wilbur7

Hallo

Finally, I've just purchased my first PDA the very cool UX50 - been checking out this thread and there's lots of suggestions but what would be your top five things to do to get pda working sweetly - applications, upgrades, accessories etc.

shriek

You couldn't have a better start in the PDA world with ux50. COngratulations

I would suggest:

- Getting all Sony updates, specially Image Converter 1.5
- Pocket tunes 3 (to replace built-in audio player)
- ebook readers (pluker, mobibook reader, replyGo)
- WorldMate Pro
- And, of course, Bejeweled 2 for gaming!

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Brav0

Here's my top 5 things:
- Got to agree with shriek, get all the updates first!
- Buy a Memory Stick Pro with the size of at least 256 MB
- Get Sony EX71SL earphones, a must if you are a music listener!
- Install the English version of Media Launcher by JAmerican (search the forum if you don't understand)
- DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT buy G2 Screen Protectors!!

Hope that can help you

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rcxAsh

AlbumSwap to help sort out your MP3s is quite useful.

Also for video, you may want to check out the stuff about the VZ90's MP4 codecs, and the 3GP Converter, especially if you use Linux..

If you want to replace the standard launcher, I like AppShelf. The main reason being because it integrates so nicely with the keyboard. You can launch an application by starting to type its name, and then holding down the last unique letter. (Eg, you can start AudioPlayer by pressing A and then holding down U)

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glassman

- Sony Updates
- Martin Fields Screen Protector
- BackupMan
- EB40 (Good Luck finding one)
- MS Pro >= 512MB

Cheechwhiz

I'm with BraVo about the MS, but go for the biggest you can get.
I finally got a 1meg stick. Swapping sticks in and out seemed viable at first, but got tiresome after a while.
With the full meg I can keep a nice stash of MP3s for tunes, swap them in and out when I want something new, and still have room for lots of photos, movies, ebooks and all those programs you are GONNA load in.
Go big, it will pay off in enjoyment.
And, don't forget that the biggest thing about a PDA is to carry it and get to use it for EVERYTHING. The more you "put into" it the more you will get out of the experience.
3,4&5 I'll have to think about.....
Have fun!

dpascar

wow Cheechwiz, a 1 Meg stick.. LOL......

Wilbur,

I use Agendus Pro to sync up with outlook contacts and calender. I also am a huge fan of Zlauncher. If you want to add apps easily then go get it.

Find Netfront 3.1 if you are going to use the Internet.

That's it for today.

Dan

crazy_smeggie

Not in any particular order...

Agendus Pro
EB-40
Backupman
Zlauncher
Humongo Memorystick (minimum 512MB)

Honorable mention:

PocketTunes
Fonts4OS5
EnergyDimmer
CuckooClock
AKClockSync
CodeDiver
Bttoggle
Okey
Widefind
MonkeyTones
NetFront 3.1
NetSelect
CrashPro
CheckList
4Cast
Bellagio case (I think they are on closeout right now - query Bellagio in this forum)
Worldmate
Hand RSS
MemoPlus
McFile
BugMe Notepad
Uninstall Manager
RepliGo
PowerRUN
HotSwitch
BlueKey
ClipPRO
MacroPlay
Filez
Eric's BlackJack, Video Poker and Solitaire
Farkle
WordPOP
Hold 'Em
Bejeweled 2
MiniBar
Zgrab
AfterSync
BeamPRO
DateMate
HoliDate

SMEGGIE

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SonyStyle

bejeweled 2!!!
documents to go!!!
translantion of media launcher by JAmerican!!!
FullMOvie player by cliepet!!!!
(used)Eb40 if u r willing to pay the high price, see iplaced used in brackets because there aren't any new ones anymore on ebay

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rcxAsh

If you don't want to pay for the advanced features of BTToggle, I'd suggest getting BlueFang.

It's free, though, I don't think it has all the advanced features that BTToggle has. I use BlueFang. It's a simple way to turn your Bluetooth on and off when needed.

Also, if you plan on listening to MP3s a lot with the built-in AudioPlayer, search the TH55 forum for CliePet's under Clocking program. I've heard that it can do wonders for your battery life when listening to MP3s.

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.PoNeH

nobody mentioned NF3.1...wow!

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jimn367

My list (in order of priority)
1) MS (you could get by with 256MB, but if you audio book you'll want more
2) EB40 - completely changed my experience with the device. No longer had to constantly be on the look for the closest outlet
3) Docs to Go or Quick Office - I've used both, both can meet most needs
4) Good headphones - I thought I needed aeroplayer or pocket tunes because audio player had no equalizer. The problem was really the headphones I was using
5) Hi-Launcher - I really like this simple, configurable launcher. Didn't realize it was UX compatible until recently, had used it on my T3. It works like the apple icon or start button. I hav it mapped to my back key. That + scroll whell makes it work great!
6) Snapper mail or versa-mail for IMAP e-mail clients
7) Seiko Inklink - Discontinued, but I use mine to take notes

jimn367

Don't forget a good case!

rcxAsh

Hehe, actually: dpascar did

Lol

But, NetFront 3.1 is indeed worth mentioning again.

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SJ20 ..> TG50 + WiFi MS ..> UX40 + SGH-E730 ..> SE P990i ..> Lifebook T4010D + Nokia 5800 XM
Let's hope that's the end for me...