onlydarksets
08-11-2006, 09:11 PM
I haven't seen this article from writingonyourpalm.net (http://www.writingonyourpalm.net/2006/08/tweaking-wm5_115483522220737376.html) posted here yet, but this is a great overview of how to tweak the Wizard for one-handed use. The one thing not listed (although it's mentioned in the comments) is SmartSKey, which is a must-have.
http://www.writingonyourpalm.net/2006/08/tweaking-wm5_115483522220737376.html
We've all heard it. Windows Mobile devices are more powerful than Palm OS, but they're harder to use. I'm actually not sure how true either half of that statement is. My switch to Sprint's PPC-6700 had more to do with screen size and syncing with Vista 64 and Office 2007 than any disenchantment with Palm OS. PC Magazine's review of the Treo 700w said, "No perfect smartphone solution is available right now, in our eyes. For power, we'd recommend the Sprint PPC-6700 or its Verizon cousin. Both are smaller and lighter than the Treo and have Wi-Fi, a faster processor, and a bigger display than the Treo's, but they aren't quite as usable one-handed."
Now that I've had a few weeks to tweak my new phone, I can tell you that with the modifications, a Pocket PC Phone can be just as usable one-handed as the Treo 650. Let me show you how.
http://www.writingonyourpalm.net/2006/08/tweaking-wm5_115483522220737376.html
We've all heard it. Windows Mobile devices are more powerful than Palm OS, but they're harder to use. I'm actually not sure how true either half of that statement is. My switch to Sprint's PPC-6700 had more to do with screen size and syncing with Vista 64 and Office 2007 than any disenchantment with Palm OS. PC Magazine's review of the Treo 700w said, "No perfect smartphone solution is available right now, in our eyes. For power, we'd recommend the Sprint PPC-6700 or its Verizon cousin. Both are smaller and lighter than the Treo and have Wi-Fi, a faster processor, and a bigger display than the Treo's, but they aren't quite as usable one-handed."
Now that I've had a few weeks to tweak my new phone, I can tell you that with the modifications, a Pocket PC Phone can be just as usable one-handed as the Treo 650. Let me show you how.