Our sister blog BlackBerry Hub discusses the anticipated relase of Microsoft's Messaging and Security Features Pack for Windows Mobile 5.0, which will be embedded into handheld devices later this year. According to BBHub, enabled devices will have the ability to connect right into Microsoft's Exchange Server 2003, instead of going through middleware and servers that BlackBerry makes them do. Interesting…
Does Microsoft's Windows Mobile 5.0 Have the (BlackBerry) Killer Instinct?
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(Page 1)3. Windows Mobile will have an influence by creating FUD. However, the BlackBerry has some significant advantages:
1 - Battery life. My BlackBerry lasts 3-5 days of heavy use. My PocketPC last 2-3 hours with WiFi.
2 - The BlackBerry works with Exchange 5.5, 2000, 2003, Domino, Groupwise while Windows Mobile will only work with Exchange 2003 SP2.
3 - Keyboard. All BlackBerrys have built-in keyboards. This is much faster than a stylus.
The key thing Windows Mobile has over BlackBerry is a much better UI.
-- Aric
Posted at 5:50AM on Dec 19th 2005 by Aric Rosenbaum
1. Windows Mobile will have an influence by creating FUD. However, the BlackBerry has some significant advantages:
1 - Battery life. My BlackBerry lasts 3-5 days of heavy use. My PocketPC last 2-3 hours with WiFi.
2 - The BlackBerry works with Exchange 5.5, 2000, 2003, Domino, Groupwise while Windows Mobile will only work with Exchange 2003 SP2.
3 - Keyboard. All BlackBerrys have built-in keyboards. This is much faster than a stylus.
The key thing Windows Mobile has over BlackBerry is a much better UI.
-- Aric
Posted at 5:50AM on Dec 19th 2005 by Aric Rosenbaum