The Official Windows Mobile Discussion Thread

[madmatt]

And when you press the PTT (Push To Talk) button it tells you that it is not available yet. That should be an interesting feature come 2007.

EDIT:
The E-TEN Dialer skins work on the 8525 as well. Much nicer looking than the default dialer screen.

 

[madmatt]

If you bought it from Handango, you might be able to get it at an upgrade price. Try the "Update to Version 1.6" link on this page.

It shows me $39.99 for the upgrade price as well. Unless I am missing something. I did purchase it from Handango.

You are right though, the new features don't warrant the upgrade.

EDIT: Never mind. I figured it out (stupid me). $9.99 for the upgrade.

 

[kcnychief]

Damn you matt___________

Nice words and good compliments of the phone - I just ordered one

 

[madmatt]

The phone is awesome. Call quality is better, reception is better, speed for data is much better.

Here is another small quirk: I think the power button is in a bad spot. But that may be because I am used to looking for it on top. Also, when pressing the power button there is a slight delay until the unit powers on/off. The 8125 was instant.

 

[kcnychief]

Should have mine by EOD on Tuesday

 

[ABEC [LU]]

Quick question,

I am thinking about buying a MacBook Pro and iMac. I have always had a PC and I currently am using the Moto Q and loving its sync capabilities to my computer. If I make the switch, assuming I have Office for Mac, will I be able to use the phone just as I have done with my PC?

Does anyone currently have the Moto Q and a Mac?

 

[NetRyder]

Quick question,

I am thinking about buying a MacBook Pro and iMac. I have always had a PC and I currently am using the Moto Q and loving its sync capabilities to my computer. If I make the switch, assuming I have Office for Mac, will I be able to use the phone just as I have done with my PC?

Does anyone currently have the Moto Q and a Mac?

Not a Mac user myself, but Missing Sync sounds like what you need.
http://www.markspace.com/missingsync_windowsmobile.php

 

[NetRyder]

Derek, Matt: Do you guys live in areas where Cingular has already rolled out their HSDPA network?

 

[madmatt]

It worked in Albany, but not Saratoga or Amsterdam. Blazing fast. I have mastered the art of using the thing while driving and normally it takes about 10 seconds to sync up. With HSDPA it wizzed right by.

 

[kcnychief]

Not sure, will have to check/test when I have the phone

 

[kcnychief]

Hooray!

My device actually shipped today (Sunday), and I will have it tomorrow. Have to love free next day shipping

 

[kcnychief]

Got my new phone, currently charging and will activate later

On a side note, this looks rather interesting...

http://blogs.msdn.com/jasonlan/archive/2006/11/21/outlook-2007-mobile-service.aspx

 

[Perris Calderon]

Got my new phone, currently charging and will activate later

On a side note, this looks rather interesting...

http://blogs.msdn.com/jasonlan/archive/2006/11/21/outlook-2007-mobile-service.aspx

does anyone have a free text message program that's better then the mcirosoft?

I want to be able to read it as a conversation like on the palm, but the microsft doesn't list it like that

 

[NetRyder]

does anyone have a free text message program that's better then the mcirosoft?

I want to be able to read it as a conversation like on the palm, but the microsft doesn't list it like that

The Treo 750v (which runs WM5) includes a Palm threaded-SMS app. As expected, some folks managed to get this running on any WM5 device.

I'm not sure how well it works, and the installation process is a bit messy (it involves overwriting system files), but here's apparently what you end up with:

And here's the link to the download/instructions: http://www.ppcgeeks.com/palm-threaded-sms-program-for-wm5-beta-4-update-11-06-t978.html

 

[Perris Calderon]

The Treo 750v (which runs WM5) includes a Palm threaded-SMS app. As expected, some folks managed to get this running on any WM5 device.

I'm not sure how well it works, and the installation process is a bit messy (it involves overwriting system files), but here's apparently what you end up with:

And here's the link to the download/instructions: http://www.ppcgeeks.com/palm-threaded-sms-program-for-wm5-beta-4-update-11-06-t978.html

hehe

don't think I have the time to go through it and I surely don't want to risk a hard reset

thanx netryder

 

[kcnychief]

Pretty damn good review of Crossbow...

http://www.mobile-review.com/pda/articles/wm-crossbow-en.shtml

 

[GEN3RIC]

kcnychief - are you still enjoying the Garmin iQue M5 I sold you? I miss it, but my father apparently has 2 lying around. I might go "misplace" one for him

 

[kcnychief]

Yeah it's around somewhere, I use it from time to time.

If you want to move another please send me a PM. I know someone who wants one.

 

[madmatt]

"Windows Update Mobile" -- It will be interesting to see how that is used. Awesome read. Thanks Derek. Good work as usual.

 

[madmatt]

The official Windows Mobile site got a nice refresher.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/default.mspx