Windows Phone Thoughts: Let's Glofiishing with the X500

Be sure to register in our forums! Share your opinions, help others, and enter our contests.


Digital Home Thoughts

Loading feed...

Laptop Thoughts

Loading feed...

Android Thoughts

Loading feed...



Monday, January 15, 2007

Let's Glofiishing with the X500

Posted by Darius Wey in "HARDWARE" @ 06:00 AM


Moving on to the phone-oriented applications, we see "Call Filter" (Figure 41), which allows you to set calling rules for certain contacts (in case you're still holding a grudge against that certain someone). ;)


Figure 41: Like someone? Don't like someone? Call Filter is there to lend a hand.

"Scenarios" adds profile support to the Pocket PC Phone platform, and it resides in the X500's system tray for quick access. Four profiles are offered (General, Meeting, Outdoor, and Silent) and each can be customized.


Figure 42: Scenarios offers profile functionality familiar to Smartphone users.

"Speed Dial" is an extension of Windows Mobile's default offering. There are two modes available (Index Dial and Frequency Dial) and the appearance of the application can be tweaked.


Figure 43: Speed Dial - when standard speed dialing isn't good enough.

If you've ever experienced data loss, then there's a good chance that you know just how valuable a backup tool is. The X500's "Backup Utility" is one such tool offering backup and restoration functionality, and more advanced features such as scheduled backups and automatic backup file management. If a microSD card is present, "Backup Utility" is smart enough to save backup files on to the card by default.


Figure 44: Backup Utility is a breeze to use and configure.

"M-Desk" is another application launcher, though unlike "Quick Link", it doesn't reside on the Today screen and has greater functionality. If Windows Mobile's Programs interface doesn't tickle your fancy, then "M-Desk" is an ideal replacement, supporting themes, meters, and system commands such as screen rotation, among others.


Figure 45: M-Desk is an ideal replacement for Windows Mobile's Programs interface.

As far as features are concerned, "Voice Commander" (by Cyberon) bears similarities to Microsoft Voice Command, though the former requires greater customization for correct operation and perfect voice recognition.


Figure 46: "Um... free for a chat?"

Other minor applications such as "Add Ringtone", "SIM Manager", and "Skype Receiver Switch" are also included, and their names speak their purpose.


Figure 47: Application Recovery allows you to reinstall bundled applications that were previously uninstalled.

Tags:

Reviews & Articles

Loading feed...

News

Loading feed...

Reviews & Articles

Loading feed...

News

Loading feed...

Reviews & Articles

Loading feed...

News

Loading feed...

Reviews & Articles

Loading feed...

News

Loading feed...

Reviews & Articles

Loading feed...

News

Loading feed...