The 240X240 Dilema.
Many Pocket PC phones nowadays have 240x240 resolution because Windows Mobile 5.0
doesn't support 320x320 resolution and the next square screen resolution supported is 480x480.
However when it comes to prices of touch screens, the screens with 480x480 are too expensive,
so Pocket PC phone manufacturers, who wanted to use square resolution in order to accommodate
a QWERTY keyboard, were forced into 240x240.
Examples of devices sporting the square screens are the HP iPaq HW6515, HW6715, Palm Treo 700w,
and Fujitsu Siemens Pocket LOOX T830 Pocket PC phones. Look for some others later in the year.
When regular Pocket PC applications and games are run, the square screens cut off the information
below the 240 pixel mark. Sometimes, they do scroll but often that's not the case which means
that about 25 percent of the display is missing.
The only real solution to this problem is to have software that is designed to accomodate the
240x240 resolution.
Developers have begun to rework existing games and applications to work on square screen devices
but a convenient list of what's currently available is a little difficult to come by. So, I
decided to start a thread here to hopefully help a few folks out that will be buying these units
this year.
The Treo 700w in particular promises to bring many new Pocket PC users into the fold. This list
will hopefully guide many of them to what's available.
This list is by no means comprehensive, so if you know of any programs that are confirmed to
work on 240x240 devices, feel free to include them in this thread.
Please follow the basic format that I've started but feel free to add your comments, if any, so
that people will get a good idea of what the software is about. You don't need to shorten
the URL's like I did.
***Notes:
1) In order to make this post more readable,URL's have been shortened using the
Metamark URL shortner at:
http://metamark.net/add2) Descriptions and URL's are courtesy of PocketGear.com, a site I visit often.
3) Inclusion in this list is not an endorsment of the product by the author.
General Applications WM5 240x240 Ready
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Apmemo
http://xrl.us/ka5pThe simplest and fastest way to create memos and reminders on your Pocket PC
Calligrapher v8.2
http://xrl.us/kbatFour input methods in one: Write Pad and Write Anywhere handwriting recognition input panels,
on-screen keyboard with auto-complete, and PenCommander.
Battery Pack Pro v2.1.3
http://xrl.us/ka5tView battery life, storage cards, launch apps, keep your system optimized & adjust
brightness on your today page.
Egress (RSS Feeds) v2.4.2
http://xrl.us/ka5uEgress is an advanced yet easy to use application which displays your favorite RSS/ATOM
feeds directly on your PocketPC. Now supports Podcasting!
FlexWallet
http://xrl.us/ka5wFlexWallet enables you to securely store and carry any type of information on your
PocketPC, including bank accounts, credit cards, calling cards, passwords, PINs,
documents, ideas
iLauncher
http://xrl.us/ka5yA powerful tab based today screen plugin that allows you to create shortcuts to
your favorite Pocket PC programs on your Today screen, battery and memory meters
and much more.
IM+ for PocketPC
http://xrl.us/ka55With IM+, the most popular instant-messaging systems MSN, AOL, ICQ,Yahoo!,
Jabber and Google Talk are available on your Pocket PC.
Info2go
http://xrl.us/kba3Info2Go is an extremely powerful, location based active information system
for people on the go. Save time, money and frustration wile you travel by
having a single point of info.
Laridian Bible
http://xrl.us/ka58Powerful, award-winning Bible software with the complete text of the
popular New International Version (NIV) Bible.
Leonard Maltin?s Movie Guide 2006
http://xrl.us/kba4Instantly transform your handheld into the most up-to-date, comprehensive
and reliable movie guide around
Marsware Weather Panel
http://xrl.us/ka6c Display the current weather and forecast on your Today Screen.
Mobipocket Reader (Free)
http://xrl.us/ka6eeReader for Pocket PC and Windows Mobile Edition software allows
you to read your eBooks whenever you want and wherever you go.
MyPersonalDiet v1.14
http://xrl.us/ka6fManage your weight, fitness and health by defining, tracking and
monitoring your own diet and nutrients that matter to you.
NewsBreak
http://xrl.us/ka6g Get the latest headlines, weather, sports, business, and entertainment
news wirelessly on your Pocket PC.
Novii Remote Deluxe v3.3
http://xrl.us/ka6iOperate your home theater, TV set, Cable/Sat box, DVD/CD, Audio, VCR, etc.
PDAnet
http://xrl.us/ka6k PdaNet turns your Windows Mobile Smartphone or PocketPC Phone into a
high speed Wireless Modem for your Laptop or PC.
PhatNotes v4.6
http://xrl.us/ka6mPhatNotes is an award-winning notes organizer for Microsoft Windows
Powered Pocket PCs, Desktop PCs and Palm OS powered mobile devices.
PhatPad v3.0
http://xrl.us/ka6nHighest Rated Note-Taking Application for Windows Mobile Software
Includes Customizable Toolbar, Photo Backgrounds and More
Pocket Informant
http://xrl.us/ka6tPocket Informant is a PIM replacement for the PocketPC platform.
PocketBreeze
http://xrl.us/ka6x A Today plug-in that replaces your built-in Calendar and Tasks on your
Today screen, offering a much more powerful solution.
Pocket Quicken
http://xrl.us/ka68Pocket Quicken places your financial activity at your fingertips making
it easy to keep your Quicken information complete, accurate and up-to-date
wherever you go.
Pocket Weather
http://xrl.us/ka69Get weather forecast to your Pocket PC. Including both a Today screen
plugin and the new WeatherConsole application!
Pocket Stocks Live
http://xrl.us/ka7aTrack stocks or mutual funds traded on NASDAQ, NYSE, Amex etc. Enjoy latest
news headlines and market commentary in radio and TV!
Remote Display Control for Pocket PC (Free)
http://xrl.us/ka7bRepligo
http://xrl.us/ka7dRepliGo allows you to transfer, view, and print any PC-based document
on your Pocket PC.
Resco File Explorer
http://xrl.us/ka7eThis advanced File Explorer can compress files with build-in ZIP,
encrypt files, view registry, view text and image files...
SmallMenu (Free)
http://xrl.us/ka7fSmallMenu is an integrated tool which combines cascading program
menus, a task manager and a battery monitor.
Spb Diary
http://xrl.us/ka7gToday plug-in for Calendar, Tasks, Contacts, Notes and Messages.
Powerful replacement for the standard Today plug-ins for appointments and tasks.
Most of actions performed on the Today screen
Spb GPRS Monitor
http://xrl.us/ka7jA unique utility for measuring your GPRS connection and calculating
its traffic and costs.
Spb Pocket Plus
http://xrl.us/ka7qTask manager. Powerful Today plug-in with tabs. Close button that
really closes, etc.
Spb Weather
http://xrl.us/ka7s Spb Weather is a powerful weather Today plug-in. You can customize
weather views, skins and weather sources. You can save your Today
screen space running Spb Weather as a tab of Spb Pocket Plus 2.5+
SOTI Pocket Controller
http://xrl.us/ka7vOperate your Pocket PC or Smartphone from your desktop computer,
video recording,capture/print screens,skins,DOS,battery/memory usage
Sprite BackUp
http://xrl.us/ka7wSprite Backup 5.0 for Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC. The ulitmate
backup solution from the award winning Sprite Software Ltd
Space Reclaimer v2.5.4
http://xrl.us/kbbiThe only Microsoft Certified Pocket PC cleaner. Safe and robust.
SplashID v3.32
http://xrl.us/g8mf Secure personal identification organizer for Windows Mobile Pocket PC
Sunnysoft Backup Manager v3.7
http://xrl.us/ka72A highly sophisticated backup application for Pocket PC.
WebIS Mail2
http://xrl.us/ka79Email application with superior interface and options including
GMail, SSL, POP3, IMAP support.
Games 240x240 WM5 Ready
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Atomic Battle Dragons
http://xrl.us/ka8a Joust to save the kingdom in an epic battle riding dragons and slaying beasts.
Atomic Cannon v2.5
http://xrl.us/ka8dUltimate artillery duel with 85 weapons of mass destruction.
Battleship
http://xrl.us/ka8g The official version of the classic Battleship naval combat game.
Bejeweled
http://xrl.us/ka8hIncredibly popular and addictive online game by PopCap
Bejeweled 2
http://xrl.us/ka8iThe legend has returned...and is more wildly addictive than ever before
Checkers Pro
http://xrl.us/ka8kRevisit this classic and learn Flying Kings.
Chess Pro
http://xrl.us/ka8mImprove your skills using unlimited hint, undo and replay.
Chroma Games
http://xrl.us/ka8oA great triple pack of classic board games
Chuzzle
http://xrl.us/kbbsChuzzles are googly-eyed little balls of fur that giggle,
squeak, and sneeze as you push them across the board.
Crazy Daisy
http://xrl.us/ka8qSpin the flowers to match the colored petals and watch them pop!
Cribbage Pro
http://xrl.us/ka8sRace to the finish with this classic.
Concrete Software?s Aces Texas Hold ?Em v1.3.1.1
http://xrl.us/ka8tPlay the original, award winning Texas Holdem poker game.
Cubis (Free on Treo 700w CD)
http://xrl.us/ka8vCubis - the next generation puzzle game
Euchre Pro
http://xrl.us/ka8wMaster your game using detailed history and statistics.
Five Hundred Pro
http://xrl.us/ka8yImprove your skills using unlimited hint, undo and replay.
Gin Pro
http://xrl.us/ka82Discard and Knock your way to win.
Hearts Pro
http://xrl.us/ka83Embrace the Queen and shoot the moon.
Jackpot Casino
http://xrl.us/ka873D casino with blackjack, roulette and two slot machines.
Jigsaw
http://xrl.us/ka9cPowerful jigsaw puzzle for 240x240 Windows Mobile devices.
Meteor
http://xrl.us/ka9jBeautiful space breakout for 240x240 Windows Mobile devices.
A must for Arkanoid fans.
Motocross 3-D Mini Sports Bike
http://xrl.us/ka9nFull screen motocycle racing!Support Windows Mobile 5.0
and Square Screen.
My Little Tank
http://xrl.us/ka9p Hours of fun and Minature Tank Mayhem.
Spades Pro
http://xrl.us/kbadImprove your skills using unlimited hint, undo and replay
Sudoku
http://xrl.us/kbafA version of the puzzle craze that's become a worldwide phenomenon.
Super Slyder
http://xrl.us/kbahGuide your spherical hero through a wealth of brain-teasing mazes
filled with obstacles, friends and foes
Super Wild Wild Words
http://xrl.us/kbai Ready to rustle up some words?
Text Twist
http://xrl.us/kbak Text Twist! is a great word game created by GameHouse
Tire Tossin
http://xrl.us/kbbyFun game set in the backwoods
Zuma
http://xrl.us/kbarControl the stone frog idol of the ancient Zuma in this action puzzler
Additionally, PocketGear.com has a Treo 700w page that has links to dozens more
applications compatible with 240x240 displays.
http://xrl.us/kbeh--Steve