Re: Is WM5 worth trying on a Dell Axim x50v?
- From: "Clint" <nobody@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2006 14:03:04 -0700
I'll second Clinton's recommendation, but say that I haven't spent a lot of
time in WM5 yet. I also upgraded once, then stepped back for awhile before
hitting it again. My reason for upgrading wasn't necessarily the Persistant
Storage, but a semi-related item. It's the way that WM5 handles memory as a
whole. In 2003, there's 3 types of memory; RAM, ROM (aka Built In Storage),
and removable (SD, CF, etc). If you do default software installations,
you'll clutter up your precious RAM, of which you only have 64MB, and about
25 to 30 MB usable after the OS and everything else is loaded. Then you
have the ever popular memory slider, where you try to juggle the memory
allocations. You can chose to install applications and data to the BIS
(Built In Storage) or the SD cards, but it's the exception to every
installation.
With WM5, there are the same 3 memory types, but the handling of them is
shuffled around. RAM is used strictly for executing applications, much like
the RAM on your computer. ROM is used similar to a computer's HD; for
storing data and applications. Now, you still only have 128MB of storage,
so I usually install the apps there, and put the data on my SD card. When I
get around to picking up a CF card, I'll probably use that for media (music,
videos) simply because it's easier to get larger CF memory for cheap that SD
memory (I've got a 1GB card). The default installation for new apps will be
to ROM, and you can chose to install it to your removable storage if you
wish.
But in WM5, there is no option to install apps to RAM. There's also no
memory slider (since you can't install to RAM). So you have your precious
64MB available for applications, all the time. Now, one thing some people
notice is that WM5 uses more RAM for the OS itself. That's a tradeoff I'm
willing to accept.
One thing to note is that AFAIK, you MUST use ActiveSync 4.x for WM5
sychronization. And in 4.x, you lose the ability to sync over the network.
You can still sync via Bluetooth or IR, but IMHO, that's a kludge. I fought
with my BT sync the other night, till my battery died. Sometimes it would
work, sometimes not. The WiFi sync in AS 3.8 seemed to be much more robust.
But MS says its a "feature" to have the WiFi sync removed, so I doubt we'll
see it back anytime soon.
I also still have issues of slowdown, for whatever reason. There's talk
about the filesys.exe taking over the system every once in a while, which is
causing this on other people's machines. If it doesn't get any worse, I'll
probably stick it out, and hope for the next ROM upgrade from Dell to fix
things. You might also want to check out www.aximsite.com, if you haven't
already. Lot's of users in the same boat as you, and they're familiar with
your machine.
--
Clint
"Clinton Fitch [MVP-Mobile Devices]"
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> Tony,
>
> I have a x50v that I have upgraded to WM5. The upgrade was a bit of a
> challenge and at one point I ended up going back to WM2003. I stuck with
> it though and improved my upgrade strategy and I've been happy since. You
> can find out that upgrade strategy here:
> http://groups.google.de/group/microsoft.public.pocketpc/browse_thread/thread/2002c23f72ec45e4/0615e89d6adde25d?lnk=st&q=%22pocket+plus%22+problem+%22windows+mobile+5.0%22&rnum=1&hl=de#0615e89d6adde25d
>
> Overall I've been happy with the upgrade and have actually found very few
> applications that don't work well on WM5. The biggest problems seem to be
> around PIM applications. I use Pocket Informant for example and I had to
> get the free upgrade to make it happy.
>
> As to if it is a waste of time, that is tough to say. If you are happy
> with WM2003 there is no reason to upgrade frankly. If however you want
> things like Persistent Storage (which was my key driver) then it is worth
> it. I've got an editorial on that at
> http://www.clintonfitch.com/editorials/112005/wm5sold/default.asp.
>
> Hope this helps,
>
>
> --
> Clinton Fitch [MVP-Mobile Devices]
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>
>
>
> "Tony" <tony7_146879_5878@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:42l7s7F1joubpU1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Ihave heard varying reports on the success of using Windows Mobile 5 on
>> the
>> Axim x50v. I think generally they hve been more negative than positive.
>> Is
>> there any reason to upgrade to WM5, or is it just not worth the hassle?
>> Ihave also heard that a lot of software won't run in WM5.
>>
>> My system runs happily at present and works a treat, and also all the
>> software I use runs well in 2003SE.
>>
>> Would I be wasting my time thinking about trying to upgrade to WM5 at the
>> moment?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Tony
>>
>>
>
>
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