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kennethmgreen · 06-03-2003, 06:21 PM

Thanks for the 5 Nav tip. I may try that out.... In principal, it looks similar to Single Button Launcher, just using the 5-way nav instead of the hard buttons.

Currently, I'm using QLaunch. I ended up registering that one, even after considering Single Button Launcher (which was free). For me, the logic of QLaunch made more sense, and I like how it works. The interface (settings) is excellent and the program is rock-solid stable.

Of course, your point about having to remember button mappings is a good one. I used to use TealLaunch, and had a whole bunch of button and stroke mappings. Remembering them all was sometimes a bit tiresome.

One nice thing about QLaunch is that it provides an easy, one-button export of all your mappings to a Memo doc, which is titled with a date/time stamp. This is nice to have when first configuring button mappings.

I have mine arranged pretty logically (for my fuzzy head at least) and they're memorized by now. Oh yeah, QLaunch also has great built-in Bluetooth support (toggle on/off directly or go to BT prefs) and power-on protection (keeping Palm from accidentally turning on). This enabled me to get rid of two programs I was using. So it was worth the cost for me. ($12, I think)

By the way, you said you are a Shadow Plan user - do you belong to that mailing list? Pretty active, awesome support from Jeff, the developer. PM me if you want info.

06-03-2003, 06:21 PM	#17
kennethmgreen Enthusiast Posts: 39 Karma: 36 Join Date: May 2003 Device: Treo680	Thanks for the 5 Nav tip. I may try that out.... In principal, it looks similar to Single Button Launcher, just using the 5-way nav instead of the hard buttons. Currently, I'm using QLaunch. I ended up registering that one, even after considering Single Button Launcher (which was free). For me, the logic of QLaunch made more sense, and I like how it works. The interface (settings) is excellent and the program is rock-solid stable. Of course, your point about having to remember button mappings is a good one. I used to use TealLaunch, and had a whole bunch of button and stroke mappings. Remembering them all was sometimes a bit tiresome. One nice thing about QLaunch is that it provides an easy, one-button export of all your mappings to a Memo doc, which is titled with a date/time stamp. This is nice to have when first configuring button mappings. I have mine arranged pretty logically (for my fuzzy head at least) and they're memorized by now. Oh yeah, QLaunch also has great built-in Bluetooth support (toggle on/off directly or go to BT prefs) and power-on protection (keeping Palm from accidentally turning on). This enabled me to get rid of two programs I was using. So it was worth the cost for me. ($12, I think) By the way, you said you are a Shadow Plan user - do you belong to that mailing list? Pretty active, awesome support from Jeff, the developer. PM me if you want info.