PocketTVGuide

I am currently developing a TV Guide application for Pocket PC devcies. Below are some sample screen shots taken from version 0.31:

Features:

• Download of compressed TV listings for the UK directly from www.bleb.org (just enter the required URL, and the file will be downloaded as part of the update process)
• Importing of XMLTV data - to support additional program information and other countries.
• Browse shows by program category.
• (To do) Browse by star ratings.
• Colouring for key program categories.
• View reminders list (does not yet actually provide reminders, but builds up a list of programs that can be quickly viewed)
• Program searching by title (partially implemented).
• Program information provided (as long as it is available in the raw data):
  • Title
  • Sub-title
  • Start time
  • Channel
  • Description
  • Category
  • Year produced
  • Star rating
• (To do) Help instructions

To use the www.bleb.org download feature see http://www.bleb.org/tv/data/listings. For example, the URL http://www.bleb.org/tv/data/listings?days=0..2&format=XMLTV&channels=bbc1,bbc2,itv1,ch4,five&file=bzip2 will download 3 days of TV listings (0..2) for BBC1, BBC2, ITV1, CH4, and five in a BZIP2 compressed file.

Features that might be implemented:

• Configurable colours for each category.
• ActiveSync plugin.
• Remote updating of timers on the Topfield TR5800 (toppy).
• Make the programs listed in the 'reminder' list really remind you - an alarm?

Bugs fixed / features implemented in the current release (0.32):

• Added the ability to jump to a date instead of Tues evening, etc...
• Increased the maximum number of days limit for listings to 14.
• Fixed the bug with reminders not being removed.
• Added star ratings.
• Ability to download two different XMLTV files - note there is a 3 second minimum delay between the downloads.
• Corrected tool bar display problem on landscape displays.
• Improved support for landscape and square displays.

Supported Devices

Currently only Pocket PC 2003 and 2003 SE are planned to be supported, however , this may change once testing of the 2003 version is complete.

Beta Testing

If you are willing to be involved in testing a Beta version then below is the first test release. Note that there ARE still a lot of bug fixes, and enhancements that need to be added so you are using this at your own risk and I will take no responsibly of any loss, damage, costs, direct or in-direct, I suggest backing up your PDA before installation, and at regular intervals to avoid data loss.

Please do not host this file on any other server or distribute without specfic permission from myself, instead link to this page.

Pocket PC 2003 / 2003 SE version 0.31 - 104 downloads (1 March 06 - 2 June 06) Pocket PC 2003 / 2003 SE version 0.32 - 377 downloads (2 June 06 - 2 Dec 06) Pocket PC 2003 / 2003 SE version 0.33 (Expires: 1st Dec 08) 1171 Downloads since 2 Dec 06

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To install this file copy it onto your device and run it from explorer.