Call Filter for Treo 650

[plwebb]

I didn't have a 600 so this is an app I hadn't heard of but looked it up and it sounds like something I would like to have on my Treo 650 so I'm subscribing to this thread :tongue:

[kabeyun]

Originally Posted by plwebb

I didn't have a 600 so this is an app I hadn't heard of but looked it up and it sounds like something I would like to have on my Treo 650 so I'm subscribing to this thread :tongue:

Good choice. Chris reviewed the 600's version here if you want more information on the app.
-K

[Kwan]

Doesnt lightwave have options to filter calls?

[greeniis]

After reading this thread, I went to the Velocityware site, and looks like V 1.3 is available..... I will be trying it out!

[kabeyun]

Originally Posted by greeniis

After reading this thread, I went to the Velocityware site, and looks like V 1.3 is available..... I will be trying it out!

Now that's SOON! Wahoo!
Velocityware just shot to the top of my list and if it's a stable upgrade, it'll stay there. greeniis, please post your experience.
Chris, I'd love to get a thread going on people's experience with Call Filter for 650. Should we continue this one or start a new one in the Applications forum?
Also, how 'bout an updated review? tia.

-K

[Jmtyra]

This sounds like a good deal...the call filtering plus the MP3 ability for calls.
Hmmm...might be my first Treo software purchase.

Website Link: http://www.velocityware.com/callfilter/cfinfo.htm

Info for those that wanna know:

CALLFILTER V1.3 FOR TREO 600/650

Manage your incoming and outgoing calls and enhance the capabilities of your Treo 600/650 dramatically. With CallFilter for Treo 600/650, you have the ability to block unwanted callers, automatically hangup on someone bothering you, and more! Stop telemarketers, annoying people, or anyone you just dont feel like speaking to at the moment from disturbing you. In addition, you can also take control of your incoming SMS Messages. CallFilter gives you complete control of incoming and outgoing communications. With the Call Completion, you can take quick notes about your last phone call and quickly schedule followup calls or meetings. For those calls you want to accept, you can use Midi, MP3*, WAV*, and WMA* files for your ringtone. In addition, you can enjoy unlimited Picture Caller ID, and innovate new informational ring screens!
FEATURE SUMMARY
<->Filter incoming calls based on phone number, name, category, blocked/no callerid, or company
<->Send unwanted calls to voicemail immediately or after a few rings, pickup and hang up on caller, ignore caller, or automatically answer *Enhanced*
<->Ability to play MP3, Ogg, Wav (requires Pocket Tunes), and Midi files for the Ring Tones *Enhanced*
<->Adds unlimited Picture Caller ID. You can even assign Pictures to Contact Categories, Companies, or Blocked Callers!*New*
<->Filter SMS messages. Filter not only by phone number, but can also filter based on the email address that sent the SMS message. *New*
<->Take action based on an SMS message. CallFilter can automatically startup an application, auto reply, delete the message, or suppress notification. *New*
<->Ability to actually SPEAK the phone number of the incoming call *New*
<->Ring Screen called EXTENDED INFO - Automatically displays contact info and notes about the incoming caller, so you can refresh your memory before you even answer the phone! *New*
<->Call Completion - Automatically display a form after a phone call, so you can quickly take notes, schedule follow up calls, or meetings with the caller. All notes and appointments are integrated with the Treo 600/650 Calendar, Memo Pad, Daily Log, and Contact Notes *New*
<->Ability to stop Space bar and other keys from accidentally answering your phone
<->Support for Multiple Cards (SD card and RAM Disk at same time)
<->Ability to Automatically Forward Calls when Charging
<->It detects when you have voicemail, and makes your green led blink quickly at 4 times a second, or set the LED color to solid Red, Orange, or Green *Enhanced*
<->Allows the Jabra Freespeak BT200 Bluetooth headset to be used with the Treo 600 *New*
<->Support Multiple Rulesets based on your current profile! Integrate seamlessly with third party Profile Managers such as Simple Profiles Manager, Profiler, or Profeo 600 Lite V0.8.7. When you switch profiles using your Favorite Profile manager, CallFilter automatically switches to the ruleset that corresponds to that Profile! *New*
<->Integrates with the Treo 600/650 Alerts Manager, so you can quickly see a summary of Calls and SMS messages that have been filtered *New*
<->Advanced Logging Screen allows you to zoom in on a log message to see extended details on what happened. *New*
<->Ability to play an background sound or annoucement when the phone is answered *New*
<->Ability to automatically return to the built-in phone app or TAKEphONE after entering Call Completion Notes *New*
<->Ability to assign a nickname to a individual, phone number, category, or company *New*
NEW FEATURES IN VERSION 1.3

Added Treo 650 compatibility
Ring Screen Called LOCATION INFOAbility to Display Approximate Location of Incoming Calls
Ability to Filter Outgoing Phone Calls - Now you can restrict to whom calls are made
Includes built-in VelocityPlayer to allow MP3 and Wav Ringtones without external software (650 only)
Ability to Change the Color of the LED based on who is calling
Improved Performance and Speed, and file handling capabilities
Includes ability to require a password to see your rules, and a method to hide your rules

[kabeyun]

FYI, I've tried to d/l Call Filter for Treo 650 (i.e. v1.3, which VelocityWare is calling "Call Filter for Treo 600/650") but the d/l looks like v1.2, not 1.3. I didn't enable it for fear of crashing my 650.
I e-mail the dev again. Perhaps they've just updated the web page in anticipating of an imminent release.
-K

[plwebb]

I downloaded it and installed it and it definitely is v 1.3. Hopefully the link below will work.

http://mytreo.net/archives/2005/11/_...ware_ever_.php

[vware]

Originally Posted by plwebb

I downloaded it and installed it and it definitely is v 1.3. Hopefully the link below will work.

http://mytreo.net/archives/2005/11/_...ware_ever_.php

I have released CallFilter V1.3 For Treo 600/650. I have limited
distribution of this version because the Treo 650 is quite different
from the 600, and I want to make sure we have all kinks worked out
before there is mass distribution through all mediums. If a person
has an older version of CallFilter, their serial number will work with
this new version of CallFilter. Anyone is free to download a free
trial of CallFilter V1.3 at
http://www.velocityware.com/downloads/callfilter.zip

Thanks for all the positive comments about CallFilter and the
encouragement! The review in EverythingTreo.com was a very
encouraging and helped motivate me to continue development for the
650.

Thanks all,
Rob (VWARE)

[kabeyun]

Just an update on my experience thus far.

I really find the feature set useful. There are a couple of things that the developer (incredibly responsive, btw!) needs to iron out. Most importantly, v1.3 includes a built-in MP3 player (and Ogg Vorbis & WAV plugins come bundled) which they call VelocityPlayer. VelocityPlayer doesn't seem to work and may have been responsible for crashes when trying to set/unset an MP3 as a ringtone. Rob acknowledges the bug and I'm sure a fix is forthcoming.

Second, you can also set a photo from your media library (RAM or card) as a splash when that caller rings, but the size in teeny; the Treo's built-in ability to do this seems better.

Overall, it's working well and, since you can still set PocketTunes to the default Music player, the VelocityPlayer glitch hasn't really affected me.

Anyone else?

-K

P.S. What Call Filter still can't do (and to be fair, I don't believe this is a software limitation) is auto-answer a call with a sound of your choice and then hang up. eg: "I'm sorry but this number does not accept unidentified callers." *click* It can answer and automatically play it in the background, but that's a different ball of wax.

P.P.S. FYI, the way Call Filter "auto" forwards calls, say, when it's charging (an available rule) is to call your WSP and activate the WSP's forwarding feature. It's not a bounce from the Treo. I didn't realize this and, thinking my Treo froze after plugging it in, I reset it. Both I and my Treo then spent the better part of a day not knowing that my calls were being forwarded to my home! :dry: