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1800PocketPC.com -- What do you guys think ?

Hi fellas
I have a windows mobile site 1800PocketPC.com, its just over a year old. I was wondering if you guys have heard of it ?
We usually post about freewares and the latest hardware news about windows mobile. We dont have a forum for people to hang out coz we think as long as xda-devs and ppcgeeks are there why would anyone need a forum for windows mobile. I was hoping to get some constructive criticism about the site and ways we can improve the site.
You can also subscribe to our RSS ot Twitter

I know your site for some time and it´s very good, I like the format (exept for a narrower line of adds on the right)
Congrats!

I go all the time

I really like the site,
only thing is you could be be a little bit more "selective" or "picky"
At least what I think this could be "Pearls and beauty" of xda-developers.com for the average guy.
- I really like the category style!
- The Wallpaper stuff: Naaaahh I think you will catch some fishes with this but is it really needed? I think it makes the site look a bit cheap.
- RSS and twitter is great: every Headline was a hit so far (well some exeptions but I think beauty is in the eye of the beholder).
- Customisable rss and twitter by categorys and user would be the ultimate I think (but this would almost need the power of a socialnetwork)
- You are already on the top scores of google! (at least when I search for something)
- You can discover the real beauty of google translator when visiting your site Microfi Nitrogen -> Microfi Stickstoff (Germans get the joke)
but besides of the jokes it can be really usefull.
- I can´t test right now but have you checked "freedom from barriers"? The new "touchscreen generation" of phones might be great for handicapped persons. Would also be great to have a rating system for them as well.
So far really great
THX for this site

thanks for the kind words fellas.
@ moesfeld : Customisable rss and twitter by categorys is a great idea, I will look in to getting it done in the near future.
I am in the dark about "freedom from barriers" , do you have any links from where I can read more regarding this ?

Hi sajio,
You have really done a great job with the site, i actually am now quite addicted to your site to catch on the software which i miss on XDA. So keep up the good work and i hope with all the frequent updates and personal attention, you have made it full of valuable resources. What i think is keep your site fresh alway like you do now, and you would not need anything additional.
Regards
Sharif Ansari

the0ne said:
thanks for the kind words fellas.
@ moesfeld : Customisable rss and twitter by categorys is a great idea, I will look in to getting it done in the near future.
I am in the dark about "freedom from barriers" , do you have any links from where I can read more regarding this ?
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Well it pretty much depends on what cms you use. Many have the "accessability for disabled" already inbuild.
I found the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Also I found the Web Accessibility Toolbar that lets you check if you meet the guidelines.

I know your site a while ago, and I like very much.
Keep it up

I go there @ll the time nice job!

thanks guys

i love it and subscribe to rss for it. thanks for you hard work.

you are welcome

Opinion on BestWP7Games.com

Hi guys we have started a new website that I hope WP7 games will like to check out.
Website url : Best WP7 Games . com ( with out spaces of course)
Its in its early stages and I hope to do WP7 games review on the website. The website will focus just on the various WP7 games titles from indie and high end publishers.
If you guys have some idea that I can implement for the website , plz do let me know. a PM or a comment here would be great.
looking fwd to seeing you folks there.

Congrats the0ne!
Wish you all the best which sure you´ll get, same as great success of 1800pc!
Slow on opening here the rest looks nice

thanks for the feedback mate
I am on the load time, hopefully it will be fixeed soon ( week or 2 )

have you guys checked out the app http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/apps/da778f9c-bc4c-e011-854c-00237de2db9e

[APP]MJ's Strain Guide Free[V1.7]

Hello everyone on this forum,
I have been working on continued development of my app MJ's Strain Guide which can be found from this Thread. I have taken the idea that was being developed on WM6.5 and brought it to WP7 after seeing no one has made an app for us medical patients. I have programed so far over 340 different strains ranging from Sativa, Indica, and Hybrid. This app tries to focus on the patient as a grower and a smoker to help a patient locate a strain that will best address their symptoms with the proper properties. This app does not promote nor condone smoking illegally and/or commercial growing. This app is an educational tool for the patient who is seeking more knowledge on what they are putting into their body and what relief will come.
Here is a preview of the app running:
Updated Video!!!!
This video is of the premium version but on the free version there are ads displayed at the bottom. They both contain the same amount of strains.
MJ's Strain Guide Free:
Deep Link to MJ's Strain Guide Free.
***history***
Version 1.7 - Added a new item into the app. The new item is called Cannabis THC Info. This section gives information on what THC is and an explanation of why I wont include THC levels as there is now way to accurately determine an amount of THC in a strain as it is mainly related to the growers skill level itself.
Version 1.6 - added several more strains. this is a mini update but the app is now available to every WP7 Marketplace around the world!
App Version: 1.5.0.5 - initial release
The app is released in many different WP7 markets!
I hope you all enjoy!!!

now thats a fine app!!! when are u planing to release it and is it going to be on the marketplace?

Thank you. I have already updated it to be mango ready as well as added more as in interaction. Instead of a visual showing a selection now there is hepatic feedback. I also fix a few typos as well as made the main page a pivot control so it's not cluttered with links on the bottom. The new pivot page is an about page which contains the links now for strain suggestion. Tomorrow will be day five of submission. Its so close to passing once its approved I will push this update. It should pass as I ran it though the market submission tool and it passed everything as far as I know. Full boot time was 3 - 3.3 seconds. In the current release I am currently waiting for publishing has set up in the @Support link a pre setup email template the makes it easy for me to know what u want to see. I might make the template more complex. I will add a support email link as well in the new version.
Edit: super tired have some typos in this post. I will post the link asap once it is approved.
Edit 2: i have attached some screenshots of the updated version. I really want to get this update out as it has much more in it compared to the the one currently. i have not added any more info just functionality and made things look a little nicer.

Is it going to a paid app or a free one?

Its a free app. Here is a paid version but there is nothing different between the apps. They are exact clones of each other just the free one has a ad bar at the bottom but it not really distracting from the app plus there no way of accidentally hitting one. I have spent several hundred hours building this app but have learned a lot in the process but broke as hell so i have ads, sorry. I will also give the same feedback response time for both as in feedback or suggestions. I will be at times a few days slower to update the free one depending on my time restraints. I am also currently in the process of making a MJ cookbook app as well. I'm just getting my recipes organized. It will go through how to make butter and other cooking ingredients which requires marijuana. This will be good for those who don't smoke or can't. I am also working with a diabetics person to design some recipes for those patients. Must have love for everyone.
Update:
I am still waiting on Microsoft to accept my app. its been 9 days now. I have in that time done more work on the app and have added more strains to the list as well as change the home screen UI a little bit. i also improved speed on the app as well as improved the animation on the home page. The emails you would send on suggestions or support has been updated to a @cannapps.com email address instead of the current email. this will allow me to be quicker on contact. I am ready to push this update ASAP so once i get word i will push it through. Im hoping to hear from them tomorrow

Well after a month of waiting and fixing one minor thing just related to theme (as in white theme, black theme) The app has been approved. It is now live in the marketplace. Check the first post for the link

Just wanted to post an update for everyone. I am planning on updating the app with new strain and some new features in the next two weeks after my move is complete. Also a cookbook app is in the works as well.
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nice and interesting app
but i cannot see it on my market (omnia7 mango official, market in italy) maybe is it avalaible only in country where medical mj is legal?

znial said:
nice and interesting app
but i cannot see it on my market (omnia7 mango official, market in italy) maybe is it avalaible only in country where medical mj is legal?
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italy was not on my initial release of regions. i will add it soon...
update: i thought it would be simple but with ms it is not. i will add it to the next update so it can be found on your marketplace.

i'll stay tuned ;D

just an update. i should have it up for submission by the beginning of the week as i am now finally moved. I am now adding more strains for this update. I will try to hit every marketplace this time around if allowed.

Looking forward to itAny idea in the cookbook?
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I have already started the initial work on the cookbook. It will take me a couple of weeks to complete.
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Just a quick update... I have submitted a mini update to the app that adds a couple more strains to the list that I was able to confirm more stats on. Takes a while on each strain as I strive for accuracy. This update also should be available globally upon Microsoft approval. The next update should have a search feature as I am learning how to implement it and maybe a save image feature.
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update is now live. if you cannot find it yet give it a day as sometimes Microsoft is slow to update there marketplace but full approval went through for the update. This will now allow the app on all markets. updated first post.

I am planning another update soon which will add more strains as well as the ability to take notes on a strain your growing within the strain details page. That will come once MJ's CookBook is complete which its looking good so far. More updates soon
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HackMimic said:
I am planning another update soon which will add more strains as well as the ability to take notes on a strain your growing within the strain details page. That will come once MJ's CookBook is complete which its looking good so far. More updates soon
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Considering that notes helps for the next grow I think this is a great idea

jaygriggs said:
Considering that notes helps for the next grow I think this is a great idea
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Thank you for your feedback. I do encourage feedback and suggestions. Please leave suggestions of features you would like in this app and i will try to implement them if they go good with this app and please keep in mind i am going to make several other app related to this subject matter. for growers i will create a growing guide down the road.

New update has been submitted to the Marketplace. It should be available in the next few days. Version 1.7.0.0

[THEME] WordPress Theme for Apps/Games

Hey Folks,
I created a WordPress theme to promote your windows phone apps or games. It has the native metro style with theme colors and a screenshot carousel. You can check it out at http://www.wp7wordpressthemes.com
Thanks

awesome theme =] thumbs up!!
but its super expensive ><

Awesome theme...I would love to try it out on my blog..but it's not intended for blogger. Developer will love your theme for sure

I actually got similar feedback from developers and reduced the price from $29.95 to $9.95. Do you think this is a more reasonable price?

Yup...this is a much better price tag...Give it out for free to some good developers as a review copy..In return, you will get a review of your app, which may help you in increasing the sales.
Contact some famous developers via PM and offer this theme to them..There's nothing wrong in that.
polyq said:
I actually got similar feedback from developers and reduced the price from $29.95 to $9.95. Do you think this is a more reasonable price?
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Do you have any suggestions on which developers or should I reach out to them based on game popularity?

Contact some application developer over here. You can find many threads in here. You can also provide free giveaway or similar stuff. Try contacting wmpoweruser.com, wpcentral.com, 1800pocketpc.com or other popular blogger about your offer.

Thanks for your feedback. I contacted wmpoweruser.com and I actually got featured. Also the theme was featured on WP Dev Podcast.
Sales are picking up slowly but I am sure it will get better with time. Providing my clients with updates to the theme is also helping.
I am working on a different version of the theme as well.

Glad to hear that it helped you to increase your sales. There are lot more things to be done
polyq said:
Thanks for your feedback. I contacted wmpoweruser.com and I actually got featured. Also the theme was featured on WP Dev Podcast.
Sales are picking up slowly but I am sure it will get better with time. Providing my clients with updates to the theme is also helping.
I am working on a different version of the theme as well.
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[SUMMARY ARTICLE] Release Notes for Tasker's upcoming beta

Hey all, I posted an article on my website summarizing the confirmed updates/changes/additions from Pent's Release Notes page for the upcoming Beta.
Some highlights include:
Photo for a Material Design facelift concept (from Pent)
Photo for App shortcuts (my design)
Photo for Quick Settings (my design)
The second and third photos were not confirmed by Pent but if those aren't close to (if not exactly) what quick settings and app shortcuts are going to look like then we have even bigger news to hope for! haha
Enjoy!

Froryrory said:
Hey all, I posted an article on my website summarizing the confirmed updates/changes/additions from Pent's Release Notes page for the upcoming Beta.
Some highlights include:
Photo for a Material Design facelift concept (from Pent)
Photo for App shortcuts (my design)
Photo for Quick Settings (my design)
The second and third photos were not confirmed by Pent but if those aren't close to (if not exactly) what quick settings and app shortcuts are going to look like then we have even bigger news to hope for! haha
Enjoy!
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This site is quickly becoming my go-to for Tasker snippets and logic ideas. I have some ideas for tutorials and walk throughs perfect for some projects for your site

loogielv said:
This site is quickly becoming my go-to for Tasker snippets and logic ideas. I have some ideas for tutorials and walk throughs perfect for some projects for your site
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Awesome! Thank you for the kind words. I'd love to hear what ideas you have as I'm always looking for fun stuff to automate. Feel free to PM me when you get a chance!