What are the best programs to enhance functionality of my Axim? I'm new to pocket pc and want to get the most out of my shiny new X51v.

Special areas of consideration:
Overhauls of user interface or other mods?
Custom handwriting recognition
Video
MP3
Internet- Firefox????

Anything else I should look for?


Thanks

Overhauls of user interface or other mods?
Magic Button
Wisbar

Custom handwriting recognition
I dont really use the handwriting software, so...

Video
TCPMP

MP3
TCPMP

Internet- Firefox????
Minimo -Makers of Firefox
Opera
Netfront

Anything else I should look for?
This will get you started, but there is more.
What do you want to use the axim for?

Dell Axim X50
Windows Mobile 2003SE
Think Outside IR Keyboard
8GB CF Card (Apps, Movies)
2GB SD Card (Music)

Best Pocket PC Freeware Sites:
FreewarePPC
Pocket PC Freewares
PdaGold Freeware

"If it aint broke, don't fix it..."

 

If somebody told me I could only have one additional program for my x51v, I'd make that program PocketBreeze.

 

I'm a medical student about to go into my 3rd year clerkships. My primary use will be with epocrates, but I like to get full use of new toys.

Ok, I've got TCPMP & Opera, and they seem to work marvelously. Minimo is just a little too minimum in functionality. Magic button slowed everything down and caused errors. Wisbar wants money. At least Opera is 30 day and seems to be awesome.

I looked at pocketbreeze and they wanted money, too. Maybe I'll try the pay ones later after I've offset my initial cost in pda and accessories.

What else can you recommend?

Oh your cheap like me? Then go to the pocket pc freeware sites in my signature.

Dell Axim X50
Windows Mobile 2003SE
Think Outside IR Keyboard
8GB CF Card (Apps, Movies)
2GB SD Card (Music)

Best Pocket PC Freeware Sites:
FreewarePPC
Pocket PC Freewares
PdaGold Freeware

"If it aint broke, don't fix it..."

 

Yup, definitely cheap. Thanks for the sites!

you cam get significant discounts as an aximsite member for SBSH stuff;
pocket weather
pocket breeze
contact breeze
ilauncher

you will not break the bank and significantly adds to functionality.

How do I get the discounts? Is there a code I need for checkout?

Imactel,

try this :

http://www.aximsite.com/boards/showthread.php?t=59541

Fastjetz

Ax 51v, 2200 mah batt, Rhinoskin Al ext batt case, BT-338, 2GB CF, 2 GB SD, Sennheiser PX-100,

yeah m8 check that link out. You send him a pm stating your an aximSITE member and ask him for the discount. He will reply with a code.

Resco Explorer :-)

handwriting calligrapher:

It may well be the best software I ever bought. My handwriting is barely recognizable, but Calligrapher reads it with a percentage of about 96%. It's absolutely astonishing. It's by far the quickest method of input available.

Guys,
check out this http://forum.mypdacafe.com/viewtopic.php?t=4650
It gives list of discounts and links and is updated fairly often.

Gnemirov, you just saved me $122 bucks on epocrates!!!! Thank you!!!!

Update on my X51v... I'm running wisbar adv, pocketbreeze, iloader, pocket weather, contact breeze, WM5NewMenu, Opera, and Epocrates Essentials. These apps are all awesome. I would rather be able to get rid of the two softbuttons at the bottom, but WM5NewMenu is an acceptable alternative.

Now I'm just waiting on all my accessories to get here. I got a 2gig sd card for $43 on newegg. I've got a hard case and a screen protector on their way, too. I love this thing.

Any other recommendations? And thanks for the help from everyone so far!