10-10-2002, 09:00 PM
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Executive Editor
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 29,160
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I'm Off to See The Pocket PC Wizards
Through the magic of post-dated posting (say that fast five times), this message is being posted at the same time as I'm getting on a plane to fly to Seattle. Microsoft is holding another invitation-only affair for people in the technology world (primarily Web site owners) - Mobius 2002. It's actually quite mysterious this time - I only know three people who are attending for sure. Myself, Derek Mitchell, and Chris Pirillo. We're not usually told any juicy secrets, because there are no NDAs involved, but the most valuable thing about Mobius when it's held in Redmond is that we get some face time with the developers and program managers behind the Pocket PC.
So what should I ask them? What should I say? I have my own special issues with the Pocket PC, but what about you? I'm looking for specifics here people - give me concise, non-rambling points, and focus them around specific elements on the Pocket PC that Microsoft controls (applications, GUI, etc.). Microsoft doesn't control the price, size, or colour of the Pocket PCs - so don't even go there. :wink:
I'll be checking the site, and this post specifically, before every meeting with the Microsoft people, so keep the comments coming! Mobius runs Friday all day, and half the day on Saturday. My lovely wife is coming down to Seattle with me, and we'll be staying over until Monday to enjoy some tourist attractions.
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10-10-2002, 09:07 PM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,466
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Be sure to fill us in on what took place. I really REALLY wish I could have made it there, but work..work WORK. :cry:
Have a GREAT time Jason! 
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10-10-2002, 09:07 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 400
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How's this for concise, non-rambling points, focused around specific elements on the Pocket PC that Microsoft controls?
Xscale optimization!
That's it for me :wink:
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10-10-2002, 09:09 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 13
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My wish list:
1. support for HTML e-mail messages
2. subfolder syncing support for ALL Microsoft Outlook item types
3. ability to sync Microsoft Access files
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10-10-2002, 09:10 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 47
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Give me an X
Since you want focused and to the point, how about the option to close applications with the (X) button rather than just the option to "smart" minimize it. Similar to the New WisBar option.
A better built in File Explorer. One that offers a tree view similar to Resco's.
The ability to run at least two instances of Internet Explorer.
Last but not least.........optmize the OS for the X-Scale Processor.
How is that?
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10-10-2002, 09:12 PM
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Neophyte
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 3
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One of my consistent complaints with the Pocket PC software is lack of an alarm assignable to a time on the to do function. Also, when you need to delete a voice note, they are listed under recordings in the notes section. I have about 100 notes and whenever you do a delete, it re-sorts to the top of the database. If you have five notes titles recording 1, 2,etc., I continually have to scroll down from the A's to get back to the R's after a deletion.
Maybe you could get those fixed in the next versions?
Cheers,
Jeff W.
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10-10-2002, 09:21 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 145
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X and IE
Hi,
As an 3970 I'd say X Scale optimisation - but I'm guessing we won't see that until CE.net (or whatever it is called).
I'd really like a decent browser. Should be possible to make a browser that can run in landscape mode and render pages well. SSL etc. would be good for banking and the like.
I'd like a Media Player update; better (much better) playlist management and an EQ.
Pocket Word could be better.
Pocket Power Point would be nice.
Thanks - enjoy the trip
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10-10-2002, 09:25 PM
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Contributing Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,228
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Keep in mind for some of these request, there are third party alternatives. Powerpoint, more powerful file explorers, Access sync, task time assignment, and even HTML email via the @Mail app at www.pocketinformant.com.
There is a need for the "Pocket PC economy" and if MS created everything, it would kill it.
MS should focus on what they already have and improve on it, X-Scale optimization and subfolders for non-email items.
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10-10-2002, 09:30 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 93
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Ask them if the general UI design is set in stone. In other words, today screen with Start Menu and big fat menu bars. I would love them to take it all apart and design something optimized/efficient for PDA screens. But at this point it wouldn't go well with the existing customer base.
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10-10-2002, 09:42 PM
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Sage
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 784
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Originally Posted by toshtoshtosh
Ask them if the general UI design is set in stone. In other words, today screen with Start Menu and big fat menu bars. I would love them to take it all apart and design something optimized/efficient for PDA screens. But at this point it wouldn't go well with the existing customer base.
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Along those lines, maybe thinner task and menu bars and the ability to move the scroll bar to the left side of the screen for us left handers.
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Linear Mode
