Do all the apps work on pixi?

ETjumps · 02/09/2010, 05:06 AM

Do all the apps I see online in the app catalog work just as well on the pixi as they do the pre ? Are some not available on pixi? Do others not work so well on the smaller screen?

cgardner · 02/09/2010, 07:39 AM

I'm pretty sure most of them do. Everything but 3D gaming as far as I remember.

Garrett92C · 02/09/2010, 07:59 AM

Someone actually did a comparison between the Pre and Pixi's app count. I believe the Pre had about 100 more apps then the Pixi.

Lancerz · 02/09/2010, 09:23 AM

If it shows up in the app catalog on your pixi then it works.

garnetlove · 02/10/2010, 07:36 PM

Yes, some apps are not available on Pixi, but they do not show up in your app catalog.
Very few apps I've looked for have not been available, like one of the Solitaire apps.
And some have excluded the Pixi due to the need for wifi in certain apps, such as the itunes/vlc remotes, but the new Pixi Plus has wifi, so hopefully soon this segment will open to the Pixi + people.

None of the new 3D game stuff is available, which is a bummer.

I haven't had any problems with the screen size, except maybe when using Tetris by EA, I reallllly want more screen room when playing that, but it's still enjoyable.

NathanS · 04/01/2010, 12:49 AM

Does this work for any pixi users. Landscape messaging and texting is a little useless without it.

But I do admit with the keyboard always available, unlike the pre, it's really not a huge deal.

flamingpixi · 04/01/2010, 05:53 PM

I have found apps i the catalog that DON'T work for my Pixi, not many...but it would be nice if they said it ahead of time in the description instead of when you try to download.

@NathanS - I tried the VKeyboard on my Pixi...it was just annoying...too small a screen (the keyboard covers where you're trying to type) and really not needed since, like you said, the keyboard is right there. I was hoping it might be handy in landscape mode for email/text...but its not.

Ray Hollister · 04/02/2010, 04:30 PM

There are several apps that don't work on the Pixi, but it's mostly because of screen size issues. This use to be a bigger problem when the Pixi first came out. Most of the developers have gotten better about it. I keep hearing rumors that 3D games are coming to the Pixi, but I don't know why. I couldn't imagine a worse gaming experience.

063_xobx · 04/02/2010, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by NathanS

Does this work for any pixi users. Landscape messaging and texting is a little useless without it.

But I do admit with the keyboard always available, unlike the pre, it's really not a huge deal.

no virtual keyboard doesn't work with pixi there is no reason since the keyboard is always exposed plus the screen is way too small

miata · 04/02/2010, 04:37 PM

There may be others, but the only app I lost when going from the Pre to the Pixi Plus was the RPN calculator. Still waiting for that thing.

Menace187 · 04/02/2010, 04:43 PM

I wonder how long will it be for the pixi to get 3d gaming, does anyone know?

063_xobx · 04/02/2010, 04:48 PM

well if i remember right pdk is out for pixi so it shouldnt take too long

Menace187 · 04/02/2010, 04:51 PM

sweet now the pixi can roll with us big dogggs with pre's lol

02/09/2010, 05:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
ETjumps Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 48 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Do all the apps work on pixi? Do all the apps I see online in the app catalog work just as well on the pixi as they do the pre ? Are some not available on pixi? Do others not work so well on the smaller screen?
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cgardner Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Colchester VT Posts: 500 Likes Received: 7 Thanks: 62 Thanked 32 Times in 31 Posts	I'm pretty sure most of them do. Everything but 3D gaming as far as I remember. __________________ HTC EVO 3D User (Sprint CDMA) Palm Pre- > HTC EVO 3D If any of my posts help you please thank me!!
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Garrett92C Homebrew Developer Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 125 Likes Received: 67 Thanks: 43 Thanked 3,128 Times in 2,009 Posts	Someone actually did a comparison between the Pre and Pixi's app count. I believe the Pre had about 100 more apps then the Pixi.
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Lancerz Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 162 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 8 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	If it shows up in the app catalog on your pixi then it works.
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02/10/2010, 07:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
garnetlove Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY Posts: 183 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 71 Thanked 16 Times in 13 Posts	Yes, some apps are not available on Pixi, but they do not show up in your app catalog. Very few apps I've looked for have not been available, like one of the Solitaire apps. And some have excluded the Pixi due to the need for wifi in certain apps, such as the itunes/vlc remotes, but the new Pixi Plus has wifi, so hopefully soon this segment will open to the Pixi + people. None of the new 3D game stuff is available, which is a bummer. I haven't had any problems with the screen size, except maybe when using Tetris by EA, I reallllly want more screen room when playing that, but it's still enjoyable. __________________ PalmOS: Zire71, Clie NX70V, LifeDrive, T\|X WebOS: VZW Pixi Plus, now VZW PRE 2
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NathanS Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 40 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 5 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Virtual Keyboard Does this work for any pixi users. Landscape messaging and texting is a little useless without it. But I do admit with the keyboard always available, unlike the pre, it's really not a huge deal.
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flamingpixi Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 119 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 19 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	I have found apps i the catalog that DON'T work for my Pixi, not many...but it would be nice if they said it ahead of time in the description instead of when you try to download. @NathanS - I tried the VKeyboard on my Pixi...it was just annoying...too small a screen (the keyboard covers where you're trying to type) and really not needed since, like you said, the keyboard is right there. I was hoping it might be handy in landscape mode for email/text...but its not.
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04/02/2010, 04:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ray Hollister Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 16 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 12 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	There are several apps that don't work on the Pixi, but it's mostly because of screen size issues. This use to be a bigger problem when the Pixi first came out. Most of the developers have gotten better about it. I keep hearing rumors that 3D games are coming to the Pixi, but I don't know why. I couldn't imagine a worse gaming experience.
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miata Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 488 Likes Received: 30 Thanks: 25 Thanked 36 Times in 19 Posts	There may be others, but the only app I lost when going from the Pre to the Pixi Plus was the RPN calculator. Still waiting for that thing. __________________ Pilot Pro -> Pilot Vx -> Kyocera 7135 -> Treo 650 -> Treo 680 -> Pre -> Pixi Plus -> Pre2 + TouchPad Verizon -> Cingular -> ATT -> Sprint -> Verizon
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Menace187 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago IL. Posts: 1,232 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 125 Thanked 174 Times in 109 Posts	I wonder how long will it be for the pixi to get 3d gaming, does anyone know?
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04/02/2010, 04:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
Menace187 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago IL. Posts: 1,232 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 125 Thanked 174 Times in 109 Posts	sweet now the pixi can roll with us big dogggs with pre's lol
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