appreciated. BTW:
drjim said:
(...) minutes per mile as that is the standard measure for running speed (...)
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Here in Europe it is min/km, which is already implemented... ;-)
- I didn't try that audio feature yet (BTW: Do you use earphones?), but I'm thinking that it could also be useful if you're on an unknown route to have some very basic navigation features. That is, importing a route (on www.gpsies.com there are a lot of it) and at least being told if you're leaving that route. For more information you can have a look on your display then, which might show the planned vs. the actual route.
- I'm interested in having a plot "pace over time". I'm not quite sure whether GPS data are such accurate (especially these qualcomm receivers), but maybe there can be done some filtering in order to have good results.
- and of course exporting the track as GPX, KML or whatever (hey, there is GPSBabel to translate it ;-) ) would be great
Last but not least, there is a small flaw having +infity as speed after loading or saving a track - maybe it's currently there for debugging purposes (see screenshot attached)
Cheers
Matzix
PS: If you want/need a german translation, please let me know!
drjim said:
I would love you to add minutes per mile as that is the standard measure for running speed, so it would be useful for running.
Thanks.
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Alright, if that’s what you use in US I’ll put it on top of my TODO-list. Thanks for the feedback.
Matzix said:
Hi Ooije,
I did a first test of your app and I'm very impressed about it's features and how well it works for the very first beta! On my Touch Pro, it did find my current position very fast and the distance measured is exactly what www.gpsies.com tells me about it. Uploading to your homepage also worked well and is such easy to do. Congratulations and thank you very much!
Of course although it is already very functional, there are some feature requests:
- I did not dare to switch off the device at my first test, because I did not want the GPS receiver being stopped and used S2U2 as screen lock. Having an option to switch off the display and locking the device (as in GPSCycleComputer) would be a great thing.
- Having an option for specifying the GPS settings would be fine. On the Touch Pro it connects to the intermediate driver directly and works well, but actually I'd like to have it connected to GPSGate on another Port.
- For the running pace (min/km), it shows seconds as percent of minutes. Having it as mm:ss (that is 7:54 instead of 7,9) would be appreciated. BTW:
Here in Europe it is min/km, which is already implemented... ;-)
- I didn't try that audio feature yet (BTW: Do you use earphones?), but I'm thinking that it could also be useful if you're on an unknown route to have some very basic navigation features. That is, importing a route (on www.gpsies.com there are a lot of it) and at least being told if you're leaving that route. For more information you can have a look on your display then, which might show the planned vs. the actual route.
- I'm interested in having a plot "pace over time". I'm not quite sure whether GPS data are such accurate (especially these qualcomm receivers), but maybe there can be done some filtering in order to have good results.
- and of course exporting the track as GPX, KML or whatever (hey, there is GPSBabel to translate it ;-) ) would be great
Last but not least, there is a small flaw having +infity as speed after loading or saving a track - maybe it's currently there for debugging purposes (see screenshot attached)
Cheers
Matzix
PS: If you want/need a german translation, please let me know!
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You should be able to switch of the device since it keeps the GPS receiver and sound devices running (unless you mixed with the power options). But I guess that could be useful in combination with the ability to read from a NMEA-data directly from a COM port. Unfortunately this is not my highest priority right now, but I might look into it.
Showing pace as m:ss instead of a decimal number might be handy. If that’s what people expect when using the min/km unit I’ll definitely change. What would the expected audio announcement be for such a metric? “three point forty five” could mean either 3.45 (as a decimal number) or 3 minutes and 45 seconds.
The audio feature works with both speaker and headset, but if you’re listening to music at the same time you probably don’t want 100% volume in your music player.
Import/Export seems to be a requested feature, so I’ll look in to a few formats and see which fits best. Announcing when you’re too far away from the expected route is a great idea. I’ll put that on my TODO-list.
There are bar charts (5, 10, 15 or 25 bars) as well as a linear diagram built-in to plot the speed. Just select “Menu->View->Speed” and “Menu->Settings->Diagram Type->…” to view them. The diagram is not inverted when min/km is the selected unit, but that shouldn’t take so long to implement.
Since your speed is 0 m/s it will take you infinitive time to move 1 km, so it’s kind of correct . But I guess I’ll replace it with a ∞ (infinitive symbol) to make it look better and less confusing.
Thank you for all your feedback; it’ll definitely help me improve the application. A translation would be nice, but I think it’s best to wait until I have a more stable set of localized strings in the application. It’s hard to keep the English / Swedish translations in sync even when im translating between them myself. So I’ll keep in touch.
Looks great and though i do now own a pocket pc anymore it would be
awesome if you could contact me. I am the head of the urban sports
guerrilla at www.endorphinum.de
Maybe we can work out a system that allows your users to upload their
activity right to endorphin !?
greetings,
Carlos
Not working at all
Hello, this is my feedback:
though the program starts ok (I can see the main interface Window) the GPS is always in "starting..." but never starts...
I tried to start first Tomtom navigator, gps starts, close tomtom and start Marathon but... no way.... "starting gps..."
I see no options to configure it...
My phone is a Windows Mobile 6.0, QVGA resolution, HTC clone (amsam M810)
Thanks.
Test with a Touch HD
First start I got no GPS conection. After softreset, I got the GPS lock after a couple of secods. Then I started for a test run which was fine on the fiorst Minutes with havin a short voice anouncement every Minute. after 5 Minutes the system stopped talking to me and after 25 Minutes the SW stopped completly. So I will wait for the next version to give it a next test. so far the SW is already on a good way, but also not very reliable.
I released a minor update today. Here are the news in beta 1.0.0.2:
Fixed a bug with the start button when the GPS-device was started before the application.
Added support for minutes / mile.
A few other small fixes.
I've also updated the website with Google maps integration, some rankings based on distance and the ability to filter by transport method.
Bibifrine said:
First start I got no GPS conection. After softreset, I got the GPS lock after a couple of secods. Then I started for a test run which was fine on the fiorst Minutes with havin a short voice anouncement every Minute. after 5 Minutes the system stopped talking to me and after 25 Minutes the SW stopped completly. So I will wait for the next version to give it a next test. so far the SW is already on a good way, but also not very reliable.
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That's strange, I've had the application running over a night without any problems (indoors, so no GPS signal in that test). Did you turn the display of or kept it on all the time?
sergutel said:
Hello, this is my feedback:
though the program starts ok (I can see the main interface Window) the GPS is always in "starting..." but never starts...
I tried to start first Tomtom navigator, gps starts, close tomtom and start Marathon but... no way.... "starting gps..."
I see no options to configure it...
My phone is a Windows Mobile 6.0, QVGA resolution, HTC clone (amsam M810)
Thanks.
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The latest release fixes a bug when the GPS was started before the application starts, but I don't think this is the issue in your case. Is your GPS set to be managed by WinMo automatically (Settings->System->External GPS->Access->Manage gps automatically )?. Marathon uses Microsoft GPS intermediate driver, so the OS has to manage the GPS.
I've bought a Bluetooth GPS to play around with, so hopefully it will help me increase the compability with different kind of hardware. By the way, how is your GPS set up in TomTom?
Thanks for the feedback (both of you). It's very valuable since it's kinda hard to fix problems without knowing of there existence .
Cool, just downloading it now.
Any chance you can integrate ApptoDate so that updates are added automatically? Thanks
Regards
"That's strange, I've had the application running over a night without any problems (indoors, so no GPS signal in that test). Did you turn the display of or kept it on all the time? "
I tested the system first with switching to standby (and it does not talk to me) after that I just shut of the screen and then it was talking to me for a couple of Minutes and after 25 Minutes it failed completly. I will download the new version and give it a try on my next run tomorrow.
I will post the result.
quick test on Verizon Omnia WQVGA
I need to start gps before lauch program
nice idea
Hello,
I just downloaded and installed.
Also tested outdoors and jogging
I started Marathon but no way. (waited 10 mins, enough right?) GPS status was always "starting..."
Then I started GPS device from 2 other apps. It did.
Both apps worked and located me in the World.... then closed and opened Marathon
Does not work.
Answering your questions:
yes, GPS is managed by the OS. Option is checked in Settings->System->External GPS->Access
GPS config is: COM1 Baud 9600
ps: what is missed in your software (I think) is the GPS config.
Other software have it.
Thanks a lot.
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The latest release fixes a bug when the GPS was started before the application starts, but I don't think this is the issue in your case. Is your GPS set to be managed by WinMo automatically (Settings->System->External GPS->Access->Manage gps automatically )?. Marathon uses Microsoft GPS intermediate driver, so the OS has to manage the GPS.
I've bought a Bluetooth GPS to play around with, so hopefully it will help me increase the compability with different kind of hardware. By the way, how is your GPS set up in TomTom?
GLOC said:
Cool, just downloading it now.
Any chance you can integrate ApptoDate so that updates are added automatically? Thanks
Regards
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Well, I could at least append it to my TODO-list ^^.
Bibifrine said:
"That's strange, I've had the application running over a night without any problems (indoors, so no GPS signal in that test). Did you turn the display of or kept it on all the time? "
I tested the system first with switching to standby (and it does not talk to me) after that I just shut of the screen and then it was talking to me for a couple of Minutes and after 25 Minutes it failed completly. I will download the new version and give it a try on my next run tomorrow.
I will post the result.
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I assume you haven't changed the settings in "Menu->Settings->Power Management" (at least the first two checkboxes should be checked) and installed the application on your device and not on a memory card? I would really appreciate if you could change the logging level to verbose ( Menu->Settings->Diagnostic Logging), record for a minute or two and then send me the log file in /Program Files/Marathon/Logs so I could investigate further.
megapinky said:
quick test on Verizon Omnia WQVGA
I need to start gps before lauch program
nice idea
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Thanks for the screenshots. The wrong skin is loaded since your bottom bar is 10 pixels higher than the one built into WM. I'll improve the skin loading algorithm a bit so the correct skin will be loaded. Where can I get hold of the bottom bar you're using so I can make sure it works correctly before releasing an update?
sergutel said:
Hello,
I just downloaded and installed.
Also tested outdoors and jogging
I started Marathon but no way. (waited 10 mins, enough right?) GPS status was always "starting..."
Then I started GPS device from 2 other apps. It did.
Both apps worked and located me in the World.... then closed and opened Marathon
Does not work.
Answering your questions:
yes, GPS is managed by the OS. Option is checked in Settings->System->External GPS->Access
GPS config is: COM1 Baud 9600
ps: what is missed in your software (I think) is the GPS config.
Other software have it.
Thanks a lot.
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The latest release fixes a bug when the GPS was started before the application starts, but I don't think this is the issue in your case. Is your GPS set to be managed by WinMo automatically (Settings->System->External GPS->Access->Manage gps automatically )?. Marathon uses Microsoft GPS intermediate driver, so the OS has to manage the GPS.
I've bought a Bluetooth GPS to play around with, so hopefully it will help me increase the compability with different kind of hardware. By the way, how is your GPS set up in TomTom?
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The "Starting GPS Device..." should take less than a second, it says "No Signal" when there is no GPS fix. So the problem is that the GPS device isn't detected at all. Do you usually have to configure applications before using your device or do other software detect your GPS automatically? Currently Marathon uses the GPS intermediate driver which is supposed to increase the abstraction level so I don't have to parse the NMEA strings from the COM-port, but I guess I have to take a look at other alternatives.
Thanks for all the info!
Hi fellas
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We got our hands on a new grooveShark client for Windows Mobile. This one allows you to load playlist from any GrooveShark Account . [ updated ]
Check out more screenshots and Video in our Full review of nanoGroove 1.0. We are also giving away 10 copies of the app.
did any one try it ? If you did could you plz let me know how the app handles an incoming call
How can I get the giveaway?
Hey,
I am the first user to respond to the announcement. How can I get the giveaway?
im also intrested in trying this as im a VIP member on groveshark... and have asked them 2 times why ther is no winmobile client or not even in the pipeline (blackberry,iphone,android,s60) right now! :S
go to the review page ( click ) and tell us why you need a free copy. 10 random winners will be chosen . Good luck
BTW this is an unofficial app. NOT developed by GrooveShark
The PPCGP will be discussing an indepth review of the nanogroove software on its NEXT Show on Wednesday, January 20th, 2009 @ 9PM EST.
http://www.ppcgp.info
I just purchased the app for $5.00.
So far this is what I have experienced.
-Sound quality much better and louder than the freeware groovefish app
-Very user friendly
-Doesn't lock up or freeze
-Can add as many songs as you want and queue them up as you please
-Album art on most songs is nice to have
-Can hit the power button to turn the phone off and music continues *HUGE PLUS*
-Very finger friendly -finger scroll up or down- i had problems with the freeware app picking songs as I tried to scroll or struggling to scroll in general
-All songs play - freeware app 70% of the songs didn't play and would remain on "requesting stream"
WHAT its MISSING
-Saved song playlist - an app that cost money should have this small feature or at least a recent search *10 previous songs played*
-When you are listening to a song and a call comes through, the song should be paused and restored if the call is ignored or when you are done with the call *you have to open the app and click play in the player currently*
-Navigation pad should be compatible with the scroll list so you don't have to use your fingers if you don't want to
If I find out anything else I will let you guys know.
IMO, its worth the 5 bucks especially if the developer keeps making improvements..just hope for an auto update function when that happens.
it doesnt work on my HD2
Am sorry to say that this program doesn't even initialize on my hd2 using wifi and gprs both connections.
I wrote an email to assistance about this, and hope they reply soon
tested and bought.
i tried the free trial (you can open the trial version as many times as you want- it will only run for 5 minutes). I decided for $5 (i spend that much at starbucks wo even thinking twice) i might as well give it a shot.
I am very pleased with the results (but i am not real particular).
1. you can navigate to any song or artist and build a playlist that will play automatically (you don't have to pick one song at a time, listen, search for a new one, over and over etc.)
2. nice professional interface.
3. Playlists- ok- i hate to argue with the reviewers and mrhankey but this is my experience with the playlist.
a. i do not pay for a VIP membership at grooveshark.
b. i cannot create a playlist on the mobile client (nanogroove) but i can access the playlists i have created on my free subscription to grooveshark. I don't know if i am supposed to be able to or if it is just a fluke- i just know that i can bc i double checked before posting here.
so i think it is pretty cool.
maisonpulaski said:
i tried the free trial (you can open the trial version as many times as you want- it will only run for 5 minutes). I decided for $5 (i spend that much at starbucks wo even thinking twice) i might as well give it a shot.
I am very pleased with the results (but i am not real particular).
1. you can navigate to any song or artist and build a playlist that will play automatically (you don't have to pick one song at a time, listen, search for a new one, over and over etc.)
2. nice professional interface.
3. Playlists- ok- i hate to argue with the reviewers and mrhankey but this is my experience with the playlist.
a. i do not pay for a VIP membership at grooveshark.
b. i cannot create a playlist on the mobile client (nanogroove) but i can access the playlists i have created on my free subscription to grooveshark. I don't know if i am supposed to be able to or if it is just a fluke- i just know that i can bc i double checked before posting here.
so i think it is pretty cool.
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Sorry I never tried to access my playlist I just assumed it didnt work because of the developer said I needed VIP. I will try this now
maisonpulaski said:
i tried the free trial (you can open the trial version as many times as you want- it will only run for 5 minutes). I decided for $5 (i spend that much at starbucks wo even thinking twice) i might as well give it a shot.
I am very pleased with the results (but i am not real particular).
1. you can navigate to any song or artist and build a playlist that will play automatically (you don't have to pick one song at a time, listen, search for a new one, over and over etc.)
2. nice professional interface.
3. Playlists- ok- i hate to argue with the reviewers and mrhankey but this is my experience with the playlist.
a. i do not pay for a VIP membership at grooveshark.
b. i cannot create a playlist on the mobile client (nanogroove) but i can access the playlists i have created on my free subscription to grooveshark. I don't know if i am supposed to be able to or if it is just a fluke- i just know that i can bc i double checked before posting here.
so i think it is pretty cool.
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thanks for pointing that out, have fixed the 1st post
no prob
mrhankey184 said:
Sorry I never tried to access my playlist I just assumed it didnt work because of the developer said I needed VIP. I will try this now
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no need to be sorry. the function works for me. like i said- not sure if it is supposed to, but it does for now.
I may well be -very- biased in saying this, but charging for the use of someone else's free service seems extremely inappropriate to me. I thought I was skimming the edge of legality with Groovefish given that it doesn't even attempt to support Grooveshark's advertising, but this may be a step too far.
That said, it's no skin off my nose either way! The app seems quite easy to use, and I'll certainly keep an eye on it's development. I certainly won't be paying for it though.
Barguast said:
I may well be -very- biased in saying this, but charging for the use of someone else's free service seems extremely inappropriate to me. I thought I was skimming the edge of legality with Groovefish given that it doesn't even attempt to support Grooveshark's advertising, but this may be a step too far.
That said, it's no skin off my nose either way! The app seems quite easy to use, and I'll certainly keep an eye on it's development. I certainly won't be paying for it though.
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good point, its just a content deliver system. Though there are some services that do this already (twitter apps, Facebook apps, IMing software etc.)
works for me
hi, i have an HD2 and it works for me, very guud program!
Excellent program. Great and elegant interface.
Nonetheless... Indeed it is somehow weird to charge for the use of a third person's free service
arturobandini said:
Excellent program. Great and elegant interface.
Nonetheless... Indeed it is somehow weird to charge for the use of a third person's free service
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If the app works correctly, and makes it easier on us *the user* the fee asked for is small. For 5 bucks you can buy a big mac combo from Mcdonalds.. or for 5 bucks you get all the features that actually work in the groovefish application.
I have seen what freeware can get you, and now you can see what an inexpensive music apps gets you. Well worth the $
Not working on my HTC Diamond.
Message "failed to initialize"
Have 3G internet up and running.
what's going on here?
Yes, you are right, it's worth the price. It's an excellent program. Gonna buy it.
arturobandini said:
Excellent program. Great and elegant interface.
Nonetheless... Indeed it is somehow weird to charge for the use of a third person's free service
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It works A bit slower than Spotify on my N86, but hey, $5 for the app, and then free music? WOHO
People's Note
http://www.peoplesnote.org
People's Note is a polished Windows Mobile note taking application with full-featured Evernote integration.
The app is completely free and open-source. New versions come out every week or few. Let me know what you think.
You can also add and vote up feature requests at the site.
Download version 0.41 here (last updated: 2012-05-24)
Features
Rich text note creation and editing
TODO list creation and editing
Ink and photo note creation
Optional synchronization with your Evernote account
Offline note storage
High performance and small memory footprint
Requirements
Windows Mobile 5 or 6
Resolution 240x240 or higher
Touchscreen
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This app works great man. Is there any setting to make it autosync anything you make?
I tried evernote long ago but didn't find it much use since there was no winmo app. Any tips or tricks?
wow, great app, works great on the hd2. waiting for the voice notes to be functional. some suggestions: feature to send notes through bluetooth and more color schemes
ninjabortion said:
This app works great man. Is there any setting to make it autosync anything you make?
I tried evernote long ago but didn't find it much use since there was no winmo app. Any tips or tricks?
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There are 3 votes for autosync so far, which does not quite bring it to the top of my to-do pile, but you can help to change that.
http://peoplesnote.codeplex.com/workitem/416
Evernote has a WinMo app, but it is pretty bare-bones and has not been supported for a long time.
joshzzz2001 said:
wow, great app, works great on the hd2. waiting for the voice notes to be functional. some suggestions: feature to send notes through bluetooth and more color schemes
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I'm not sure what you mean by sending notes through bluetooth. Would you elaborate?
Adding more colour schemes is unlikely. The app currently includes two versions of the interface, one for high-resolution displays and one for the low. With more variants of each, it could quickly become unmaintainable. I can't change the background colour programmatically either, because it is baked into the graphics. They are all dithered for 16-bit colour, and dithering is incompatible with transparency.
Don Reba said:
I'm not sure what you mean by sending notes through bluetooth. Would you elaborate?
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It's simply you can send the notes you have to another device, say to another phone or pc, using bluetooth.
joshzzz2001 said:
It's simply you can send the notes you have to another device, say to another phone or pc, using bluetooth.
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The thing I wonder about is what to do with the note on the receiving end. Official Evernote clients cannot properly transfer notes outside of synchronization. Exporting to HTML is possible, but would raise the question of what to do with file attachments.
Of course, if you can connect to internet through Bluetooth, then you can simply sync.
Don Reba said:
There are 3 votes for autosync so far, which does not quite bring it to the top of my to-do pile, but you can help to change that.
http://peoplesnote.codeplex.com/workitem/416
Evernote has a WinMo app, but it is pretty bare-bones and has not been supported for a long time.
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Yeah i remember trying it out specifically because they had one, but it was terrible. Yours works great on my htc touch pro 2 though, so thanks
Perfect timing: I just started trying out Evernote this week and wasn't really keen on Evernote's own application because it's useless offline. And here comes your app and looks great.
I got one problem, though: It refuses to connect via wifi. No problem at all via 3G, but on WiFi it steadily shows "connecting".
Oh, and being able to create new tags would be a good addition.
Rjinswand said:
Perfect timing: I just started trying out Evernote this week and wasn't really keen on Evernote's own application because there it's useless offline. And here comes your app and looks great.
I got one problem, though: It refuses to connect via wifi. No problem at all via 3G, but on WiFi it steadily shows "connecting".
Oh, and being able to create new tag would be a good addition.
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Thanks for complimenting the app. I have not used WiFi in a while, but will try to reproduce your problem.
Started a new work item for tag creation: http://peoplesnote.codeplex.com/workitem/1005.
Voting on feature requests gets them implemented sooner.
Since restarting my phone a few times, the app doesn't hang up while trying to connect via WiFi anymore - it just takes way longer than via 3G for some reason, but it's usable.
Edit: Forget about the described problem. I'm sure it was a generally lagging WiFi connectivity that day. It works like a charm in other WiFi networks and now at the same one, too.
I apologize for taking so long to release a new version — just did not have much time to spare. Version 0.38 implements one of the most-requested features, letting you choose "All Notebooks" to browse, search, and sync all your notebooks together.
http://peoplesnote.codeplex.com/releases/view/83479
Great App!
Great App! Working on my old Axim X51V!
I see on your website that you have Notes popping up with a timed alarm reminder as low priority. Let me put in a vote for higher priority.
I would use it as a timed "sticky note" to myself to do something.
Keep up the good work!
Just released version 0.39, making it possible to delete notes from the main note list screen via a tap-and-hold menu.
http://peoplesnote.codeplex.com/releases/view/84127
Version 0.40 adds an option to compact the database from the profile screen. Compacting a database can make it smaller and faster by removing empty spaces left over by editing, moving, and deleting notes.
http://peoplesnote.codeplex.com/releases/view/84688
cant log in
It must be just me; since nobody else has mentionned it; but I cannot log in to evernote at all on my HD2. On 3G it immediately comes back with network error (never even tries to open a data connection). On wifi it seems to be trying to do something in the background but after a few minutes to just goes back to the login screen.
Any ideas??
SR
sydneyrodgers said:
It must be just me; since nobody else has mentionned it; but I cannot log in to evernote at all on my HD2. On 3G it immediately comes back with network error (never even tries to open a data connection). On wifi it seems to be trying to do something in the background but after a few minutes to just goes back to the login screen.
Any ideas??
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It sounds like the WiFi connection is slow and times out. With 3G, try to establish a data connection first, such as by opening a web browser. I just created a work item for this: workitem:1055.
0.41 release
After a temporary break, development continues. Version 0.41 adds some more polish to the user interface, as well as a new in-app player for WAV file attachments.
http://peoplesnote.codeplex.com/releases/view/88314
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After a temporary break, development continues. Version 0.41 adds some more polish to the user interface, as well as a new in-app player for WAV file attachments.
http://peoplesnote.codeplex.com/releases/view/88314
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thanks for update man....
This application is very usefull for me... Thanks for continue the great works
I use your apllication from the first time and it always works great for me..
Thanks again.
Regrads,
squallvai
This program is making all the right steps in all the right directions, it has great prospects.
There are some features that Evernote has that I hope would arrive in this software in the not-too-distant future. I make more handwritten notes that any other form of note taking, and what I find with 'PeoplesNote' is that the 'Ink Note' feature is just a one page scribble pad without any option to scroll or add a page. It would be fantastic if the Ink Note feature of PeoplesNote could automatically scroll as the old Windows Note does as you approach the bottom of the page. Evernote's Ink Note recognises that you are reaching the bottom of the page and facilitates extra space to scroll into. Additionally, it would be very helpful to have an erase feature with Ink Note.
Please don't take this as criticism, I can see this app being extremely useful for as long as Evernote allow you to develop it.
I will soon be an Android convert even thought i have never owned a smart phone. I have used PDA's since my first Dell Axim. I stuck with the Windows Mobile 2003 platform until the third gen ipod touch came out. I switched to the 3rd gen touch and used it till it died; then i got my trusty 4th Gen ipod touch.
Now i am ready to move on to one device, phone and PDA in one. The natural choice seems to be iphone 5 since i am familiar with ipods (even though i am no real fan of apple).
The thing is, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is beautiful! The screen is huge and widgets are "cool." I really want to go Android.
This leads to my problem. Finding adequate software. I have broken down my needs in categories below. PLEASE, if anyone knows of a good software, paid or free, that will do what i want, please suggest it to me.
For starters, CALENDARS.
I have used Pocket Informant for the ipod for awhile. (Used it on the Win mobile before that) I love it. Played with the Android version on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 and i gotta say, it needs work. A lot of work.
The calendar that comes with the tab is nice too, and so is jorte, but my biggest problem (and it seems like a small one) is that I like to look at the month view and see the times listed in the mirco text before the appointment. otherwise i have to open each appointment or change views to see the start times.
Attached pictures show exactly what i am talking about. Both are screen shots of the current version of Pocket Informant. Notice the start times on the iOS version. Also notice how the android version (the second one) looks "undone."
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
How can I, in good conscience go from the above.... to this.....
even on the samsung galaxy's beautiful screen that is shameful.
My Main criteria for a new calendar program is a month view as close to the first image as possible. Specifically i really like how in month mode you can see the start times of appointments in the Apple version. I have tried several different calendar programs and have yet to find an Android one that does this. What happened to Android being all about choice? Why does every single calendar app appear to just be different fonts on the same engine?
The next point of contention is Video playback
My main criteria for a playback app is that it shows the time remaining on the progress bar.
What i mean is that, on the ipod, youtube, and just about EVERYWHERE, the progress bar (scrubber) shows the current time to the right of the slider, and time remaining on the left. I like this.
On EVERY Android video player i have tried it shows the current time on the right, but the left is stuck at the total time. It does not move. It does not count down how much time is left.
Again, it feels like every app is using the same engine, with different "window dressing."
Is there an app out there that can handle the time left? Please let me know.
My secondary Criteria for a playback app is i would like it to be able to handle embedded thumbnail tags in mp4 files. This seems like a no-brainer. iTunes does it. iPods do it. But i have yet to find a single Android app that will correctly display the embedded image. They, instead, choose to display a random screenshot for the thumbnail. Where is the variety that an open system should bring?
In a perfect world, the Android app would also sort the shows into groups based on the show name and season, for properly tagged files. Ipod touch does it. Seems simple enough, yet again, i cannot find a program that can do this.
Next up, Syncing.
I think i have this one covered. I really like itunes. And before you say "bloatware" let me just say that the UI on winamp sucks. iTunes is beautiful, easy to navigate, sort, and manipulate my mp3 files. The Closest i have found is Media Monkey. But to tell you the truth, i am not sure i am ready to give up itunes yet. I love my playcounts dating back to 2006. So, i have been using iSyncer and it seems to do the trick. When set up properly it syncs and even syncs playcounts back to iTunes. I hear DoubleTwist will let you sync your Android device to iTunes also; but iSyncer seems to be a more elegant solution.
Audio Playback
Again, as with videos none of the audio apps that i have found show how much time is left in a song on the right hand side of the scrubber. This is an epidemic!
Also, I have mp3 files that are audio books and Howard Stern Shows. I cannot listen to these in one session, and switch back and forth with music. In itunes/iPod-land i would simply use "get info - Options - Media Kind" to switch these mp3 files to audio books or podcasts and check mark the box allowing it to remember position. This one is important. I really need help finding an audio player that allows this. Allowing me to save my position in "Howard", for example, listen to some music, then go back to where i left off in the Radio Show.
This Leads to Podcasts. Video and Audio.
I listen to quite a few podcasts. I could sync them over from iTunes using iSyncer, but it throws them in the same folder as my music making them hard to find. This is very messy. I hope a later version of iSyncer takes care of this. Until then, I would probably use an app to download them directly to the S3. I just downloaded a program called Podcast Addict. This may do the trick, but it is, again, inelegant and seems undone. Can someone point me in the direction of a GREAT podcast catcher app?
Is this all too much to ask of Android apps or am I just looking in the wrong places. If that is the case, please let me know, and i will check out whatever app fits the criteria outlined above. When i started looking, these seemed like minor things. Especially on a system that is all about being open; for the sake of choice. This seems to be a theme when people talk about why Android is so much better than iOS.
Sorry to sound like i am ranting.. maybe i am ranting... but i really want this to work. But i cant compromise on the user experience just to have a bigger screen. I need software that is up to the task, and i can't seem to find it on my own. Any input you can give will be greatly appreciated.
thanks for listening!
~mike
Hi,
Feel free to tell me what's not working for you in Podcast Addict. FYI a new major release it's on its way with a new UI
Yes i agree that iOS' Calendar is more polished. But i still sure you can find some really good calendar app on the Google Play. Not sure if it going to be free (to be that polished like iOS' one).
greenyadzer said:
Yes i agree that iOS' Calendar is more polished. But i still sure you can find some really good calendar app on the Google Play. Not sure if it going to be free (to be that polished like iOS' one).
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No offense, but that is exactly the problem. Everyone i speak to locally, and also on the net, always say the same thing. "there are great ones on google play." But they aren't using good ones, nor do they tell me any good ones that could even come close to the polished look of PI for iOS and no one has suggested one that shows the times in the month view. Those are the two main selling points for me.
but thanks for responding.
bambou51 said:
Hi,
Feel free to tell me what's not working for you in Podcast Addict. FYI a new major release it's on its way with a new UI
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Nothing is wrong with Podcast Addict, per se. But, what i am looking for would be a podcasting program that allowed me to add mp3 files as podcasts. Also, i was having trouble navigating. I would find myself trapped in a menu with no way to get back. (this was a couple of weeks ago. I will try to do it again, so i can give you a step by step example; so that the above statement makes more sence)
But overall, i like podcast addict. I am sticking with it. I just wish i could add my howard stern mp3's there manually so they show up as podcasts. Like i do in itunes.
Check those:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dk.alxb.calendardroid
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mikado.bizcalpro
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.greenbeansoft.CheckmarkCalendar
I would suggest you pick one which looks for you better and install it to check how it is in action.
P.S.: personally i use very simply stuff like https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex.gowidget.calendarwidget
greenyadzer said:
Check those:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dk.alxb.calendardroid
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mikado.bizcalpro
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.greenbeansoft.CheckmarkCalendar
I would suggest you pick one which looks for you better and install it to check how it is in action.
P.S.: personally i use very simply stuff like https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex.gowidget.calendarwidget
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Going to download the free one first.. .then check out the other two. the first 2 don't appear to show times in the main month window. But this might be something that is in settings. They all look very nice, "polished."
thank you for responding.
You have a podcast without any feeds ?
I was thinking about allowing to play external audio files with the app with the resume feature. They might not looks like a usual podcast, but will appears in the playlist
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You have a podcast without any feeds ?
I was thinking about allowing to play external audio files with the app with the resume feature. They might not looks like a usual podcast, but will appears in the playlist
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Yes. I download it as an mp3 file. And in itunes tag it as a podcast. Then it shows up as a regular podcast would on the ipod. Haven't found an android equivalent yet.
The feature you are considering sounds like what i am looking for. Count me as one vote for that new feature
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Yes. I download it as an mp3 file. And in itunes tag it as a podcast. Then it shows up as a regular podcast would on the ipod. Haven't found an android equivalent yet.
The feature you are considering sounds like what i am looking for. Count me as one vote for that new feature
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If you don't mind me asking, why aren't you using a rss feed for this podcast ?
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If you don't mind me asking, why aren't you using a rss feed for this podcast ?
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i don't think we are allowed to talk about that here. people get kicked out for such discussions on most boards.
Why ???
A RSS feed is the only or at least the common way to subscribe to a podcast. You won't be kicked talking about that.
bambou51 said:
Why ???
A RSS feed is the only or at least the common way to subscribe to a podcast. You won't be kicked talking about that.
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why can't you just accept that it is a 3 hour long mp3 file that i want to listen to in sections?
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why can't you just accept that it is a 3 hour long mp3 file that i want to listen to in sections?
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Of course you do what ever you want. I'm just trying to understand in which case you might need to do that. It's so simple to subscribe to a feed, enable auto-refresh/auto-download/auto-queue then just press play. Maybe you didn't find a non-itunes feed. In that case if you tell me the name of the podcast I can try to find it
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Of course you do what ever you want. I'm just trying to understand in which case you might need to do that. It's so simple to subscribe to a feed, enable auto-refresh/auto-download/auto-queue then just press play. Maybe you didn't find a non-itunes feed. In that case if you tell me the name of the podcast I can try to find it
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i sent you a PM