What software adds-on are essential - Treo Forums

Leone · 05-04-2006, 10:11 PM

Just got my Treo 650. I work on a Mac and I have Missing Sync. Now, I see there are a lot of software options out there and would like to enchance my Treo with a few purchases.

I got a few standards:

1. Is there a powerful address book/calendar? I use address book and iCal on my Mac G5

2. What programs are solidly built?

3. Some of the program titles I keep seeing are Butler, zLauncher, Agendus Pro, and Smart Shopper.

All I need is a good list program and a smoother address book/calendar.

Any suggestions would be most appreciated!

That Leone Boy!

ranger7 · 05-05-2006, 05:54 AM

go to search feature and search for that exact question. Kreth will be on here soon and give you a link. he is on top of his treo stuff.

take care partner and enjoy the treo....or should I say, buy an extra battery cause you will be on that treo non-stop for the first few months.

Kreth · 05-05-2006, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Leone

Just got my Treo 650. I work on a Mac and I have Missing Sync. Now, I see there are a lot of software options out there and would like to enchance my Treo with a few purchases.

Take a look through this thread.

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1. Is there a powerful address book/calendar? I use address book and iCal on my Mac G5

Datebk5 (soon to be Datebk6) and Agendus Pro are probably the two most popular and most powerful calendar/datebook apps.

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2. What programs are solidly built?

The apps in the thread above are stable.

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3. Some of the program titles I keep seeing are Butler, zLauncher, Agendus Pro, and Smart Shopper.

Are you thinking of HandyShopper? It's a freeware shopping list app that a lot of people have adapted for other types of lists.

Leone · 05-05-2006, 11:38 AM

Thanks for your imput! It was helpful. Here's what I have been eyeballing:

Butler
Datebook
Z Launcher

I currently have Volume Care Pro and Missing Sync...my question is:

Am I asking for trouble with the above apps added? (Freezes and all that)

That Leone Guy!

Only One iPod (15G), One Mac G5, One Mac G4, One iBook!

Kreth · 05-05-2006, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Leone

Datebook

Do you mean Datebk5? I'm not familiar with an app called Datebook, other than the default calendar on the older Palms.

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Am I asking for trouble with the above apps added? (Freezes and all that)

The apps you listed are all stable. I'm not aware of any conflicts. Maybe a Mac user can weigh in on Missing Sync, I don't have any experience with it.

Ripliancum · 05-05-2006, 12:28 PM

One of the best programs is The Core Pocket Media Player. It's free and it plays most every type of video. And with a program called Pocket DVD you can rip your DVD's and watch them on your Treo.

Stillrockin · 05-05-2006, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ripliancum

One of the best programs is The Core Pocket Media Player. It's free and it plays most every type of video. And with a program called Pocket DVD you can rip your DVD's and watch them on your Treo.

OR Fair Use Wizard

Also, you can get TCPMP here.

Shady · 05-09-2006, 10:44 AM

I use Datebk5 for calendar
and TakePhone for contacts.
I couldn't live with out them.

I got Datebk5 just for floating appointments that the standard Calendar program can't do. Well, at least easily.
TakePhone is great because you can config it to quickly search for contacts by any field, even custom ones you create. You can search by first or last name, initials, title, company name, and even personal notes.

I'm always open to new apps but have found these two to be the best.