10-05-2009, 01:28 PM
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Re: Some questions about WINMO and TP2.
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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?
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There you go
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