Originally posted by hellfire I bought my Axim X5 today and am now waiting patiently for delivery. The tutorials (and the rest of this site) make great reading while I'm waiting. Thanks
Tom
I couldn't agree more! Just bought the Axim X30, Intel® 624MHz, 64MB and the Pharos Pocket GPS Navigator. I can't wait to get them! But int he mean time I have this really cool forum to read.
THis is a great place and am glad I found it.
Have a question: is there a way, after selecting 'SD-Card' for destination media to specify WHERE the installation should be done? For instance, when I install a game on my X30, I want it installed on my SD-Card, in \game\ not in the root directory.
The only way I found to do that is when possible, use .cab with cabinstl and choose path for installation (if there is no default path specified in the .cab, but hopefully not too often). When there's no other solution, I cut/paste where I want, but that's really not a 'clean' method (and doesn't work each time!).
Have a question: is there a way, after selecting 'SD-Card' for destination media to specify WHERE the installation should be done? For instance, when I install a game on my X30, I want it installed on my SD-Card, in \game\ not in the root directory.
The only way I found to do that is when possible, use .cab with cabinstl and choose path for installation (if there is no default path specified in the .cab, but hopefully not too often). When there's no other solution, I cut/paste where I want, but that's really not a 'clean' method (and doesn't work each time!).
Any idea?
I haven't played around with it that much, but I believe you are doing everything you can do when installing. Most times, even if you try to install onto SD, you will end up with shortcuts, registry entries, etc. on your Main Memory. Just a note about cutting and pastin though; I would do a backup first. :)
How come didn't the conceptors think that some customers like when progs goes only to \utils, games to \games, mp3 to \mp3 aso... instead of putting everything in \(root) !! Funny!
About the backup, I had a crash once after cutting/paste a game to my SD card, but with a reboot, and the backward cutting/paste I managed to get the situation back!
But anyway, backuping is definetely useful! Never knows...
Have a question: is there a way, after selecting 'SD-Card' for destination media to specify WHERE the installation should be done? For instance, when I install a game on my X30, I want it installed on my SD-Card, in \game\ not in the root directory.
The only way I found to do that is when possible, use .cab with cabinstl and choose path for installation (if there is no default path specified in the .cab, but hopefully not too often). When there's no other solution, I cut/paste where I want, but that's really not a 'clean' method (and doesn't work each time!).
Any idea?
By default the installation will go to the root of the card. There is a registry hack to overcome this. Take a look at this thread that I have posted over on iPaqHQ that will define how to go about it. I have tried it and it works for me.
In your article Taking Care of Your Axim and also in a few spots in this thread, you mentioned that the built-in memory has fewer write cycles and I believe you did not reccomend installing programs to it, to use a SD card instead if possible.
So I decided to do what I could to avoid installing to the built-in storage and then used the same rationalization of fewer write cycles to not store other things like mp3's, documents, and other stuff I might move on and off the device. I finally realized I was not using the built-in storage at all, and then thought, what good is it for? If I use it, I am effectivly using it up and "wearing it out". If I do not, then what is the point of even having it? I am a bit confused and I think I missed something along the way. What is a good use of built-in storage?
In your article Taking Care of Your Axim and also in a few spots in this thread, you mentioned that the built-in memory has fewer write cycles and I believe you did not reccomend installing programs to it, to use a SD card instead if possible.
So I decided to do what I could to avoid installing to the built-in storage and then used the same rationalization of fewer write cycles to not store other things like mp3's, documents, and other stuff I might move on and off the device. I finally realized I was not using the built-in storage at all, and then thought, what good is it for? If I use it, I am effectivly using it up and "wearing it out". If I do not, then what is the point of even having it? I am a bit confused and I think I missed something along the way. What is a good use of built-in storage?
Very good points you raised. When I wrote the tutorial, the X5 was the only Axim on the market and most people did not seem to be using their BIS for much except for backups. However, with the introduction of the X3 and X30 series, it seemed that people increasingly started to use their BIS as a way to reduce the load on Main Memory. And now with the significant increase in capacity of the ROM (and hence BIS) of the X50, it only makes sense to make use of it.
The points I made about the BIS having more limited write cycles are still valid; however, in the real world, this may not really be an issue given the short time it takes for a device to be become obsolete.
I know I haven't really answered your question. The only thing I can say with certainty is that yes, there are fewer write cycles in BIS but at the same time, many people are using it regularly for programs and storage. I should also note that BIS does seem to be more volatile than main memory though. If you do a search, you will find many threads where people have reported to have lost their BIS.
Perhaps others may have differing opinions/experiences. :)
hi, i am really new to the axims, i use to have a toshiba, and i was able to drag and drop to my e300, but with my axim, i can't seem to access anyfolder on the axim when activesync is on and working. i am trying to install ozvga on my x50v, but i can't seem to get the dll files over to the windows dir
hi, i am really new to the axims, i use to have a toshiba, and i was able to drag and drop to my e300, but with my axim, i can't seem to access anyfolder on the axim when activesync is on and working. i am trying to install ozvga on my x50v, but i can't seem to get the dll files over to the windows dir
can someone help me with this.
thanks
When you are connected via ActiveSync, open up ActiveSync on the PC side. Click on File, then Explore. You will be able to copy whatever you want to your device. :)
I read the tutorial you provided but it was for a different axim model, but maybe you can give me some insight to my present problem. I purchased my dell computer, with xp home editon, microsoft outlook 2003, ect this fall. I also purchased an axim x30 at the same time and had no problems with either till this christmas when my daughter received her own pda(an axim x50). She down loaded her software on her own user page without my knowing it. I went to use my axim and active sync program and I received the window but no connection. I have tried to troubleshoot and nothing is working. I have unistalled/reinstalled, check usb connections, device managed, you name it I've done it. I tried to call the dell tech support but the wait is so long I gave up. There is another thing that I have noticed that when I bring up the active sync window it states "no partnership". How do I establish a new "partnership? Where have I gone wrong? Or is this beyond my capabilities? I would appreciate anything assistance or guidance in this matter.
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I read the tutorial you provided but it was for a different axim model, but maybe you can give me some insight to my present problem. I purchased my dell computer, with xp home editon, microsoft outlook 2003, ect this fall. I also purchased an axim x30 at the same time and had no problems with either till this christmas when my daughter received her own pda(an axim x50). She down loaded her software on her own user page without my knowing it. I went to use my axim and active sync program and I received the window but no connection. I have tried to troubleshoot and nothing is working. I have unistalled/reinstalled, check usb connections, device managed, you name it I've done it. I tried to call the dell tech support but the wait is so long I gave up. There is another thing that I have noticed that when I bring up the active sync window it states "no partnership". How do I establish a new "partnership? Where have I gone wrong? Or is this beyond my capabilities? I would appreciate anything assistance or guidance in this matter. 
