The first program to install on an pocketpc phone edition or smartphone edition is a good file explorer. For years I’ve been using Resco File Explorer on both operating systems.

The combination of a good userinterface and loads of features, like the build-in registry editor and build-in ftp client, makes it a really nice piece of software, which is worth every penny. Like the development of the 2007 version, Resco has put a public beta on their forums for the 2008-version. [ref03]

With this approach I personally like the fact the Resco uses large ammounts of customer feedback for the further development of the software. As a customer it’s cool to contribute to the enhancement of the software you already like.

Resco already provides a list of new features and bug-fixes: [ref03]

• Popup menu: added missing commands
• Navigation bar fixed
• Favorites list fixed + new “Add To Favorites” button
• RAR Highlighting
• separate Toolbar settings for portrait/landscape
• Double-tap activation bug fix
• Multi-selection fixed
• saving Touch-mode settings fixed

Features not in the list, but available in the beta are: [ref02]

• Touch control support
• Side letter navigation bar
• File search filter
• Find content-related files in the virtual folders
• Customizable toolbar
• AS Zip encryption, Secure FTP

With al the user input I think there are even more nice options possible. So don’t waste your time and grab your download here, and provide the developers with useful feedback. Personally I would like to see support for the apptodate utility of Modaco. What would you like to see ??

Reference list:

1. Pocketinfo article (in Dutch)
2. MoDaCo article
3. Resco Forums
4. Download Resco Explorer 2008 beta