Friday, April 24, 2009

My X1 Xperia Must HaveApplications

This is my must have list of applications and utilities for my Sony Ericsson X1 Xperia...

Shell

  

Spb Mobile Shell 3.0

I am not big fan of panels because of the delay what switching but this is a very nice shell which extends the regular Today panel. It has a number of screens and some nice animations and the layout is more fat finger friendly for one handed use so it may actually be possible to make and receive calls without using the stylus.

Applications 

  

Opera Mini 

I like this browser for the way it renders the web page layout and for its RSS feeds. Note that Opera Mini is a entirely distinct application to Opera for Mobiles which comes pre-installed.

Google Maps

Download the latest version which includes real time traffic and street view.

Sky For Mobiles 

No not a web browser interface but an actual application which shows Sky TV listings and allows you to set your Sky+ to record.

Terminal Services Client

TSC should be standard with Windows Mobile but not included with my Vodafone branded phone. Providing the correct firewall ports are open on my network I can take remote control of my computers from anywhere in the world. A drawback is that the remote control only runs full-screen on the Xperia X1 so it is 480 x 800 with no scrolling.

Active Sync

I run an Exchange server so Active Sync is invaluable for keeping me up to date with my email, calendar, contacts and tasks.

Utilities 

  

No Data 

Turn data connections on and off. Very useful if you want to force an application like Internet Explorer to use WiFi etc.

My Mobiler 

Remote control your Windows Mobile from your PC (over USB) and very easy to save screen shots to your PC.

Total Commander 

Very powerful file system explorer.

PHM Regedit

Edit the Win Mobile registry.

Xperia Tweak

Some useful registry edits for the SE X1 Xperia including "Disable screen turning off during calls".

Fun 

  

Air Horn 

Well it gets a laugh in my office.

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