04-05-2004, 01:00 PM
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Swami
Join Date: Feb 2004
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New VGA Screenshots of PI & Pixel Doubling in PPC2003SE
Alex (of Pocket Informant fame) dropped us a line to say that there are some new screenshots of PI available. These show Contact with mini-text and the Month View in very small, yet readable text. I�ve included a great shot below � it shows how you can clearly read all the appointments for a whole month on one screen if you have the eyesight to take it. :drool: In this thread Alex has posted pictures of various apps showing how pixel doubling works and how the Pictures app works on high resolution pictures.
He goes on: "These are random VGA screenshots mainly showing how non-VGA enabled apps still get the crispness and high res ability in built in controls, but without taking advantage of VGA natively. The purpose of these pics is NOT to show how a VGA enabled app takes advantage of VGA: See - only the apps built in icons are low res. All the text is very sharp. If the app was VGA enabled, it could make the font size much smaller for far more data on screen as an option."
So, VGA, rather nice then! :clap: Have your apps the same size they always were (with sharper text) or use a VGA enabled app and set your preferences - normal, small or tiny sized fonts & controls. I�ve always used a hack to decrease the systems font size, so it's going to be great to have these options. VGA, it�s in my future � is it in yours?
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04-05-2004, 01:18 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Very nice!!!
One thing that strikes me is the amount of space, especially in landscape mode taken up by the menu bars. I'd like the option to condense the bottom menu bars into one when running in VGA landscape to regain some of the useable space.
And also the option to reduce the size of icon bars. I know halving the size would make them tiny, but half height (32hx64w) or 75% (48x48) may make them usable and again free up more working area.
We also need a WisBar type application to show a half height top bar when running on a VGA display.
But even with those reservations, roll on the new batch of VGA devices....
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04-05-2004, 01:34 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Feb 2003
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Whoa, cool! I'm SO glad it isn't just a basic 'pixel doubling' and actually takes advantage of the increased resolutoin.
Good work Microsoft!
It should be pointed out though that the pic posted in this news article has downsized slightly and lost crispness (480x640 downsized to 400x533)- and so it looks a bit crappy around the text. The full-size images in the linked thread look a whole lot better.
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04-05-2004, 02:06 PM
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Swami
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Originally Posted by David Johnston
It should be pointed out though that the pic posted in this news article has downsized slightly and lost crispness (480x640 downsized to 400x533)- and so it looks a bit crappy around the text. The full-size images in the linked thread look a whole lot better.
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Ummm, I did actually state that in the post David  :
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Originally Posted by Jonathon Watkins
Bear in mind I have resized the picture, the original is stunning).
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And it certainly is stunning!
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04-05-2004, 02:40 PM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Mar 2004
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Quote:VGA, it�s in my future � is it in yours?
Not really, ive been using it for a while now.
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04-05-2004, 02:57 PM
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Swami
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Originally Posted by Fishie
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Originally Posted by Jonathon Watkins
Quote:VGA, it�s in my future � is it in yours?
Not really, ive been using it for a while now.
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But, logically - it *is* in your future, as you will be using it in the future! (Unless you would like to give me your E805. :wink
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04-05-2004, 03:02 PM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Mar 2004
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Over my horribly disfigured but not quite dead yet body.
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04-05-2004, 03:27 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Mar 2002
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A question, does anyone know what the 'month view' actually looks like on a device?
That screen image is 72 pixels per inch, on a 3.5" 640x480 PPC screen I think that turns into around 228 pixels per inch. While the resolution remains the same, I don't think my (admittedly aging) eyes will be able to read them that small.
Using a different measure, those characters are about 5 pixels high, which turns into something 1.6 point text on a 3.5" screen.
Or is my maths at fault?
Dave
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04-05-2004, 03:27 PM
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Ponderer
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Ummm, I did actually state that in the post David |
Apologies - so you did. Damn me and my ignorance of text over pictures!
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04-05-2004, 03:33 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Wow....this looks great. I've been holding off on a PIM replacement for years although folks seem to swear by PI. These screenshots may "push me over the edge" and take a closer look at this.....wonder how this will look on the e805.....
Nice work WebIS!
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KCT
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