Coolest Axim Tricks?

Ya well i got like 70 posts wOOt

[illbfit4evr123]

Originally posted by peterbright
Recorded the neighbor's dog. Now when I feel the need for a pet, I replay that annoying barking.

i should record my neighbors dog, all it does is bark all night, and tries to tear down the fence to get to my dog, i wish it would get through sumtimes so my dog can teach it a lesson.-nathan-

[illbfit4evr123]

whoo hoo, i got 97

[auntbeckymac]

The coolest trick would be if it gives me money back from the IRS next year when I claim it as an educational expense.

hehehe

:p

[ceej13]

Using the virtual keyboard to quit programs.
<ctl> & <q>

The Dell switcher has caused some problems and I didn't feel like loading any 3rd party apps to close programs.

And cheating in solitaire, and I mean 3 card draw.
<ctl>, <Shift>, New

[Philipp]

Plug the audio into my Bose Wave at work and play mp3s.

[Wayfinder]

Originally posted by ceej13
Using the virtual keyboard to quit programs.
<ctl> & <q>

The Dell switcher has caused some problems and I didn't feel like loading any 3rd party apps to close programs.

And cheating in solitaire, and I mean 3 card draw.
<ctl>, <Shift>, New

How does pressing <ctl>, <Shift>, New let you cheat at solitaire?

I tried it, and all it did was start a new game... which it does anyway if one just presses NEW by itself.

:crooked:

[peterbright]

Language translator

[illbfit4evr123]

what?

[cen]

* Run a direct-connect cable to my car stereo and use the Ax to play MP3 music.

How do you this?

[illbfit4evr123]

i use mine to play music on my suround sound system. i use a cable that has av jacks on one side and a headphone jack on the other, or you could get a tape adapter.

[peterbright]

Translate Chinese into English & vice versa. Good sound through the headphones.

[hambalan]

Originally posted by peterbright
Translate Chinese into English & vice versa. Good sound through the headphones.

What program do you use for the translation?

[peterbright]

You can find quite a few at this site: www.chinesesoftware.com.

I use Windows media player to convert the phrases recorded on the language cd's & put them on a CF card. Name them for the phrase itself.

[ibrewrj]

The coolest for me so far is when a friend and I used our wireless CF cards, connected using Microsoft Portrait and used ours to walkie-talkie back and forth. kinda crude on the sound but it worked well.

[ceej13]

Originally posted by Wayfinder
How does pressing <ctl>, <Shift>, New let you cheat at solitaire?

I tried it, and all it did was start a new game... which it does anyway if one just presses NEW by itself.

:crooked:

Look at the sequnce of the cards. ;)
You should be done in seconds.

[csims]

Originally posted by ibrewrj
The coolest for me so far is when a friend and I used our wireless CF cards, connected using Microsoft Portrait and used ours to walkie-talkie back and forth. kinda crude on the sound but it worked well.

Thats a neat idea.

Never heard of it til now.

Here's the link for the rest of us.

http://research.microsoft.com/~jiangli/portrait/

[peterbright]

Neat, thanks for the link.

[Wayfinder]

Well, I tried to download the PC version and got an error message, "This program does not contain the Installer program INSTMSIA.EXE that is necessary for this program to install on your operating system."

So after going to ANOTHER page to download that program, install it, reset my computer, return BACK to the MS download site and finally get their program installed... it works. Don't know what it's good for... but it works.

Two things I'm getting tired of: MS consistently releasing applications that REQUIRE Windows XP (thus leaving millions of Win98 users in the dust), and...

Software that is difficult to install, is bug-ridden and doesn't work.

Just minor things I know...

[Wayfinder]

Here's one of my favorite Axim tricks... I call it "Pavlov's Dogs".

Pull out the Axim in the middle of a crowd and watch the people around me instantly begin to salivate... :p

[peterbright]

Good One Wayfinder. Everyone is impressed with the great looks.

Originally posted by Wayfinder

Two things I'm getting tired of: MS consistently releasing applications that REQUIRE Windows XP (thus leaving millions of Win98 users in the dust), and...

Software that is difficult to install, is bug-ridden and doesn't work.

Just minor things I know...

actually the xp upgrade is MUCH worth the update.
its alot simpler and more fun to use.

Can't live without Windows XP!

Originally posted by schrags11
Can't live without Windows XP!

same here.:)

[Wayfinder]

Originally posted by micahlegg
actually the xp upgrade is MUCH worth the update.
its alot simpler and more fun to use.

Well, here's the skinny. I've been in computers professionally for 22+ years. I'm all for new technology and such.

I bought both the PRO and HOME version of Windows XP at considerable cost. Used it 4 months. Went right back to Windows 98.

Yes, XP has a lot of nice things. It's also got security problems out the wazoo, incompatibilities through the roof, bugs enough to fill its own manual, and of course, (don't quote me) M$ tracking absolutely everything you do.

About half the programs that I used on a daily basis and required in my everyday work... no longer worked (not even under "compatibility" mode). Then I discovered that nice, kicked-under-the-carpet bug in which XP, upon emergency restoring earlier installations, would actually lose user data files (ie, Windows would actually "lose track" .DOC and .RTF files, wouldn't show up in the folders listing any more). That is inexcusable. When an operating system glitch starts destroying my data files, that's where I draw the line. Never happened in 98... and contrary to popular knowledge, Windows 98 DID have a restoration function in it as well (most people just didn't know about it because well, we know how well M$ documents things).

So sorry, I'm not a big fan of XP. If it worked and if it retained backward compatibility, I would be. But it doesn't... and it doesn't. The trouble is, I guess, that I and other people who were in the industry back then, know what an operating system SHOULD be... and Windows just doesn't stack up.

[hypnotoad]

Slam in a 256meg SD card AND a 256meg CF card for a grand total of 576 megs of RAM... then make fun of desktop users!

#1: I just have to be picky about this, but... 256+256 = 512.
#2: It's not necessarily RAM.

Now that that's out of the way, I'm surprised no one's mentioned this. One of the coolest thing's I've seen is a program called RemoteAmp. Lets you control WinAmp on your PC from your handheld. So if you've got a computer with good speakers and a wireless network, you're ready to control your music from anywhere in the house. Also, if you DJ, you could do it while walking around, maybe take requests from the dance floor... How cool would that be? I think it's pretty sweet...

http://www.smashcasi.com/remoteamp/

I use my Axim for a lot of other things, but this was one of the coolest.

hypnotoad

[Awol411]

256+256+64

probably an advancec axim user

[csims]

Originally posted by Wayfinder
Well, I tried to download the PC version and got an error message, "This program does not contain the Installer program INSTMSIA.EXE that is necessary for this program to install on your operating system."

So after going to ANOTHER page to download that program, install it, reset my computer, return BACK to the MS download site and finally get their program installed... it works. Don't know what it's good for... but it works.

Two things I'm getting tired of: MS consistently releasing applications that REQUIRE Windows XP (thus leaving millions of Win98 users in the dust), and...

Software that is difficult to install, is bug-ridden and doesn't work.

Just minor things I know...

It's been available for about 4 years now as a download. They needed something that was competitive vs. Installshield.

Originally posted by Wayfinder
Well, here's the skinny. I've been in computers professionally for 22+ years. I'm all for new technology and such.

I bought both the PRO and HOME version of Windows XP at considerable cost. Used it 4 months. Went right back to Windows 98.

Yes, XP has a lot of nice things. It's also got security problems out the wazoo, incompatibilities through the roof, bugs enough to fill its own manual,

hey, i agree, but m$ is fixing a bunch of that crap.
i have to say it is annoying m$ tracks you like that.

why dont you go to windows 2000(NOT me)
its very secure and is the same as 98 exept it has
more buisnes type of view,and newer updates and compatabillitys,its great,my dad uses it.

:)

[AxToTheMax]

back to the Ax........

I'm just working with my Ax for a couple of weeks now and it get's more amazing everyday....
The translator i use is great, no more digging in thick books..
The eBooks are really great when sitting in the backyard...
Of course watching movies.

And i'm completly addicted to the Turjah game, this will for sure wreck your D-Pad :D

I'm currently working on some new Today Themes and IcBar Skins which is a really cool thing to do... Now you can make your Ax look just the way you want it...

I just got wireless so the fun keeps on coming..

[ibrewrj]

OK, here's one that's actually fun if you can get it to work on the target TV. Use your Ax with "Universal Remote" software installed to secretly control a TV. I spent 10 minutes watching my wife go insane when the TV volume kept mysteriously fading out during her favorite show.(touched by an angel)

WARNING: If you're caught, protect your Ax. They may want to take it out on the Ax, not you. :rolling:

Oh, and turn the speaker off. I got busted when the trial version nagged me for payment.

here's the link I used:
http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=3940

[Agent Smith]

Don't know if you would classify this as a trick but I hook up my Axim to my stereo and can play music the way it's meant to be. It's almost like having a portable component for my A/V.
Now, if there was only a video out port I could use...

[ceej13]

Originally posted by Agent Smith
Don't know if you would classify this as a trick but I hook up my Axim to my stereo and can play music the way it's meant to be. It's almost like having a portable component for my A/V.
Now, if there was only a video out port I could use...

You could always get something likeMargi Presenter-to-go

[Wayfinder]

Originally posted by hypnotoad
#1: I just have to be picky about this, but... 256+256 = 512.
#2: It's not necessarily RAM.
hypnotoad

256+256+*64* (already on the Ax)==???
Gotcha Toadie... :p (double big-wide grin)

[ibrewrj]

A cool feature about the Ax that I've not noticed with any other PPC is that the ROM is accessable for storage of personal information like passwords and other critical info you'd sooner poke your eye out than lose. THAT is way cool.

[Osiris]

I'd have to say the coolest thing I've done with my Axim is using Mapopolis Navigator along with my GPS to find some pretty obscure locations around town. I was dumbfounded the first time I drove around a corner and my Axim said "Next turn, left, 2 miles ahead".

I was also really impressed with how fun the game "Snails" is. :) This thing gets better everyday. Once the 1 gig CF prices come down a bit, the Axim will be my MP3 player as well.

[hypnotoad]

Wayfinder,

You got me... I wasn't thinking about it that way.... But point #2 is still true... :)

[Wayfinder]

Originally posted by Osiris
I was also really impressed with how fun the game "Snails" is. :) This thing gets better everyday. Once the 1 gig CF prices come down a bit, the Axim will be my MP3 player as well.

Do you have a URL for Snails, by any chance?

Always looking for a new fun game...

[Wayfinder]

Originally posted by ibrewrj
A cool feature about the Ax that I've not noticed with any other PPC is that the ROM is accessable for storage of personal information like passwords and other critical info you'd sooner poke your eye out than lose. THAT is way cool.

I agree. Just as a thought ('cause I was thinking of making use of that nice ROM space...) is that if Dell comes out with a new ROM upgrade, that could very well swallow that section (or not work, if that section is taken up). So I decided to just kinda leave that area alone, 'cause sure as I use it... Dell will too!

[albrandwood]

Originally posted by peterbright
Recorded the neighbor's dog. Now when I feel the need for a pet, I replay that annoying barking.

Hmmm ... Perhaps I should do it with the neighbors baby screaming ... best birth control there is (especially when its at the wrong moment :-)