When was already prepared an article on the shell EpodXP 1.5 and its competitors SQPL Pocket PC Casio BE-300, a new version of Epod. As promised, we present a brief overview of her.
New User Interface
EpodXP 1.9, as all the latest version sports a new desktop background. Here it is:
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| These are the wallpaper in a new EpodXP |
On the desktop, has become noticeably more icons (preparing the previous screenshot I rubbed them to make it easier to see the picture). Now with one click you can get access to all PIM-applications: Calendar, Contacts, Notes and Tasks. In addition, the desktop is Recycle Bin, the icon EpodXP, performing the functions of My Computer, shortcuts for notepad, calculator, Windows Media Player and page Today.
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| On the desktop, the new version was noticeably tighter Epod |
In the System Tray are now immediately at startup appears switch tasks (called for some reason he Palm Page) and utility call virtual keyboard. Palm Page displays a list of open programs, and draws the right of each small cross. At first, it is difficult to get, but generally the system fairly easy (especially since there is a function "close all"). Utility for the call-screen keyboard can only include the standard "kasievsky" keyboard and can not even switch on as standard program handwriting, not to mention the additional keyboards. To print on a Russian keyboard RussBE, to use the utility SipSelector, preserved from earlier versions. By the way, a convenient task manager Task of EpodXP 1.5 (and earlier) also moved to version 1.9. They can be used instead of the Palm Page.
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| Get on this cross in Palm Page uneasy |
Pocket Facelift no longer loaded by default. Quickly turn it on by adding a shortcut on the desktop (the program itself is in a folder \ Storage Card \ Novo).
Programs
Virtually the entire set of programs from previous versions remain unchanged. But something still updated. Firstly, I have earned the Recycle Bin, which was not observed in 1.5 (maybe it was just a glitch my typewriter? "). Now the file, as expected, you can drag the stylus in the basket, and then recover from there. Second, change the look of Windows Media Player. Now it is an exact replica of what is installed in the PDA with Pocket PC 2000. However, despite the availability of utilities to configure the hardware buttons to control playback using the joystick and other keys are not. Changes in sound quality I had not noticed.
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| Here is the updated Media Player |
The most interesting novelty - Page Today (program, it launches, called KCSkinner). If the distance to show friends the BE-300-enabled KCSkinner, you can even fool them by saying that you have a real Pocket PC. Today - almost an exact copy of the startup screen machines with PPC 2000 and 2002. Even the top there is a button labeled Start. True, it does not work. The next line displays the date, below - the field of contacts. Clicking the icon launches the relevant program contacts. Then comes a string program shortcuts that are in Control Panel (all the labels work.)Further, there are rows calendar and tasks. Here, unfortunately, work Today less like a work of analogues for PPC. Shows only a calendar entry, but in both lines (and Calendar, and Task). You can not poke the stylus in the job and move to the editing window. Problem does not appear at all (that is visible, but only if the "export" the problem in a calendar entry).
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| Almost a copy of the Pocket PC - Today screen |
As a "pleasant trifles," added utility off the screen. She was very convenient to use when listening to music - the battery spends less energy Finally, a nuisance. Internet Explorer no longer run at all. If before the problem was solved by turning off the Pocket Facelift, now the same picture (reproduction of an infinite number of windows) is observed without Facelift.
Total
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| Here's what happens when you start Internet Explorer |
In general, the new version EpodXP quite attractive. The shell, originally aimed at improving the appearance, it performs its task at best. Looks Casio BE-300 EpodXP 1.9 just fine. Sophisticated user intefeys makes it not only enjoyable, but also convenient. The only serious drawback - idle IE. In addition, as in previous versions I was not able to connect to a desktop PC via PC Connect. Nevertheless, EpodXP 1.9 left very good impression. PS EpodXP 1.9 Download from here authors, translation:
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