Resco Explorer 2010 File Browser

Let’s face it:  if you are a Windows Mobile user the chances are high that you are already familiar with Resco Explorer and the functionality that it provides as a file browser / manager.  If you aren’t, check this (see here) out before continuing with this reading.  As such, I’m not going to allow you to spend your time with me going over the same features that you already know about.  Instead, together we’re going to take a good hard look at the main new features that will make you want to consider the upgrade.  Resco was kind enough to grant me a review copy, and I’ve been putting it through the paces of my daily life.  Grab yourself a glass of iced tea and join me as we look at how the new features stack up.

Resco Explorer 2010: Thumbnail Browser

First, Resco integrated a new feature for viewing files on the device.  This form in a thumbnail view, allowing you to see all image files as small previews of the actual picture.  This is very handy when hunting through obtuse filenames that may or may not have any significance to you.  Resco also nicely integrated the image viewing capabilities with the updated Resco Photo Manager 7 (see here).  If Photo Manager 7 is installed to internal memory, you will be able to jump to the program to view the pictures.

Resco Explorer 2010: Today Plugin

Next, Resco provided us with a completely revamped Today plugin.  If you are familiar with the Today plugin provided with Resco Contact Manager (see here) you should already have a good grasp with Explorer’s.  It provides rows that can serve as docks for files, meters, toggle switches and program shortcuts.  The transparency of the bars adds a simple elegance to the display.

Resco Explorer 2010: Task Manager

The last major enhancement comes in the form of the task manager.  Instead of being integrated into the Today plugin only, it is now a stand-alone program.  As you can see from the screenshot below, the window is an easy to control finger friendly bubble.  There is a definite refined quality to it.

In conclusion, if you haven’t already checked out Resco Explorer 2010, you should give it a try.  True, there aren’t a ton of new features or a completely redesigned user interface.  One might argue that it would be difficult for Resco to build on such an already mature program.  I would make that argument on their behalf.

Details

Product Website:  http://www.resco.net/pocketpc/explorer/
Version: 8

Compatible With:

• Windows Mobile Pocket PC
• Display resolution: QVGA, VGA, WQVGA, WVGA, SQVGA and SVGA resolution
• Touch Screen