Windows Phone Thoughts - Daily News, Views, Rants and Raves

Check out the hottest Windows Mobile devices at our Expansys store!


Digital Home Thoughts

Loading feed...

Laptop Thoughts

Loading feed...

Android Thoughts

Loading feed...




Go Back   Thoughts Media Forums > WINDOWS PHONE THOUGHTS > Windows Phone Customizations & Content

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 01-09-2005, 02:25 PM
Pupil
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 11
Default Can PocketPC's read CHM files ? (Compiled HTML help file)

Does PocketPC's read CHM files ?
Or maybe is there a tool to convert from CHM to other format that is supported?
 
Reply With Quote
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 01-09-2005, 08:16 PM
Pupil
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 33

CHM eBook Reader does a very nice job for reading CHM e-books.
 
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 01-09-2005, 08:23 PM
5000+ Posts? I Should OWN This Site!
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 5,067
Default Re: Can PocketPC's read CHM files ? (Compiled HTML help file)

Quote:
Originally Posted by yelp666
Does PocketPC's read CHM files ?
Or maybe is there a tool to convert from CHM to other format that is supported?
Fortunately, it can. There're some native CHM readers for the PPC:

Fast CHM Reader: http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=15687 . This is the CHM reader I've been using for long. Works great. On VGA machines, it uses pixel doubling and in forced VGA mode, unfortunately, it scrolls by always hiding one row. So, must be used in native VGA. Otherwise, OK.

The other is CHM eBook Reader for Pocket PC 2.3.1 by microOLAP Technologies Ltd ( http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=14751 ). I haven't tested it yet, but it can't be that bad.

There's another one with free source, http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=13281 / http://www.codeproject.com/ce/chmreader.asp . I haven't tested it yet either.

N.B. I've also tested Team One's Reader 3.0 some 2 years ago, but generally disliked it - much worse than the previous solutions. Unfortunately, in the meantime, the reader hasn't been updated. It's awful.

HTH
 
Reply With Quote
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 01-09-2005, 08:44 PM
Pupil
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 11

Wow, thanks for all the feedback guys.
 
Reply With Quote
  #5 (permalink)  
Old 01-10-2005, 06:20 PM
5000+ Posts? I Should OWN This Site!
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 5,067

I've just finished a detailed review of all the available CHM readers. I can't paste it in here (unlike some of my new articles) because it uses HTML tables extensively, so come and check out at http://menneisyys.freeweb.hu/chm .
 
Reply With Quote
  #6 (permalink)  
Old 01-10-2005, 06:56 PM
Pupil
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 11

Thanks for the link. Really cleared up a lotta things.
 
Reply With Quote
  #7 (permalink)  
Old 01-11-2005, 03:48 AM
Intellectual
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 151

You might also take a look at Peter Tewkesbury's .Net version of his free .chm reader. I think that it is a lot better than his original version. I have had very good luck in using the .Net version than ever using the other. Here is a link to his .Net version http://www.codeproject.com/netcf/CHMReaderNet.asp

Yes, you must have the .Net CF installed.

And Menneisyys, have you thought about adding Peter's new version to your list? Like I said, it is much better.


Dave
 
Reply With Quote
  #8 (permalink)  
Old 01-11-2005, 10:13 AM
5000+ Posts? I Should OWN This Site!
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 5,067

Quote:
Originally Posted by Glohamar
You might also take a look at Peter Tewkesbury's .Net version of his free .chm reader. I think that it is a lot better than his original version. I have had very good luck in using the .Net version than ever using the other. Here is a link to his .Net version http://www.codeproject.com/netcf/CHMReaderNet.asp

Yes, you must have the .Net CF installed.

And Menneisyys, have you thought about adding Peter's new version to your list? Like I said, it is much better.


Dave
Thanks for the tip! Tested and added a review; worth checking out the new version.
 
Reply With Quote
  #9 (permalink)  
Old 01-11-2005, 04:27 PM
Sage
ironguy's Avatar
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 630
Default Take a look at uBook

uBook from www.gowerpoint.com is a nice little reader that also reads chm files. It's been my favorite reader for years. The latest version is now $12, but the older versions work fine for the basics and are available on the web site.
 
Reply With Quote
  #10 (permalink)  
Old 01-11-2005, 04:43 PM
5000+ Posts? I Should OWN This Site!
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 5,067
Default Re: Take a look at uBook

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ironguy
uBook from www.gowerpoint.com is a nice little reader that also reads chm files. It's been my favorite reader for years. The latest version is now $12, but the older versions work fine for the basics and are available on the web site.
Yeah, the latest version, released some 2-3 weeks ago, supports CHM pretty well. It has both advantages and disadvantages over the other readers - I added the review of 0.9b some 2-3 hours ago.
 
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 08:27 PM.



Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0