11-17-2002, 09:20 PM
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Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,060
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Bluetooth/WLAN Message Client
http://www.colligo.com/products/colligopersonal.asp
Ever since I got my Bluetooth-enabled iPAQ last Winter I've wished for some kind of instant message client for quickly and easily "talking" with other people with Bluetooth devices nearby, especially when other types of network connectivity aren't available.
Enter Colligo Personal Edition.
"At the office, offsite or wherever you convene, Colligo Personal Edition lets you communicate and share information with anyone, anytime and virtually anywhere - without access to a server or the Internet. Colligo Personal Edition is software for real-time interactions that gives you the power and freedom to share information faster and more conveniently than dialing up, disk swapping, infrared or other traditional methods."
� Exchange files and send messages
� No need for a corporate network or Internet connection
� Faster, easier, and more flexible than swapping disks, sending email, or using Infrared
� Share and communicate with up to 10 people
The downside is that the Pocket PC version costs $19.95, so everybody you might want to communicate with needs to pony up for the software. I couldn't find a demo version available anywhere, but once I get the chance to try this out, I'll let you know how it works. Anybody out there tried this before?
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11-17-2002, 09:35 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 93
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Does not work with the e740 WLAN chipset.
That's all I got...
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11-17-2002, 10:34 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 437
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Look for ProximityMail. There's a free evaluation for download.
www.proximitymail.com
"ProximityMail(TM) turns PDAs into a localized community messaging network. ProximityMail is a collaborative communications application for Bluetooth PDAs that enhances the way localized communities of people network, communicate, and collaborate.
It�s built on a unique technology platform called BluePing Network(TM), which turns groups of Bluetooth PDAs into a spontaneous "random area network" completely free of additional infrastructure � no servers or base stations.
ProximityMail facilitates community building, professional networking, and relationship building wherever groups of people are gathered for tradeshows, conferences, ballgames, political events, etc. Users can create and subscribe to groups, broadcast or send private messages and thereby more easily initiate contacts with other members of the community. Unlike other point-to-point networking or messaging products, such as SMS, IM, or email, ProximityMail allows users to communicate spontaneously and anonymously to groups of users, without knowing specific user�s PDA id, phone number or email address.
ProximityMail is all about making connections, meeting new people, getting and sharing information. It�s fun, exciting, tribal, and safe. And it truly delivers on the promise of Bluetooth � untethered freedom, enhanced user experience, added value."
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11-17-2002, 11:26 PM
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Neophyte
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 4
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pocketBlueChat
What do you think of pocketBlueChat (freeware).
pocketBlueChat is a PocketPC 2002 application allowing you to chat using Bluetooth.
http://www.thegedanken.com/
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11-17-2002, 11:28 PM
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Magi
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,341
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Now, I think with apps such as these we are getting somewhere with Bluetooth on PDAs. This is a great way to communicate in close quarters. No need for expensive, and sometimes not so reliable WiFi hardware.
I think they should start making games with Bluetooth. I mentioned this before when Monopoly was released...Imagine playing a game like Monopoly with a few friends as you all sit back in nice comfortable chairs (or meeting chairs :-) ) and play it utilizing Bluetooth. :!:
Dave
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11-18-2002, 12:39 AM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 80
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I have a question: If you're close enough to establish a Bluetooth partnership with someone else's PPC to chat, why wouldn't you just talk to them? I suppose you could quietly joke with one another during a presentation or something, but otherwise I don't see the point.
On the other hand, I can definitely see the use of being able to transfer files easily via BT - transferring via IR has always felt somewhat clunky to me.
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11-18-2002, 01:54 AM
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Thinker
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 390
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talking to another person? that is so uncool, next thing you know you are asking for handshake, maybe even a hug..... :lol:
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11-18-2002, 02:10 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 145
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smashcasi, one word, classrooms! LOL. This is just the tool for that boring english class! :lol:
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11-18-2002, 03:02 AM
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Philosopher
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 541
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Originally Posted by Paragon
Now, I think with apps such as these we are getting somewhere with Bluetooth on PDAs. This is a great way to communicate in close quarters. No need for expensive, and sometimes not so reliable WiFi hardware.
I think they should start making games with Bluetooth. I mentioned this before when Monopoly was released...Imagine playing a game like Monopoly with a few friends as you all sit back in nice comfortable chairs (or meeting chairs :-) ) and play it utilizing Bluetooth. :!:
Dave
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Bluetooth can be tied to a COM port, so most multiplayer games that let you choose the COM port should work with BT, but in most cases it won't work. Though with games like Varium and MSR, which were built with multiplayer in mind, it looks like multiplayer is getting more popular.
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11-18-2002, 03:13 AM
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Philosopher
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 566
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by smashcasi
I have a question: If you're close enough to establish a Bluetooth partnership with someone else's PPC to chat, why wouldn't you just talk to them?
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That was exactly my initial reaction.
But then, it's a well known fact that I ain't got no 'cooth'. Hope the same is not true for you. :lol:
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