PPC users - using your PPC as a BT headset ??

monkeyrobbe · 2nd August 2004, 14:05

Hi all...

I've just heard of some software that by using the BT conecction between your phone and a pocket pc - you can make and receive calls on your phone via the ppc - ie. the ppc acts like a BT headset.

hock:

There are 2 similar apps that provide this from what I gather - "Running Voice GSM" and "Phone King". Has anyone used either ?

I'm going to download the trial version of Phone King tonight and see how it goes - but if anyone else has used them can you please let us know.

Will keep you posted !

monkeyrobbe · 3rd August 2004, 09:31

OK - I've tried the trial version of Applian's Phone King and here's what it can do:

- Place calls: you can use your contacts list to dial any number via your phone.
- Receive calls: ie while using your PPC if a call is recieved the call "rings" on your PPC. Useful if listening to music on your PPC so you can't hear your phone ringing in your bag

- Send text messages: Use your PPC to write a text message and send it via your phone.

And here's what it can't:

- Use the PPC/headphones like a headset and speak to people ! To speak to the person you are calling or to listen to a call received you actually have to pick up the phone or use a normal BT headset. :evil:

- You also have to ensure that the programme is running and that the phone and PPC are "paired" for it to work - if you use this constantly - then this would I assume be a huge drain on both batteries.

Overall:

- If you just want something to warn you that your phone is ringing - then it certainly does the job, and it certainly makes writing text messages a little easier - however as it doesn't actually transfer the call I'm not sure if it's worth the $20. I'm going to try it out for the rest of the 7 day trial period and see if it changes my mind ! :wink:

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2nd August 2004, 14:05	#1
monkeyrobbe Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Enfield, UK Posts: 31	Hi all... I've just heard of some software that by using the BT conecction between your phone and a pocket pc - you can make and receive calls on your phone via the ppc - ie. the ppc acts like a BT headset. hock: There are 2 similar apps that provide this from what I gather - "Running Voice GSM" and "Phone King". Has anyone used either ? I'm going to download the trial version of Phone King tonight and see how it goes - but if anyone else has used them can you please let us know. Will keep you posted !

3rd August 2004, 09:31	#2
monkeyrobbe Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Enfield, UK Posts: 31	OK - I've tried the trial version of Applian's Phone King and here's what it can do: - Place calls: you can use your contacts list to dial any number via your phone. - Receive calls: ie while using your PPC if a call is recieved the call "rings" on your PPC. Useful if listening to music on your PPC so you can't hear your phone ringing in your bag - Send text messages: Use your PPC to write a text message and send it via your phone. And here's what it can't: - Use the PPC/headphones like a headset and speak to people ! To speak to the person you are calling or to listen to a call received you actually have to pick up the phone or use a normal BT headset. :evil: - You also have to ensure that the programme is running and that the phone and PPC are "paired" for it to work - if you use this constantly - then this would I assume be a huge drain on both batteries. Overall: - If you just want something to warn you that your phone is ringing - then it certainly does the job, and it certainly makes writing text messages a little easier - however as it doesn't actually transfer the call I'm not sure if it's worth the $20. I'm going to try it out for the rest of the 7 day trial period and see if it changes my mind ! :wink: