As a consultant, and technology enthusiast, I’m always looking for a better way to do things, whether that be software or hardware. If you’ve reviewed some of my blog posts then you’ve probably found that I’m a big proponent of Windows Mobile.
So my latest expedition is to implement Blackberry Enterprise Server (BES) and a Blackberry, but [...]
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Today we deployed 5 Sprint Motorola Q9c phones for a client, with 15 left to deploy two weeks from now. We did a 1-hour training, including going over Windows Mobile Live.
The client was thoroughly excited with Windows Mobile 6.1 in conjunction with Live, the entire Yellow pages in a little phone, reverse phone look up, [...]
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Blackberry and iPhone can make their claims at being the market leader, but ask any IT Professional and they will tell you hands down Windows Mobile is the right recommendation for you clients:
Sync with Exchange is FREE.
Sync with Exchange on an existing server requires little to no setup (3rd party SSL certificate is recommended.)
With Activesync IT [...]
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First, you’ll need a Windows Mobile device powered by Windows Mobile 6. If the device is powered by Mobile 6 then visit the following site, Windows Mobile Office for 2007, then follow the question tree to get to the download specific to your configuration.
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Let’s be honest internet on a SmartPhone or any mobile phone is painful, to the point that it just doesn’t get used, not anymore. Windows Live Search for Windows Mobile is like putting the Yellow Pages, Map software, 411 or directory assistance and much more right in the palm of your client’s hands.
To start, from [...]
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Sprint is the first to offer Windows Mobile 6.1 in the US, providing the update on their Motorola Q9c. To get this update simply install the Motorola update tool on a Windows desktop, find this tool here, connect the Motorola Q9C, and follow the prompts.
Once updated you’ll get the following.
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The greatest advantage of Microsoft Smartphones for an MSP is the ability to setup new users and wipe phones all without having to go on-site. Activesync 4.5 for Windows XP and Mobile Sync Center for Windows Vista provide the facility to configure the user’s account remotely, while the mobile admin utility allows the ability to securely wipe the [...]
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I just found this post on Blackberry’s website, a new software management package built for small business, 30 or less, priced at $499 for 5 users, a small software footprint built for running on the same box as the mail server.
Blackberry’s advertising is better, their phones appear to be in higher demand by end consumers and [...]
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We’ve been supporting Mobile 5 SmartPhones for several years, during this time I have formed a strong opinion to never recommend to a client a full fledged Windows Mobile professional device. The professional devices are the touch screen, slide-out devices.
This is due to our need to provide good support both on-site and remotely for these [...]
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Last week I gave up on waiting for the phone I really wanted, the HTC 730, and gave into a full PocketPC based phone, the AT&T Tilt (see the video demo below.) The first day I was really frustrated with the device mainly getting used to dialing. I wanted Mobile 6, a full keybard, so [...]
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