Windows Marketplace is alive!

tstall2 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-05-2009, 05:00 PM

CABs available at XDA:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=567726

I've been playing around and downloaded 5 apps, 1 of them even cost me something. Overall I am very impressed with the UI and ease of use. As noted at other sites, no ability to install anywhere but main memory, but I don't think this is a big deal. I like the categories, rating systems, and install/purchase process. There is about 200 apps currently and it seems to be growing throughout the day so Microsoft is probably adding in anticipation of the hard launch tomorrow.

fceeviper · #2 (**permalink**) 10-05-2009, 05:08 PM

Kewl!

jr.solis · #3 (**permalink**) 10-05-2009, 05:27 PM

It works, and you can update your WL to 10.8, facebook to 1.0 and My Phone...

for 6.1 http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&postcount=549

**p-slim** · #4 (**permalink**) 10-05-2009, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jr.solis

It works, and you can update your WL to 10.8, facebook to 1.0 and My Phone...

for 6.1 http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&postcount=549

that same facebook cab has been released for months now, its not a new version. you had me excited for a moment.

tstall2 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-05-2009, 06:28 PM

I am tempted by some of the classic Namco games, but $6.99 seems a bit high to me. $2.99 or even $4.99 would be more palatable. I did purchase Jewel Quest II for $2.99 and pulled down weatherbug and AP news (both nice apps I didn't know existed). Does anyone know the licensing agreement on these apps? What happens when I want to upgrade devices in a year? Does it stay with my user-id and allow me to pull it down to another device? Is there a limit to the number like Apple imposes?

KilgoreBA · #6 (**permalink**) 10-05-2009, 08:43 PM

Has anybody figured out how to download apps from the appstore onto a storage card?

**p-slim** · #7 (**permalink**) 10-05-2009, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KilgoreBA

Has anybody figured out how to download apps from the appstore onto a storage card?

i don't think you are able to do that. That way you don't take the cab and give it to your friends.

Tim Smith · #8 (**permalink**) 10-05-2009, 09:09 PM

I like it so far. Download a bunch of free apps. I like the myspace app, better than the facebook one. Of course the facebook one would be perfect if it let you view all of the comments on a post instead of just the last. So lame. Anyway, marketplace is nice.

phoenix316 · #9 (**permalink**) 10-05-2009, 09:30 PM

It works well enough, it just flashes back to my home screen everytime it changes screens.

Although I do really like the AP app.

Also a lot of apps are way, way too much money.

Hopefully this will make apps be much more competitive in their pricing.

fceeviper · #10 (**permalink**) 10-05-2009, 09:35 PM

Noob question,

How do I get the Marketplace on to my TP2?