PP/iLauncher/Freeware feature comparison

	Spb Pocket Plus	SBSH iLauncher	Freeware Option
Top bar battery indicator	Y	Y	Batti
Task manager	Y	Y	i760 Task Manager InClose pBar vBar
Top bar clock	Y	Y	Registry Hack Advanced Configuration Tool (source:daverose808)
Finger scrolling	Y	N	FTouchFlo
Today plug-in	Y	Y	cLaunch
Button mapper	Y	N	AE Button Plus
ZIP handler	Y	N	pocketRAR Total Commander
PIE tabs	Y	N	Web Viewer
Safe mode	Y	Y	????

Finger-scrolling contact applications

There are a number of applications that allow finger-scrolling like the iPhone.

• PocketCM – the most slick of the free options
• FunContact – slick scrolling, but very difficult to actually select a contact

There are also a few that don’t appear to be developed any longer

• iContact – the original
• iMedia – haven’t tried it yet
• ContactManager – no longer developed, replaced by PocketCM
• SSContact – no longer developed, replaced by iMedia

Free AVI media players

• TCPMP – tried and true, but no support for WM5+ softkeys
• DivX Mobile Player – paired down, but supports softkeys
• SompyPlayer – no idea what this one is about

Screen protector options

Currently Available:

• PocketPCTechs WriteShield Crystal Clear (1 for $12.99)
• PocketPCTechs WriteShield Anti-Glare (1 for $12.99)
• The Pocket Solution Screen Protector (15 for $9.95)
• The Pocket Solution HD Screen Protector (3 for $15.95)
• Zagg Invisible Shield (1 for $11.95)
• BodyGuardz (3 for $24.95, but includes 2 complete body protection films)
• ScreenGuardz (15 for $9.99)

Pending:

• NuShield (3 for ~$11.99)
• Boxwave ClearTouch Anti-Glare (1 for ~$12.95)
• Boxwave ClearTouch Crystal (1 for ~$12.95)
• BestSkinsEver (1 for ~$5.99)

Finding the MAC address on WM6 Professional

Use dial code: #4357*

This probably only works on Verizon Wireless.

Source: mrailing

Application list

As a follow-up to this blog post, and this PPH post, here is a list of the key functionality and replacement apps I am using.

Essential Applications

• PIM Replacement: Developer One Agenda One
• Secure Wallet: Ilium Software eWallet
• Task Manager: SBSH iLauncher or Spb Pocket Plus
• Button Mapper: Spb Pocket Plus
• Profile Manager: Pocketmax phoneAlarm
• Notification Manager: Pocketmax phoneAlarm
• Photo Manager: SplashData SplashPhoto
• Top Bar Clock: Spb Pocket Plus
• “Today” plug-ins
  • PIM: SBSH PocketBreeze
  • Application Launcher: SBSH iLauncher or Spb Pocket Plus
  • Meters: SBSH iLauncher or Spb Pocket Plus

Other Applications

Accessories for i760

Pocket Solution has the first offering I’ve seen for a sync/charge cable.  Of course, it’s just a ZX20 cable…

WM PPC applications

Software thread

Essential add-on PPC functionality

Here’s what I need:

• Today Screen:
  • Appointments/Tasks
  • Application launcher
  • System meters
• System Tools:
  • Profile switching (e.g., Work, Home, Silent, Meeting, etc. )
  • Close button context menu (Close/Task Manager)
  • Battery indicator in task bar
• Applications
  • Secure wallet
  • Full desktop Outlook PIM support for Exchange (attendees, scheduling, categories, etc.)
  • Non-WMV/WMA media player
  • Robust backup

Windows Mobile Live client for WM6

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=299955