Series 5
Utilities
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Defrag
A defragmenting utility that
is free and helps to free up disk space.
7/10
Download Defrag from Pocket
IQ |
Essential System
Tools
From Paragon Software, this
commercial program is excellent value and a demo version is available. Puts
a recycle bin on your Series 5/5mx, and a soft reset application in the control
panel. Also included are SmartFind (a search utility) and Zip (a compression
program similar and compatible with WinZip).
9/10
For more information, visit Paragon
Software |
Essential Disk
Utilities
A suite of commercial
applications--including a disk defragmenter, a disk error checker, a disk
editor and a disk formatting utility (for CompactFlash disks). Excellent
program. 9/10
More information from
Atelier
Software |
Pdf+
A commercial application that allows the user to view PDF files
(better known as Adobe Acrobat Reader) on their Series 5/5mx. An excellent
utility that I use to look at the many PDF files available.
10/10
Visit mBrain Software
for more information |
PsiWin
Although it comes on a CD
included with your Series 5/5mx, the latest version can always be found on
the Psion site. Current version is 2.3.3, which allows Windows XP connectivity
and synchronicity. A big download though - 25MB.
8/l0
Visit Psion to download
PsiWin |
Reclaim
Compact all the Series 5/5mx
databases (including Agenda) and free up valuable space with this freeware
utility. 7/10
Download Reclaim from FreEPOC
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File Utilities
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CleanIt
An excellent freeware utility
that find and lets you delete orphan files left over from deleted programs.
Try it, there are always redundant file left over - the Add/Remove feature
in the control panel is not perfect!
10/10
Download CleanIt from
Vorbauer.com |
Navigator
A powerful commercial application
that allows you to manage resources and files. Includes a compression program
and a host of other useful utilities.
9/10
Download from Purple
Software |
RMRFile
A file-managing program for
the Series 5/5mx. It is similar to the Windows Explorer and
has the ability to manage your files effectively and quickly on your Psion.
Its easy to use interface means the superior functionality is accessible
to all levels of user.
9/10
Download from RMR
Software |
RMRZip
A compression (zipping) program
for the Series 5/5mx. This shareware utility is easy to use and has been
around for a long time and hence updated frequently.
9/10
Download from RMR
Software |
Internet Utilities
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AlterNet
A handy utility for storing
catagorised Internet information, including URLs, email addresses, passwords,
etc. 7/10
Visit
Neuon to download AlterNet |
| Opera
Browser
The latest version
of the browser is v5.13. It has come a long way since it was first bundled
on the PsiWin CD. Excellent and certainly one of the best programs written
for the Series 5/5mx. A must if you use the Internet regularly as it allows
fast and secure browsing. Full version is $40 ($20 for sudents), an upgrade
for registered users a lot less.
10/10
Download from
Opera |
Web
Browser
The latest version of Psion's
own Web Browser can always be found on the company's site.
8/10
Visit Psion to download Web
Browser
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Financial Programs
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ABP
An excellent way to keep
track of your money, Malcolm Bryant's freeware financial program
is one of the best.
10/10
Download from FreEPOC
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Money
A commercial financial package. Manage both private and business finances.
Easy to use and good value for money.
9/10
Download from TomTom |
RMRBank
An excellent financial suite of programs allowing you to keep track
of all your finances. A top shareware utility.
10/10
Download from RMR
Software |
Productivity
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Agenda
Plus
Another 'month view' add-on
for Agenda. Similar to MonthMgr. In my view, the best one.
10/10
Download
Agenda Plus from Fatcatz
Software |
BusyView
Similar to Agenda Plus and MonthMgr - a good add-on to Agenda that will give
'busy' and 'month'
views.
8/10
Download from Proporta |
| DayNotes
A handy utility which allows you to make lists and notes on the Series 5.
Very user-definable and a real pleasure to use.
9/10
Download DayNotes from
Pocket IQ
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DCP
A new 'desktop' for you Psion and capable of many, many things - including
sticky notes and the ability to control alot of tasks from the one program.
hightly recommended.
9/10
DCP from Corisoft |
DreamConnect
A contacts manager that
integrates well with the CONTACTS application. Developed for those who need
more than just a basic contacts manager. Well worth a go if you have a load
of contacts that need organising.
9/10
Download DreamConnect from
DreamSpring |
| Mentor
A projects manager that is really
a lot more. A great tool to organise your life with - be it work or
personal.
9/10
Download from
WuliSoft |
MonthMgr
A shareware Agenda add-on
that allows you to view the built-in application in a handy month view.
8/10
Download MonthMgr from Kabestin
Products |
| nOrganiser
Similar to the Revo's 'Today' function. It displays the day's Agenda and
ToDo items, etc. Well worth a try. I love it, but it will be better when
it is able to link to the Email application (due in a future release). Try
before you buy, as many will find that the Today function will meet their
needs.
7/10
Download nOrganiser from
Neuon |
| Notepad
A commercial project management tool that has been around a long time. Works
ONLY with the Series 5/5mx. I am still working my way around it, but it has
had good reviews. Expensive, but the expense seems fairly justified as you
get a feature-packed program.
9/10
Download from
Purple Software
or a secondhand copy from eBay |
| RMRContact
A comprehensive contacts manager.
Closely mimics the highly acclaimed Act! contacts manager and
is highly recommended. Not only will RMRContact help you to manage a list
of your contacts (Companies, colleagues, friends etc.), but it also provides
a quick and easy way to assign various tasks you need to complete with them
against their name or details.
10/10
Download from
RMR Software |
| RMRNotes
RMRNotes is designed to complement RMRTask with a simple 'Jotting Pad' program.
The program will sit in the background and can be pulled to the foreground
with a 'short-cut' key, ready to enter a simple note. The notes can be
prioritized, allocated to a category, sorted and again, the display can be
filtered.
8/10
Download from
RMR Software |
| RMRTask
A project management tool. Works very well (though I am still working my
way around it!) and good support provided from the website. A recommended
project manager for any Psion.
8/10
Download from
RMR Software |
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SmallBase
SmallBase is an extended database manager, developed primarily for thos who
fing Psion's own DATA to restrictive. A feature-packed application and one
that is getting very good reviews.
9/10
Download SmallBase from
Corisoft
Software. |
TTContact
A very comprehensive contacts
manager plus a whole lot more. Feature-packed and designed for the 'road
warrior'. Excellent if you need to maintain a comprehensive list of companies
and contacts within them.
8/10
Download TTContact from
Epotech |
Graphic Utilities
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| RMRArt
RMR Software graphic utility for the Psion Series 5/5mx. Similar in use to
the PC's Paintshop Pro kind of programs. A comprehensive and useful addition
to Sketch, but takes time to get to know.
9/10
Download from
RMR Software |
| RMRDraw
A rather complex vector drawing program that allow you to manipulate clipart
among other things. Really good, but let down by the absence of an UNDO feature.
8/10
Download from
RMR Software |
Other Utilities
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| FontMachine
A useful utility that allows you to add fonts to the Series 5mx (NOT the
Series 5). Just copy them from the Windows environment and the utility installs
them on the Psion. You can use them in WORD, AGENDA, etc. Expensive as its
commercial software, but good all the
same. 8/10
Visit
mBrain Software for
more information |
FreeCrypt
A useful utility that allows you encrypt any file that you wish to keep secret.
Free and easy to use.
8/10
Download from
FreEPOC |
| FreeMem
A handy utility which frees up fragmented space - free and well worth a try.
7/10
Follow this
link for more information |
| Magic
Keys
Offers a way to store and quickly insert often used texts and objects into
documents.
8/10
Download from
Fatcatz
Software |
NoMore
A free handy utility that
helps hide the least used program shortcuts from the Extras Bar - so reducing
clutter. 8/10
Download NoMore from Neuon |
nConvert
For those who may not have access to PsiWin, nConvert is a great utility
that allows you to convert a multitude of files from one format to another.
10/10
Download form
Neuon |
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nSwitcher
For those who have more than one application running at any time, nSwitcher
is extremely useful. Tiny icons of open programs are displayed in the top
right hand corner of the display. Just click on one and it takes you immediately
to the application. Freeware and a must have.
10/10
Download form
Neuon |
RapidReader
A novel way of reading documents on the small Psion screen. RapidReader
works by putting enlarged words up on the screen at a pace that suits the
user. An excellent idea and the utility will read RTF, Word files, etc.
Recommended. 9/10
Download from SoftOlogy
IdeaWorks |
RMRDiet
For anyone thinking about a diet, this is the program! The shareware
utility helps you to keep track of your calorific intake, weight and exercise.
9/10
Download from RMR Software |
RMRList
A shareware program useful to those who keep lists of things to do.
Handy but certainly not essential.
7/10
Download from RMR Software |
RMRUtils
A shareware utility program with many features--including conversion
abilities, useful Series 5/5mx information, scribble pad, time calculator,
lottery number selector, etc.
7/10
Download from RMR Software |
SafePlace
This freeware
utility is worth its weight in gold for me. Enables you to keep
a password-protected and encrypted database of important and private information
- e.g. credit card, passport, bank details, etc.
10/10
Visit TomTom for more information. |
WinEPOC
One of my favourites - a
shareware program that allows you to emulate the Microsoft Windows environment.
Complete with a Windows startbar and a programs menu. Excellent and thoroughly
recommended. . 9/10
Visit
JS Solutions fore more information,
download and some screenshots |
