[HD2 Android SD Development] RobE.:
Sorry to have taken so long to respond... I was late to adopt a data plan, though I don't think I could live (happily) without one now. I live on my PC in a home-office, so an internet capable handheld wasn't always important to me... and yet, I've been using PDA's for a long time. First Psion's then later switched to the Palm, followed by iPaqs and lastly WinMo PDA integrated phones since WinMo 2003.

But to answer your question; although I guess it's really just a matter of perspective - for me - first and foremost, the cellphone (smart or not), is most importantly a lifeline. It has to first be successful as a phone. Secondly as a longtime WinMo PDA user, I'd taken to depending on my PDA as a portable personal information manager (PIM). For me, a well-integrated Contacts, Calendar, Notes, and Task/Todo list - became central to my life away from home.

So, the most important and most frequently used app in my WinMo arsenal has always been Pocket Informant. I've heard it's well-done on the iPhone (though I have no experience with that). On the Android... It's absolutely abysmal. A shell of what it should be. Hopefully in time, the developer will catch-up and improve this program for Android users.

Under WinMo... this program is (imo) magnificent, in it's complete database integration, ease of use and beauty on screen. It is highly configurable, although time consuming to learn and get the best use out of, but I really can't say enough about how well-done this app is once one is familiar with it. No longer supported under WinMo; the last version is still available for free on the dev's website (WebIs).

No Calendar / Task / Contact / Notes app or program available for the Android today even comes close. BUT, as I've said it's a matter of perspective, and personal use. Horses for courses... I still run a WinXP desktop and activesync everything locally with Outlook, and this is still my need under Android. I've heard that Companion Link is very good. Never tried it (maybe I should've)... but I did buy VCOrganizer Pro. It's not bad (creates duplicates entries under some conditions), and I hope the Dev's improve it. It works well enough under Android but is a poor substitute for PI under WinMo.

If I changed to Windows 7 (which I eventually will), my systems & methods will have to change. As it is today (fool that I may be), I just don't feel comfortable putting my life in the cloud. I may get over that (fear) someday. :)

There's a wealth of still great apps for WimMo 6.5.x. My personal favorites include:

Pocket Informant (as mentioned); Agenda Fusion - a similar pgm, also excellent; Total Commander & or Resco as file managers and registry editors; SKTools & or MemMaid for utilities; MobiPocket & eReader for .prc & .pdb (book) files. SplashPhoto (imo) better and easier to use than Resco photo. I used iGuidance (iNav) for GPS for years under WinMo, up through v.6.1 but found my latest version 2009 incompatible with the HD2. Didn't upgrade yet as Bing and Google Maps navigate with TTS pretty well.

So that's about it. I could mention a few dozen other WinMo pgms, but I've related my personal core favorites. I'm diggin' the Android and love that i can dual boot it, but for now... I'll be among the last to leave WinMo 6.5.x

Sorry for the long story. -Rob