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Office Mobile running on HTC Touch HD

I'm really curious about how Office Mobile performs on HTC Touch HD.
As i tried it with HTC diamond i view doc file or pdf file in vertical way and can be ZOOMED easily. But when i tried it in horizontal way these two file types aren't zoomable ? Is it the same to HTC Touch HD. Is there any solution for it ? Can u show me your picture with the solution. Many thanx. That's the most important thing i really care about the HD because as u know it's very nice to browse web on HTC touch HD but is it the same to reading offline document (pdf and doc file i really hate to read in vertical way especially for pdf file)

I took some pictures of a pdf and a doc file, each in portrait and in landscape mode. I could zoom fine at all times in every mode. The Word doc is at 75% zoom in the pictures. For Word, you have the option of 50, 75, 100, 150, 200% zoom. I also included a picture with the keyboard showing in landscape, so you see how much screen it takes.
Keep in mind that when reading pdf files, there are two options:
1. If the file is "tagged", then it's text will reflow upon zooming. This means you don't have to scroll left and right to read a long sentence. It will just reflow to the next line, so you only have to scroll up and down. This is nice for reading, but the layout might be messed up depending on whether or not there are pictures, tables, columns etc.
2. If the file is not tagged, then it will look just like on your desktop pc. You'll have to scroll up/down and left/right to read.
I believe transferring a pdf through ActiveSync can (or will?) tag it in the process. I'm not sure, though. However, a pdf file transferred through normal copy and paste into a folder will not be tagged.
On your desktop PC you can also open adobe and select to view a file in tagged (=reflow) view. Just open a pdf, zoom in so that you can't see an entire text line from left to right. Then press Ctrl+4 or go to view--zoom--reflow.
I find that the search function in a pdf on a pocketpc is really slow. However, I must say that some of the pdf files I've tried it on are 700 pages long. I don't read them on my HD; they are more of a reference material.
I hope it helps.
EDIT: I FORGOT SOMETHING REALLY IMPORTANT..... Keep in mind that to rotate these files into landscape mode, you need third-party software like Gsen or Gyrator!

I noticed that there was no option for reflow on the Acrobart Reader LE built in my HD. However, I have found Adobe Reader LE Diamond version from the net and it can use reflow for all the pdf books I have tried so far. It has the option in both landscape and vertical orientations. One proplem I had was once you make full screen there is no way back. But still,it not a big deal. PDF performance has been increased a lot with this version and I have been reading huge sized boks since.
Micro olap chm reader is also perfect for CHM books and works very vell on HD

Correct, I don't see a reflow option in Adobe Reader LE on the HD either. I didn't know you had one on the Diamond.
As far as the full screen issue - when you are in full screen just tap twice on the screen to exit full screen mode.
Another suggestion is to convert your pdf file into an ebook. You can do it all for free. I have tried it out with MobiCreator and it worked okay except for any pictures and tables in the pdf. So, depending on the pdf file's contents and layout, you mind find it to work very well or only so-so. The nice thing about doing that is that the text will reflow quite nicely. Anyway, for someone who often reads pdf files on the HD, it would be worth it to give it a test-run. I'm sure there are other software options. I have only tried it with with Mobi. If anyone has any suggestions please post them. One downside here is navigation (unless you spend time creating a few navigation links).
Links:
MobiCreator (will work on Vista too)
MobiReader for the HD (download the second to last one on the list - name = "mobiread.arm.cab"). This allows you to read the created files.
I'll have to check Micro olap chm reader. I have some chm books I would like to load onto my HD. Thanks for the tip.

Thank you very much for your opinion. I'm considering to choose HD or Xperia but now I will buy HTC Touch HD when i go back to UK. Is there any recommend shop in uk which i can buy HTC Touch HD without contract? I found somepeople talk about www.clove.co.uk. Is it safe to buy there i mean in case my phone has any faults on design, software, screen ... Can i send back to the shop or i have to send it to HTC Europe warranty ??

I have tried double tapping of course Unfortunately, in this version with freeflow, it doesn't seem to work. Even if it cannot go out of full screen, acrobat reader le with reflow makes it ideal for reading and I cannnot really complain.
I am attaching the version with reflow but I really cannot remember from which forum/thread I have downloaded this and sorry about the missing credits.
Thanks for the tip regarding MobiCreator I didn't know it could convert from PDF as well.

HD-worthy ebook reader

Hi there,
after some year or so of Windows-Mobile abstinence I am now the proud owner of a Touch HD. Since the device's gorgeous screen and (in my opinion) decent battery life make it an ideal platform for ebook reading, I'd like to ask if someone has already found some Touch-HD-like software. Key points are the absence of suitable hardware buttons for scrolling, so something with drag-'n-scroll or even sensor integration would be nice... Any suggestions?
Thanks a lot,
Abed

I use Mobipocket Reader
http://www.mobipocket.com/en/DownloadSoft/ProductDetailsReader.asp
Install on PC then convert PDF, Doc, ... and transfer to SD-card.
On the PocketPC you can turn pages by tapping on the screen

I agree with the above post... MobiReader works great for me... reading a David Webber book on mine now... Couple of tips... Go into the options and turn screen tap navigation on... tapping on the left side on the screen goes back... right side goes forward... I also use gsen to rotate screen automatically and actually hold the device upside down so I don't acccidently press one of the 4 home row keys.
Also Mobi has a fullscreen mode that removes top and bottom bars

AGREE !
Mobipocket is excellent. So much better than Microsoft Reader which since I dumped on my Tytn II I have not used on the HD.
But, I must admit to using my ebook - Iliad - more often than the HD for reading.
Find mobipocket here: www.mobipocket.com/en/DownloadSoft/application.asp?device=WindowsMobile

iSilo (www.isilo.com). I used it for years on the palmpilot and was very, VERY happy that they had a ppc version, too.
It's the only one which does fullscreen as it should (totally fullscreen, no toolbars or anything else), with correct screen or line scrolling (I use AEbutton to set volume up/down to screen up/down). No screwing around with virtual book pages or whatever...just text (and [embedded] pics) on screen (I mean, wtf, it's an Ebook, not a book...why even have pages!).

MacDegger said:
iSilo (www.isilo.com). I used it for years on the palmpilot and was very, VERY happy that they had a ppc version, too.
It's the only one which does fullscreen as it should (totally fullscreen, no toolbars or anything else), with correct screen or line scrolling (I use AEbutton to set volume up/down to screen up/down). No screwing around with virtual book pages or whatever...just text (and [embedded] pics) on screen (I mean, wtf, it's an Ebook, not a book...why even have pages!).
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I use mobipocket which has full screen, but still show critical information all all time such as what time it is, my battery level, a percentage read, etc. Totally full screen is not necessary a good thing. I mean, who wants to get in and out all the time to find out if the bus shoud have arrive by this time, how close am to to finishing the book, etc?
That said, comparing software and improving on my choice of software is my hobby, so thank you for the lead.

If you really want all that info, just don't use isilo in fullscreen mode! And you can set it up however you like, anyway (with/without scrollbar, info bars etc). Personally, when I'm reading I'm reading, and the bus will come whenever it comes...and I'll finish the book whenever it's done...if I really want to know how far in I am, I'll check. So for me, true fullscreen is the best
Some kind of topscreen tap to show battery level when you're reading for a long time would be nice, I guess, but if I'm doing that, I'll probably hit the battery level warning anyway

i like word in mi computer and word mobile in my htc touch hd. i can move with my finger and i can edit text.
i don´t like pdf.
i like isilo and mobipocket because they have a good vision in htc touch hd.

You can remap volume buttons to up and down and use any e-reader

It might be worth having a look through
MoblieRead http://www.mobileread.com/forums/

Mobipocket gets my vote too....

Alreader !
Alreader is definately the best.
Discussed here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=449778&highlight=alreader
and here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=325622&highlight=alreader
and elsewhere.
You can find link to version 2.3 (english!) in above discussions.

I'm using AlReader V2.3 now and love it. Is there a way to make it read PDF file though?

eaglesteve said:
I'm using AlReader V2.3 now and love it. Is there a way to make it read PDF file though?
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PDFs cannot be read by alreader. Use Adobe Reader 2.0
Or: Extract text out of PDF on your PC. Than read text with alreader.

One of the best imho is Alreader 2.3. It works very fine in full screen mode, tap on the right to switch to task bar mode, tap down or up to move one site ahead or back. Huge variety of settings - TOP 1 for me. No need to convert files..

I use "repligo 2" to read my ebooks on the Touch HD. On your PC you can change (via a printer driver) merely each format (pdf, doc, and, and, and) into the repligo format.
Unfortunately the development of repligo is stopped (formerly I could use my fingers to move text, now I have to use the volume buttons to go to the next site of the book) - but for my purpose repligo is a very comfortable prog to read ebooks: A full screen with adjustable fonts and sizes and no disturbing menues. Try it!

it depends on what format of ebook you'd prefer to read
i personally dont like using PDF because when it shrinks the whole page sometimes you cant read anything.
I vote for Mobipocket
most of my ebooks are on PRC format

My old reader was repligo... very nice and you can get a batch converter for pdf.
My new reference is mobipocketreader.
Pro:
:: it's free
:: fullscreen mode with progressbar
:: no problems with clearview (like repligo)
:: perfect reflow
:: hardware button support in fullscreenmode
:: you can change line height and font (I love Helvetica), of course also text size
:: and the best... a FREE converter for ALL important files (html, word, pdf....) with syncronisation when you connect the phone
:: it's a good newsreader too
contra
:: no batch converting of files
:: buggy hardwarebutton support on hd --> only forward, backward don't work
:: interface is very small --> not really touchfriendly

Freda - a new ebook reader
Hi,
Maybe you'd like to give this new program a go?
Jim

Jim Chapman said:
Hi,
Maybe you'd like to give this new program a go?
Jim
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This Freda program is great for our HD's. So simple to use. Highly recommended! Nice one Jim.

We need a nice touch ebook reader!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NX8PhY7Ca_Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9aeH99g-vM
Is there an ebook reader like this for Windows Mobile? If not, who want's to exchange his iPhone for my HTC Touch HD? I hate it, that the motherf***ing iPhone get's all nice apps i am waiting for. I like ebook reading on mobile devices (our HD has such a huge screen), but without dpad it's no fun (eg on mobireader, which is very powerfull on other devices).
Can anyone code this for WiMo? That would be perfect

I like reading books... not getting thumbswipe RSI !!
That's why I use ALreader,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1464812&postcount=2
BTW
Is it just me? or does that kid need a slap?

ubook reader
The best for me: ubook reader many skin, many languages
http://www.gowerpoint.com/uBook_main.html

thnx guys, a tried both of them but i dont like the interface. especially µBook is really strange and for 15 Bucks???? Not really intuitive for devices without dpad. Anyone else an idea?
perhaps amazon decides to release this kindle reader also for WiMo.

I use mobipocket which I first had on my Iliad ebook.
http://www.mobipocket.com/en/DownloadSoft/application.asp?device=WindowsMobile
It works fine on HD but I'm really waiting for PlasticLogic to launch at year-end.
Meanwhile, mobipocket is free but the books cost.
I also have AEB+ to map the volume buttons to up/down.

I believe this is what MobiPocket reader has done for years. Please give it a try and compare, if you need to touch on the screen to turn page, there is a function for that as well.
Oh, you can also create a prc file of your word document and read on ur device.
Cheers

The problem with mobi-reader and alreader tho is no support for .lit. i have a ton of lit files already. and yes theres converters but most make it look like rubish when they convert. and converting is a hassle. i want a good reader that support LIT and prc and mobi and additionally pdb would be nice.

Cheesy Dave said:
It works fine on HD but I'm really waiting for PlasticLogic to launch at year-end.
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will there be an app for Windows Mobile also or do you mean a real (hardware) Ebookreader? On the homepage i only see an ebookreader (wich looks really promising though).
I believe this is what MobiPocket reader has done for years. Please give it a try and compare, if you need to touch on the screen to turn page, there is a function for that as well.
Oh, you can also create a prc file of your word document and read on ur device.
Cheers
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Mobipocket is a very nice ebook reader (i use it on my HD), BUT only for devices with dpad. The UI isn't very fingerfriendly (look at the videos at the first post, this is what i call fingerfriendly). It's a pity that most of developers have the iphone in focus, not windows mobile devices. Probably the HD is my last Windows Mobile device if this doesn't change.

Cheesy Dave said:
I use mobipocket which I first had on my Iliad ebook.
http://www.mobipocket.com/en/DownloadSoft/application.asp?device=WindowsMobile
It works fine on HD but I'm really waiting for PlasticLogic to launch at year-end.
Meanwhile, mobipocket is free but the books cost.
I also have AEB+ to map the volume buttons to up/down.
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does aeb+ work fine on touch HD ? when I saw the write up on it this wasnt mentioned but a big warning against installing on incompatible device was there
Jim

jcarey said:
does aeb+ work fine on touch HD ? when I saw the write up on it this wasnt mentioned but a big warning against installing on incompatible device was there
Jim
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AEB+ works well on Touch HD.

PelloG said:
Mobipocket is a very nice ebook reader (i use it on my HD), BUT only for devices with dpad. The UI isn't very fingerfriendly (look at the videos at the first post, this is what i call fingerfriendly). It's a pity that most of developers have the iphone in focus, not windows mobile devices. Probably the HD is my last Windows Mobile device if this doesn't change.
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I think mobipocket works fine on the Touch HD, even though there is no DPAD. You just need to configure the program a bit.
My preferences (for reading books, which are mostly text and have little to no graphics) usually include changing the background to black and text to white (the white background hurts my eyes after a while).
Change the margins to very small.
Disable the popup menu when highlighting text.
That way you can easy browse through the book just by tapping the left or right sides of the screen.
Mobipocket on your PC will easily convert most formats. It doesn't covert .lit files, but you can use clit to break a lit file apart and just send the rtf portion over.

[REQ]App to control HD from laptop

Hi Guys!
A friend of mine has a Nokia cellphone that is connected trough bleutooth with his laptop. When he wants to sent a SMS, he simply uses the software on his laptop to quickly sent these messages. Also when he has an incoming call, a small pop-up windows appears at the bottem of his laptopscreen with the caller ID.
Is there a software that can do this for the HD?
Thnx!

I use mymobiler application...
Do a search with google

Or you can use
> EveryWAN Remote Support Personal Edition

vinumsv said:
Or you can use
> EveryWAN Remote Support Personal Edition
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Thanks for the suggestion, pretty cool software, like a free premium version of MyMobiler, with remote task manager, remote registry editor, video recording screen actions, etc - HD-compatible, in English or French language versions.
http://dontknowme.at/http://www.spa...spedl3.php?revision=16491&id=akmc766&direct=1
But I think the threadstarter, quoting Nokia Comms Suite, is more interested in software with very similar features, and at that MDesktop excels. The other two allow you to send and receive SMS in a UI similar to Outlook Express resp. from inside Outlook 2007.
http://www.motionapps.com/product/mdesktop/
http://www.efficasoft.com/mobileexpress/index.html (free)
http://www.jeyo.com/extender.asp

I came across TrueConnect from Raspberry Soft...
bot not sure about the name of the prog cos i didn't use it for long...
this basicly allows you to control your HD from desktop with your mouse and keyboard when you move your mouse to the edge of the screen - then the cursor appears on your device and you are good to go it is funny, you can customize which edge to cross to get to device (top, left, right)...
As far as I remember, you can even switch the program to display your HD's screen on your laptop's screen and control it from there.
So I guess it is cool - BTW google it...you should find it real quick.
Hope this helps.
PS: I am not sure about connectivity...I used USB2PC connection and don't whether there is another option...

SOTI Pocket Controller PRO is my favourite
very easy to use and even have suitable skin for you to choose

Thnx for all the fast responses! I'm going to check al your suggestions!

Check this programm from Swiss:
https://www.mobilehelp.ch/default.aspx?REF=ppcchns
Full control of your Win Mo PPC. It's not for free but I think it's really cool and helpfull.

Microsoft Reader

Hello,
Is anyone else using Microsoft Reader? I can't get it installed properly. The installation and activation run through OK but the progrm does not appear in the "All programs" list. If I go to the Microsoft Reader directoy and click on MsReader.exe it runs fine, activated and everything....? Is there a way to create a "shorcut" for a file to point at from the "Programs" tab?
Grateful for any help.
Cheers/McHan

How strange
To manually make a shortcut: browse in file explorer to the msreader.exe file, long press, choose "copy", browse to my device\windows\start menu\ programs, long press or right soft button, choose "paste shortcut". If desired change name (long press on item)

Brilliant, worked like a charm. Could not get it to work in File Manager, but in Total Commander... Many thanks!/McHan

Hello, I've installed the latest version of the Microsoft Reader and the instalation was successful. But I have a different question. How do you page in it? There are no key arrrows, touch interface doesn't work and the areas on the display which function for paging (beside the page number) are too small to touch them comfortably. So far I've found following ways to use it, but I'm satisfied with neither:
- use stylus to touch the paging areas
- open the keyboard and use the arrow keys
- install the AEButtons application to remap the volume keys (in this case the the whole system became unstable and furthermore I was not able to read holding the device in the right hand
Thanks for any help

Hi,
I am a fan of ebooks and have used many ebook reader program on many pda devices. Just as you did, I also installed MS Reader and have some observations:
1. Ufortunately Ms Reader is basically designed for d-pad pda's. That is to say, it is impossible at this stage, for this version to change the page via touch or slide movement on the screen.
2. Other than that, MS reader installs a font called "wingdings" for itself, which conflicts with Advanced Config and HD Tweak. That's the reason you see awkward characters in these programs. With my TYTN II, I could delete or rename the name of this font and continue using both programs. However, it impossible to delete or rename this font even via Total Commander in Touch Pro 2. Because this file is accepted as a Rom file by the operationg system. Therefore I had to uninstall MS Reader.
3. I use MobiPocket for many ebooks; it has many good options; though I should say it needs upgrade too. Please look at this thread: http://www.mobipocket.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16032
4. I use a different program for lit files; but I can't remember it's name now since I broke the LCD of my screen and trying to repair it nowadays You can see it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=534883
5. Microsoft should develop a new MS Reader version or we should find a way to use cleartype in Adobe Acrobat somehow.
Regards,
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Hello, I've installed the latest version of the Microsoft Reader and the instalation was successful. But I have a different question. How do you page in it? There are no key arrrows, touch interface doesn't work and the areas on the display which function for paging (beside the page number) are too small to touch them comfortably. So far I've found following ways to use it, but I'm satisfied with neither:
- use stylus to touch the paging areas
- open the keyboard and use the arrow keys
- install the AEButtons application to remap the volume keys (in this case the the whole system became unstable and furthermore I was not able to read holding the device in the right hand
Thanks for any help
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Yes, pretty much the ebook readers need a massive update.
One thread I found on the Microsoft Reader support site had one "semi-official" person saying they were working on a version for WinMob 6.1, but that was last year, and no further updates.
I found another thread that said that Microsoft had stopped support for Microsoft Reader.
So no idea what happens. I'm hoping hen WinMob 6.5 launches, there will be a proper touch-friendly ebook reader in the store, that can handle .lit files as well =)

eReader
eReader (fictionwise/barnesandnoble) is pretty sweet for commercial titles. And for non-commercial titles, manybooks.net brings gutenburg to the eReader format (as well as many others) without you having to do any conversion yourself.
I haven't used the winmo version yet (which allows you to purchase/dl books directly btw), but the old Palm version uses the dpad And the touchscreen for page turning, so I imagine it would use the touchscreen for the better supported winmo version as well.
If I had a library of .lit books myself, I'd consider converting it to something more universal.

Microsoft Reader now for WM 6.1
A couple of weeks ago Microsoft quietly introduced a new version of Microsoft Reader that finally works fully on WM 6.1. Long overdue.
Does this mean that they still see Reader as a viable product, and that it could be developed further in a growing and ever-evolving ebook marketplace?
http://www.microsoft.com/reader/downloads/ppc.aspx

lmoritz said:
A couple of weeks ago Microsoft quietly introduced a new version of Microsoft Reader that finally works fully on WM 6.1. Long overdue.
Does this mean that they still see Reader as a viable product, and that it could be developed further in a growing and ever-evolving ebook marketplace?
http://www.microsoft.com/reader/downloads/ppc.aspx
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Thanks for the news; however MS Reader still sucks; I have set up and used the program for trial with many of my .lit files; but I came across some annoying features:
1. The program installs a font called wingdings.ttf for its viewing purposes; the problem is this font interferes with many programs including Advanced Config and Manila 2.5! In the previous version it was possible to rename and disable this file in Total Commander; however it seems as a ROM file now and it's possible to get rid of this nonsense font.
2. It's still very hard to turn page in devices like Rhodium, where you do not have the D-pad.
3. The funny thing is, there was an common bug preventing the opening of .lit files inside File Explorer; we could get rid of it with a small registry trick. You can see this bug here: http://forum.soft32.com/pda/open-reader-files-WM5-file-explorer-ftopict66047.html
The funny thing is that silly bug is still there LOL after all these years. I think Steve Ballmer needed to fire some more crew
Therefore I have uninstalled the program again.
Regards,