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Julie · 04-08-08, 11:00 AM

The IPAQ 510 is a smartphone (not a pocket pc - no touch screen). Pocket PC applications are not designed for Smartphones and so most of them won't work on a smartphone. You need to seek out the smartphone version of software to install. Here's a good list to get you started:

Best Smartphone Software Awards 2007: Winners & Finalists

Last time I checked, the Skype software won't work on the 510 because of it's non standard screen size. But you could use Fring instead to act as your Skype client....

fring: Make free mobile calls, IM with Skype, MSN Messenger, ICQ, Google Talk™, SIP & Twitter, AIM® & Yahoo!™

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Julie Aximsite Elite Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: USA Posts: 3,107 Device: windows mobile phone Carrier: AT&T Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5	The IPAQ 510 is a smartphone (not a pocket pc - no touch screen). Pocket PC applications are not designed for Smartphones and so most of them won't work on a smartphone. You need to seek out the smartphone version of software to install. Here's a good list to get you started: Best Smartphone Software Awards 2007: Winners & Finalists Last time I checked, the Skype software won't work on the 510 because of it's non standard screen size. But you could use Fring instead to act as your Skype client.... fring: Make free mobile calls, IM with Skype, MSN Messenger, ICQ, Google Talk™, SIP & Twitter, AIM® & Yahoo!™ __________________ Julie \| Microsoft MVP Mobile Devices \| Mobility Site Moderator \| Judge, Smartphone & Pocket PC Best Software Awards 2007 & 2008 \| visit my blog: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by Julie; 04-08-08 at 11:50 AM.