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- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows Mobile 6.x, Windows Mobile 5.x, Windows Mobile
- Date added: July 27, 2008
- Total Downloads: 27,465
- Downloads last week: 211
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 11 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
With this effort, WeFi successfully tailors the two-pronged desktop version of its hot-spot-finding application to Pocket PCs. Like its laptop cousin, WeFi for Pocket PC detects available hot spots and, when the feature is enabled, automatically connects to them. Filters for sorting hot spots by signal strength and security are accessible from the soft key menu, and immensely useful for winnowing results. So, too, is the option to automate a browser launch after connecting online.
So far this beta sticks to seeking out the Internet, whereas the PC build also emphasizes social networking with other surfers nearby. We'd like to see this functionality built into the mobile app. First-time users should also be able to register for an account from WeFi for Pocket PC.
Publisher's description
From WeFi :WeFi for Pocket PC is the best community software for finding Internet by connecting to wireless networks with your windows mobile device. With WeFi, you always get the optimal WiFi connection, while keeping the battery consumption to a minimum. The WeFi software provides you with an intuitive and aesthetic user interface to manage your WiFi connection and allows you to automatically launch application once such connection is found. Once connection is established, the WeFi server provides you with information gathered by other WeFi users about your wireless environment, so that your connection gets even better. In addition, the new one-touch feature gives the user a convenient interface to launch any application or webpage from his Today screen, and configure WeFi to automatically find the best WiFi connection available when this application is launched. Each application can be configured to use only WiFi, or revert to 3G data connection if no WiFi is available. Version 1.7 enhances user interface.
What's new in this version:
1. Supports SmartPhones. 2. Main GUI Supports all screen resolutions. 3. Today screen plug-in support for 320x240 resolution. 4. Better stability, faster response. 5. Better password management. 6. GUI look and feel improvement. 7. Today plug-in can be disabled from main GUI.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.2 stars out of 11 votes
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Version: WeFi for Pocket PC 1.7
"Wonderful software!!! Very easy to use, very helpful!!!"
Pros: Takes the frustration out of regular Wi-Fi use. I no longer even think about it ? I simply activate my Wi-Fi and I know I?m going to be connected to a spot with Internet behind it.
The OneTouch panel is a genius idea!Cons: I only wish the OneTouch panel had more than 5 buttons, the idea is great but I have way more than 5 links / applications I would like to use in it.
Summary: I love it. It?s simple, it works perfectly, I can finally use my device Wi-Fi capability without being frustrated by the long process of finding a spot with Internet behind.
Will recommend to everyone I know with WinMo. -
Version: WeFi for Pocket PC 1.7
"not perfect, but MUCH better than any other"
Pros: It is stil "rough around the edges" but works very well on my MIO
it is so easy now to find and connect to Wi-Fi hotpspots
It also shows me that we have a lot more open Wi-Fi in our street that I could imagineCons: I am not sure how the "power saving slider" works - it needs to have more explanation
Summary: For all the poor people that bought a Win Mobile phone because it has Wi-Fi and then got an ulcer trying to use it - this is really a new level of comfort in fonding and connecting to Wi-Fi.
This "one-touch" idea is really nice - you can config... read more >> -
Version: WeFi for Pocket PC 1.7
"Could be better, but it's free."
Pros: It's simple.
Cons: It doesn't do much more than the built-in WiFi on the AT&T Tilt.
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: WeFi for Pocket PC 1.7
"Does not work on Windows Mobile 6.x"
Pros: Had it worked, I would be able to actually post something here.
Cons: Doesn't work on my Motorola Q9h Global with Windows Mobile 6.x (I have 6.0 but can upgrade freely to 6.1, but am waiting to upgrade for now).
Summary: After installing, my phone refused to connect to ANYTHING. Would not connect to my home network (through either bluetooth or data cable), could not access my email, web browser refused to load any pages, etc. Even tried restarting the phone a few ti... read more >>
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Version: WeFi for Pocket PC 1.7
Pros: no idea, did not use it.
Cons: Installation corrupted by WiFi settings. Product removal did not restore the settings. I had to make a hard reset to restore the settings on Windows Mobile 6.1. The author did not do his/her homework!
Summary: Installation corrupted by WiFi settings. Product removal did not restore the settings. I had to make a hard reset to restore the settings on Windows Mobile 6.1. The author did not do his/her homework!
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