x51v VGA Web browsing? is there a clean solution?

Alchemist42 · 12-06-05, 02:56 PM

All,

Ive read the VGA Demystified tread... used the *.mui file method to get Acrobat into hires.

Used SE VGA but it would give an error box (not text, just box) when its launched... Tried uninstall/reinstall 3 times same result.

Used Oz VGA, it works as advertised, but every time I use IE in hires and drop down the favorites to pick a new site I get an IE has encountered a problem, report to M$ error message... it continues ok but its unnerving.

Installed v3.2 of Netfront, but it soft resets the device when its run... figured I would try the *.mui method with it, but since I cant get it to run its a waste.

So is there a stable way of surfing the web in true VGA in Windows Mobile 5 on the 51v? IE looks beautiful onder Oz VGA but it doesnt seem very stable.

Anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks

12-06-05, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by Alchemist42

All,

Ive read the VGA Demystified tread... used the *.mui file method to get Acrobat into hires.

Used SE VGA but it would give an error box (not text, just box) when its launched... Tried uninstall/reinstall 3 times same result.

Used Oz VGA, it works as advertised, but every time I use IE in hires and drop down the favorites to pick a new site I get an IE has encountered a problem, report to M$ error message... it continues ok but its unnerving.

Installed v3.2 of Netfront, but it soft resets the device when its run... figured I would try the *.mui method with it, but since I cant get it to run its a waste.

So is there a stable way of surfing the web in true VGA in Windows Mobile 5 on the 51v? IE looks beautiful onder Oz VGA but it doesnt seem very stable.

Anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks

Hi!
There is one solution, however its a bit troublesome. If you have your desktop computer running at home with a broadband connection, you can connect via Terminal Services Client and use the webbrowser of your desktop computer. You will get VGA (or almost, as scrolling-bars and stuff take some of the view, but I find it really good. Especially when browsing big sites, sites with Java or using netbanking. (Yes, I am confident about using netbanking with SSL encryption, even on non-secured, public hot spots)

Of course, we all want a good, true VGA webbrowser on our PDA, but if you haven't thought about this possibility, I would just point it out. What you don't get, is streaming and sound of course..

crUshed420 · 12-06-05, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by Entangled

(Yes, I am confident about using netbanking with SSL encryption, even on non-secured, public hot spots)

There's better ways to gamble with your money - like at casinos!!!

12-06-05, 05:25 PM

Some use www.skweezer.net to help speed browsing and reduce costs.

Li0rE · 12-06-05, 06:34 PM

Why dont you just use the special ozVGA version which works flawlessly for every app. I think I have told this to about 10 people so far.

12-06-05, 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by Li0rE

Why dont you just use the special ozVGA version which works flawlessly for every app. I think I have told this to about 10 people so far.

Which version is the "special" one? When I go to ozVGA and PIE, there is no keyboard and my "favorites" don't work.

I know you are probably tired of explaining but it would be appreciated.

Note: maybe next time I will do a search first.

:)

andy

stv516 · 12-06-05, 11:46 PM

Here you go:
http://www.aximsite.com/boards/showthread.php?t=104043

Originally Posted by kor

Which version is the "special" one? When I go to ozVGA and PIE, there is no keyboard and my "favorites" don't work.

I know you are probably tired of explaining but it would be appreciated.

Note: maybe next time I will do a search first.

:)

andy

12-07-05, 12:47 AM

Originally Posted by stv516

Here you go:
http://www.aximsite.com/boards/showthread.php?t=104043

thanks stv516!

It now mostly works and I love it.

My original mistake was that I moved the whole folder of dll's to the Windows folder without talking them out. Me very stupid.

Do I accept the few programs that don't work properly or are there work arounds?

Now all I need to do is sharpen my stylus because writing this in ozVGA with the letter recognizer is not easy.

andy

stv516 · 12-07-05, 12:49 AM

Glad it works out for you.

monterey · 12-07-05, 03:36 AM

Originally Posted by Alchemist42

Installed v3.2 of Netfront, but it soft resets the device when its run... figured I would try the *.mui method with it, but since I cant get it to run its a waste.

Try NetFront v3.3. It's still a technical preview version, though (trial version will expire in 31 Dec 05). Default shows web page in VGA resolution. No other settings required.

tallshorty · 12-07-05, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by kor

Which version is the "special" one? When I go to ozVGA and PIE, there is no keyboard and my "favorites" don't work.

I know you are probably tired of explaining but it would be appreciated.

Note: maybe next time I will do a search first.

:)

andy

Yes, this works and PIE looks fantastic in it. But I don't need everything else in real VGA. some of my programs don't even work (e.g. mapopolis).

Does anyone know of a way to get PIE into REAL vga?