[Gremmie]

What about program compatability? Rumor is that the new core creates some incompatibility.

[Gremmie]

What about program compatability? Rumor is that the new core creates some incompatibility.

[Kati Compton]

Originally Posted by Gremmie

What about program compatability? Rumor is that the new core creates some incompatibility.

Yes, but if you search you'll find an awful lot of programs that work just fine. For programs that are still "current", if they don't work, I would expect most to be updated quickly to work on PPC2003... Otherwise, the developers are leaving out a segment of the buying public that's only going to get larger and larger as new devices are sold.

It's the old freeware or commercial apps that haven't been updated in years that may be a problem if not compatible.

[pdagal]

I'm trying to find a WiFi card that will work. Looks like we'll need PPC 2003 drivers (I'm trying Socket, SMC and D-link cards).

Age of Empires refuses to install (says PDA isn't compatible).
CNETX FlashFormat runs but isn't able to format SD cards
MS Money isn't included, MS wants you to buy MS Money 2003 for the desktop which includes the PPC version. The MS Money 2002 version that came with previous PPCs will not install (it tells you to buy MS Money 2003).
Thunderhawk will not install.

What does run:
Netfront 3
Resco apps like FileManager 2003
Pocket Artist by Conduits
Peacemaker Pro by Conduits
pretty much all Conduits apps
Hexacto Bounty Hunter Pinball
Diamond Mine
Omega Battery Pack (possibly- did have a hard reset issue which seems related to its install).

I should have a preliminary review posted tomorrow. Meanwhile, ask questions if you like.

Originally Posted by Gremmie

What about program compatability? Rumor is that the new core creates some incompatibility.

[portus]

- PocketMVP is not compatible as of build .8.041303. Prompting "Wave audio error" upon loading DiVX videos.
- StorageTools refuses to perform any operation (all ops immediately canceled) when installed to the iPAQ File Store.
- IE is noticeably faster in loading and rendering pages (could be improvements of either of or both IE code and OS optimization for PXA255 processor)
- Most 'obvious' PPC2003 improvements are cosmetic (e.g., more elegant calendar, notes, and contacts background; Start and IE 'waving' Windows logo that's in line with XP look; ActiveSync status icon on the title bar;
- Most significant improvement could be overhaul of wireless connection management, as some already mentioned.
- The 5-way button feels quite good for me on games and scrolling, reminiscent of the joystick-like button on the Toshiba e550G, only bigger and more comfortable.
- Side grips could be rubber, but pastic feel - not as good as the one on the Axim X5's.
- The cradle is well designed with respect to spare battery charging. The spare battery charging area is like on the Axim which is located in the back of the 2215 charging area. Difference is, the spare battery charging area is not exposed when the 2215 is sitting in the cradle. This is not only more elegant from visual design aspect, but it also help keep the battery charing contacts from dirt.
- No obvious bugs on the hardware so far. The software incompatibility are supposed be related to the PPC2003 OS update.
- BTW, the screen size is actually a little (1-2mm on each direction) smaller than the 3.5" one on the Axim X5, so the screen protector from X5 requires a little 'preparation' before you can apply to the 2215.
- Again, on the size. 2215 is (not only looks or feels) much smaller and lighter than the Axim or 3000/5000 series iPAQs. About the same size as the 1910 only thicker - a physical limitation of having both CF and SD slots. Although I believe the device can go even thinner IF the bluetooth module is eliminated and the SD slot is relocated. But I'd rather have BT. I don't actually feel comfortable (or more precisely, secure) holding a small and thin device like the 1910. It's a matter of personal preference.

[dh]

You might want to check in at the forums at www.pocketinformant.com.

Alex bought a 2210 a couple of days ago and has posted a lot of pictures and thoughts.

Go to support then forums, it's in the Developer Blog section.

He seems to find the new Ipaq to be really fast compared to his 5450 Ipaq.

[Gremmie]

Originally Posted by portus

- The 5-way button feels quite good for me on games and scrolling, reminiscent of the joystick-like button on the Toshiba e550G, only bigger and more comfortable.

One thing I notice about my e550g d-pad is the tendency to go left and right when I want to go up and down.

[disconnected]

Has anyone tried Mapopolis on a 2215 yet (preferably with a bluetooth GPS receiver)?

[scoopster]

I just posted a series of 15 or more pictures of the h2215 and screen shots at Brighthand:

http://discussion.brighthand.com/sho...threadid=81008


enjoy,
scoopster

[dh]

Great, thanks scoopster.
Wish Dell would hurry up with the X7 or I can see myself investing in one of these.
Your photos made me search my Axim to try and find a ClearType tuner.

[Dazbot]

Whats the battery life actually like?

I'm tempted to buy one to replace my 3850 and cf+ pack which has a buggered external battery that only lasts about 45mins :devilboy:

With the cf reader its too big and too slow to be useful, epecially while surfing via wireless.