What are you guys using the Classic app for?

Blipstein · 07/23/2009, 10:24 PM

Could I use the old task program and set alarms for them? What other useful ways can I take advantage of the Classic app coming from a 755p for years? Can you import your old Palm?

Thanks

Gaurav · 07/24/2009, 03:26 AM

I dont think the task alarms will work. As far as I can tell classic does not access the webos notifications API, but I may be mistaken.

I use classic mainly for the many medical apps that I use right now...it's a decent short term solution for now...

whitesmoke33 · 07/24/2009, 04:14 AM

only using it for all my medical apps

prubin · 07/24/2009, 04:35 AM

ereader

treolawyer · 07/24/2009, 05:27 PM

how does it work with ereader? Do you get full screen? I have been missed using ereader and emailed them. They said they plan to have app but not yet

**mamouton** · 07/24/2009, 05:40 PM

Ck Diet Diary
Bejeweeled 2
All Time
Auto FIle
BookBag
Other games

ChemEngr · 07/24/2009, 06:09 PM

I tried Classic but couldn't justify paying for it since it does crash quite often (running a few non-certified apps). All PIM can be loaded (just follow directions on how to load these database files) and supposedly supports sounds and alerts if you have classic open or in card view. I never tried the task reminders since my trial had expired when I thought about it. I used it for memos and a golfscore app. Price is too high for an app that's buggy (destabilizes WebOS too) IMO.

ssrjazz · 07/24/2009, 06:15 PM

PocketQuicken
Mobipocket
Wifight - (helping dev debug it - hope to have it working 100% soon)
Kinoma
Webmessenger (for msn and y!m)

Will be trying more stuff later.

Btw, yes Palm OS alarms will work. In v1.1 of Classic there is a setting to start classic up when a Palm OS app has an alarm. Does not touch WebOS alarms.

windzilla · 07/24/2009, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knee Dragger

Could I use the old task program and set alarms for them? What other useful ways can I take advantage of the Classic app coming from a 755p for years? Can you import your old Palm?

Thanks

Medical apps as well.

the import of old palm isn't yet as straightforward as one would hope, and the classic OS dosn't seem to talk directly to the WebOS at this time. However I have heard that atleast sync wise with your PC there are updates coming. I would assume that this would change, atleast the importing your old palm part, for the better, but don't hold me to it.

prubin · 07/24/2009, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treolawyer

how does it work with ereader? Do you get full screen? I have been missed using ereader and emailed them. They said they plan to have app but not yet

Works OK -- not perfect. Get only partial screen. Cannot change screen colors -- only black and white. Controls are hard to use unless you zoom in. But it soes work.

west3man · 07/25/2009, 12:57 AM

Interesting thread topic.

It is pricey, but when @ get a Pre, I'm getting Classic. I'll take whatever Kinoma and pTunes functionality I can get.

Classic's alleged bugginess might change my mind, but I doubt it. There's just too much PalmOS goodness that I'd miss/need whereas, for someone else, there might not be enough functionality to justify the expense.

west3man · 07/28/2009, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssrjazz

PocketQuicken
Mobipocket
Wifight - (helping dev debug it - hope to have it working 100% soon)
Kinoma
Webmessenger (for msn and y!m)

Will be trying more stuff later.

Btw, yes Palm OS alarms will work. In v1.1 of Classic there is a setting to start classic up when a Palm OS app has an alarm. Does not touch WebOS alarms.

How'd you get Kinoma working in Classic? I've had no success.

iamtina · 07/28/2009, 10:56 PM

I have eBible, N-Pass, Handy shopper, eReader, Tetris and a few other games. Also FileZ and Mobile DB. Not had any problems really other than have to use finger, not stylus and no sound or clocks that work that I could find. Used to use Butler that will not work. Nothing syncs like in the past.

Classic by MotionApps · 07/29/2009, 06:35 AM

We use it to:
- try what you tried (there are some excellent descriptions and test cases for many apps - thanks guys!)
- recreate the issues you reported
- enjoy flawlessness you reported

- think of ways to improve it
- play games

pctung · 07/29/2009, 07:21 AM

QuickNews
HanDbase
Epocrates
Calculator (!)

hdhuntr · 07/29/2009, 09:20 AM

Only Audible...and just barely able to do it..

s4mb4 · 07/29/2009, 09:25 AM

nothing. it was a waste of $30

rc46 · 07/29/2009, 09:28 AM

It is my most frequently used app.

I use it for
-HandBase
-Pocket Quicken
-Documents ToGo
-Audible
-eReader

Those are the main apps that I use about every day but I have dozens of other old Palm OS apps working perfectly on classic.

yaniv79 · 07/29/2009, 10:40 AM

also nothing here. wish i hadn't paid for this overpriced title. this should have been done by Palm and as part of the OS IMO. defiantly not worth it.

Dr.Grace · 07/29/2009, 12:46 PM

Pleco (Chinese dictionary--fantastic; this is the main reason I bought Classic)
Solebon
Astraware Sudoku
Bejeweled 2: works but resets the Pre sometimes

07/23/2009, 10:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
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07/24/2009, 06:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
ChemEngr Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 2,235 Likes Received: 13 Thanks: 158 Thanked 97 Times in 90 Posts	I tried Classic but couldn't justify paying for it since it does crash quite often (running a few non-certified apps). All PIM can be loaded (just follow directions on how to load these database files) and supposedly supports sounds and alerts if you have classic open or in card view. I never tried the task reminders since my trial had expired when I thought about it. I used it for memos and a golfscore app. Price is too high for an app that's buggy (destabilizes WebOS too) IMO. __________________ Palm III > Palm V > Palm Vx > (Sprint) Kyo 6035 > Handspring Treo 300 > Handspring Treo 600 Oct.'03 > Palm Treo 700P May'06 > Treo 755P Aug.'07 > Pre(-) June'09 + TouchPad July'11 LONG LIVE webOS!!!
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ssrjazz Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Columbia, Mo Posts: 790 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 4 Thanked 52 Times in 30 Posts	PocketQuicken Mobipocket Wifight - (helping dev debug it - hope to have it working 100% soon) Kinoma Webmessenger (for msn and y!m) Will be trying more stuff later. Btw, yes Palm OS alarms will work. In v1.1 of Classic there is a setting to start classic up when a Palm OS app has an alarm. Does not touch WebOS alarms.
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07/25/2009, 12:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
west3man Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,629 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 114 Thanked 137 Times in 90 Posts	Interesting thread topic. It is pricey, but when @ get a Pre, I'm getting Classic. I'll take whatever Kinoma and pTunes functionality I can get. Classic's alleged bugginess might change my mind, but I doubt it. There's just too much PalmOS goodness that I'd miss/need whereas, for someone else, there might not be enough functionality to justify the expense. __________________ * Stuck patches? Partial erase worked for me. * Stuck virtual keyboard? Partial erase AND folder deletion worked for me.
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07/28/2009, 10:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
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07/29/2009, 06:35 AM	#14 (permalink)
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07/29/2009, 09:28 AM	#18 (permalink)
rc46 Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,650 Likes Received: 1 Thanks: 186 Thanked 203 Times in 133 Posts	It is my most frequently used app. I use it for -HandBase -Pocket Quicken -Documents ToGo -Audible -eReader Those are the main apps that I use about every day but I have dozens of other old Palm OS apps working perfectly on classic. __________________ Pilot 1000 -> Pilot 5000 ->Palm Pilot Professional -> HP 620LX -> TRG Pro -> Palm V -> Palm Vx -> Palm M505 -> Palm i705 -> Palm Tungsten\|T -> Samsung i500 -> Treo 600->Treo 650 -> Treo 600-> Treo 700p ->Centro ->Treo 800w + Redfly C8n -> Palm Pre -> HP Touchpad R.I.P Palm 1996-2011
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yaniv79 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 51 Likes Received: 1 Thanks: 14 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	also nothing here. wish i hadn't paid for this overpriced title. this should have been done by Palm and as part of the OS IMO. defiantly not worth it.
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