Spb Pocket Plus now Windows Mobile 2003 Compatible

[Jason Dunn]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=6846&associateid=204' target='_blank'>http://www.pocketgear.com/software_...associateid=204</a><br /><br /></div>I know a lot of you have been waiting for this, and it's finally here: Pocket Plus now works with Windows Mobile 2003 (Pocket PC 2003 devices). I beta tested a version last night that was 100% functional on my iPAQ 2215, with one exception: every Pocket PC has different backlight controls, and until the Spb guys can get each device, it's hard for them to get the backlight control working. So on this version, 2215 owners won't be able to adjust their backlight. I'm sure this will be addressed in future versions.<br /><br />You can follow the link above to download the newest version from PocketGear, and when you install it over your current version, it will upgrade it - no extra registration required. And if you don't already own Pocket Plus, you should. :wink: [Affiliate]

[Eitel]

Woohoo!! Thanks a lot!

[Jerry Raia]

I've heard a lot about this little app. I'm gonna try it.

[Vincent M Ferrari]

This is awesome news. I was holding off on the upgrade until this worked. Now I plan on going for it!

[Ed Hansberry]

Great app, but I am wondering of the repeating alarms is necessary anymore on 2003. Repeating alarms are back, though I will admit not as annoying as Pocket Plus's alarms can be, and annoying is what alarms are supposed to be, right? :)

[Jerry Raia]

I'm using the trial version right now as I type this, pretty good app id say. I think i'll buy it. :)

[SmooveB]

If this program supported multitasking icons instead of the program name I would gladly purchase itand stop using wisbar. Hint, hint.

[sting0r]

You have to tell pocketgear to upgrade the description on the website. It says it was last updated in march. Is that link really the updated app?

[Jason Dunn]

Great app, but I am wondering of the repeating alarms is necessary anymore on 2003. Repeating alarms are back, though I will admit not as annoying as Pocket Plus's alarms can be, and annoying is what alarms are supposed to be, right? :)

Pocket Plus adds features to repeating alarms, like being able to specify the number of times they repeat, stopping when the battery life gets to x%, ascending sound volume, and delays between alarms. Even though Microsoft fixed what they broke, they didn't enhance the functionality at all. Besides, it's like you're paying extra for that one feature. :wink:

[Jason Dunn]

If this program supported multitasking icons instead of the program name I would gladly purchase itand stop using wisbar. Hint, hint.

Multitasking icons? As in, rather than showing the program name, you'd like to see icons? How would that work exactly? I haven't used Wisbar in a long time - I remember seeing the icons in the fly-out menu, but not in the drop-down menu. We're always open to new ideas, but without that fly-out menu, I don't see how it would work.

[Jason Dunn]

You have to tell pocketgear to upgrade the description on the website. It says it was last updated in march. Is that link really the updated app?

Yeah, something is fishy there...but if you look at the description:

"Any Pocket PC 2002/Windows Mobile 2003 device"

It's the right one. :-)

[sting0r]

Jason, any idea if/when gprs monitor is going to be updated??? I like that little app, so I can tell what speed I am getting. I guess I don't need it to connect to the internet anymore cause ppc2003 has that ability now on the task bar.....

[Jason Dunn]

Jason, any idea if/when gprs monitor is going to be updated??? I like that little app, so I can tell what speed I am getting. I guess I don't need it to connect to the internet anymore cause ppc2003 has that ability now on the task bar.....

Last I heard, GPRS Monitor was 2003 friendly already. :-)

[Don't Panic!]

GPRS Monitor version 1 works on my 2215. It doesn't have the t-mobile unlimited data profile but I created a custom profile with a 400MB limit to track MB usage. I wish there was some way to just add that profile to the dropdown list. The power meter works fine. It is sync'ed exactly with the power level in Settings > Memory.

Do multiple IE windows work in this new version?

Don't Panic!
Bobby

[Ed Hansberry]

Jason, any idea if/when gprs monitor is going to be updated??? I like that little app, so I can tell what speed I am getting. I guess I don't need it to connect to the internet anymore cause ppc2003 has that ability now on the task bar.....
Works fine here. It isn't as useful as before for two reasons:

1. yes, 2003 has the connection bar, so there is some duplication
2. T-Mob US has unlimited data. :way to go:

However, it is still invaluable for me in connection speeds. Sometimes I can't tell if anything is really happening when Inbox is working or the IE flag is waving. GPRSMonitor lets me know that either something is going on or the connection has gone into a coma.

[Eitel]

I think I found a bug. I'm using a 128MB SD card. The today plugin says that I have no Storage Card. Maybe because is now called SD Card?

[Janak Parekh]

I think I found a bug. I'm using a 128MB SD card. The today plugin says that I have no Storage Card. Maybe because is now called SD Card?
Try tap-and-holding the storage card bar, and see if you can choose the SD Card from the popup menu. This "problem" existed even on older dual-slot Pocket PCs.

--janak

[Eitel]

I think I found a bug. I'm using a 128MB SD card. The today plugin says that I have no Storage Card. Maybe because is now called SD Card?
Try tap-and-holding the storage card bar, and see if you can choose the SD Card from the popup menu. This "problem" existed even on older dual-slot Pocket PCs.

--janak

Ok, now I feel stupid. Thanks, it worked. :mrgreen:

[SmooveB]

In WindowsXP you have the taskbar showing the names of programs along with its icon. In wisbar you see the applications running via icons in the taskbar. There is no need to use a drop down menu.

http://www.bgairy.com/wis.jpg

Hope this explains thing a little better than before.

[Don't Panic!]

What about the multiple PIE windows feature, does it work now?

Don't Panic!
Bobby

[kerochan]

:?:

I am still clinging onto my Pocket PC 2002 (even though I am not sure I can hold on for long.... :mrgreen: ). Hmmm...

What does the new update include? Purely support for the new OS? If that's the case, is it advisable for me to install the update for my Ipaq running on Pocket PC 2002?

[entropy1980]

What about the multiple PIE windows feature, does it work now?

Don't Panic!
Bobby
Yes they do! :mrgreen:

[Jason Dunn]

What does the new update include? Purely support for the new OS? If that's the case, is it advisable for me to install the update for my Ipaq running on Pocket PC 2002?

Yes, AFAIK, it's just new 2003 support - you can install this new version just fine on your older device.

[disconnected]

I haven't used this app before (I was just using a stand-alone battery meter), but if it supports multiple PIE pages I think I'll try it soon. Right now I'm at my usual stage with a new OS/device --

I'm so disorganized I'm spending hours looking for passwords/reg keys.
I'm wondering which of my hundred-plus programs I really need.
Cropped out isn't yet working with PPC2003 and I'm suffering withdrawal.
I remember why my name is disconnected -- with my new 5500 I can get to the internet at home wirelessly, and get to shared files on my PC, but have not managed wireless sync (I don't remember having to do anything special to achieve this in PPC2002, but as usual haven't kept any notes on the process), and haven't even started trying to get to Sprint Vision via Supplynet cable; I know connection manager is suppposed to be better, but I'd finally gotten to know the previous version and don't know where to start with this one.

[vagelis]

Question to Pocket Plus users:

Can I disable specific features of the app?
More specifically, I use GigaTask on my right upper corner, customized with menus that execute 'Settings' and custom apps which I would not like to loose, so I have no need for Pocket Plus' task-switcher. Can I disable that?

Thanx in advance :oops:

[Vincent M Ferrari]

Right now I'm at my usual stage with a new OS/device --

Feel like I wrote that :-)

Seriously, I know what you mean. I'm staying away from PPC 2003 until I'm sure everything (or at least everything important) will work. I'll worry about little things later, but the majority of stuff has to be kosher before I can move on.

I have no doubt I'll be doing the upgrade, but it's a matter of when.

[Janak Parekh]

Question to Pocket Plus users:

Can I disable specific features of the app?
Sure. In the Control Panel, there should be a Pocket Plus icon. (If you don't see it, and you have just installed Pocket Plus, make sure you had soft-resetted after the installation.) In that configuration applet, it's very easy to tweak or turn off any features you want.

--janak

[msprague]

A comment on the multiple IE windows.
It is a shame there is no tap & hold on link | open this link in new window functionality. That would sure help me out a lot.

While I am at it, it would also be great to be able to customize the alarm settings for different outlook categories. Then I could have certain categories use system volume (mute) and other categories set to ascending volume. Another nice feature would be an option to use system volume setting even when muted.

[Ed Hansberry]

A comment on the multiple IE windows.
It is a shame there is no tap & hold on link | open this link in new window functionality. That would sure help me out a lot.

That would be nice. Another suggestion. Let Pocket Plus keep the IE File Cache at a reasonable size. THere are no settings to control this and mine grows to 4-5MB when using WiFi. It would be nice if P+ would periodically take a peek in there and when it gets over a certian size, just whack old files until it is within your settings again.

[disconnected]

I don't understand. How does the multiple PIE window feature work, if it's not with the tap-and-hold open-in-new-window method?

[msprague]

I don't understand. How does the multiple PIE window feature work, if it's not with the tap-and-hold open-in-new-window method?
It opens a new window that starts at your home page.

[nz0eBoy]

I have an old, old, old app on my Jornada 548 called Multi IE that lets you tap and hold and open in a new window. I'm sure if you google this you may find out if it works on the newer OS's.

[vagelis]

I have an old, old, old app on my Jornada 548 called Multi IE that lets you tap and hold and open in a new window. I'm sure if you google this you may find out if it works on the newer OS's.

That was one of the first apps that I tried installing and unfortunately it does not. PIE is very different now and MultiIE does not attach itself properly in the new version of IE :cry:

[Zensbikeshop]

The repeating alarms feature appears to be causing me a few problems on my 2210.

I've had two dismiss windows appear on a few occassions and just now it locked my iPAQ and I had to soft reset.

Any suggestions of things to check?

Thanks

[Don't Panic!]

I don't understand. How does the multiple PIE window feature work, if it's not with the tap-and-hold open-in-new-window method?Pocket Plus gives you a new button in the PIE Toolbar. You click on that to open a new window. I have just sent in a support question to find out why none of my favorite websites have a name even though they are named in my favorites folder.

http://www.softspb.com/products/pocketplus/screenshots/plus_multipie.gif

Don't Panic!
Bobby

[Jason Dunn]

A comment on the multiple IE windows.
It is a shame there is no tap & hold on link | open this link in new window functionality. That would sure help me out a lot. While I am at it, it would also be great to be able to customize the alarm settings for different outlook categories. Then I could have certain categories use system volume (mute) and other categories set to ascending volume. Another nice feature would be an option to use system volume setting even when muted.

All great ideas, and all are already being considered for Pocket Plus 2.0. :-)

Sincerely,

Jason Dunn
VP Marketing
Spb Software House

[Jason Dunn]

I don't understand. How does the multiple PIE window feature work, if it's not with the tap-and-hold open-in-new-window method?Pocket Plus gives you a new button in the PIE Toolbar. You click on that to open a new window. I have just sent in a support question to find out why none of my favorite websites have a name even though they are named in my favorites folder.

http://www.softspb.com/products/pocketplus/screenshots/plus_multipie.gif

Don't Panic!
Bobby

The window name comes from the page name (which is in the HTML), not from the name you gave it. Does that help?

Sincerely,

Jason Dunn
VP Marketing
Spb Software House

[Don't Panic!]

Not really ,well a little anyway :) . Jason- I opened your site from my favorites and still got no title. Do you think it's a trial version issue?

Don't Panic!
Bobby

[Zensbikeshop]

I've posted above about problems with the repeating alarm feature.

Is anybody else running Pocket Plus and PI 4.5 and having success with repeating alarms?

I just have a hunch it might be a conflict between the two apps.

[msprague]

zensbikeshop avatar almost looks like it could be the Pocket PC Thoughts Zen Award logo. :rock on dude!:

[Ed Hansberry]

I've posted above about problems with the repeating alarm feature.

Is anybody else running Pocket Plus and PI 4.5 and having success with repeating alarms?

I just have a hunch it might be a conflict between the two apps.
No prob. here. 4.5 and latest P+. DO you have PPlus set to do repeating alarms for tasks?

[Zensbikeshop]

I've posted above about problems with the repeating alarm feature.

Is anybody else running Pocket Plus and PI 4.5 and having success with repeating alarms?

I just have a hunch it might be a conflict between the two apps.
No prob. here. 4.5 and latest P+. DO you have PPlus set to do repeating alarms for tasks?

Hi,

Yes I do and that does seem to be the most problamatic.

Just did a test task with an alram in PI and switched on my 2210 then froze needing a soft reset.

Annoying as I really like the ascending alarms.

[Zensbikeshop]

Just run a test and the alarms work fine unless PI is running in the background.

:?

[Ed Hansberry]

Just run a test and the alarms work fine unless PI is running in the background.

:?

Ahhhh... you are correct. PI in the background and your 2215 locks up tight. So, Repeting Alarms in P+ gets turned off for now.

[Zensbikeshop]

Just run a test and the alarms work fine unless PI is running in the background.

:?

Ahhhh... you are correct. PI in the background and your 2215 locks up tight. So, Repeting Alarms in P+ gets turned off for now.

So you have the same... that's good or rather bad... yep I'll switch 'em off and watch this space.

Thanks very much for you help.

[Zensbikeshop]

zensbikeshop avatar almost looks like it could be the Pocket PC Thoughts Zen Award logo. :rock on dude!:

I'd be happy to donate it and not use it as an avatar.

I have a large PSD of it so could tweak it to suit.

[Ed Hansberry]

Switching it off didn't help me. Only uninstalling Pocket Plus fixed it. :cry: It seems Pocket Plus is intercepting the dialog balloons because the text was whacky too. Uninstalling it fixed the text and alarm issues with PI 4.5. I'll email Sbp and see if they have had any other reports like this.

[Zensbikeshop]

Switching it off didn't help me. Only uninstalling Pocket Plus fixed it. :cry: It seems Pocket Plus is intercepting the dialog balloons because the text was whacky too. Uninstalling it fixed the text and alarm issues with PI 4.5. I'll email Sbp and see if they have had any other reports like this.

Yes I noticed that today too. Have also unistalled.

Look forward to a fix from SPB - this looks like a great little app.

Thanks

[dequardo]

I too am getting lockups everytime an alarm fires. Text area is corrupted and/or missing. Soft reset is only recourse.

Mike

[mace]

Mine is doing it to, I have also tried BatteryPack from OmegaOne; and that software was buggy as well. :evil:

Are there any other task switcher and alarm programs out there for WM2003, that work?

[Zensbikeshop]

Any news on Pocket Plus?

Thanks

[dequardo]

No. I'm monitoring their web site daily.

[Jason Dunn]

No. I'm monitoring their web site daily.

Spb is aware of the issues and we're actively working on a fix. I can't promise how soon you'll see it, but we know about the problems.

Sincerely,

Jason Dunn
VP Marketing
Spb Software House

[msprague]

Any chance we could get a Repeat sound setting option of "Normal sound volume, override mute"

That is the one I would use the most.

[edit: oops, I said this earlier in this thread]
Any immediate plans for Category specific Repeat sound options?
[/oops]

[Paul_Rahe]

I guess that I'm having the same problems on my Toshiba E750 running PPC2003 as the rest of the people posting on this thread. When the alarm goes off while I'm actively using another program (like IE) or if the PDA is turned off, the following occurs:
1) the message is not completely displayed;
2) no audible alarm is generated;
3) a soft reset is required to use the PDA.

Pocket plus is very cool, it works really well on my E740 running PPC2002. I look forward to using it with PPC2003.

[Zensbikeshop]

No. I'm monitoring their web site daily.

Spb is aware of the issues and we're actively working on a fix. I can't promise how soon you'll see it, but we know about the problems.

Sincerely,

Jason Dunn
VP Marketing
Spb Software House

That's great to hear Jason - I really like the full screen IE.

Thanks

[BudPritchard]

Giving trial version a look. Having following problem.

Close button works only to close/or minimize running app. Show context checkboxes all checked. No context menu shows nor does gesture work.

battery Pack 2003 v4.2 running.
Turning off battery and program bar did not fix problem.

No Wisbar type app running.

Calligrapher running as input selector. Turning off doesn't fix problem.

Use Pocket Backup Plus 2.0. Battery monitoring set on. Turning off did not fix problem.

Running PPC2000

Filled out support question to Spb.

[Zensbikeshop]

I'm not hassling just keen!

Any news?

Thanks