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slickslacker · 08-05-04, 08:26 PM

Hello All,
I'm an entering Freshmen at USC and just got my first Dell Axim X30. I thought it would be good to share some programs, uses, tips, and other things that make the Axim X30 so perfect for school.

I had been using a Handspring Visor for the last 4 years in high school but it was impossible to not upgrade when I found out how wonderful the Axim X30 is and how reasonably it is being priced.

Now that I have my contacts all converted I am getting used to the new schedule and task interface so I can keep track of my class assignments and business on the X30.

At USC there is wifi virtually everywhere so I have been brainstorming for ways to take advantage of this. Primarily having it set up to sync on the fly and get my email is obvious, but I also want to have easy access to media on my desktop machine while on the go such as video, music and assignments (documents). I found RESCO explorer to be very useful for browsing local networks and managing my files. For playing the media GSPlayer worked best for any kind of music that I'd be using and it is free! PocketTV works very well for movies that windows media player can't handle.

I have a TV tuner card in my desktop computer and have it set to record my favorite tv shows like CrossFire and save them in a pocketpc format that ends up being about 32 megs per episode that I can then download onto my 512mb SD card or watch over the network.

I may set up a streaming shoutcast server to listen to my mp3s with some web interface to control currently playing items, any advice in this area would be welcome.

Some other useful programs I have installed are:
Pocket Streets - So I don't get lost in LA.
PDAWin TV Remote - Incase I need to control the tv in the dorm lounge ;)

For entertainment I found Warfare Incorporated to be very addicting this game is almost exactly like Command and Conquer and has a great interface and good graphics on the pocketpc.

I plan on using my Axim as a replacement for my old Rio MP3 player with the streaming music and storage on the 512mb card. Anyone have good headphone recommendations that are small and portable yet have good sound?

Having all these many uses lead me to order a 2000mah extended battery so that I won't miss a beat all day. Great deals on ebay for these.

Anyone else taking their Axim to college? What are you doing with it that is cool/helpful?

Thanks!

08-05-04, 08:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
slickslacker Aximsite Prospect DAP Rookie Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Take the X30 to College! Hello All, I'm an entering Freshmen at USC and just got my first Dell Axim X30. I thought it would be good to share some programs, uses, tips, and other things that make the Axim X30 so perfect for school. I had been using a Handspring Visor for the last 4 years in high school but it was impossible to not upgrade when I found out how wonderful the Axim X30 is and how reasonably it is being priced. Now that I have my contacts all converted I am getting used to the new schedule and task interface so I can keep track of my class assignments and business on the X30. At USC there is wifi virtually everywhere so I have been brainstorming for ways to take advantage of this. Primarily having it set up to sync on the fly and get my email is obvious, but I also want to have easy access to media on my desktop machine while on the go such as video, music and assignments (documents). I found RESCO explorer to be very useful for browsing local networks and managing my files. For playing the media GSPlayer worked best for any kind of music that I'd be using and it is free! PocketTV works very well for movies that windows media player can't handle. I have a TV tuner card in my desktop computer and have it set to record my favorite tv shows like CrossFire and save them in a pocketpc format that ends up being about 32 megs per episode that I can then download onto my 512mb SD card or watch over the network. I may set up a streaming shoutcast server to listen to my mp3s with some web interface to control currently playing items, any advice in this area would be welcome. Some other useful programs I have installed are: Pocket Streets - So I don't get lost in LA. PDAWin TV Remote - Incase I need to control the tv in the dorm lounge ;) For entertainment I found Warfare Incorporated to be very addicting this game is almost exactly like Command and Conquer and has a great interface and good graphics on the pocketpc. I plan on using my Axim as a replacement for my old Rio MP3 player with the streaming music and storage on the 512mb card. Anyone have good headphone recommendations that are small and portable yet have good sound? Having all these many uses lead me to order a 2000mah extended battery so that I won't miss a beat all day. Great deals on ebay for these. Anyone else taking their Axim to college? What are you doing with it that is cool/helpful? Thanks!