Hi guys,
I want to foremost use the Shift as a navigation system for general aviation.
Most of the navigation software out there runs on WM5, WM6. Some run on Win XP but most pilots do not trust the stability of Win XP. WM6 works more stable. I am currently using Flymap on a Ipaq HX4700 but the manufacturer says it runs on a Athena.
Now having a 7 inch touchscreen, built-in GPS, screen resolution beyond 640x480, and a processor that is faster than the Athena CPU makes it the
the closest thing to glass cockpit avionics (a little bit of jet feeling in a single piston aircraft).
After following you guys closely, I am ready to buy a Shift.
I have read in the posts that WM6 is fully unleashed.
Q: Is that really true and is it complicated to activate it, since I am not too familiar with the inner functions of the operating systems Vista and WM6?
What kind of additional software do I need to get WM6 fully activated?
We know that there is GPS hardware in the Shift.
Q: Does this GPS hardware work or do I better use an external GPS, and if so, will any USB mouse do?
Can my WM6 software access the GPS via COM6?
Windows XP is fully functional, safe for the calibrating driver for the touchscreen.
Q: Do you recommend to switch to XP for better operating performance or do you say: Don't change a winning team and the effort for XP is too much?
Phone calls via Skype no problem, but the Shift has an internal HSDPA SIM reader.
Q: What is the current status of using the Shift for phone calls via bluetooth headset?
I also intend to use the Shift as a mail, internet browsing and Word/Excel/PowerPoint machine.
Q: Shall I install MS Office or rather go for a simple freeware package like Open Office with lesser system requirements (CPU, RAM, Disk) since the Shift ain't a Ferrari but rather a BMW when it comes to CPU, RAM and Disk.
Thank you very much for your answer, I really appreciate it.
PMs are most welcome.
Take care
baucis99
I want to foremost use the Shift as a navigation system for general aviation.
Most of the navigation software out there runs on WM5, WM6. Some run on Win XP but most pilots do not trust the stability of Win XP. WM6 works more stable. I am currently using Flymap on a Ipaq HX4700 but the manufacturer says it runs on a Athena.
Now having a 7 inch touchscreen, built-in GPS, screen resolution beyond 640x480, and a processor that is faster than the Athena CPU makes it the
the closest thing to glass cockpit avionics (a little bit of jet feeling in a single piston aircraft).
After following you guys closely, I am ready to buy a Shift.
I have read in the posts that WM6 is fully unleashed.
Q: Is that really true and is it complicated to activate it, since I am not too familiar with the inner functions of the operating systems Vista and WM6?
What kind of additional software do I need to get WM6 fully activated?
We know that there is GPS hardware in the Shift.
Q: Does this GPS hardware work or do I better use an external GPS, and if so, will any USB mouse do?
Can my WM6 software access the GPS via COM6?
Windows XP is fully functional, safe for the calibrating driver for the touchscreen.
Q: Do you recommend to switch to XP for better operating performance or do you say: Don't change a winning team and the effort for XP is too much?
Phone calls via Skype no problem, but the Shift has an internal HSDPA SIM reader.
Q: What is the current status of using the Shift for phone calls via bluetooth headset?
I also intend to use the Shift as a mail, internet browsing and Word/Excel/PowerPoint machine.
Q: Shall I install MS Office or rather go for a simple freeware package like Open Office with lesser system requirements (CPU, RAM, Disk) since the Shift ain't a Ferrari but rather a BMW when it comes to CPU, RAM and Disk.
Thank you very much for your answer, I really appreciate it.
PMs are most welcome.
Take care
baucis99
