Using your TP as your computer...suggestions & tips?

TheAlienElite · #1 (**permalink**) 07-28-2009, 09:26 PM

So very soon, I will be moving, and when this happens, I will no longer have access to a computer. My TP will be my lifeblood.

1.)Are there any programs I should install on my TP that can only be installed via PC? (Windows Mobile Device Center)

2.)In case I find a program after I move that is .EXE only, is there any way at all to run those on Windows Mobile?

3.)Most ROMs can be downloaded on the phone then flashed via SD card correct? In case I take the plunge and get rid of my stock

4.)-Please- suggest some programs for me to use...I just bought a TV out cable in anticipation of the move. I plan on using skyfire to watch streaming video (Bleach/Narutoget.com ftw!!), but it can be choppy at times, so anything better than skyfire for that purpose?

You guys have NO idea how grateful I would be for your help! I'll hand out thanks like crazy, and maybe even some nudes

**psycho_maniac** · #2 (**permalink**) 07-28-2009, 10:16 PM

1. i have never needed to install a program from the pc besides .net 3.5 but there is a cab for that

2. sorry i cannot answer that one

3. you are correct. i have done this before.

4. what kinda programs are you into? i mean i could suggest a "my little pony" video game but that might not be what your interested in or are you? haha jk

i actually had to use my tp as my computer the other day when i tore my room apart waiting for a new desk it wasnt that bad. only thing i needed computer for was rearranging files on my sd card but that was because i wanted to do it easier.

TheAlienElite · #3 (**permalink**) 07-28-2009, 10:44 PM

My little pony? for windows mobile!?

THE GODS HAVE ANSWERED MY PRAYERS

lol, mostly multimedia stuff. I plan on watching tons of vids and listening to tons of music. What are your favorite music/video players? I currently would use Coreplayer for both.

**psycho_maniac** · #4 (**permalink**) 07-28-2009, 11:22 PM

well im no help for that. i use wmplayer for music as im dont use music or videos on my phone. for videos i mostly use the youtube app....sorry

kabuk1 · #5 (**permalink**) 07-28-2009, 11:30 PM

1.) None that I can suggest unless you have any that you regularly install via AS.

2.) Not that I know of. Good thing there's CABs of almost everything.

3.) You're looking at epic download times, but yes.

4.) I was neve3r a big video hoor, but I always just put up with Skyfire. Youtube app too.

I used my TP as a computer for 5 months. It honestly didn't hurt that bad either.

TheAlienElite · #6 (**permalink**) 07-28-2009, 11:45 PM

Yo kab.

Well basically what I want to get out of this thread is, I want an app for EVERYTHING I could possible do or want to do...and obviously if a program doesn't have a cab, i need to install it before the move.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kabuki

3.) You're looking at epic download times, but yes.

How big are ROMs usually? Only like 30-ish MBs right?

Quote:

Originally Posted by kabuki

4.) I was neve3r a big video hoor, but I always just put up with Skyfire. Youtube app too.

I <3 video...hence the reason I bought the TVOUT cable. If having access to streaming video on the net wasn't enough, I er...bought lots of shows in the past 2 weeks

Heroes, Rescue Me, True Blood, etc...Ultimate Fighter FTW!

Also have tons of Ebooks ^^, and even have all Pimsleur languages, (holy crap learning a new language is fun. Japanese woot).

I think I'm going to be set for a while...hopefully long enough to hold me over till I decide on what kind of PC i want.

So I think actually right now is my last chance to get any more programs...anyone have a suggestion!?

**psycho_maniac** · #7 (**permalink**) 07-28-2009, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kabuk1

3.) You're looking at epic download times, but yes.

haha i only did this once because my computer wouldnt let me download a rom. took awhile and i hate to prop it up against my fan

fenixjn · #8 (**permalink**) 07-28-2009, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TheAlienElite

Yo kab.
How big are ROMs usually? Only like 30-ish MBs right?

More like 100MB+, about 112MB avg for most ROMs here

**psycho_maniac** · #9 (**permalink**) 07-28-2009, 11:55 PM

roms i usually get are around 80mbs the new stock rom for alltel was 127ish or a little less. thats the one i had to download with my phone and it seemed to take forever.

TheAlienElite · #10 (**permalink**) 07-29-2009, 12:05 AM

Well, what's the norm for you guys' connection speed? I wmtorrented a 700MB vid once and it finished overnight, average speed was like anywhere from 100-150 kb/s. (I think, may have just been around 100.)