2 questions...

[2kidz]

i have a compaq pc but i am unable to get my active sync program to sync onto my computer....any sugestions?
also...this is probably a stupid question but what exactly in the benefit of using wifi on my tp2? i mean what can/cant i do with it if i dont use wifi?

[p-slim]

Originally Posted by 2kidz

i have a compaq pc but i am unable to get my active sync program to sync onto my computer....any sugestions?
also...this is probably a stupid question but what exactly in the benefit of using wifi on my tp2? i mean what can/cant i do with it if i dont use wifi?

im not to sure about the activesync problem because you didnt tell us what error message you are getting but if you are running vista or windows7 you need to install windows mobile device center not activesync.

the advantage of wifi is that often you will have a faster internet speeds over wifi, so if that speed boost is important to you then you may go that route. also you could be in a non evdo area all together then switch to wifi if a signal is around you. there is no actual advantage of using wifi over evdo or vice versa.

edit: some programs require you to be connected to a network thru wifi to use network features but those are certain programs and you will know what those programs are if youre trying to use them.

[btstarcher]

If you're running XP did you download Activesync? Or do you have Vista? As for wifi, I don't use it; it's just a feature. If you want to use it fine, but you don't have to.

[docmump]

Originally Posted by 2kidz

i have a compaq pc but i am unable to get my active sync program to sync onto my computer....any sugestions?
also...this is probably a stupid question but what exactly in the benefit of using wifi on my tp2? i mean what can/cant i do with it if i dont use wifi?

I am not understanding: You cannot get Active Sync to install on the Compaq Computer?

I use my WiFi connection at home to take advantage of my home networking instead of using my cellular companies service. To me this is the basic purpose of using WiFi with a smartphone.

[2kidz]

@ p-slim--->vista is what i have and how do i install windows mobile device? (thanks for responding)
@ btsarcher--->thanks, i was thinkin that i was missing something...

[btstarcher]

If you have the 32-bit Vista, go here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

For the 64-bit Vista, go here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

[2kidz]

@ p-slim---> i MEANT to say that i cant get windows mobile device onto my computer! (sorry for saying 'active sync')

i think it worked this time as i am trying it again now....i'll let u guys know...thanks for 'listening'!

[p-slim]

Originally Posted by 2kidz

@ p-slim---> i MEANT to say that i cant get windows mobile device onto my computer! (sorry for saying 'active sync')

i think it worked this time as i am trying it again now....i'll let u guys know...thanks for 'listening'!

no problem, let us know if its working.

[2kidz]

ok, its working but i really find that because i dont "do" outlook (i have aol) that this was a waste of time...am i wrong? how does this benefit me?

[Atomic2Mod]

Aside from Outlook, the benefits are minimal.
It's helpful to re-install software (.exe files);
It's an easy way to import pictures;

I totally depend on Outlook. we have several phones syncing with it and it's great to be on the same page with this program (Calendar, tasks, notes, family email, finances)