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[Off-topic] ~~Tito~~:
Its a socket 478. I cant upgrade everything, I am not sure about the FSB on this dimension mobo lol.

Here is more info on it:

http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Dell_Dimension_4600_D46RM_PC_Desktop/content_108956585604

Can you give me all the things I will need to make this decent? I resently pulled a 80gb caviar black, out of a external hdd(Western Digital), from goodwill :D:D, so I will have 3 hdds once the adapter comes in.
[Off-topic] Ace42:
What else do you want? Also what games will you get?

I think you should try AC2, Batman Arkham asylum, nfs shift, cod4/mw2 and battlefield which is fast even on old cards.

That cpu will hold you back.

Ex.

A C2D @ TXXX 2.4 is about 10X faster then a P4 @ 2.4
[Off-topic] ~~Tito~~:
I wont be using this mainly for gaming, but I want to be able to play some 09' games(Sims 3 mainly, and maybe mwf2) on medium. The reason i have to upgrade this computer is because if I want to get all new parts and make a new computer my parents would most likely say no, because their mentality is, use what you have(not that defined but its there). So if I am buying parts for this, computer they probably will let me get them.
[Off-topic] Kristaps-K9-Lv:
NFS underground 2

NFS most wanted

GTA San Andreas

Tony Hawks Underground 2

Age Of Empires III (AOE 3)

SWAT 4

and all previous versions of those games...

I ran them on my old system:

P4 1.8GHZ ---- Now Core 2 Duo 6600

384MB of RAM :cool: ---- Now 4GB

Nvidia GF 2MX with 32mb of onboard memory, or was it GF 4MX... ---- NOW 8800GTS with 640mb of onboard mem, thats like 20times more!! :D
[Off-topic] ~~Tito~~:
Okay guys, I have another problem. . .Its the stock dell fan. Its too loud, and I cant get cpu temps. .

Heres what I am currently running with the mother board.

-Some old atx case that is lighter than the previous one.

-Same P4 Processor

-2gb ram

-ati hd 4650 512mb

3 HDD's(80, 60, 40)

-450w power supply(Rhino)

Most of the new things I got off of craigslist cheaper then retail. The ram I got was for $30, the Graphics card for 50, and the power supply for free(generous guy). The case was given to me.

What can I do to lower the freaken fan noise? I cant seem to control it at all. Nothing works.
[Off-topic] stylez:
Just get a new fan there are many available i tend to use Thermaltake but anything is better than stock "you can generally see the db noise the fan creates in spec", while buying get some thermal compound too often a thing forgotten ;)
[Off-topic] rorytmeadows:
I actually have the same model sitting in my living room in a box with no use lately. FULL OF RAM that I'm willing to send to you at a low price.
[Off-topic] ~~Tito~~:
Oh I got arctic silver already, and temps are 10" cooler :). The problem Ive read was that the motherboard gives out errors with anything other than the stock fan, even though I have a separate fan directly on the heat sync connected directly to the power supply.

What do you mean? The whole box?
[Off-topic] rorytmeadows:
The RAM. My old desktop was a Dell Dimension 4500 or 4600 with DDR2 RAM. I think I popped at least 2GB in there, if not more (you might know the max for that unit). When I bought a quad-core Dell, I moved it downstairs and connected it with my TV and stereo in the living room. I barely used it. I wanted to keep it on all the time, but the video card I installed on it screwed it up so that it would randomly shut down. So I basically stopped using it. I have no use for the RAM in there now and my friends all have units with incompatible systems, so if you're interested let me know. Let me know what the internet says their worth and I'll go under your estimate.
[Off-topic] ~~Tito~~:
Are u sure its ddr2? I am using ddr, and I have 4X 512. Oh and I know why the random shut downs occur, its the PSU, I solved my problem by using a 450w.
[Off-topic] rorytmeadows:
At the time, I wanted faster ROM, so I bought DDR2. Should be fine.
[Off-topic] ~~Tito~~:
I dont think it supports that ram lol. What kind of sticks are they? 2gb (2x1gb)?
[Off-topic] rorytmeadows:
I would like to think it's a max of 4GB, but I might check for you this afternoon and check on your compatibility. What is the service tag from your modeL?
[Off-topic] ~~Tito~~:
Hmm I dont remember, but I know for sure that it supports 4gb max 1gb each slot, but its DDR.
[HD2 General] Chivalryyyy:
title says it all really... its upgrade time and i was set on the hero,,, then they release the HD2 and now im stuck back in indecision land again..... *sigh*

main reason im still pulled toward the hero is the upcomming jump to android v2.1 eclair in the new year,,,,

Main reason im pulled toward the HD2 is its just so damn sexy... and who wouldent want that screen!

i have had quite alot of experiance with the hero... but as of yet havent even seen the HD2 in the flesh so cant compare how they operate in comparison to each other........ Is winmo 6.5 as bad as alot of the reviews make out? and does the hd2 suffer from it?

another thing is although people say the winmo market place is pretty poor atm.... after experiancing the android marketplace im feeling pretty let down by it also,,,, yeah sure theres alot of stuff... but really 90% seems a complete waste of time.... really poor stuff i cant see anyone needing.. not to mention the games are woefull.... i feel myself missing my old N95 as it had better games than the hero i would say.. ;0(

i have no idea what the games platform is like on winmo though so if anyone could offer a little insight please? :)

soo.. what would u go with... the hero or HD2? help me out as my pac code expires in 6 days so gotta pick sumthin sharpish.. lol
[HD2 General] lude219:
If you complain a lot and get frustrated by little nuisance that comes with new technology, then get the Hero. Otherwise, get the HD2.
[HD2 General] nadderf:
the hero is old , you can't buy a 6month old phone :p
[HD2 General] Toss3:
How can you even be considering the hero? :confused: HD2>>>>>Hero. The Hero is a great phone, but paying almost 480€ for old hardware is not something I'd like to do.
[HD2 General] wacky.banana:
Chivalry,

Answer to your question is simple; if you want a device that is predominantly a phone then it's the Hero, if you want a device that is a focused PDA then it's the HD2.

Also, as someone said above, if you don't like hassle then again, it's the Hero but if you don't mind spending weeks on end tuning and retuning your device (sometimes just to get it to work properly) then it's the HD.

I assume price is not a factor here?

WB
[HD2 General] jgtthd:
i have had both ohones, i changed from the HERO to the HD2 and can say the HD2 is MUCH better!! no questions and wouldn't go back to the HERO or android.
[HD2 General] Zunzun:
1. The main downside of the HD2 is that he runs windows mobile : it will give your geek friends with an iphone or an androphone a reason to call you a noob.

2. However, if you can live with that, just get an HD2. The screen is amazing, and the hardware is perfect for real multi-tasking.

3. Don't trust Gizmodo or Endgaget. These people just think that saying windows mobile is crap make them look cool (see 1.). Winmo runs well, and the HTC Sense interface will make you forget it's windows.

4. Windows mobile has a huge application store : it's called the World Wide Web.

5. If you're mainly interested in games, you should get an iPhone. It's got a lot of beautiful ones. Winmo has some too, but you'll have to deal with compatibility issues. Since there's no official API for accelerometer or multitouch, really few games will use them.

6. HD2 is really bigger than Hero. You can see this as an advantage or a disadvantage.
[HD2 General] sproxy:
I had a Hero and like dit a lot Then my wife got HD2 as an upgrade and found it too large. So now she likes the Hero and I prefer HD2 over hero.

Here are the limitations of Hero/Android for me:

1 - Exchange support. Lack of tasks was an issue for me. Touchdown fixed it but still not as good as winmo implementation.

2 - Out of the box ms office support is another minus for Hero.

3 - Also windows mobile devices are compatible with Napster to go, so you use their unlimited downloads service in HD2 nicely. You cannot do that on android or other OSes.

4 - Speed is a big plus for HD2.

5 - Feature complete os for HD2. Things like VPN support, connection exceptions make it a better choice for me.

6 - Application availability for windows mobile. While it does not have a good marketplace with tens of thousands of applications, the essential applications such as voip software and video players make it a better choice for me.

7 - Live services integration and myphone service from microsoft are also pluses for winmob.

HTC Sense solves most of the issues with default windows mobile interface and even for non technichal people, it allows smooth transition from android to winmob and vice versa.

I like the Hero a lot and was not thinking to go back to winmob until wm7, HD2 has changed my mind.

However, the items above are pretty much personal and depends on your work as well I suppose.
[HD2 General] umiss:
Zunzun really sums this up well.

I was in the same seat as you, deciding between hero or waiting for HD2. I decided to wait for HD2 because of the sexiness and the screen mainly, and even though all the bashing of WinMo, I am not let down at all. On the other hand I like how you pretty much can change anything, which is why I always favor PC to Mac for example.
[HD2 General] immyl:
ALAS!

i am glad to see i am not not the only one stuck in this notion of indecision!

I had the Hero and when i got the HD2 couple of days ago my first reaction was "wow so similar to hero but so much better" the screen really DOES make a big difference honestly

the web browsing is sensational in a word

i agree with previous posts, the downside is winmo, but tbh HTC front end is so robust you barely notice it and it is much much finger friendly than it has ever been - once you have your basic settings sorted you will barely ever have to go back into it

although people compare the market place, i would agree with one of the guys who said that most stuff on the google marketplace is a shambles - it really is - its like Tesco Basics vs Tesco finest

Again if you want gaming get an iphone - better still get the ipod and use the HD2 wifi router option to connect to the net! this phone is very good, someone is very likely to bring Android to it and you can try that too but tbh HTC have done a very bang up job on it

Performance wise it is miles ahead of the Hero - i used to work for t-mobile so have had exposure to phones and the problems you get - for normal everyday use, i would get this phone over the Hero, simply for better user experience overall

sorry if that was more than my two cents worth!
[HD2 General] suicidal.banana:
^ This ^

Because well, the hd2/leo is one damn hawt phone, but theres bugs in it that will make you pull your hair out (well in a matter of speech ofc, but ye, random signal loss, hanging sms, bugs with sd cards etc etc)

On the bright side theres alot of smart people here, and they already solved some bugs, and HTC themselves are appearing to take notice of all hd2 problems now, more and more 'fixes' appear
[HD2 General] Aqrab:
i moved from htc diamond (1.7+ year) to omnia ii

i really missed XDA when i moved to omnia ii

omnia ii sold

waiting for my HD2
[HD2 General] _tangent:
Why is winmo a downside? Surely it's only a downside if you care more about how pretty the UI is than how powerful/flexible/feature-rich/functional it is? And surely if you're a member of this forum that isn't true? :D

It is a far more sophisticated OS than any other mobile phone platform. Period.
[HTC Startrek] josefcrist:
I just have a few questions.

1. is there a free solution for sim unlocking?

2. is there a way to flash a new radio? how would i do this?

3. can i flash a new radio without a usb cable?

4. type of usb cable does the startrek take? micro usb?
[HTC Startrek] konker:
Here's a good place to start: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_StrTrk

AFAIK, no free 3rd party SIM unlock solution for the StarTrek unless your seller is willing to contact the telco to get the SIM Unlock code. My seller was kind enough to help me out so I got mine unlocked for free, but at the expense of the seller.

It's not using a standard mini-USB cable. It's proprietary, including the headset as well. If you already have the StarTrek with you, you should be able to tell from the connector on the phone.
[HTC Startrek] josefcrist:
i dont have it in my hands yet. it is still in the mail. maybe when i get it i will call up att and see if they want to give me the unlock code. can i flash a radio via the micro sd card?
[HTC Startrek] autocrosser1:
I just got mine!!!!

I got a Cingular 3125 from eBay new in the box...It had the oldest ROM that they shipped with...I've got it unlocked (thanks to great docs!!!) & flashed with the very great NEoRose 6.1 (very nice!!!)....Looking forward to using this one for quite a while!! :cool:
[HTC Startrek] Mister-Maledives:
Okay mate - there you go:

1.

Take this guide for CID unlocking your device which is necessary for using custom made ROM's - note that you'll have to do an 'ApplicationUnlock' first (first link over there). AND note that at step (9) you'll have to use/enter your Unique-ID, not the one that's posted there.. else you'll get an error saying sth. like checksum failed or so..

SIM Unlock cannot be done that easy - you should check this topic - especially the last post - maybe this will help you. Unfortunately i don't have any experience on that.

2.

Flashing a new radio is pretty easy - you'll need to AppUnlock and CIDUnlock your phone first.

Next thing is to choose a ROM - i highly recommend WM6.1 Build 5.2.21040 AKU 1.6.0 by Erofich. Flashing this ROM you only have to execute the *.exe file (after App- & CIDUnlock) - mind reading the installation instructions at the first post

3.

Don't know about that - but i guess that's not possible - i wouldn't try it as bluetooth will be disconected during the flashing process.. and flashing unofficial ROM's via SDcard is impossible.

4.

Yes it's micro USB!

Hope this helps a little. :)

If there are any questions left, feel free to ask ;)
[HTC Startrek] josefcrist:
Mister-Maledives your my new best bud. can i flash an official rom via sd card?

also your wrong it is not a standard micro usb plug unless the cable that goes to my lg incite and lg chocolate is a non standard one.

the problem with my startrek is that it has poor reception so i am thinking that flashing a new radio will fix that.

thanks again for all of your help.
[HTC Startrek] Mister-Maledives:
I'm pleased to help. :)

Flashing a standard ROM via SD should not be such a problem. Here you'll find a topic about it.

All official ROM's can be found in Erofich's topic right here.

I never tried flashing (an official ROM) via SDCard. Why don't you want to use USB?

And you are right. The mentioned LG's have definatelly micro usb ports. The one from Startrek seems to be thinner than the original micro usb. :confused: Sorry for that.
[HTC Startrek] josefcrist:
thanks for the help. i dont want to use usb because i dont own a usb cable. how do i check what radio version i am running? also do the official roms include radios?
[HTC Startrek] Mister-Maledives:
Ebay offers cheap USB Data Cables - have a look here..

To check your radio version got to Start > Settings > (0) More > (5) About

But i got no idea if official ROM's include radios.. i think so but maybe asking Erofich would be the best idea.
[HTC Startrek] josefcrist:
i called att and got a free unlock code incase anybody is wondering. i am going to try to flash an official rom and hope that it includes a radio.
[HTC Startrek] josefcrist:
well i flashed an official rom and it did not have a radio.

do i have to cid unlock to flash just a radio? can i flash just a radio with sd card?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Timmy212:
Its gotten to the point where i feel that i should completely rewrite this app if any progress is going to be made :).

So Im going to try to find some time to do just that.

so if anyones still using this, hopefully ill have something soon... its nowhere near done, but heres what i have so far.

v0.1.0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aygEqcsRcqc

ive attached the (very) alpha version... It looks in your storage card only for your music. and is for wvga devices only.

click on the songs to add them to your now playing playlist, click on the + to add without playing the song.

the player saves the playlist when you click on the clock and minimize the form.

hopefully it works for you :D

with everything going on i might not be able keep up with this thread very well, but ill try to keep you updated.

-----------------------------------------------------------------

0.0.4:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30_ut9H6kBI

You will also need a rom with WMP installed.... :) btw
[Windows Mobile Software Development] portutu:
Hi Timmy ,

i really like your windows media payer it's possible to send us your cab?

a big thinks !!!:)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] cosmicgate:
Hallo Timmy212, i am intressing on your player. Can you send a link for the player. :D
[Windows Mobile Software Development] portutu:
And can you tell us for which resolution is done?

I am WQVGA resolution.... i hope it's OK
[Windows Mobile Software Development] cosmicgate:
Hello Timmy212,

i can not open the Player. I have WM6.5.3 an the Files load in the Folder we are you write.

The dlls load in the windows folder. When open the player i have a error.

The specified module could not be found. I am press the details and have this error. myTunes.exe filenotfoundexception The specified module could not be found.

by

System.windows.formsAxhost.create witoutlicence(Guid clsid) etc etc...:mad::mad:

we can help you for this problem.:eek:
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Timmy212:
Interesting... I havent seen this error before. Im not sure how to go about troubleshooting that. Hopefully i can work on the player this weekend and see if i cant get a little more stable build up...

Sorry i dont have a definate answer... im trying to learn as fast as i can :)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] TaurenSnake:
Works great for me on my personal 6.5.3 (28008) Fuze build. In fact i love it and so far no bugs. Works fine over bluetooth. The only thing I would love to see added is AVRCP bluetooth remote support.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Timmy212:
Thats definately on the "todo" list, but i havent had time to look into implementation yet... I'm glad to hear it works for someone though :D
[Windows Mobile Software Development] tito12:
Hi Timmy

First congrats for your work and your sharing. It's revolutionary in it's design!

After playing a bit I can see room for improvement:

1 enlarge the fonts

2 pressing play 2nd time pauses but the icon doesn't change

3 add volume control

4 add exit button

5 add stop button

6 add a screen off option to save power

In the minimised view:

7 the sliding effect seems reversed because the slider is not moving, consider a wheel effect (with or without slider)

8 shuffling through directories is not very responsive, I found the best response when swiping my fingernail on the top or the bottom of the central slider.

9 the directories names are hidden by the finger, maybe move them above the slider

10 enhance Dpad functionality : right/left are ok, up/down should switch dirs (now they behave like right/left) and action button should play/pause (now it's not responsive)

This is it for now ;)

I wouldn't have bothered writing so much if I didn't think it has the potential to become a leading app, so keep up (I also think you are going to get more involved than you thought :D )

Big thanks !
[Windows Mobile Software Development] famousk:
Nice App run perfectly on my Axim x51 running WM6

Thanks!!!!!!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] fingerstoo:
Hi Timmy212,

It seems to work OK, but on my VGA Loox N560 running Newplow's ROM for WM6.1 I cannot find out how to exit the program. Am I missing something obvious? There seems to be no menu or exit icon? It does look good though. Thank you.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Timmy212:
When you pull down the top drawer i had it set the windows state to normal so the x button should pop up in the normal windows taskbar... At least thats how i planned it :).
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Timmy212:
Thanks for your suggestions! :)...

all good ideas!

for 1. i Like the idea of seeing as much of the text as i can on the page which is why they are soo small :) but i have been thinking about increasing the size, especially for lower resolution devices.

2. I do need to implement this, :)

3. I intially liked the idea of just using the system volume but i might add to see if i like it

4. for my 6.5.1 rom when i minimize it brings up the x button, i didnt think about how 6.5.3 looks

6. again for my rom i just hit the power button and it turns that backlight off, but i will try to add this.

7. Im still trying to figure out exactly how i want this view to work... I really just wanted a Quick way to go through all the album art. Hopefully i can pull something off here :)

8. The sliding art just works by grabbing the center albumart and then moving it in the direction you want it to go. and if you slide it all the way over and keep your finger on the screen it will keep going until you lift up...

but like i said this MIGHT change :D

9. i will definately be moving some text around

10. i havent set anything up for the dpad... its just manipulating the listbox that had focus last. This will change :D

Im about 400 miles away from my main desktop so i havent done any more work on it... but i have been setting up my 6 year old laptop with all the mobile sdk's to hopefully keep the project running the next couple weeks till i can get back home:D
[Windows Mobile Software Development] tito12:
Thanks for the detailed answer mate, by the way on my build power button stops the music and for the rest, good luck but don't forget to enjoy your holiday :D
[Windows Mobile Software Development] claus1953:
Installed the player in my device with WM 6.5.3 and it works very well.

Besides the points mentioned by Tito i would suggest an exit button as i have to slide down to reveal the taskbar and then close the player from there. On this bulid no exit button comes up.

Also ...is there an option to save playlists?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] fingerstoo:
Yup, feel a fool.... I found it after posting, but I notice that Claus1953 did not like it either. Thank you for taking the time to reply.

I like your approach to the GUI design though. Up until now I have been using S2P from this site, by A_C. Because of GUI usability problems with later releases, I have stuck with his older 0.58 release. Your player is similar. I am sure you are familiar with S2P? I will consider using your program as it has some advantages already. Keep it up.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] cosmicgate:
Hello Timmy212,

i found the problem. My operating system WM6.5.3 have not a windows mobile player, separate one mobile corelplayer.

Your more player from there mobile functions more player and not with others playern only with windows mobile.

This is a good player and function perfectly. :D

Sorry for my english.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Timmy212:
there is no way to save playlists yet... hopefully i can get it working soon though :)... and also a close/minimise button will probably be in the works also.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Timmy212:
excellent... glad you got it working! I should probably figure out some requirements and post them sometime :D
[Windows Mobile Software Development] pupakota:
just one question, sry for bothering you..

what about formats like:

mod, xm, sap, sid,

etc, etc?

any plans for plugins?

just mp3 player with(let's say).. nice look?