Window, Windows CE 5.0 and Pocket PC

[pachjo]

I am thinking about buying small erm hand held computer?

I have no knowledge of these or their OS.

I intend to write or install a language translation program, something as seen on BeoLingus to take with me to Gemany.

Is Windows CE still applicable or should I be using PocketPC.

Also any tips on what is considered to be a good mobile little fit in ya pocket computer?

Thanks

 

[myblueocean]

Hi there.

I own an Acer N30 pocket pc, June 2004 it was released.

I would avoid CE, that is an old lot of stuff.

Stick with the current windows mobile?

 

[pachjo]

I have a headache researching this, there is a lot to read!!

I have decided to go for a Microsoft Mobile 6 device phone/pda gadget

 

[myblueocean]

I guess that would be alright, but Visual studio 2005 only supports 03, and 5. I think the 2008 version may support 6.

Which one do you have? or are going to get?

 

[Arg81]

we use mobile 6 devices at work.

We have the HTC 710s.

I am looking into possibilities of porting some apps to them (for my sins), so any info on what you find would be useful to me as well

 

[Arg81]

looks like it works with VS2005, just need the SDK files
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...3A-A651-4745-88EF-3D48091A390B&displaylang=en

 

[pachjo]

Yep!

My heart skipped a beat there for a moment, as before I was reading the replies I am downloading the SDK all 454mb of it to install

I have gone for the HTC Touch, not overly woried about not have 3G as that does not really bother me at the mo.

I was trying to get hold of the Samsung SCH i760 but looks like it is not available yet over here

Will keep you posted on my developments, thanks both for replies

 

[Arg81]

interesting enough I was going to connect to our Terminal Server to see whether I could run a simple app (not designed for mobile as such) that way. But it turns out Windows Mobile 6 Standard does not have the Terminal Services client installed, only Professional...

looks like I'd have to see whether I can create a mobile app this way!! (basic computer audit - record computer name, username, serial number, make, model etc). I have one in place that is WAAAAAY out of date, thought I could update it nice and quickly by walking round to each PC with my phone

 

[pachjo]

Yeah I chose MM 6 Pro as I wanted all the bits available.

Just installed the SDK and opened a new device app but as yet cant see what I need to do to create an app.

Doesn't help that I dont have the Touch yet so I can see what other things look lkie......come on postie!!!

 

[pachjo]

Just thought I would let you know I have the HTC Touch, as of the other day, and cannot put it down!!!!!!

It is fantastic!

I have also installed a full German translation suite which is amazing, speech recog etc.

The functions on it are amazing and a phone to boot ..... oh and I can write programs to run ot it......when I learn that topic that is

Yeah it may not have 3G but I don't EVER intend to use the internet on my pay as you go service .... too dear!

But it connects a treat to my home wireless broadband, such fun reading the helpon the German suite in bed last night whilst the wife snored down the forest!

I have also ordered a 6GB microSD card to up the storage capacity.

ding dong