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upplepop
06-28-2003, 01:01 AM
Has anyone heard about this site: http://www.ppcupgrade.com about some Technology Guarantee Program???

I believe they are offering an upgrade, but I don't believe they are on the level. They seemed to have faked the Microsoft site. I registered, but was hesitant to put in my serial number.

What do you guys think :?:
Janak Parekh
06-28-2003, 01:08 AM
Actually, I think it was legit. It used to be linked (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=13986) from here (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/products/pocketpc/about/2003/upgrade.mspx) for the Toshiba units, but it seems to have been delinked; not sure why.

--janak
Kevin C. Tofel
06-28-2003, 01:23 AM
What exactly is it that they are offering :?:
I'd like to know before I provide any of my information on their web form....

Thanks!
KCT
Janak Parekh
06-28-2003, 01:50 AM
I believe that was/is the site to purchase Toshiba upgrades. See my link to a previous thread discussing the subject (click "used to be linked" in my previous post).

--janak
pschultz
06-28-2003, 06:31 AM
I am questioning the legitimacy of this website because of four things.
• It shows the old Microsoft Mobile Devices site. Microsoft changed their Mobiles Devices site to Windows Mobile on June 23rd. Since the Technology Guarantee Program was introduced after June 23rd, I would think that Microsoft would have used the new Windows Mobile site.
• I don't think that Microsoft would put a link to "E-$torefront by UNISOFT" on the bottom of their webpage.
• On the website it says the following: If you have questions about the privacy of this information, please call us at 1-253-896-9670, or contact us by email. The email links to the following email address: [email protected] If this Microsoft website was legit, I would think that the email would link to a Microsoft email address.
• Finally, I think that you would have to purchase the upgrade from the Pocket PC manufacturer because the manufacturer would have to configure the upgrade to the device (WiFi, Bluetooth, processor, etc.).
Jerry Raia
06-28-2003, 08:34 AM
• Finally, I think that you would have to purchase the upgrade from the Pocket PC manufacturer because the manufacturer would have to configure the upgrade to the device (WiFi, Bluetooth, processor, etc.).

I think its legit, HP's upgrade page links to it. I am though wondering about your point above. I mailed mine in via snail mail.