05-12-2004, 01:00 PM
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Magi
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,186
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Spb Software House Releases Pocket Plus 2.0
In case you missed it, the big news this week is the release of Spb Pocket Plus 2.0. New version, you say? Why should you be interested? Well, Spb doesn't just slap a full number upgrade on just any old upgrade. There are new features galore, a virtual plethora of super powers that effectively upgrades Clark Kent into Superman. A reasonably priced and easily configurable Superman, with no kryptonite in sight. :mrgreen:
You want details? Here are the juiciest bits:
� Shortcuts to programs, folders and files (large or small icons)
� Rearrange icons with a simple drag and drop
� Organize icons into groups using the new tabs feature
� Extended Themes: Include normal background wallpaper & battery indicator
� File Explorer "Zero Step" tap and hold Zip option
� Text-based files can be compressed up to 300%
� New "Folder Up" button
� Tap and hold Properties option (includes quick storage card format)
� Save images in Pocket IE via tap and hold
� View source code and save HTML pages in Pocket IE
� Additional of battery level indicator to top taskbar
For ALL of the bits plus trimmings, you'll want to take a look at Doug Raeburn's fantastic review. If you're a try-before-you-buy kind of person, a 15-day trial is available for your perusal. If you're itching to buy, you can pick up the full version of the program for $14.95. Owners of prior versions of Pocket Plus can upgrade for $4.95. [Affiliate]
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05-12-2004, 01:43 PM
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Theorist
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 287
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Nope we didn't miss it! You were scooped by your own co-worker.  ops:
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05-12-2004, 01:48 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 357
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Pete and Repeat were in a boat. Pete fell out. Who was left? :)
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05-12-2004, 02:04 PM
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Philosopher
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 545
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Fresh Dupe!
My oh my....is this Slashdot? I swear I saw a fresh DUPE on here!
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05-12-2004, 02:14 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 46
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Re: Spb Software House Releases Pocket Plus 2.0
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Originally Posted by Pat Logsdon
Owners of prior versions of Pocket Plus can upgrade for $7.45. [Affiliate] |
er? link says $4.95 for me. where did $7.45 come from???
anyway, I'm a user of 1.0, and it's a great product. Would this version be worth it?
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05-12-2004, 02:38 PM
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Executive Editor
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 29,160
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Now, now guys - this isn't a dupe. Pat didn't include the link to the press release, which I've now added:
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/abou.../may11.html?en
That's really what the post is about - he referenced Doug's review, so he obviously knew about it. ;-)
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05-12-2004, 03:12 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 352
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Cool! Just $4.95 for an upgrade to a great product. :wink:
I just followed the upgrade link to Handango and made my purchase. Is the Handango download the latest build? I know sometimes it takes Handango a while to get the latest version uploaded. Handango indicated a 5/11/2004 version on the page.
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05-12-2004, 03:59 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 350
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I'm trying it out, will be buying the upgrade today. Love the battery indicator, that's a novel idea. Plus's Close function has always been my favorite.
A couple of things I noticed:
- Drop: PocketGear.com has the latest build. I got the trial from there, didn't feel like jumping through Handango's extra step for downloading trials. Under Plus's settings, About tells you the build.
- The Today plugin isn't playing well with something. In trying to customize the Today plugin, it kept soft-resetting my device. I use the latest version of Snoopsoft Dashboard, not sure if that's it or not. I probably won't use the Today plugin anyway but will contact SPB Support with what I see and also post to the DB forum.
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05-12-2004, 04:03 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 22
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Can the developers please make it an option to not display the icons next to the names of the running applications on the task manager. I find certain icons - like Pocket Player - don't display properly on the task manager.
Thanks.
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05-12-2004, 04:23 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 352
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Originally Posted by buckyg
- Drop: PocketGear.com has the latest build. I got the trial from there, didn't feel like jumping through Handango's extra step for downloading trials. Under Plus's settings, About tells you the build.
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Thanks, buckyg :mrgreen: .
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