12-07-2005, 12:00 AM
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TV Guide for Windows Mobile Released
"Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc., the leading provider of television information and guidance, and Handmark, a global leader in mobile media, today announced the immediate availability of TV Guide Mobile, a dynamic new television listings and content service designed for Palm handhelds, Treo smartphones and Windows Mobile pocket PCs and smartphones. Through a yearly or monthly subscription, TV Guide Mobile provides consumers with the content and personalized tools they need to get the most out of the world of television."
Looks like there's an "official" TV Guide application for Pocket PCs now, via a partnership with software developer Handmark. The application is designed to download content over a network connection on your Pocket PC. The application looks pretty slick, but I'm not sure if it's worth $30/year to me.
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12-07-2005, 12:06 AM
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Philosopher
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I find Thumbs Up Soft PTVL software fits the bill for me (And it's free) 
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12-07-2005, 12:11 AM
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Thinker
Join Date: Mar 2004
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Originally Posted by ntractv
I find Thumbs Up Soft PTVL software fits the bill for me (And it's free) |
My thoughts exactly, with real vga and vga skin this PTVL is very nice.
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12-07-2005, 12:56 AM
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Ponderer
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once i see screenshot of WM2003 and not WM5, i pass.
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12-07-2005, 01:21 AM
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Neophyte
Join Date: Dec 2002
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I have been using Pocket TV Browser by Doublebit Software for almost 3 years. Program is free - content from Evolve is $10/year. Very fast and lots of filter/viewing options.
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12-07-2005, 01:45 AM
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Thinker
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How about a vote for a browser with a my yahoo page with your custom tv listings?
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12-07-2005, 04:45 AM
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Combine the program guide with IR remote app like Nevo, then maybe it is worth paying $30 a year.
Also it should have the ability to create calendar items for my favorite items or must watch shows. So that I don't end up planning something else. ;-)
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12-07-2005, 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by msafi
once i see screenshot of WM2003 and not WM5, i pass.
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Huh? :confused totally: Most 2003 apps run just fine in WM5.
--janak
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12-07-2005, 06:40 AM
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Ponderer
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Originally Posted by Janak Parekh
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Originally Posted by msafi
once i see screenshot of WM2003 and not WM5, i pass.
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Huh? :confused totally: Most 2003 apps run just fine in WM5.
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yes, but i don't expect to see it in the news. the program feels outdated and it's makers negligent. that's how i feel, but it's probably just me.
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12-07-2005, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ntractv
I find Thumbs Up Soft PTVL software fits the bill for me (And it's free) |
I agree; I've been using the PTVL software for years now. The only thing this new TV Guide seems to offer is the ability to download without connecting to a PC. But, UGH! $30 is about what I'd expect from something "official."
Besides, Handmark's software is consistently high-priced (see Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, etc.).
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