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Originally Posted by jabson
So, I will be purchasing the Imagio soon (within 6 months), and want to know what are the must have programs for it? Also, the must have upgrades, peripherals, etc. Want to jump into this with both feet moving!
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1. Compact Framework. First I would upgrade your Compact Framework. Most everything needs Compact Framework 3.5 to run (kind of confusing install for me- but I am no real Pocket PC geek). You can google it and it will point you to Microsoft for a down load. Down load to your PC and then use Windows Mobile Device Center to sync and run the Compact Framework .exe. (or you can get it off here)
2. Keyboard. I think the next thing i would get is a 3rd party keyboard. The key board on the Imagio was terrible for me. To small and always hitting the wrong button. "Swype It" is awesome if you can still find a .cab around for it (not totally legal to be giving away). I actually paid for one called Touch Pal that i like more than Swype It (but people swear by Swype It and most people that try it say they are never going back to a regular key board).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=597291
3. SipChange. A little app that allows you to change your default keybaord (you will need it if you decide in SwypeIt).
4. SdkCerts. A little app that allows you to install other apps that don't have a recognized Certificate (many do not- but are still perfectly safe).
5. File Explorer. The Imagio comes with a file explorer- but every one gets Total Commander (which also has a registry editor- but I like PHM for registry edits more.)
6. Registry Editor. If you want to make changes to your registry (and you will) you need a decent registry editor. I use PHMregedit. People may recommend others (I stick with shareware unless there is no other choice). CeRegEdit allows you to make Registry edits from your computer while your phone is connected. Very nice.
7. Internet Browser. Imagio comes with Opera. Pretty good but does not support flash (no video). Skyfire is free. It is pretty good. And it supports flash.
http://www.skyfire.com/
8. Google Maps 4.0 (with "Buzz") and Microsoft Bing. Both will supply you with free GPS (no spoken turn by turn- bummer) and good search capabilities.
9. WiFi Hot Spot. This is a must have for me- "XDA-Tom_Codon CM Wifi Internet Sharing". This little app turns your Imagio into a WiFi HotSpot. You can connect wirelessly to your phone from your laptop and surf the web.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=538874
This stuff is all free (except the TouchPal Keyboard). I have most of (probably all of) these .cabs- so if you are interested i can upload some or all. But this has been time consuming so i will wait to hear if you want any of this stuff. Pretty easy to find with Google.