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Originally Posted by djdj
Windows Mobile will probably always do ActiveSync best. On the iPhone, for example, ActiveSync only automatically synchronizes the Inbox; other folders cannot be synchronized in real time. And there is no server search feature, or out-of-office message feature either.
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Originally Posted by Pony99CA
Yes, it certainly weakens Windows Mobile. You posted earlier this week about BlackBerry's marketshare surpassing that of Windows Mobile, and this won't help.
However, it strengthens Exchange against BlackBerry server, and I suspect that Microsoft views Exchange as a more strategic asset than Windows Mobile. However, if Exchange can become the dominant leader and put RIM out of business, BlackBerry's marketshare would drop to almost zero. 
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I would argue that due to these point, this strengthens Windows Mobile. The more devices syncing with exchange, the more blackberry market share will shrink. As users turn away from blackberry, the best exchange option is Windows Mobile. Sure some will choose iphone or blackberry, but many will choose WM. And especially if MS can shape up their OS with the next major version on the verge of release, they can make WM the most appealing choice.