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iSpin Launcher v1.7
Size: 600 KB
Date: November 18, 2005 (Updated)
Type: Freeware
Min. Requirement:
  • Palm V
  • Palm OS v3.5
Download:
  • ispin-lite-1.7.exe

Author: TapTarget.com
Home: http://taptarget.com/
Email: n/a




Description:
iSpin is intuitive and rich Windows-like skinnable Palm OS launcher, file manager and JPEG image viewer.

Three products for the price of one!

Launcher features:

  • Multitasking with familiar Taskbar and Task Manager
  • Skinnable (more than 30 skins and SDK available)
  • Multilanguage UI support (more than 10 language packs available)
  • Customizable Desktop and My Palm, My Documents, My Pictures, and My Music shortcuts
  • Most recently launched applications list
  • Small and fast!
File Manager features:
- System memory and expansion memory card support
- Tile/Icons/List/Details views
- Move/Copy/Paste using drag-n-drop paradigm
- Operations with multiple files supported
- Pluggable virtual file system (SDK available)

Image Viewer features:
- Thumbnail view
- Native ARM processor-based decoding
- Row JPEG format support, no transformation is needed

For non-Windows users: go to www.taptarget.com to get conduitless version in .zip format.

Visit www.installigent.com to get more iSpin themes, channels, and language packs.

Update Description v1.7 (Nov 18, 2005):
- Implemented launching of applications that allow to be launched from the card only
- Added Startmenu customization options to Desktop Settings dialog
- FIX: deleting card's root folder files and subfolders



Reviews:

***** [Nov 20, 2005] by MEEE
I love ispin. I have it as my default launcher. If you want more themes go to http://taptarget.com/forum

***** [Oct 4, 2005] by Anonymous
This runs great my palmone zire 72 runs fine. but only 1 question how would u put ur own icons on the backgroud

***** [Oct 2, 2005] by Pedro Loustaunau
Before using the full registered version, I used iSpin lite. This version is very well made and is expecting even further versions. A note on the version, it's 1.5 not 3.5. Very good, works with all PDA's i've seen (exept black&white;)

***** [Jul 7, 2005] by w4r10
It works almost perfect on my T|C, no delays, no need of hard/soft resets. Looks great, some PPC users make funny faces, when i turn on my Palm OS...

** [Jun 19, 2005] by Ron Haney
Ran decently for a while, drag and drop not always functional, nor was the tap and drag, caused many fatal alert errors on my tungsten e, hard resets were necessary, and, when starting up it always, always hesistated (screen flash) i decided it wasnt worth it especially for the memory the launcher used, im ditching it, not so nice having the handhelds desktop the same as my home pc. moving items ie; off the desktop was also a chore, putting them on the desktop is easy enough, but i like my desktops clean and simple, it just started acting freaky, so its back to the basics.

*** [May 19, 2005] by Holger Laux
All the bad design features of Windows right on your Palm. If that's what you are used to, fair enough. The Launcher runs reasonably well.

**** [May 3, 2005] by josh92176
Great but a bit dark on 16-bit greyscale palms like my Vx

**** [Apr 28, 2005] by Uwe Rehberg
Good reviews, but if I liked a windowish gui I would buy a Pocket PC. Could someone make another style?

*** [Apr 26, 2005] by cyberdude
It will not activate a selection using the center button of my Treo 650's d-pad. I really want to like and use this program but I can't one-handed operation is possible. Hopefully in the next rev..

**** [Apr 25, 2005] by MikeD
iSpin v1.0b8 - Excellent, a brillant alternative to the boring Palm OS4.1 launcher but... very slow to load (16 seconds) on a Sony Clie SJ22. Once loaded perfect quick but after leaving an App you have to wait this long each time. Even over clocking makes no difference. Older Palm model owners might be disappointed.

**** [Apr 19, 2005] by Snyfuss Redynstruc
Given the price (six bucks to get the runnings apps to show on the taskbar), this would be an excellent program except (1)I can't figure out how to get to some basic Palm functions like "delete applications," (2) it's a tad unstable (on my Zire 71), and (3) its "right click" (accessed by a "long" tap) function should include the ability to a few more functions like "send shortcut to desktop." With all of that said, this is a remarkable program because (1) it allows you to drag and drop your shortcuts in nearly an identical fashion to the Windows XP interface and (2) it provides true multitasking capability by, again, using the Windows XP approach of showing running apps on the taskbar (again, if you register the software). My complaints (fairly minor) are (1) getting it to download new themes (accessed by tapping the icon in the lower right corner of the screen)doesn't consistently implement the new theme, (2) I can't figure out how to delete themes once they're installed, and (3) once I drag a shortcut into a folder, I can't figure out how to get it "up the tree" again (the only thing I've determined is that you delete the whole folder and start over again). Again, with all of that said, if you're looking for a true, multi-tasking interface with a Windows XP feel, give this program a shot before you try one of the more expensive ($15 to $25 or more) shareware options.

***** [Mar 23, 2005] by Ronnie Recidoro
Awesome App! I've been using Silverscreen for the longest time, but this launcher is the absolute best! My Zire 72 looks and works like a dream!

***** [Mar 19, 2005] by Nick
This is the best program i have ever used from this site. i can view and edit contents on my card just like on my computer and i can organize all of my applications in different folders its ausome

* [Mar 12, 2005] by StoneRose
The thing crashed my palm! For the past ten minutes "Palm Computing Platform" has been flashing, and I can't get it to stop for the life of me! Beware!!

***** [Mar 12, 2005] by Roci
Great program! Since 1.0b7 contains Clié hi-res, this is the best launcher around. But hey, it goes far beyond launchers. It will stay on my Clié for a really long time.

*** [Mar 12, 2005] by Kem
Ao terminar qualquer aplicativo o Ispin solicita a versão plus em meu Palm T3.

***** [Mar 12, 2005] by jun
this is a good launcher.too bad choice of backround image is limited.

* [Mar 12, 2005] by Roger Elsasser
I am a previous user of ISpin (1.0b6) and had really enjoyed the software until this a.m. I downloaded a copy of the most recent version (1.0b7) of the software and loaded it according to the instructions. I have a Palm m130 and it has totally locked up my Palm. I received a Fatal Alert message that stated MemoryMgr.c.Line 4475, Invalid chunkptr with a RESET Button. I have tried both a soft and hard reset and still have the Fatal Alert message. My Palm m130 seems to be dead in the water.

** [Feb 26, 2005] by Wayne C
I have sony Clie. It crashes just like Windows man!!!!. Keeps telling to reboot. Still looks cool and that is about it.

***** [Feb 25, 2005] by Rohan Wallace
This is an EXCELLENT launcher. The only problem that I have is changing themes, my T2 freezes and I have to reset it. Apart from that, excellent program.

***** [Feb 24, 2005] by tina philpott
this launcher runs like a dream on my zire 72, 10 of 10 for this great piece of free software...i love the way my zire 72 looks just like my desktop....

*** [Feb 22, 2005] by Opivyous
This program is ok, But if You had a better interface for low-res(8 bit) color like that of the palm IIIc it would be much better.

***** [Jan 26, 2005] by Wes
This is an awesome program launcher. It is very stable on my Sony Clie PEG-TJ27. And the price is right. FREE. Keep up the good work.

***** [Jan 25, 2005] by k wong
2 thumbs up! great launcher! sometimes need to reset. anyway it works very well on my clie ux50

***** [Jan 25, 2005] by Kyle Agronick
With freeware like this who needs shareware? This has to be the best freeware ever made. It turned my palm into a ppc. Just fix the bugs and make it easier to put things into catagories.

***** [Jan 1, 2005] by Palm Tester
Great Great program - I gues it only works on some palm pilots, however, it's flawless on mine. I love the CHANNELS that you can add. Heck, it even automaicaly updates itself when I sync it with my computer. It will download all the new patches. "self-healing" AND I can add all new backrounds. It's always fun to turn on my palm after a hot-sync to see all the new updates!I am 100% sure this will eventualy make www.freewarepalm.com top 10 list! always fun to turn on my palm after a hot-sync to see all the new updates! keep it up guys, and, oh ya, DOWNLOAD THIS PROGRAM!

**** [Jan 1, 2005] by John
I think you guys are doing a great job!! One thing that I can think of is to add a battery monitor on the bottom or top and maybe even memory. Then you could add a clock on the bottom to make it more like XP. Keep up the good work. I'm looking foward to the next release.

***** [Dec 29, 2004] by Alex (Enderwiggin)
I saw this program, and thought, there HAS to be some catch, When i found none, i said to myself, I love this, just one problem, ONLY 1, its hard to change backgrounds, if its even possible, If it is, my appologies, but if it isnt possible, I would say that is the ONLY, O N L Y problem with it, Congrats on making such an awesome launcher, it is the best one that i've seen, even better than the ones you pay 4...

***** [Dec 29, 2004] by dano
The creator of this is da master! Looks and functions like the real windows XP desktop. nice stuff. But gotta fix sum bugs and fatal error messages.

***** [Dec 29, 2004] by Ady
It's the best thing I ever seen, I wish you can set any image as wallpaper in your desktop. But is awsome. Can't believe it's true!!!!

***** [Dec 27, 2004] by Jude Nelson
Sweet! This program is stupendous! By far the best overlay I have ever seen. Don't be discouraged by the reviews below this one--it is quite obvious that the reviewers didn't read the instruction manual first (I solved all of the same "problems" in five minutes by taking time to browse the included PDF file). Being a Palm OS gamer and developer, I found that this overlay suits every one of my Palm OS needs. Considering that I dislike Windows CE, this really says something about this remarkable program! Get your copy today!

***** [Dec 27, 2004] by Shane
I have a Sony Clie PEG-SJ22.... I had trouble trying to use the winxp theme but with the low-res opticion I am able to use this theme, I like the new look and hope to learn how to creat icon's.. thanks ispin.

**** [Dec 27, 2004] by Dan
Works VERY well with my Zire 72, only thing is that i can't seem to change the background, otherwise...works GREAT :-D

*** [Dec 26, 2004] by Arturo Mejia V.
Nice program, every think works but not work my card. You have to improve this. Thanks.

***** [Dec 26, 2004] by Stefano
This is the best launcher i have ever seen it works perfectly on my zire 72, but i ask you to correct this little detail: When tou asedk for all programs all programs are not display.

*** [Dec 19, 2004] by horizon
Good idea but need to be improve also...

** [Dec 17, 2004] by Andy
Absolutely useless for a Treo 600!

*** [Dec 17, 2004] by Félix Chénier
The idea is really good. However, it is realllly slow on my Sony Clié SJ-22. Maybe there's a catch, or I should use a better unit. In the last case there's no need to be compatible with OSes before OS5 since I have one of the best hardwares for an OS 4...

** [Dec 15, 2004] by Spideog
Nice idea, but... Took ages to find the manual - very uninformative - screen shots not the same as the program - buttons not explained - claims to be 'intuitive', but only if you are the compiler! Found it very difficult to use. Much improvement needed.

**** [Dec 15, 2004] by Mike
Found it very cool worked great on my garmin ique 3600 no fatal errors or any such luck keep up the great coding.

**** [Dec 14, 2004] by Jose Roberto Magana
Great software and very interesting idea!. This boost your palm computer and gives a different view. It would be great if if has batery monitor and a clock and also fix some fatal bugs. Although, nice try!!

***** [Dec 13, 2004] by Glenn Osmond
AMAZING program. I would have expected to pay for this. Even though its flawed, it is still great. This is the closest Windows clone we will probably see on a Palm/PPC for a while. This program demostrates the possibilty of a Windows Desktop - Launcher for Palm. The 'Start' menu is striking simular to that of the real one! The Task Bar minimizes and maxiumizes the windows as it should, the tiles, icons, list and details views are also strikingly simular. Drag and dropping files is also amazing. Some bugs that will hopefully be worked out (okay it's a kinda long list, im picky): better icon transparency, there is a little white line outline; cannot have own icons on desktop; it's annoying to close explorer windows, I have to tap and hold for a menu to 'End task'; no visual clock in taskbar & cannot select own tray icons; no real complaint on start menu. The only problem I have with windows explorer and selecting items on the start menu is not being able to hold the pen or finger on the item for any amount of time - I wish it was more finger friendly, like hold my finger and drag down the start menu selecting every item on the way until I release it on the one I want, scroll or drag starts; NO 5 way navigator support and hardly any page up/dwn support besides for windows explorer; tap and hold>properties does not work on programs. It would be really cool if clicking on the My Music icon would display all my songs in \Audio on my memory card and then tapping on that song would launch and play pockettunes/mmplayer/aeroplayer with that song. Dispite the list of things that need improvement, the Cool factor is what I like most about this program.

*** [Dec 12, 2004] by John Bennett
I like the idea of Windows style interface, but this still has some way to go to get rid of the bugs and fatal error messages. Thanks for trying!


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