IT as Windows SideShow device
 

I've been working on an application to turn my N800 into a Windows Sideshow device.

I've currently got Bluetooth communications sorted, and have just about completed the gadget glance page (see screenshot below). Using the application needs nothing more than a Bluetooth connection between your IT and Vista/7 PC.

The next step will be handling the actual gadgets (being able to read email, change tracks etc), but I think just the glance page is useful enough for now.

Is this the kind of application that you guys would use? Would you like to make any comments or suggestions?

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Re: IT as Windows SideShow device
 

I don't use Vista (or Windows at all) often (though I am planning on replacing Vista with Win 7 on my laptop). But if I was booted into Windows I could see myself using it. :)

Re: IT as Windows SideShow device
 

Wow, that picture Looks Awesome :)

Re: IT as Windows SideShow device
 

Wow this is cool..

I wonder if there's a cross platform, open standard equivalent for such?

Re: IT as Windows SideShow device
 

Sure I would, as soon as I get a bluetooth nubbin!

Which I need to stop holding out on, so I can use BlueMaemo too.

Re: IT as Windows SideShow device
 

Awesome, mostly if you can get that change tracks thing to work!

If something like this:
http://www.winamp.com/plugins/details/221611
works, that would be awesome!

Re: IT as Windows SideShow device
 

Thanks for the positive feedback, guys. :)

There's no reason why the WinAmp gadget shouldn't work. I'll test that at sometime.

I'll keep working on the app, and hopefully release a proof of concept beta sometime soon.

Re: IT as Windows SideShow device
 

Hey xmob
do you need any help...?
i'm looking for a project to contribute in....

AsiQue

Re: IT as Windows SideShow device
 

Since I was dreaming bout that stuff long ago, I'd gladly help with visuals if you like. Keep up the good work!

Re: IT as Windows SideShow device
 

I've been working more on this today, making it a bit more stable. it now also monitors battery/charging status.

If anybody is interested in testing this, send me a PM.

Currently, there is no dependency checking or anything like that. Just the Python code and needed external files. IT IS NOT READY FOR GENERAL USE, so testers only please. :)

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