Sandurz:
Prepare for light speed.
Helmet: No, no, light speed is too slow.
Sandurz: Light speed too slow?
Helmet: Yes, we’ll have to go right to…Ludicrous speed!
Sandurz:Ludicrous speed! Sir, we’ve never gone that fast before. I
don’t think the ship can take it.
Helmet: What’s the matter, Colonel Sandurz…CHICKEN?!
The human race has always been fascinated with speed. And PDAs have
been no exception. ImmierSoft has taken the opportunity to provide us
speed freaks (and even battery savers) a way to get even more out of
our Pocket PCs with XCPUScalar. How does XCPUScalar perform? Can we
achieve the fabled Ludicrous speed (or perhaps even go plaid)? Read
on for a full review.
Speed! And speed at your control (to raise or
WHAT’S
HOT
lower). This means you can increase battery life OR have more processing
power within 3 easy taps.
The install routine for XCPUScalar is normal.
SETUP
This review was done on my iPaq 2215.
First, let’s review XCPUScalar’s features
PROGRAM
FEATURES
(copied from Handango):
ImmierSoft
HELP
SUPPORT
has always provided a great level of support. Available on their
webpage
is a FAQ, Forum, and Contact Us link.
According to Handango,
SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS
XCPUScalar requires a 400MHz Pocket PC. The full list of compatible
devices can be reviewed there.
I found no fatal errors, and my wish
BUGS
AND WISHES
list is short:
- Add
the ability to display (or hide) individual parts of the TaskBar
meter - Add
the ability to change the color of the Speed Icon to match the
TaskBar meter - Display
Auto Scale disabled when not on battery power - Make
drop down selections longer (on the Advanced Tab) so one doesn’t
have to use the scroll arrows as much
You can buy XCPUScalar from Handango.
PURCHASING
The price shown is $14.50.
PROS
Increased
speed OR- Increased
battery life
User
customizable options- Great
support - PRICE!
CONS
- It
has yet to be seen if manufacturers will have warranty issues
with units running XCPUScalar - Advanced
tab drop down menus are a little small - No
"Plaid" option *wink*
If you are using a 400MHz Pocket PC – XCPUScalar
OVERALL
IMPRESSION
is a must have. Not only can you get increased speed out of your
unit, but you can also extend the battery life by downscaling
the CPU. And for the price of $14.50 – what a steal. I’ve used
XCPUScalar since version 2.5 (from July 2003) – as you can see
from reading my prior reviews – and have had nothing but good
things to say about it. With the changes made in the newest versions,
if you haven’t purchased this yet, you are missing out!
Have
you used XCPUScalar? See something that isn’t quite right? Tell
us what you think! Click on the Discussion Link below.
Back
to pocketnow.com |
Discuss this Review
ImmierSoft
HELP
SUPPORT
has always provided a great level of support. Available on their
webpage
is a FAQ, Forum, and Contact Us link.
According to Handango,
SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS
XCPUScalar requires a 400MHz Pocket PC. The full list of compatible
devices can be reviewed there.
I found no fatal errors, and my wish
BUGS
AND WISHES
list is short:
According to Handango,
SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS
XCPUScalar requires a 400MHz Pocket PC. The full list of compatible
devices can be reviewed there.
I found no fatal errors, and my wish
BUGS
AND WISHES
list is short:
- Add
the ability to display (or hide) individual parts of the TaskBar
meter - Add
the ability to change the color of the Speed Icon to match the
TaskBar meter - Display
Auto Scale disabled when not on battery power - Make
drop down selections longer (on the Advanced Tab) so one doesn’t
have to use the scroll arrows as much
You can buy XCPUScalar from Handango.
PURCHASING
The price shown is $14.50.
PROS
Increased
speed OR- Increased
battery life
User
customizable options- Great
support - PRICE!
You can buy XCPUScalar from Handango.
PURCHASING
The price shown is $14.50.
PROS
Increased
speed OR- Increased
battery life
User
customizable options- Great
support - PRICE!
CONS
- It
has yet to be seen if manufacturers will have warranty issues
with units running XCPUScalar - Advanced
tab drop down menus are a little small - No
"Plaid" option *wink*
If you are using a 400MHz Pocket PC – XCPUScalar
OVERALL
IMPRESSION
is a must have. Not only can you get increased speed out of your
unit, but you can also extend the battery life by downscaling
the CPU. And for the price of $14.50 – what a steal. I’ve used
XCPUScalar since version 2.5 (from July 2003) – as you can see
from reading my prior reviews – and have had nothing but good
things to say about it. With the changes made in the newest versions,
if you haven’t purchased this yet, you are missing out!
Have
you used XCPUScalar? See something that isn’t quite right? Tell
us what you think! Click on the Discussion Link below.
Back
to pocketnow.com |
Discuss this Review
CONS
- It
has yet to be seen if manufacturers will have warranty issues
with units running XCPUScalar - Advanced
tab drop down menus are a little small - No
"Plaid" option *wink*
If you are using a 400MHz Pocket PC – XCPUScalar
OVERALL
IMPRESSION
is a must have. Not only can you get increased speed out of your
unit, but you can also extend the battery life by downscaling
the CPU. And for the price of $14.50 – what a steal. I’ve used
XCPUScalar since version 2.5 (from July 2003) – as you can see
from reading my prior reviews – and have had nothing but good
things to say about it. With the changes made in the newest versions,
if you haven’t purchased this yet, you are missing out!
Have
you used XCPUScalar? See something that isn’t quite right? Tell
us what you think! Click on the Discussion Link below.
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