Omnia – End of life soon?

Is been a long time since I update on regarding Omnia.

Well, first on the Omnia. Since Omnia II is already in the market and the Windows Mobile 6.5 is also coming out, , I guess our Omnia is coming to end-of-life as Samsung not updating the firmware (the last update is DZIA5) .

Well  in the past one year with Omnia is like having a new phone after every firmware update and with SPB Mobile Shell, my Omnia is more finger friendly and I hardly uses the Stylus. I also change the casing to those skin type from CAPDASE (www.capdase.com).

So far I have added many apps into my omnia:

and the following are the most apps are:

S2U2 – This is the program that was first release even iphone was release and the author almost got sued for it. Is lock your phone and to unlock, just slide (like iphone). The latest version can also change the background picture. It shows the time, appointment, emails, etc too. And when incoming phone, just slide to answer.

S2P – I have stop using the windows media player or the touch player as both very limited and restricted. At first glance it looks like iPhone media player and you right.

It can play by directory or by genre or artist, etc. Best of all is finger friendly and activated when my Bluetooth headset is on. When I off my headset, the apps terminate itself.

GPSed – This is like those tracking GPS we installed into the truck and is free. The data is transmitted to www.gpsed.com where you can track the device. You can also add photos, etc.

mFlash – This is Omnia exclusive tools that make full use of the LED flash of the camera. With it you can use it as a flash, Send SOS signal or strobe. You can also sent morse code(Transformer also using morse code too – never know when it will be useful).

mToolbox – This apps is actually makes up of various in one apps. The apps are:

Water level – good for check the levelness of your tripod

Ruler – hmm…. Just a ruler, in case you need to measure something about 3.5” size J

Light Sensor – good for photography too

Shock Sensor – in case you want to measure the level of shock in your car J

Where is – This is the GPS apps that come with compass and can store location of the place you wanted to go, the distance remaining, the traveling speed, etc

CurrencyConv – This is a simple currency conversion program. It can auto update the rates from the net.

Google Maps – This is the new Google Maps with layer, meaning you can now go underground to look at the transit lines (MRT lines, etc), plus you can also use it to replace the GPS software.

Facebook – This is the facebook apps that link facebook to your Omnia. Great stuff if you a fan of facebook, get all the facebook email, contact, etc.

Skyfire – Another browser that I like as it can open any website without limitation of being PDA. Some website refuse to allow access such as those banking site and you can also put all the news feed into one page (no need to use Avantgo – guess Avantgo is died by now)

Opera Mobile 9.7 Beta – Even is beta is still better and more responsive than the Opera that comes with the firmware

Sun’n’Moon – This apps help me track the phases of the moon as I am planning for my moon photography in future J Hmmm…. Full moon in a couple of days time, must get the camera ready.

Off course, I also have the Phone Log, which sits in the background and log all the phone calls, smses and mmses that I send and the information is log into m Outlook.

And the most used apps for today is mymobiler, which is used to capture all the pictures in this email. Well guess is long enough. If you need more information, please contact me and I have others not so useful apps too (might be useful to you).

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Phonelog

I downloaded PhoneLog (Freeware) from http://freewareppc.com/communication/phonelog_by_infinityball.shtml

What is it for?

Phonelog is a simple program that logs all call (placed, missed, answered) and sms to outlook calendar. It records the total time spent on the call, etc.

Once started, you can basically forget it. It takes up very limited memory, so no worries.

At Outlook Calendar, you can then categorized it to work/personal (by color coding):

The detail:

For me this is one of the great tools for those who need to track the call for billing, etc.

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Skyfire

I downloaded Skyfire, a new and free web browser for Omnia. Is faster to load as compare to Opera and website loading is also faster.

 

You can download it from http://m.skyfire.com

It is built for touch web surfing.

 

I love the speed. More reviews coming soon.

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PROLiNK ® PML301 Nano Laser Mouse

I bought this mouse as my RFID mouse is starting to giving me problems. So my search for a decent mouse starts with some simple requirement:

a. Wireless and dongle must be easy for storage
b. Laser as I need it to play some games.

Here some information from the website.

PROLiNK® PML301 Nano Laser Mouse features wireless 2.4GHz connectivity, a refined shape and flexible rubber grips that put 3-button at your fingertips.
The ergonomic design is contoured to provide a comfortable fit for your hand and the power of the 800 dpi optical sensor provides more accuracy than conventional optical mouse. The convenient scroll wheel provides maximum control, allowing you to scroll through the Internet, documents and presentations with ease.

General Features

•  Plug-n-forget Nano receiver.
•  Robust wireless connection with advanced 2.4GHz 2-Way fast digital RF.
•  Connection Free Smart Link.
•  16 auto hopping channel with 65K ID.
•  CPI button to select favorite cursor speed.
•  Power switch and sleep mode for maximum battery life.
•  Low battery indicator.

PMP – Process Cue on the Project Management Processes

1.  Need to remember: I P E C C

1. Then the knowledge area (KA):

1. Which KA into which group

Initiation	I only
Planning	All KA
Executing	No triple constraint and risk
Monitoring and Controlling	All KA
Closure	I Pro

4. Not the processes for each group

I	I Start with Charter then preliminary scope
P	I then develop management plan And SCOPE out the plan, define it and create WBS In TIME, activity will be define, sequence and estimate (resource and duration) then need to develop the schedule Now need money, so  estimate and budget the COST The rest is just planning for QUALITY, HR and COMMUNICATION Too much planning is RISKy, so manage and identify then analysis (Quality and Quantity), follow by plan to response to risk. And finally, plan on PROCUREMENT and contract.
E	To execute, I must direct and manage Ensure QUALITY assurance And must  get HR to acquire project team and must develop the team Now that the project started COMMUNICATION must be distributed Finally to PROCURE, need seller to response and then select the right seller.
C	I must monitor and control the project by integrate change control To make sure the SCOPE is verify Also need to control the SCOPE, SCHEDULE, COST and QUALITY Must  manage HR Also need to COMMUNICATE by reporting and manage stakeholder There also RISK to monitor and control Since this is a PROCURE solution, must also administrate the contract
C	I finally close the project And inform PROCUREMENT department to close the contract

5. As for the Inputs  --> Tools and Techniques --> Outputs

Inputs & Outputs: are some form of reports, statements, documents

Tools and Techniques: are system, process to prepare reports, statement or documents

WD Elements – 320 GB

I got this WD Elements 320GB Portable Hard disk from IT shows at Suntec. Not much to review as there are plenty of reviews in the net.

It comes with 3 years warranty.

PMP – Study group

I finally completed my PMP classes and decided to setup a PMP study group at Google Group to talk, discuss, etc about PMP. Those interested can go to http://groups.google.com/group/valentine-pmp

Thank you.