Since today there is a new version of the LaunchPads application availible!
Now you can create new Contacts/Events/Memos/Tasks just with one click!

In the main screen of the application, press the following buttons for fast actions:
A – create new address book entry
B – open the bluetooth profile
N – create new calendar entry
C – launch Calculator
M – create new Memo
S – open the default message folder
T – create new task

Might be usefull for those who have to enter PIM-Data quickly.
Availible here for just $6:

LaunchPads - Personal Productivity Blackberry Software on MobiHand

Thanks (and welcome to the BBForums!).

Looks very interesting. Does this application override the routine OS-provided homescreen shortcuts, such as A to open the Address Book, B to open the Browser, M to go the Messages folder, etc.?

Are any of the shortcuts (not the side convenience key) configurable to any third party applications I desire?

No it does not override the homescreen shortcuts, it is a seperate application.
You assign it to your side-key and through this you can quickly launch apps, webpages, calls, sms, emails...! Very handy.
Found a small review here:
Mini Review: LaunchPads | BerryReview

Ah, thank you. I understand.

Is it OS 4.5 compatible, I noticed a few apps are already publishing their comptability with OS 4.5 Empower just released a new version yesterday I believe, if the developer can confirm this I'm buying instantly

Is this an update to the existing Launchpad or a new program entirely? If one has your other launchpad, is this a free update?

Wouldn't this method actually require 2 clicks instead of 1?

One click to launch the app via convenience key and another click for either of the pre defined shortcuts?

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Yes. I can confirm that LaunchPads will work with OS 4.5 as I am also running 4.5!

Sweet !!

this application absolutely rocks, I'll be posting a review on my blog pretty soon, but so far I've set it up to email my remember the milk input, launch TodoMatrix and IdeaMatrix, launch the Voice Recorder application in OS 4.5

It works on OS 4.5!
Maybe you have to edit/set the permissions to "Allow" again in: Options -> Advanced Options -> Applications -> LaunchPads -> Menubutton.

Is there a way to remap the shortcut keys? This works fine on my 8830, but when I suggested my buddy use it on his Pearl (since RIM decided to rid the Pearl of keypad shortcuts that are available on the QWERTY devices, I thought this would be perfect for him), unfortunately, no-go, as the Pearl has A and S, and B and N, mapped to the same keys.

Bummer for him! If you could remap the S and N keys in your next version, I'm pretty sure you would make many a Pearl user happy!

-h

Has anyone tried to assign buttons to either FreeRange or BBSmart Alarms Pro? When I did nothing happens.

Is it possible to assign a launchpad to either "lock" or "enter standby mode"? What program modules would they be??

Another program that does nothing when assigned to a key is TrafficEye. Funny because WeatherEye works great.

Never mind... I'm throwing out this program and the $6 I paid for it and just bought BBSmart's Shortcuts. Way better program for only a buck or so more.

LaunchPads has just been updated to Version 1.7:

-> The new version (1.7) includes the following:
# 'New SMS' function added
# Drop Down Menu for Action-Field
# Font size and style can be set
# Buttons arranged in lines by two
# New PIN Messages can be created
# BlackBerry Bold Support
# Help file included in application


Please deinstall the old version before you install the new v1.7!

On some devices you have to set the permissions for the application to ‘Allow’:

Go to Options -> Advanced Options -> Applications -> MenuButton -> Modules ->
Type in LaunchPads -> Select the application -> MenuButton -> Edit Permissions -> Set all permissions to ‘Allow’.
Then reboot your device and the application will work.

Can I run the trial for this and BB Smart Shortcuts at same time? The PIN messaging is a good selling pt.

Why?

I am deciding between the two?

It seems that there is no free trial for Launchpads.

I shelled out the $6 for this program. Lets see how good it is.