Palm OS: recommended software for Treos etc

[Xanadu]

Isn't that something that should be built-in?

 

[Crispy]

Exactly what I was thinking

 

[editor]

Isn't that something that should be built-in?

You can already do it, but it's a bit convoluted. This app makes it really easy, with the option to view the source code.

Most phones won't let you directly read HTML files and whole websites put on your SD card (i.e. not saved off the device after viewing but dragged over from your PC).

Talking of viewing HTML pages, there's a *really* good HTML editor for the Palm called DragonEdit - I'm hoping to get a review copy of the soon-come latest version.
http://www.greendragonsoftware.com/software/palm/dragonedit/

 

[Crispy]

All windowsCE phones will. At least, my Pocket PC from 6 years ago could, so I doubt that function's been removed.

 

[editor]

All windowsCE phones will. At least, my Pocket PC from 6 years ago could, so I doubt that function's been removed.

I don't recall being able to drag over web folders from my PC with my last Windows phone, but no matter - this thread is about Palm OS software!

 

[dervish]

www.pdaperformance.com looks to be about to release something pretty exceptional for palm.

When they get round to it that is.

More info http://www.palminfocenter.com/news/9373/saguaro-sneak-peak-review/

 

[Chorlton]

Talking of viewing HTML pages, there's a *really* good HTML editor for the Palm called DragonEdit

sweetbabyjesusandtheorphans - what kind of masochist edits html on a palm???

 

[editor]

If for some bizarre reason you prefer the iPhone style contact scrolling rather than the infinitely faster Palm method, you can download '2Cool4U' which acts on much the same manner.

http://metaviewsoft.de/wordpress/?p=69

 

[editor]

And if you're after some deluxe eye candy for your Palm, this weather app is about as pretty as it gets:

http://morningpaper.typepad.com/morning_paper/2007/12/my-early-impres.html

 

[editor]

If there's any astronomy buffs out there, this freshly updated freeware prog looks good: http://www.mobiletopsoft.com/avantgo/fplm-ai-astro-info-v3-0.html

 

[editor]

Here's a neat new Palm freeware site: http://www.freeware-palmos.com/

I've just downloaded an excellent and highly polished free Tetris game and now I'm trying to resist installing Quake and Hexen!

 

[editor]

Treo 680 users - there's a new update available:

The Software Update for Unlocked GSM Palm Treo 680 Smartphones offers these enhancements to your device:
* Corporate email as it arrives¹ – Have your corporate email delivered to you with Microsoft® Direct Push Technology. Accept or decline meeting invites and access your company directory on the go.
* Power saving enhancements – Helps conserve battery life with improved power management and updated default system power preferences.
* Supports larger expansion cards – Supports up to 4GB SD expansion cards (including the SDHC format), sold separately.
* Enhanced ringtone support – MP3 and other sound files purchased from the web or sent from friends can now be set as ringtones and alerts (formats: MP3, AAC, AAC+, MIDI, WAV, and AMR). ²
* Three updates in one – This update incorporates three previously released software updates: Treo 680 Camera Update

You need a lot of free space available - around 32MB according to this poster:
http://palmaddict.typepad.com/palmaddicts/2008/01/treo-680-112-ro.html

 

[editor]

If anyone's using Palm with Vista, the new Palm Desktop has finally arrived!

http://www.palm.com/us/support/downloads/windesk62.html

 

[Crispy]

Just installing it. Bloody hell, you have to jump through nuff hoops.

1. You HAVE to use a formatted SD card to do the update
2. It completely wipes the treo - so you have to backup and restore
3. It takes about 15 minutes!

 

[Piers Gibbon]

it was a similar palaver to update the treo 650 software..you are not alone

 

[editor]

Apparently, you can use 16GB cards with the Palm 680 - this from http://mytreo.net.

"Just wanted to let you all know that I am using a 16 gb sdhc card (transcend) class 6 successfully on my treo 680 since yesterday after applying the official palm ROM update."

 

[editor]

It's a slight bodge, but Palm OS users can get 'my location' info for Googlemaps here:
http://www.palminfocenter.com/news/7981/mylocation-software-comes-to-gsm-treos/

 

[editor]

Is this the most spoddy text editor to be found on any mobile platform anywhere?!

http://www.osuweb.net/~pc/pedit/man/pedit_man.html

 

[editor]

This GPS software looks a bit good for hikers/bikers/high end users

http://pathaway.com/PWPalmOS.htm

 

[editor]

One for Crispy and Treo 680 users - a neat dialpad skin for free:

http://mytreo.net/forum/index.php/topic,47158.0/topicseen.html

 

[editor]

Here's a mighty pretty freeware skin:

http://www.1src.com/freeware/fileinfo.php?id=1789

 

[editor]

So delightfully spoddy-pointless, I thought this free app deserves a mention:

IR Monitor is an application which can be checked
infra-red signal easily with your PalmOS.
You can monitor any IR devices like TV Remote Commander,
NotePC and so on.

http://www.pamupamu.com/soft/irmoni/irm.htm

 

[editor]

This is a neat free emulator for Palms:

Little John PalmOS (or LJP in short) is a multi-system emulator for PalmOS 5.0 (or newer) devices. Currently it emulates the following systems:

* Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
* Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)
* Nintendo Gameboy/Gameboy Color (GB/GBC)
* Sega Genesis/Megadrive
* Sega Master System (SMS)
* Sega Game Gear (GG)
* Bandai Wonderswan/Wonderswan Color (WS)
* NeoGeo Pocket/NeoGeo Pocket Color (NGP)

Features:

* Sound (except WS)
* Multiple screen modes (zoom/smoothing)
* Adjustable/auto frameskipping
* SRAM support
* Multiple Save/Load state
* Turbo mode
* Support for zipped roms

http://little-john.net/index.php

Anyone tried it?

 

[editor]

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http://treocentral.com/content/Stories/1540-1.htm

While the old PC Transport Tycoon game is free to use here:
http://www.esoftinteractive.com/openttd.html

 

[editor]

If you're bored with how your Palm OS looks, check out this neat reskinning program!
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http://treocentral.com/content/Stories/1549-1.htm

Loads of skins here: http://www.3gxsoft.com/skins/skins.php

 

[editor]

Here's a handy free backup program for your Palm: http://www.freeware-palm.com/download-nvbackup-v1-21.html

Palm also offer a free over-the-air back up service too.

 

[Kid_Eternity]

Got Agendus for Windows Desktop for $10! But it wont sync with my Centro...in the help it says to right click on the hot sync icon on the bottom right of the taskbar but that doesn't have any options for allowing AWD to sync. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions on how to resolve this?

 

[editor]

I can't recommend the TealOS skin/launcher enough. With each release it becomes slicker and it breathes new life into old Palm handsets. Great product and a nice taster of the webOS to come.

Latest beta here: http://www.tealpoint.com/beta.htm#tealos

 

[Piers Gibbon]

i'm just about to try teal on my centro...thanks

I'm using my centro as an ipoddy thing at the moment...any ideas as to the best option for listening on headphone..there's these frinstance..22 quid though...I was thining more like 3 quid for an adaptor plug..no?

http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=142244

 

[editor]

i'm just about to try teal on my centro...thanks

I'm using my centro as an ipoddy thing at the moment...any ideas as to the best option for listening on headphone..there's these frinstance..22 quid though...I was thining more like 3 quid for an adaptor plug..no?

http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=142244

Those headphones are seriously shit.

Grab yourself a pair of Sennheiser CX300s for £18 or so and either get the ones with the 2.5mm jack, or get the more useful 3.5mm version and buy a cheapo adapter from Marlins.

http://www.urban75.org/tech/sennhesiser-cx300-headphones-review.html