Dissapointed - too many "Were Sorry.." MS screens? on new X51v

06-03-06, 10:54 AM

HELP PLEASE!

(with my spelling it seems) DISAPPOINTED the title should read!!!!!!

I've used a PDA since my Psion LZ64, and I've use Pocket Informant on IAQ's for some years. :approve:

I've a new X51v (the A08 rom ones). and I've reloaded a few programs, including PI (Rev 5 build 574) all onto the 512 SD card.

PI is very unreliable, crashes for no reason, - the Microsoft "were sorry... screen is familiar.

I was expecting things to run a bit faster to be honest, - I've come straight from an IPAQ 4155 and my Aximj is either faulty or just slow.

I'm considering that PI might behave better in BIS rather than a SD card, but is there anyone who can verify that?

I'm a tad dissapointed, - the Axim has had such a good press, - I dont know if I was expecting to much or is that how WM5 is?

I have to either reset the Axim or it closes the program I'm working in about once an hour..... is that right?

Thanks guys, - hope you can restore my faith in this little ******

Gigi · 06-03-06, 11:12 AM

Are you sure your version of PI is WM5 compatible? There are many X51 users here using PI without a problem. I personally have mine installed to BIS and have had no problems, but I am running WM2003SE. What other software do you have installed?

06-03-06, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by Gigi

Are you sure your version of PI is WM5 compatible? There are many X51 users here using PI without a problem. I personally have mine installed to BIS and have had no problems, but I am running WM2003SE. What other software do you have installed?

Thanks for your reply Gigi,

I took the latest PI version off the WebIS site, - there seems to be no mention of a version for each OS.

THe other software:
ListPro
Spb Diary
Spb Pocket Plus
PhatNotes
PhatSpell
Hexacto Pop's Pipe

Everything is on the SD card, except the Apb stuff which insisted in being in BIS.

Any ideas?

Gigi · 06-03-06, 11:47 AM

A couple of things:

1) Check to see if all your apps are WM5 compatible using this thread:

WM5 compatible software list

2) Apply the fake server trick if you haven't done so already:

http://www.aximsite.com/boards/showthread.php?t=112638

Apparently, it helps to stabilize the device.

BTW, there is no such thing as BIS on a WM5 Axim, but you were just asking about internal memory, right?

Bagelsnbrew · 06-03-06, 11:59 AM

I use PI every day and have no issues with it. I'ts installed in BIS. WM5 uses flash mem which does slow things down a bit and the VGA display also adds a performance hit. The upside is not having to constantly back up or worry about data loss from a dead battery, worthwhile in my opinion. With the memory restrictions of past devices, I also tried to install everything on SD/CF. With almost 200mb to play with on the X51v, I install everything in BIS and use my 2GB SD and 8GB microdrive for data/maps/movies/music/podcasts.

06-03-06, 12:02 PM

I did the 'fake server on day one.

I've unloaded all the programs except PI, - which sounds like another thread I read which hinted you had to choose your programs carefully and treat the Axim with kid gloves in case it got upset.

Gig - I had got confused about the X51v and BIS, - I thought all Axims had it. - a bit like Ipaq file store on my 4155.
Is the 'internal memory' RAM that is lost in a hard reset then? or ROM?

Is you PI on a card or in 'internal memory?

Thanks!

Gigi · 06-03-06, 12:07 PM

Well, on preWM5 Axims, internal memory includes BIS and Main Memory. BIS is akin to file store (I think) on your Ipaq whereas Main Memory was what had a combo of RAM and storage memory and the one that was erased with a loss of power or a hard reset.

With your WM5 device, however, there is just ROM (internal memory) and RAM (only used to run programs). Anything stored in ROM will not be erased following a hard reset or loss of power.

My PI is on BIS (which is similar to internal memory on yours).

06-03-06, 12:07 PM

Also Gigi - forgot to ask, -
have you ever tried to make an appointment from a contact? - I use this for work all the time, - scroll down the list of contacts, tap and hold a name, - choose create an appointment from the list, - and ...... nothing happens

Gigi · 06-03-06, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by TonyV

Also Gigi - forgot to ask, -
have you ever tried to make an appointment from a contact? - I use this for work all the time, - scroll down the list of contacts, tap and hold a name, - choose create an appointment from the list, - and ...... nothing happens

I just tried it and yes, it works. I'm running Rev5 Build 568 though. Maybe a reinstall is in order! :)

06-03-06, 04:57 PM

Thanks for all your help Gigi, - I've uninstalled everything, - and put PI back in internal memory. - will run it a few days to see if it's stable.

Tony