Most Lightweight App for Program Management? [Archive]

myuser

02-09-2006, 07:56 PM

I've evaluated SPB Pocket Plus and decided it uses too much resources for my device, an HP 6315, and my needs.

I only need the ability to close programs with the X instead of minimizing them and the ability to switch between programs. An unrelated feature I'm looking for that Pocket Plus had was a hardware mapped screen toggle button. Does anyone have any recommendations for a lightweight, reliable program like this that can install to a storage card?

I'm considering HandyMenu and HandySwitcher, but I would like to know about other options before purchasing.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

jhalsey205

02-09-2006, 08:48 PM

Check out WisBar Advanced 2 (WA2):
http://www.lakeridgesoftware.com/

Features
>Compatible with PPC2002, WM2003, WM2003SE and Windows Mobile 5.0
>Close, minimize or ignore any application
>Switch between any application currently running on your device
>Provides a cascading start menu (as in the screenshot)
>Never miss a system notification again with the new dynamic notification icon
>Tap and hold the OK button to cancel a dialog
>Add or remove functions to the taskbar
>Each button on the taskbar can be assigned a tap and a tap-and-hold action
>Change the appearance of the taskbar, menubar, buttons and start menu in any program
>Supports high-resolution and landscape mode skins
>Customize the clock's appearance on the taskbar
>Hear sounds for system events, just like on your desktop
>Download and install themes created by other people
>Available in many languages

WA2 has a lot of functionality, fairly small footprint, and rock solid code. It is the first app I install (in SafeStore) on my i730. I have tried the freeware apps below (which are pretty good) but I always end up with WA2

Freeware alternatives:
- Magic Button:
http://www.trancreative.com/mb.aspx

- vBar:
http://www.vieka.com/vbar.htm

To map task closer to hardware button, check out ZapIt (freeware but hard to find on the web, check out this thread):
http://www.pdaphonehome.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57810