[MightyMike]

Originally Posted by ikithme

When going through these remember I have a TP2 so if there are some that are specific to that device please tell me details as I am very new to the whole winmo scene and am coming from a Blackberry.

Is there native push email?
yes?

Do I need exchange to get push email?
yes, gmail offers exchange if you don't have a company exchange

Do I need exchange to backup comtacts?
no, you can use exchange, microsoft myphone (free), pimbackup (free)

I come from blackberry so is there something like blackberry desktop manager?
windows mobile device center / activesync

How are software updates done as well as winmo updates?
via .cab installation

Do I have to buy upgrades for winmo? (Like 6.1 to 6.5 to 7.0)
free upgrades from the carrier, although the pro2 will not support windows 7. There will be a free upgrade to 6.5

Is there native threaded SMS and MMS?
yes

Do you need a stylus or are most apps and the main UI finger friendly?
main ui is finger friendly

Can you password the phone so you are required to unlock it again after a certain amount of time?
yes

What other websites should I know about?
ppcgeeks.com, ppcgeeks.com, xda-developers.com, everythingdiamond.info, ppcgeeks.com

Any information you are willing to give as I am brand new to winmo devices?

There you go