Accessing network files and PM

[Fubar411]

I'm considering a UX50 purchase, and I was wondering if you can play media files off a network drive, using wireless.  Also, are there any clients for MSN messenger for the unit?

 

Thanks,

Fubar411

[sralmas]

Yes, you can access network shared directories over WiFi using SMBmate

No, I do not believe that that will enable you to play media files stored in those shared netword directories, and

Yes, there is a freeware MSN client

[Fubar411]

Most of what I want to do is access my media drive on the desktop.  I'd like to be able to stream music or playlists from my handheld.

[Jeepers]

Yes, for the moment you can't stream media files directly to the UX. While Sony provides a nice little utility to make the memory stick look like a drive to the PC, what you need for your purposes is the reverse, where the server would look like a memory stick to the UX applications.

However, I believe someone mentioned in another thread that the folks who make SBMate(c0mm0n, was that you maybe??) may be working on something that functions just that way, so stay tuned.

[Jeepers]

Here's the thread I mentioned.

http://www.cliesource.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=29445&highlight=smbmate

Cheers,
Greg

[Fubar411]

Wow. That is so frustrating that Sony seems to limit the functionalilty of its products. I started looking at the higher end CLIEs because I saw they could accept Compact Flash. But then I read that's only for Sony adapters and nothing else period. I may have to go PocketPC 2003, anyone know if they can play from a network drive?

[Unregistered]

Yes, pocketPCs can play multimedia (audio and video) from network drives. I have a Toshiba e740 and can connect to my file server via wireless (802.11b) and either watch a movie or listen to a song directly from the network drive. Works like a champ!

[maxxed]

PPC can also stream live radio over wifi with, IIRC, GSPlayer. Very cool app. Unfortunately the form factor and battery life of PPC's just dont cut it for me...

[Fubar411]

I'm now looking at the HP 4150. Is it the same unit as the 4155 or am I crazy?

Thank you guys for your help, I really like Sony, and I liked my Palm V, but like I've read on other threads, it looks like PPC is more bang for the buck.

I'm also interested in watching movies/ tv shows on my handheld. I did like the Sony PVR for Memory Stick. I wonder how difficult it would be to take a generic tuner card and save to a SD card?