Windows Vista Sideshow for WinMob 5/6 - preview release!

[iamwhoiam]

Hi everyone

Just noticed that microsoft have released a preview beta of Sideshow for Windows Mobile (5/6)

http://blogs.msdn.com/sideshow/archive/2008/06/02/sideshow-on-windows-mobile-released-techready-2008.aspx

http://www.engadget.com/media/2008/06/6-03-08winmosideshow.jpg

I think there's a few neat functions mentioned: controlling WMP, viewing/controlling powerpoint presentations etc


p.s. someone should post this as a forum attachment without needing to go through microsoft download centre

[neiltoe]

Here is the file:

http://rapidshare.com/files/119903090/WindowsSideShowforWindowsMobile.zip.html

Here is a video of me trying it on my T-Mobile Wing. I only tried the WMP SideShow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AA8cAFy9EBI

Note: YouTube stretched it all stupid.

[pndragon]

Here is the file:

http://rapidshare.com/files/119903090/WindowsSideShowforWindowsMobile.zip.html

Here is a video of me trying it on my T-Mobile Wing. I only tried the WMP SideShow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AA8cAFy9EBI

Note: YouTube stretched it all stupid.

Holy crap... I guess I really didn't understand what was going on as I stated in this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=397153), I had already been doing this kind of stuff using GoGadgets! from another developer. But now I get that its official from MS. They even took the EXACT SAME software that Ikanos Consulting created... sheesh.

Thanks for the video, I always thought that GoGadgets was cool stuff.
Hope this brings more light into this awesomeness.

[neiltoe]

I have already uninstalled it because I only care about anything "Media Center" SideShow. Haven't found one and haven't really looked for one as of late.

The T-Mo Wing is seriously underpowered but I was actually getting along rather smooth. Also using Bluetooth as the connection is sorta useless if you walk out of range. Which is not too far in my house. Connecting was fast and simple after the initial setup. The today plugin thing is nice but again sorta useless. I really expected it to have controls right there so you wouldn't have to navigate so many pages.

I know I am critical and this is the official first release and it is not even a finished product just a developers release. But it has potential.

[nir36]

very, very, very COOL! :)

[iamwhoiam]

I have already uninstalled it because I only care about anything "Media Center" SideShow. Haven't found one and haven't really looked for one as of late.

The T-Mo Wing is seriously underpowered but I was actually getting along rather smooth. Also using Bluetooth as the connection is sorta useless if you walk out of range. Which is not too far in my house. Connecting was fast and simple after the initial setup. The today plugin thing is nice but again sorta useless. I really expected it to have controls right there so you wouldn't have to navigate so many pages.

I know I am critical and this is the official first release and it is not even a finished product just a developers release. But it has potential.

Yes, it seemed quite quick on your youtube link

An alternative is the old Salling Clicker (http://www.salling.com/Clicker/windows/)

http://www.salling.com/Clicker/windows/gfx/Slideshow/Slideshow_Media_Win.gif

It supports wifi and bluetooth and WinXP. Also supports itunes and WMP

[TehPenguin]

Don't forget to check out the Sideshow dev's blog: http://blogs.msdn.com/sideshow/

It has the Runtime and SDK for developing gadgets using managed code (ie .NET), and a prebuilt example

[madrascafe]

Don't forget to check out the Sideshow dev's blog: http://blogs.msdn.com/sideshow/

It has the Runtime and SDK for developing gadgets using managed code (ie .NET), and a prebuilt example

You may need this runtime on your PC http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=ca8e9272-68e8-4c0c-a239-560c21b66fca&displaylang=en

[d112]

When I select service on pc side show that instal and can't instal bluetooth peripheral device,What's up?

[madrascafe]

When I select service on pc side show that instal and can't instal bluetooth peripheral device,What's up?

make sure you have the MS BT Stack...

What PC do u have? Do you have a BT Radio?

[d112]

I HAVE hp pavilin dv9500 integral bluetooth?
What is ms bt stack?

[madrascafe]

I HAVE hp pavilin dv9500 integral bluetooth?
What is ms bt stack?

Microsoft Bluetooth Stack.

If you have XP SP2 or higher its built in but if you use a 3rd party Stack like from toshiba etc. you might have trouble. you have to figure out what stack you have...

[pndragon]

When I select service on pc side show that instal and can't instal bluetooth peripheral device,What's up?

I went through a bit of a headache getting mine to work. Maybe I can help. I just need you to write in a more coherent manner. :D

[bedoig]

I had a few issues too. If I installed the PPC component before pairing, the PC would not locate and install the appropriate drivers. If I paired first, then enabled the SideShow BT service, the PC would locate and install the drivers just fine. I tried this several times, and that was the only way that worked for me. Weird. YMMV.

[Jadel]

It's annoying that all the fancy new software is made for Vista.

*Crosses Windows Mobile Device Centre off the list
*Crosses Windows SideShow For Windows Mobile off the list

[nir36]

Alright. so a little batch of detailed insturctions about using this:
(during the process make sure your device is DISCOVERABLE)

1. It doesn't REALLY matter if you're using MS STACK or TOSHIBA STACK as long as there is a sideshow service detected.

A. if you have toshiba stack:
right click on the bluetooth tray icon and open the bluetooth devices.
add a new one and detect the service MANUALLY (choose CUSTOM).
if you see a service called "...sideshow..." on the list, you can use it. it is mostly UNprobable that you will.
connect to your device
continue to section C

B. if you have ms stack:
right click on the tray icon.
click options.
add a new device.
pair it using your own passkey.
open the options once more and you see your device in the Devices window.
click on it and click properties.
go to services and, if you installed sideshow on your device, and ran it, you should see Sideshow in the list.. as well as Activesync and a few others maybe.
click ok and it'll try to connect to your device.
(if you can't connect, go to COM ports in OPTIONS And install a new one. i used COM port 3..)

C. go to control panel, go to sideshow, and you should be able to mark V on the gadgets you'd like to use.

2. MS stack: double click the provided file. install it and read the TXT that appears on your desktop for further instructions...
TOSHIBA stack: just install the stack..
make sure you uninstall each before installing the other.

these are both the LATEST versions of both stacks: (up until the day of posting this message of course :))

TOSHIBA STACK:
http://rapidshare.com/files/120186967/TOSHIBA_BTSTACK.zip.html

MS STACK:
http://rapidshare.com/files/120187911/MS_BTSTACK.exe.html

i strongly suggest you keep both files on your comp as a cover for any services one might provide while the other doesn't.
for instance, to my knowledge, MS stack works HORRIBLY with Async...
while TOSHIBA stack doesn't work with sideshow at all. (at least from what i've experienced)

enjoy

[teddyen66]

Has anyone got the Go Gadget Beta?
I would really like to try it.
I have tried Microsofts version, but I have heard that Go Gadget supports Home Automation.

[karhoe]

Can it work via USB ?