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Hi,
Can somebody tell me if it's possible to upload the GPS lat/long co-ordinates to my internetsite via GPRS connection ?
I will try to plot my trip realtime on a map while driving my car
I have a XDA, TomTom and a Leadtek GPS mouse.
See for example this site:
http://www.gowireless.ch/mobile/english.html
Hope one of the developers can help me !
Tnx R.
Yes
There is no reason why this would not be possible. You just need to write an interface to the GPS driver, when then sends co-ords (possibly as an HTTP PUT) to a server. The server can then place these on a map.
I don't know what the cost involved in keeping the GPRS connection alive is, but the co-ordinate submisions should be fairly small. Of course the cost also depends on the 'frequency' of the updates - ten minutes, 2 minutes - 2 seconds? I would suggest no less that 30 seconds - it could take 10 secs to update the page, and people to conect to it.
Interface and GPRS costs
Hi martinlong1978
Do you know if there is'nt already such kind of interface ?
I think the costs for uploading x,y every 30 seconds will be no more then € 0.05 per GPRS/hour
P.
I don't know if this already exists. I'm sure something like this exists, because it is often used to track trucks. It is quite expensive though. I am looking to build a free version.
I've asked Tom Tom for an SDK for their driver, but I fear they will say I have to buy the navigator SDK ($200).
If anyone knows of an SDK for the TomTom GPS Driver it would be a help, then I can build the 'GPS logger' software.
Freeware GPS Logger ?
I think there must be (freeware) software that drop's the x,y received from the GPS in a *.TXT or ASCII file.
Maybe it's possible to open one of these files upon selected interval time and sent the data to the desired Internetsite ?
Anybody suggestions ?
TYnx P.
Ive found an article that I can use. This is written primarily for VB, but I'm sure I can use the principals in C++.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/msdnmag/issues/01/01/GPS/default.aspx
martinlong1978 said:
Ive found an article that I can use. This is written primarily for VB, but I'm sure I can use the principals in C++.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/msdnmag/issues/01/01/GPS/default.aspx
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Please look at this information, maybe you can use it;
see link below. A lot of features to create projects and sending data wireless to an Internet Site.
http://www.pocketpccreations.com/custom/gps.htm
Peter
A good solution is to use the GPS library from chaeron (http://www.chaeron.com/gps.html). Its free and can handle Garmin and NMEA protocols from your serial port and does a lot of other things also. You need the Superwaba VM to be installed on you're PDA (www.superwaba.com).
The. The drawback is that you probably need to do some programming in Waba (a subset of JAVA).
For the uploading there are several solutions. If you're using GPRS I suggest use a TCP/IP network socket (waba has a class for it) and use that to submit the information to a webserver or an other server (can be just a simple java thing listening on a port).
anyway good luck
Arend
I am creating a App in Evb that will take te GPS and stor it in a text file
on the PDA. I am using it for tracking history.
My program uses code that i have created on my own
You can use Bluetooth or a hard wired system.
This works for me:
http://www.tvwebradio.com/findme2/forum/
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.
shuflie said:
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.
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?
Description:
Goomeo is real life sharing software that use a new p2p technology based on Wi-fi. Available in French and English.
This application is still in beta, so please leave your feedback, requests & bug reports.
Features:
Goomeo automatically detects other mobiles around you and lets you transfer files (unlimited size), contacts or send each other text or voice messages from mobile to mobile Wi-Fi. In addition it lets you interact with your friends on your social networks (twitter, facebook) by sending your status or your location (gps).
You have also access to your feed on the web site.
Bug fix:
GPS device off
Add some message box
Translation
New features:
Invite friends
Requirements:
Touch Screen ( 240x320, 240x400, 480x640, 480x800)
.NET Framework 3.5
Wifi device
anyone want to test it?
This does look interesting, thank you very much for your gift and effort.
I will try and play with it after work and let you know my feedback.
Keep up the good work
Hi
Does it require the other device to have Gomeo too in order to share ?
YES other devices around you must have Goomeo to share files...
Thank you for the answer, for the sharing and for the work
Good luck
Hi,
We search for more users to test our app on differents devices.
Thanks
it seems to b e a nice thing, is there a part for sharing files to pc ?
we plan to offer a version for Windows laptop and netbook
the 1.1 will be release very soon with great features
Cool idea
Reminds me a little bit of Dropbox, when folders are shared - even it's totally different to it
I like the setup GUI. Hope to try it with my pal, soon!
no non-touchscreen v. planned?
im dying to find a usable P2P program for my htc ozone. if u come out with a non touchscreen version, pm me and i would be more than happy to test it.
Update 1.01
@zorgan
I wonder, how you want to release it for Android, if there is root needed for enabling WiFi ad-hoc mode? Will it be for rooters only?
@Brut.all
I know the "issue 82" on Android. First i release for root users and if google decide to correct this issue it will be available for all on Android.
I work on the same time on BB and Nokia device and it works fine
been looking for something like this..will try it out on a HTC Jade and see...my main use is to be able to transfer files from one device to another...
Shut-down of Windows Marketplace for Mobile Web Site and My Phone Service Notification
Microsoft will be discontinuing the My Phone service for Windows Mobile 6.x. We will also be discontinuing the Windows Marketplace for Mobile web site. Because you may be affected, please review the details below:
Windows Marketplace for Mobile Web Site To Be Discontinued
The Windows Marketplace for Mobile web site at http://marketplace.windowsphone.com will no longer be available starting on July 15, 2011. After July 15, 2011, you will no longer be able to browse, buy or download applications for Windows Mobile 6.x phones via the Windows Marketplace for Mobile web site.
The Windows Marketplace for Mobile service will continue to be available on your phone, however. You will continue to be able to browse, buy and download applications for Windows Mobile 6.x on your phone.
My Phone To Be Discontinued
On August 7, 2011, the My Phone service will stop saving content from phones to the My Phone service. If you rely on the My Phone service to back-up the content on your Windows Mobile 6.x phone, you will be affected.
Starting on August 7, 2011, Microsoft will begin moving your My Phone content to Windows Live SkyDrive. SkyDrive is Microsoft's free online storage service that helps you access and share your files such as photos and Microsoft Office documents. Contacts, calendar entries, text messages and photos will be moved to SkyDrive for you. Once moved, you will be able to access this content by logging into SkyDrive using the Windows Live ID that you used to register for the My Phone service.
Other content types, including videos, music, documents and favorites will not be moved from My Phone to SkyDrive for you. If you want this content, you must save it from the My Phone service to your local PC.
On October 6, 2011, the My Phone web site at http://www.microsoft.com/myphone will no longer be available. On this date, you will no longer be able to log in to the My Phone service to access your content stored to the My Phone service. Microsoft will continue to store your My Phone content for one (1) year. Physical copies of your content can be shipped to you upon request until October 5, 2012.
Take Action
To learn more about the My Phone service shut-down, including information about your content moving to Windows Live SkyDrive and how to save other content to your local PC, please visit this web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2557520
So its now between the mighty android and the iPhone.
Is it the begining of the end for WM?
plapic said:
Shut-down of Windows Marketplace for Mobile Web Site and My Phone Service Notification
Microsoft will be discontinuing the My Phone service for Windows Mobile 6.x. We will also be discontinuing the Windows Marketplace for Mobile web site. Because you may be affected, please review the details below:
Windows Marketplace for Mobile Web Site To Be Discontinued
The Windows Marketplace for Mobile web site at http://marketplace.windowsphone.com will no longer be available starting on July 15, 2011. After July 15, 2011, you will no longer be able to browse, buy or download applications for Windows Mobile 6.x phones via the Windows Marketplace for Mobile web site.
The Windows Marketplace for Mobile service will continue to be available on your phone, however. You will continue to be able to browse, buy and download applications for Windows Mobile 6.x on your phone.
My Phone To Be Discontinued
On August 7, 2011, the My Phone service will stop saving content from phones to the My Phone service. If you rely on the My Phone service to back-up the content on your Windows Mobile 6.x phone, you will be affected.
Starting on August 7, 2011, Microsoft will begin moving your My Phone content to Windows Live SkyDrive. SkyDrive is Microsoft's free online storage service that helps you access and share your files such as photos and Microsoft Office documents. Contacts, calendar entries, text messages and photos will be moved to SkyDrive for you. Once moved, you will be able to access this content by logging into SkyDrive using the Windows Live ID that you used to register for the My Phone service.
Other content types, including videos, music, documents and favorites will not be moved from My Phone to SkyDrive for you. If you want this content, you must save it from the My Phone service to your local PC.
On October 6, 2011, the My Phone web site at http://www.microsoft.com/myphone will no longer be available. On this date, you will no longer be able to log in to the My Phone service to access your content stored to the My Phone service. Microsoft will continue to store your My Phone content for one (1) year. Physical copies of your content can be shipped to you upon request until October 5, 2012.
Take Action
To learn more about the My Phone service shut-down, including information about your content moving to Windows Live SkyDrive and how to save other content to your local PC, please visit this web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2557520
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Hello,
Those who have purchased applications Marketplace, we continue to be able to download them again from the mobile device if you have any problems with them?. We paid for these applications, and can not obtain otherwise than by means of Marketplace ...
Greetings and thanks
i got an email about it today, very very disappointing that m$ are killing off wm6.x like this so soon.
im wondering what happens now with apps that have been paid for and updates to apps i use, it says its still going to be availiable on our phones but will there ever be any updates to apps or new ones anymore ?
its just far too soon to do this, in 2 or 3 years from now maybe.
time for a new phone i guess
woody21 said:
i got an email about it today, very very disappointing that m$ are killing off wm6.x like this so soon.
im wondering what happens now with apps that have been paid for and updates to apps i use, it says its still going to be availiable on our phones but will there ever be any updates to apps or new ones anymore ?
its just far too soon to do this, in 2 or 3 years from now maybe.
time for a new phone i guess
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Hello,
I find it unfortunate position of Microsoft to kill Windows Mobile without considering that we are still many users who are happy with this operating system. This position makes me think that never migraré the new Microsoft operating system, when I will have to switch to another platform other than Microsoft.
Regards,
You guys did not read carefully enough. They are going to shut down the Market Place website. If you read the notification again you will find out that access from your device will still be possible after the closing date.
Concerning My Phone this is no biggie for me. I was never really happy to deliberately give MS my personal data. I prefer a classic backup solution like SPB Backup.
According to recent market data from Gartner,Windows Mobile 6.x phones sales outpaced Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 sales in the first calendar quarter of 2011. That must be driving Microsoft crazy.
Oh my God
So sad
Let's go Adr
awalt said:
According to recent market data from Gartner,Windows Mobile 6.x phones sales outpaced Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 sales in the first calendar quarter of 2011. That must be driving Microsoft crazy.
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I don't know if this is really true but it does not matter. WP7 is simply useless to me. From a device of the year 2011 I expect:
- full multitasking (not some sort of multitasking like thing)
- all the other basic things like adding ringtones etc that even the dumbest phones could do years ago (I know MS will maybe introduce that with Mango but come on)
- full featured office solutions and not some functionality reduced Word, Excel and Powerpoint apps that MS thinks are sufficient for us
- let's not even talk about copy & paste
...
The list could go on forever. WP7 is simply a bad IOS copy and not worth one $. I will stick with my Xperia X1 and as soon as it dies I will get an Android device. MS just committed suicide with the introduction of WP7.
cuonganhstyle said:
Oh my God
So sad
Let's go Adr
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yep...DEF MOVE to Android. Thanks Microsoft!
That's... wrong. If I bought last big WM device like HD or HD Mini in late 2009 or early 2010, I wouldn't even have 2 years of fully functional phone . Shutting down MyPhone is a bad move. It' like they officially killed WM. A very good OS, still better then WP7. I think MS chose a wrong way with their OS, but... that doesn't matter to me now. I jumped off the WM ship and now I'm rocking Android, thanks to HD2 versatility.
altae said:
Concerning My Phone this is no biggie for me. I was never really happy to deliberately give MS my personal data..
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I was totaly relied on My Phone services
dont know what to do now
raven_raven said:
That's... wrong. If I bought last big WM device like HD or HD Mini in late 2009 or early 2010, I wouldn't even have 2 years of fully functional phone . Shutting down MyPhone is a bad move. It' like they officially killed WM. A very good OS, still better then WP7. I think MS chose a wrong way with their OS, but... that doesn't matter to me now. I jumped off the WM ship and now I'm rocking Android, thanks to HD2 versatility.
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Hello,
What Microsoft has made with these dirty tricks is that when you have to change my device (while work will continue with é, I love the WM 6.1) I switch to another operating system, but Windows never Phone 7.
Regards,
netant said:
I was totaly relied on My Phone services
dont know what to do now
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Hello,
What Microsoft has made with these dirty tricks is that when you have to change my device (while work will continue with é, I love the WM 6.1) I switch to another operating system, but Windows never Phone 7.
PIMbackup recommend you use to backup the PIM, works very well.
Regards,
Yeah move to android.
Window will die soon. Never care of their old friends.
Android = A+
Iphone = B
Window = ****... never buy window phone again.
chrisyong said:
Yeah move to android.
Window will die soon. Never care of their old friends.
Android = A+
Iphone = B
Window = ****... never buy window phone again.
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It all depends on how you use the phone. Android, from the limited exposure to it that I had, is great for some things and sucks in others.
I use my phone for both home and work. I have many excel spreadsheets and word documents with tons of data in them that I use weekly. With Android, I would have to either migrate them to Google Docs, or buy applications that somehow work with Office. I couldn't even find a decent free RTF editor for my wife's Android phone, and RTF is an open format that's been a standard for ages.
With my WM phone I can create and send meeting minutes, action lists, and excel spreadsheets to my coworkers, when needed. No such thing with Android unless I buy 3rd party. (I can not use Google Docs for sharing work files).
I can use my phone offline with Wifi or Bluetooth for pretty much anything, including GPS (with a bluetooth receiver). With Android, who knows. I have a feeling that if I ever was without cell signal, the Android phone functionality would be severely limited. My WM phone can still be used as a full-blown PDA.
The biggest thing is, though, the Android phone is just too intergrated into Google services. If anyone stole an Android phone they could get immediate access to all of your email, Docs etc. With a Windows phone, they only access a dozen or so emails dowloaded since last time, and if you're smart all sensitive docs are hidden inside an encrypted container. The thief wouldn't be able to break into your Google accounts and read online documents. (Of course you would have to enter the password in browser each time you want to access Google from your phone but that's a small price to pay). I don't know if Android phone could be set up that way, but this would take away a huge part of what makes Android a unique experience.
Not saying that WM >>>> Android, just that it's not a platform to write off just yet. Personally I will strongly consider the both the WM7 and Android when it is time to upgrade my phone the next year.
Looks like WM has lost against ANdroid and iPhone
But to be honest, i never really used the Microsoft MyPhone Service and the Marketplace as there are lots of (also free) alternatives when you search the web.
Yeah i know...it has always been a little bit more tricky to find good software on the web, but i was always satified.
I only used the MyPhone for backing up my SMS. Therefor i now use Cloud SMS backup which is very useful.
well that is so bad from microsoft. they realy have a micro brain. cant thinks abt us who are with ms from so many years . they spoiled the os . then committed sucide in frnt of android. that too is thier mistake only. they paid the developers. then why would any one go for ms.
now **** even they cant see us living with dead os.
i will never buy a ms again
Ummagumma said:
I can use my phone offline with Wifi or Bluetooth for pretty much anything, including GPS (with a bluetooth receiver). With Android, who knows. I have a feeling that if I ever was without cell signal, the Android phone functionality would be severely limited. My WM phone can still be used as a full-blown PDA.
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That's quite a point you're making there. I went to Austria in winter with my HD2 and Android installed on it. Of course I had to switch off data because of ridiculous prices of traffic in roaming. And then my phone simply became... useless. I couldn't even open up few what you can think offline apps, cause they wanted to check license (of course by using internet connection)! Android is really data-needing.
I ended up by flashing WM (I had my laptop) ASAP. And guess what. It was more functional than Android.
That's why I have never been very fond of those Android devices. It starts with the activation of the device after you bought it. It's just ridiculous, a device that costs several 100 $ does not work decently without a google account. My WM device belongs to me without MS telling me what I can do and what I don't. Sad they have chosen the same way as google and Apple with WP7.