I just got a nice hand-me-down X-30 from my employer. I think I was the last option before they just threw it away!!! I used to have an X5 but it died years ago, but that's how I happened to be a member at this site.
Anyway, I downloaded ActiveSync, and did the A3 to A6 upgrade, and everything seems to work fine. Are there some suggestions for interesting programs I would enjoy? I'd like to be able to read books on this device, and play MP3's. I'd also like to set up an E-Mail address for it, and be able to check certain websites. Other than that I'm open. Maybe some games?
For ebooks in plain text format (say stuff from Project Gutenburg) I use Haali Reader.
For stuff that was in Word format, HTML, or another format that supports stuff like bold or italic I converted them to Mobipocket files. (Mobipocket Creator is available for free and can convert HTML files. For Word files you'd either have to have Word installed or convert to HTML using another program. (Like Open Office.) Mobipocket Reader can read plain HTML files, but not as well as it's own files so I recommend converting anything of decent size.
For music I use GSPlayer. It supports creating playlists, has a variety of customizable options, is skinnable, and even has a MOD plug-in available. (I listened to some of my old collection of MOD/S3M/XM/etc. files before I got my Transcend 4GB SD card.)
The built-in e-mail program can do POP3/IMAP e-mail and possibly other types. (With wifi or using the computer's internet connection through the cradle you can check your e-mail, I haven't tried using e-mail through Outlook syncing 'cause I don't use Outlook for mail.)
For web browsing, I use PocketIE. PIEPlus is something you might be interested in, it adds some useful features like tabs. (PIEPlus is not free though.)
If you are interested in playing videos you will want TCPMP.
With TCPMP, and maybe the FLV plug-in, you can watch Youtube videos using the mobytube.net site. (The Youtube Mobile site requires RTSP support which none of the video players available that I know of support.)
Orb is a program you might be interested in, (assuming you have broadband at home) you run the program on your home PC and it lets you connect to your PC from anywhere you have internet access. You can browse files, view pictures, play music/video files, transfer files (of any type) to your Axim, and it provides another way to watch videos from Youtube and other sites on your PDA. And you can use it with other stuff to, doesn't have to be a PDA. (You could access your music/videos/etc. on a friend's computer or at an internet cafe.) MyCast your digital media with Orb 2.0 remote pc access software
For ebooks in plain text format (say stuff from Project Gutenburg) I use Haali Reader.
For stuff that was in Word format, HTML, or another format that supports stuff like bold or italic I converted them to Mobipocket files. (Mobipocket Creator is available for free and can convert HTML files. For Word files you'd either have to have Word installed or convert to HTML using another program. (Like Open Office.) Mobipocket Reader can read plain HTML files, but not as well as it's own files so I recommend converting anything of decent size.
For music I use GSPlayer. It supports creating playlists, has a variety of customizable options, is skinnable, and even has a MOD plug-in available. (I listened to some of my old collection of MOD/S3M/XM/etc. files before I got my Transcend 4GB SD card.)
The built-in e-mail program can do POP3/IMAP e-mail and possibly other types. (With wifi or using the computer's internet connection through the cradle you can check your e-mail, I haven't tried using e-mail through Outlook syncing 'cause I don't use Outlook for mail.)
For web browsing, I use PocketIE. PIEPlus is something you might be interested in, it adds some useful features like tabs. (PIEPlus is not free though.)
If you are interested in playing videos you will want TCPMP.
With TCPMP, and maybe the FLV plug-in, you can watch Youtube videos using the mobytube.net site. (The Youtube Mobile site requires RTSP support which none of the video players available that I know of support.)
Orb is a program you might be interested in, (assuming you have broadband at home) you run the program on your home PC and it lets you connect to your PC from anywhere you have internet access. You can browse files, view pictures, play music/video files, transfer files (of any type) to your Axim, and it provides another way to watch videos from Youtube and other sites on your PDA. And you can use it with other stuff to, doesn't have to be a PDA. (You could access your music/videos/etc. on a friend's computer or at an internet cafe.) MyCast your digital media with Orb 2.0 remote pc access software
what is the built-in e-mail that you mentioned? I am also trying to learn about my axim x30. Mine is completely new and I have no programs. Since my email is on aol, I've just signed in and checked my email that way, but if there is a built-in email program, I would like to know what it is. I have outlook 2003 but I don't know how to install it on my axim...can you help? I've never use the sync feature because I don't really understand it. Thanks a Bunch,
Rosa
The program's name is Messaging and by default should be mapped to the button with the letter on it. It may also appear on your Today screen. (Look for something like "No unread messages") Since AOL has an IMAP server it can check AOL e-mail. Info on the AOL IMAP server is available here: IMAP Information Page - About AOL
As far as Outlook, you don't install it on the Axim, if you have Outlook on the PC then when you use Active Sync it should access Outlook to transfer info over, if you have anything setup in Outlook. (Address book stuff would go to Messaging, appointments to Calender, and phone numbers to Contacts.) As for AOL e-mail, once you have the account setup in Messaging you can just turn on the wifi (assuming you have a wifi version and have wireless internet at home or at a hotspot you use) and check your e-mail from the Messaging program. Note that if you use wireless a lot to browse the web (and maybe even if you don't) you may want to get either an extended battery or an extra standard battery.
If you plan on using the internet, you may want to get a 3rd party browser.
I have had my x50 (also has wm2003se) for 3 years, and as the internet progressed, PIE (built in version) has gotten a lot worse.
Unless your going to be on mobile designed websites, id recommend Opera Mobile, which has a small memory footprint compared to the desktop browsing experience it provides. And they still support 2003se.
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The program's name is Messaging and by default should be mapped to the button with the letter on it. It may also appear on your Today screen. (Look for something like "No unread messages") Since AOL has an IMAP server it can check AOL e-mail. Info on the AOL IMAP server is available here: IMAP Information Page - About AOL
As far as Outlook, you don't install it on the Axim, if you have Outlook on the PC then when you use Active Sync it should access Outlook to transfer info over, if you have anything setup in Outlook. (Address book stuff would go to Messaging, appointments to Calender, and phone numbers to Contacts.) As for AOL e-mail, once you have the account setup in Messaging you can just turn on the wifi (assuming you have a wifi version and have wireless internet at home or at a hotspot you use) and check your e-mail from the Messaging program. Note that if you use wireless a lot to browse the web (and maybe even if you don't) you may want to get either an extended battery or an extra standard battery.
Thanks Edrick and Spunker. I don't use outlook I use incredimail so I guess I have no need to sync for that purpose. I don't understand about "opera mobile" is that like firefox? Please explain and tell me how I can get it. I just like to browse the internet, because I do have my dell inspiron E1505 laptop which I bought less then 2 years ago. I like the pocket pc for music, notes, reading, pics and videos, just some interesting and/or fun things. I just love electronics. ;) Thanks so much for your replies and suggestions.
Opera Mobile is a web browser for Windows Mobile, but it's not free. (There's also a PC version of Opera and a free version for cell phones.) Opera browser: Home page
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what is the built-in e-mail that you mentioned? I am also trying to learn about my axim x30. Mine is completely new and I have no programs. Since my email is on aol, I've just signed in and checked my email that way, but if there is a built-in email program, I would like to know what it is. I have outlook 2003 but I don't know how to install it on my axim...can you help? I've never use the sync feature because I don't really understand it. 
Thanks a Bunch,
