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   Review - Microsoft ActiveSync

   4.2 Beta Preview (Apr 27, 2006)

   The reviewers here seem to not realize that ActiveSync 4 ONLY works with Windows Mobile 5 devices. Windows Mobile 2003 devices are compatible with 3.8 only.
   
   I will test ActiveSync 4.2 Beta and post a short review on my experience very soon.

2. Comment - Windows Mobile 5 and 6 get a new interface

   4.2 Beta Preview (Oct 3, 2009 - 12:51 PM)

   @ smarterthanyou no one said the iphone is difficult to setup with Exchange. I was saying that there's one major feature missing from every other platform--the Palm Pre, Blackberry & iPhone. It baffles me why they just can't make a device that has a physical keyboard AND touchscreen WITH Exchange support. If someone other than Microsoft/Windows Mobile devices can get that right, I might switch finally, after all these years lol

3. Comment - Windows Mobile 5 and 6 get a new interface

   4.2 Beta Preview (Oct 2, 2009 - 9:25 AM)

   I wouldn't call the platform "dead" or "dying", but I know that Microsoft is late to the (new) game. However they still have a significant capture of the business market, which is one of their main focuses anyway. I would say that it "seems" dead compared to the iPhone, Blackberry and Palm Pre, but it's still a common platform and used by many, especially in business markets. WinMo still has a stronghold in that area.
   
   As far as the story, I agree with you. I would never pay this much to "re-skin" my device. Sure it's cool & all, but not worth it IMO. I'd rather deal with what I have now and wait for 7.

4. Comment - Windows Mobile 5 and 6 get a new interface

   4.2 Beta Preview (Oct 2, 2009 - 9:09 AM)

   Um, you must not own a WM device and saw that error on some old WinMo device from a long time ago. "Waiting for modem"? I've never seen that error and have been using Windows Mobile since it was called the "Pocket PC" years ago.
   
   I do notice a 5 SECOND connect time to my mobile network after I disable flight mode. But never what you've mentioned.
   
   I can understand that ONE negative device experience ruins your view for ALL other WinMo-based devices, but I can assure you that is not common, especially from a device made under the last 5 years.
   
   Why do I like and defend the Windows Mobile platform? It's the only platform that has the best Microsoft Exchange support AND devices with touch screens + physical keyboards. I know the iPhone has Exchange support, but it lacks a physical keyboard (something power users and people who type a lot need). The Blackberry also has Exchange support, but you're forced to buy a version that's touch screen only or physical keyboard only and no touch screen. That drives me crazy. Only the Windows Mobile platform has the best of both words, with Exchange support.
   
   And, does anyone realize that the Blackberry takes an astonishing 3+ minutes to boot after a soft-reset? I'm not knocking the platform, I'm just saying lol

5. Comment - Accessories maker Logitech posts 70 percent loss, cuts 550 jobs

   4.2 Beta Preview (Jan 20, 2009 - 3:09 PM)

   Now I'm worried.

6. Comment - From the ME: Betanews releases Alpha

   4.2 Beta Preview (Jan 14, 2009 - 1:10 PM)

   Grrr! I hate this new format. There's too much going on. It was easier for my eye to glimpse at articles in the old format. This new format causes me to have to concentrate more on where things are, as opposed to being able to quickly do what I come here for.
   
   The old format worked so well. I miss the file forum integration as well. Made more sense that way!