It does run WM5, but it is the Smartphone version. Basically the only difference is that you can't use a stylus to enter information. However, it navigates nicely, thus removing the need or, in my case, the desire to use a stylus.
Rob.
will a smartphone run WM5 apps? seems like a step backwards why not have the enhanced navigation "and" a stylus?
If a pretty interface was all people wanted theyd be using palms
i like the video, web, fringe features/flexibility.
The phone will run WM5 apps, but I have not attempted to run a PPC version WM5 on it. I suspect some errors would occur if it had .net CF items that were only implemented for the PPC.
When a developer is programming for a WM5 device, they need to choose whether the target device is a PPC or Smartphone, which then helps reduce the accidental use of an object or API call that might not support the device.
The goal behind WM5 was to bring the two OS's closer, and it has done that. And as you point out, on the PPC you get both the improved navigation and the ability to use a stylus.
I guess in the long run, it boils down to giving people choices. Which is good for me, since I do not like keeping up with or using styluses. I'm still finding styluses in my car from years ago when I lost them in the rush of getting in and out of my car.
Heres to choices!
Rob.
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I will be giving more info on this device when it reaches ordering date.
As alot of us on the floor of wdts found alot of problems with this device when we were getting trained on it off the bat.
Not going to get into details at this point in time.
I think there will be alot of Pocket PC applications that will not function properly in the Smartphone environment. While the major difference is the loss of using the stylus there are several underlying mechanisms / frameworks (i.e. .net ) that may not function properly or at all.
I would suggest if you're interested in the smartphone platform to thouroughly investigate or trial the device before getting locked in.
If you have some favorite apps on your Pocket PC platform investigate/research and make sure it works.
My understanding is that a majority of the higher end applications/games/etc will not function at all or to full capacity.
Perhaps an expert in the area can comment more.
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Palm sure feels better...but Microsoft can multitask :)
When I first started using Smartphones a couple of years ago, many of the software developers were just getting started working the Smartphone apps. However, today, many of the popular items, such as PIM, e-book readers, GPS applications, etc, are now available on Smartphone.
Being a developer myself, I agree with daremo, in that several of the PPC objects and API's do not function on the Smartphone. So the option of simply trying to use PPC software on the Smartphone is not recommended. Theoritically, you could go the other way, but I have not tested it.
The key is to simply verify that the applications you want are available on the retail sites for the Smartphone platform for Windows Mobile 5.0 (WM5). Some to check out:
The Q has introduced a new opportunity for developers, i.e., landscape mode (320 x 240). The good news is that many have, or are in the process of addressing this new feature.
Rob.
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hmm my phone land scapes whats the big deal? im being flipant :p i dont get the upside to just being a smart phone. Seems like the difference between the advance settings and the basic settings in an application. Except you do have the option to switch in between.
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