Link between the two...
I love the idea of bundling the two together but what has not been mentioned is whether or not there is going to be a greater link between the two. ActiveSync and SyncCenter in Vista are decent. They take care of the basics but it’s really not a link between the two. I want to automatically access my network from my device. I want to access my music, movies, cameras, etc. from my device not just Office files and documents. I'd like to be able to not only sync across my network but work with files directly off my servers and desktops. I’d like to make a complete backup of my device and be able to restore it at any moment from my computer. I know a lot of this is possible to do currently but it’s not easy to maintain.
Wireless sync over Bluetooth works for awhile but then crashes for no reason and has to be deleted and re-established. You can play your media on your device but only using 3rd path apps. For the non-techies out there it is almost impossible to do what I’ve asked for. It's way too complicated and confusing to do something that should be relatively easy. Its currently built into Windows so why not the Smartphone devices? There needs to be a revolution if you will on how we integrate our communications and data management. Let’s move beyond Exchange integration and get true integration for everyone. The only things stopping the iPhone from becoming even more main stream is its inability to integrate with PCs.
In order for Windows Mobile to survive it’s got to improve the interface, connectivity, and for peat sakes can we get some on board storage. What’s with this 256 Rom or 512 Ram garbage. If the iPhone can have 8GB we should at least be allowed an onboard 2GB. Take it for what you will, its just my opinion. But i've been a windows mobile user for almost a decade and have no plans on switching. Hopefully Microsoft will step up and take back what was once their's and regain leadership of the mobile device market.
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