Total Commander vs. Resco File Explorer

KLappDOgg · 05-18-04, 01:48 PM

Which is better. What are the majore differences? Any gripes about either one? I use total commander right now. Is there anything that resco file explorer offers that would justify shelling out the cash?

Iguanaman · 05-18-04, 02:04 PM

Features for Total Commander:
- Copy, Move whole subdirs
- Inplace rename, create dirs
- Delete (no recycle bin)
- Zip and unzip
- Properties dialog, change attributes
- Built-in text editor
- Search function (also for text)
- Select/unselect groups of files
- Select with [Sel] button
- Send/Receive via Infrared (OBEX)
- Brief, full and large icons mode
- Single or two file window mode
- Option to hide all files in ROM
- Directory hotlist as in Total Commander
- Directory history through dropdown list
- Tree view
- Configurable button bar
- Simple help function

Features for Resco File Explorer
-FTP add-in
-send files via Bluetooth (iPAQs only)
-send more files via IrDA (OBEX)
-format storage card(s)
-system info in properties
-Drag'n'Drop feature
-HP Mobile Printing support
-search file/text in file
-quick "send to folder"
-file and folder copy, move, delete,...
-favorites - quick folder access
-ZIP compression
-built-in viewer (text, jpg, png, bmp, gif...)
-register editor (import/export/search)
-network browser (PPC 2002,2003 only)
-file association
-strong file encryption
-encryption add-in for desktop PC
-"Send To" add-in for desktop PC

I use Resco and I'm very happy with it. I haven't tried Total Commander so I can't really compare though.

KLappDOgg · 05-18-04, 02:26 PM

Sounds like Resco is a winner. I have been happy with TC but there are some features in Resco that will enable me to install less programs on my PDA. IS Resco a BIG install? Have you used the HP printing? Iguanaman Thanks for the info.

joelw135 · 05-18-04, 05:05 PM

What is the latest version number of Resco?

KLappDOgg · 05-18-04, 06:25 PM

I think its File Explorer 2003 version 5.0

joelw135 · 05-18-04, 07:23 PM

Mine just says File Explorer 2003 no version #. Is there another way to find out?

Gigi · 05-18-04, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by joelw135
Mine just says File Explorer 2003 no version #. Is there another way to find out?

When you've opened it up, tap on File--> About.

Iguanaman · 05-18-04, 08:36 PM

I'm using Resco file Explorer 2003 Version 5.0.

No, I haven't tried the printing feature yet. I haven't had a real need for it so far.

KLappDOgg · 05-18-04, 10:46 PM

Do you remember how much space the install was or if you can install it to the Built in Storage?

chyiyuh · 05-19-04, 01:09 AM

I was using TM initially. Resco is much better.

cjradek · 05-19-04, 05:59 PM

The only thing I really like about Resco over Total Commander is that Resco can Map Network Drives, and it also has a nicer GUI. However, Total Commander can also see networked computers, you just need to know the computers' names, and I recently have had a lot of trouble getting Resco to map drives. Because Total Commander is free, I would stick with it. You can try the demo version of Resco, and some features work even after it expires, such as System Information. I also dislike the registry viewer included with Resco. There is a free version of regedit made by phm, http://www.phm.lu/products/PocketPC that works nicely. PHM also includes many other utilities and powertoys, even a PocketPC PLUS! that adds some nice functions to the Axim. These are all for free and are great. While you will need to use more space, you can install all these to Built-in Storage or a SD card, and they provide all the functionality that Resco would.

So to make my answer short, go with Total Commander and PHM applications, you save money, and get more than what you would with Resco.

KLappDOgg · 05-20-04, 10:15 AM

Thanks, I have downloaded the stuff from PHM and will try that before I try the demo of Resco. Any one else have an opinion?

Iguanaman · 05-20-04, 10:37 AM

Well I would try the Resco trial and then make up your mind. I don't see Total Commander or PHM doing FTP site attachment nor any of the other nicities that Resco has. I installed Resco into my main memory (default location) and it takes up about 2 meg total.

KLappDOgg · 05-20-04, 01:07 PM

Thank Iguanaman. I think I will be buying Resco. I am gonna try out the free stuff first.

tralalala · 05-21-04, 02:15 PM

I'm using Total Commander and I'm very happy with it! It's FREE! I'm also using it at my desktops.