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Does anyone have any good info on when a firmware update is coming out?

Last I heard from SE support was "at the latest two weeks before xmas"... yeah.. right.

[ This Message was edited by: Golgo on 2008-12-16 19:16 ]

[ This Message was edited by: Golgo on 2008-12-16 19:16 ]
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Posted: 2008-12-16 20:15:01
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I was told it's out a few days ago.
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Posted: 2008-12-16 20:18:24
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Ok all, I've mentioned several times on this forum the problems I've had both getting the Sling Mobile Player and a NES emulator to work on the X1 with out much help from anyone here. Left to my own devices, I found solutions to both, and want to share them with anyone else who maybe having the same problems I had without much help. I am now happy to report that Sling DOES in fact work on the X1 (although it is kind of buggy and a major battery drainer...) and also managed to find a working NES emulator, after many many hours on my own Googling and experimenting....

Any who, if you need to get Sling Player working on your X1 then make sure you download it from Sling's site using either IE or by manually entering their mobile site in Opera, since using Opera alone sends you to their desktop site with the desktop download (spent about 30 minutes on that one with Sling customer Service trying to figure it out, and a lot of help they were btw...)! After you've started the download open/install the CAB like you would any other piece of software on WM, then open the Sling Mobile Player App in your application folder like you would any other app. To set up your Sling player press the bottom left corner and a (invisible) menu should pop up! Viola, do what you do to set up your sling box settings, and you should be ready to go! BTW, if you all already have a software license from another Sling Mobile Player that you may have purchased in the past (for a Symbian S60 or UIQ version), then just enter that one!!! I was about to purchase a PPC license when I figured I'd try my old Symbian S60 one first, and wouldn't you know it worked! So, there is no need to buy another license if you already have a license for a different Sling Mobile Player!

As for the emulator I found that works, the only one that properly worked and supported full screen resolution at WVGA (along with the ability to fully map keyboard buttons and screen presses) was SmartGear which has worked flawlessly so far and supports not only NES ROMs; but GBC, Game Gear, Master System, Turbo Grafix-16, and Genisis/MegaDrive ROMs! All in all it's pretty cool piece of software that I'd highly recommend if you're hankering for some game emulation on your X1 and don't mind paying a little for it! The author of the software has the full download available on his website that you can download as a demo that initially plays for about 2 minutes at a time, so you can make sure your ROMs work, before it quits. The guy that created SmartGear is constantly upgrading it with new features, and has some pretty cool stuff planned for it with future revisions (of which all are free after buying the initial license. This means you constantly have a updated version that supports new devices and features, unlike some of the other older freeware solutions found around online that may not even work and can be up to 5 years old in some cases)! If you're satisfied with locked version you can then buy a license for the full version at the price of $10.00 via PayPal.

Check it out at:
http://www.bitbanksoftware.com/SmartGear.html

Hope this helps anyone having issues with these particular things like I was!

-mike

[ This Message was edited by: borisisinvin on 2008-12-17 00:25 ]
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Posted: 2008-12-16 21:15:48
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I don't have Xperia yet,
but I must say I really appreciate when somebody shares with others....
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Posted: 2008-12-16 23:30:24
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No problem, me too.... I wish someone could have pointed me to this stuff in the beginning, it would have saved me countless hours. On that note, I haven't had the easiest time so far finding all of the software I wanted that I thought I easily would online like most people said I would, in part thanks to the X1's unconventional screen size... It's been a real nightmare so far. It's almost usable as a every day phone now, however I've never EVER had to download this much software or do this much tweaking and servicing just to get a phone this close to useable... I have not enjoyed this part of it so far, but hopefully it's smooth sailing from here on out (provided the bugs that came with all of the software compromises don't get to me that is) since I've finally managed to get everything I need on it. Good luck on your purchasing decision!
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Posted: 2008-12-17 01:49:07
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Okay you may have me there, I'm not an expert (or even an ameteur) in the field of video production. Though I'm pretty sure I've heard of production houses that DO use Windows tools. btw, Pro Tools is available for windows, and I believe AVID is widely used in the industry?
Just because MOST of the industry uses MAC, doesn't mean you MUST use MAC to achieve world class results.

BTW, when did I say creativity was being hampered?? Don't put words in my mouth. All I argue with is your premise that someone NEEDS MAC tools to be creative, I'm not arguing with you that MAC hasn't established a strong dominance in the field. Of course they have. And they are good tools. But I say again, it's not the TOOLS that produce the end result, it's the skills and creativity of the engineer using them.

I've seen many many situations in my job as a computer consultant where people have claimed superiority because of their MAC infrastructure, then seen smaller windows based companies perform just as well or better, partly because they are not fixated on the equipment.

Sorry, but that's a fact, argument over...

(Admitedly this has been in the field of audio and desktop publishing, not video.)

I'm not going to recommend equipment that's 50% more expensive unless there is a good reason for it. And in my experience it's rarely so advantageous to use MAC systems that it justifies the extra cost (and this is the decision my customers come to when I give them the pros and cons, I don't make the decision for them).

I've never quoted for a video production environment so I've never looked into the tools of that field. So I'm prepared to cede for now that an artist may need to use Final Cut Pro (and therefore MAC) to work in the most demanding areas of the video industry such as Hollywood.

But I also wouldn't be surprised if there are some Windows based production houses doing very good work out there.


I just mentioned this as one example... I am quite aware of the different artistic fields...
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Posted: 2008-12-17 02:57:18
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I've bought black Xperia last thursday. I've been using this fantastic piece of hardware for almost a week. All I can say is that I'm really impressed. I have been a hardcore UIQ user (a great fan also) since the announcement of P910i - after that it was P990 and finally P1i (I've almost started crying when I gave it away). Xperia is my 1st WM device - and the 1st thought was - will I be able to switch from UIQ to WM?. The answer is - with ease! It's absolutly true, that you have to tweak the phone to fit your needs, but after that I can say it's even more than just "usable"... On the other hand after reading this thread I was aware what I'm buying.

Doministry - sell your P1i! X1 is available in ERA - without simlock, or you can buy it on allegro for even 1500pln. It's worth this money! The only disadvantage (for some people) is english menu. It's generic UK version.
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Posted: 2008-12-17 02:58:23
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I'm done with you. I wash my hands of you sir. I'm sick of talking in circles with you. You win.... Now moving on to ON TOPIC stuff, because I obviously didn't come HERE of all places to talk shop about something you obviously don't know a thing about.

@ bider, glad to hear that what I posted was helpful to you in some way. I have super high standards for my mobile devices, and just haven't been that impressed with this device. It's JUST ok IMO for the $750.00 I paid for it out of pocket, I'll learn to live with it for the time being at that price. You definitely have to be a tweaker (that sounds way worse than I meant it to be) to get the most out of any WM device, which like I've mentioned several times I just now realized after purchasing the X1, and don't really like about it tbw. I just want my smartphone to work well at what it says it does out of the box, like a S60 based device or iPhone, but to each there own. Mine is still locking up btw, but like I said only if I don't turn it off or reset it everyday or so... Anyone know when that software update someone else on here mentioned is coming out?

Thanks!
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Posted: 2008-12-17 08:30:56
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@borisisinvin:
Why don't you make an attempt to return or exchange it with the guy you bought it from? Obviously, no one is sharing your crash-a-day experiences.
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Posted: 2008-12-17 10:02:57
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@borisisinvin, if you can't take the heat get out of the kitchen. If you think you are right, then stand like a man and make your argument, or just don't say anything, but don't get shitty like a little child just because I don't take every word you say as the unquestionable gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ Almighty...

Sheesh mate, wash your hands of me if you like, see if I care. why the f would I care what you think when you take an attitude like that?


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Posted: 2008-12-17 14:16:15
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