andrewcoffin

I've converted to Pocket Tunes. The latest version 2.3.1 is very impressive, and looks, sounds and functions very well on the TH55. Its features are far superior to the built in Sony player, and beat out Aeroplayer as well, I think (I also own Aeroplayer).

Shoutcast streaming works surprising well too. I thought this feature was a joke at first, but the TH55's great battery life actually makes streaming music a realistic option.

I love the iTunes skin as well (it's the only skin for the Clie that I've ever paid for)....

www.pocket-tunes.com

http://www.palmfocus.com/ptskindetails.asp?skin_id=18

www.shoutcast.com

Griff

Anyone know if you can trial the streaming before buying?

jumpyg

What do you like so much about it? I'm pretty happy with the Sony program, but would like to know what I'm missing.

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rlc7254

You can download a trial version, but it doesn't say if it supports that function or not. There is a basic and a deluxe version as well, but which one is the trial again it doesn't say on their website.

 

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Griff

OK, I just downloaded the Deluxe trial from PalmGear and this program rocks!

I can't say anything for the MP3 playback...and I haven't used many of the features, but the shoutcast streaming works like a charm. 

I'm sitting here doing a half hour test.  My battery was at 90% before I went to hold while streaming from shoutcast.  At 10 after I'll take it off hold and see what sort of drain was put on the battery.

Griff

OK, the results of my quick half hour test.  Looks like it ate up about 10% of my battery.  I was at 90% now I'm at 80%. 

For the record I have my wi-fi set to powersave and I was playing a 128bit stream.  The stream sounded great.  Oh, I also had the '55 on hold, so no screen use.

So I'd estimate at least a couple hours if I had the screen on a low backlight in a Starbuck's or something.

ignar

PocketTunes can play OGG files and streamed music. Also it can play most (all?) MP3 files not like Sony's player. I found music encoded in 64Kbps bit rate OGG sounds just fine, and it takes a lot less memory space.

threengs

What's the difference between the basic and deluxe versions?

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Streaming internet radio is the only diffrence between delux and basic.. and I have to say its awesome to listen to my favorite songs while surfing the net on the th555, like right now. Lately mycomputer has became unsable so been using the thto replace it.

bigneeker

can the hardware buttons be mapped in the new pockettunes?
i have the old version and it doesnt seem to support hardware button mapping.
i would like to do this because it is annoying to always take out the stylus and hit the screen to change a track or fast forward.

rldunn

Wow, Shoutcast sounds great. I can access Shoutcast on my Tivo, and I really like some of their channels. It definitely would be cool to listen to on my Clie. Now I just need to decide if I would do it often enough to justify $25.

CMC

Can it handle VBR mp3 files. If so..it'd be cool!

rldunn

Uh oh, I decided to try this out, and now I don't think I'll be able to avoid buying this one. That Shoutcast thing is seriously cool!! It sounds incredible and actually wasn't hard to set up at all once I figured out which URL I was supposed to be using. Very nice!! I almost think this is worth $50!!

andrewcoffin

I highly recommend the iTunes skin too--not just for the looks, either. To me, the controls seem much more intuitive with this skin...