waysidesc Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 I have at least two Windows Mobile devices ... I really do not want to put them on hold permanently or get rid of them ... and I am wondering ... if there are any modern scenarios for these devices ? such as syncing between computer and phone ? could anyone think of any uses for them ? please don't say something like 'paperweights' ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goretsky Supervisor Posted August 19, 2020 Supervisor Share Posted August 19, 2020 Hello, If you still support a a Windows Mobile-based app, you might use the devices for testing purposes. As for more consumer-centric uses... maybe as an MP3 player? That should not require a network connection, so using one for that purpose might be sensible. Regards, Aryeh Goretsky waysidesc 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhangm Supervisor Posted August 20, 2020 Supervisor Share Posted August 20, 2020 How's the battery life on your devices? I used my 950 until the battery finally crapped out (it was never the same after overheating in a car during the summer). TBH even though it's old, if I could get it working again I'd use it much the same - internet browsing and email, texting, music, camera (for documentation at work), car navigation. waysidesc 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goretsky Supervisor Posted August 20, 2020 Supervisor Share Posted August 20, 2020 Hello, I replaced the battery in my Lumia 950 about a year ago. It works well enough to act as an MP3 player in airplane mode on a long flight (8+ hours) — at least, that was back when i was taking flights last year. I'm not sure if the battery may have degraded a little since then. Regards, Aryeh Goretsky waysidesc 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waysidesc Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 (edited) 13 hours ago, zhangm said: How's the battery life on your devices? I used my 950 until the battery finally crapped out (it was never the same after overheating in a car during the summer). TBH even though it's old, if I could get it working again I'd use it much the same - internet browsing and email, texting, music, camera (for documentation at work), car navigation. I would have to check with this to be honest with you; the devices to which I refer are running Windows Mobile 6.0, Windows Mobile 6.5, and Windows Mobile 2003. Windows Mobile is my favourite mobile OS ( disregarding Windows Phone 8/8.1 or Windows 8/8.1 ). HTC Touch 2 Samsung SCH-i760 Toshiba e355 I really, really do not want to get rid of them. I want ... to have more contemporary scenarios ( e.g., syncing ). There has to be something ? Especially for Windows Mobile 2003. I am not sure if Windows 10 even supports the ActiveSync software ( though I have WIndows XP, WIndows Vista, and of course Windows 8.1 if necessary ). You would still use yours for such things, though ? I think Internet browsing would be out of the question for me ... perhaps texting too ... Car navigation too since there is no car mode ( thanks, WIndows Phone 8 ! ). Camera ... MP3 player ... but ... what else, do you think ... ? Any reply would be appreciated ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goretsky Supervisor Posted August 21, 2020 Supervisor Share Posted August 21, 2020 Hello, A lot of these older devices have infra-red ports, so maybe act as universal remote controls? Regards, Aryeh Goretsky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Decimator Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 You could do this feature people rarely know exist on phones these days: Make calls! I know, shocking, isn't it? Also, if there's any apps that are essential to you that they still have working versions on Windows Mobile, I guess you could use that few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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