[that_kid]

I've been syncing with exchange server for a while now and for me it's the best thing since radio waves and yagi antennas. I have my device set so sync when new mail arrives between 7am and 10:30pm and manually after that. I do hate the bug that causes the device to fully wake up for a sync, sometimes my device won't wakeup but will sound when new mail arrives but I don't know why it won't do this all the time. I do have several other pop3 and imap4 mail accounts for testing and such but I try to make sure everything goes through my main account. It's so 90's to hit the send/recieve button.

[that_kid]

I've been syncing with exchange server for a while now and for me it's the best thing since radio waves and yagi antennas. I have my device set so sync when new mail arrives between 7am and 10:30pm and manually after that. I do hate the bug that causes the device to fully wake up for a sync, sometimes my device won't wakeup but will sound when new mail arrives but I don't know why it won't do this all the time. I do have several other pop3 and imap4 mail accounts for testing and such but I try to make sure everything goes through my main account. It's so 90's to hit the send/recieve button.

[greenmozart]

I love Exchange ActiveSync. It allows me (as the IT Manager) to give my users the Blackberry-like e-mail capability they want without having to buy extra software and so-so devices that aren't as robust or expandable as PPC's. I have my i730 set to sync as new items arrive. It has been invaluable when I'm in meetings and need to quickly respond to e-mails that come in. I've often received the info I need on my i730 in the middle of the meeting and looked much more prepared than I really was.

[brianchris]

I've maintained a hosted Exchange acoount (with eOutlook....also very reliable) for at least a year or more now. eOutlook migrated to Exchange 2003 surprisngly soon after it was released, and every since I've been Active syncing against their Exchange 2003 server on demand. It works so good, I can't imagine ever going back to a more basic solution now, although I look forward to purchasing some WM 5.0 PPC Phone Edition so I can try the SMS pull / push.

[caubeck]

Originally Posted by caubeck

Hi,

I'm new to downloading mail to my PDA, this article has just inspired me to work out how to do it in fact.

So I've set up a Pop 3 connection to my Gmail account.

I have three little questions, could anyone answer them in a few words?

Is there a way to make my phone emit a signal every time I get mail, or at least indicate new mail on the Today screen? I often keep it connected to the PC via USB while I'm working. I don't use any Today plug-ins at present except for a freeware launcher, and don't want any large agenda plugs.

How can I change the frequency that my ipaq 19xx checks for new mail? I have entered all the options at the inbox screen. I want to change it from every 2 minutes to each 1 minute.

Finally, I notice that when one unread message sits in the box and another arrives, the original disappears without trace (it's not in the recycle bin). Um, huh?

Thanks in advance for your time.

I have found answers to my own beginner's questions.

There is an inbuilt notification, though not where I expected it to be located (in the inbox setup). It just doesn't seem to work on my device despite my ticking all the activation boxes.

The disappearing mail problem is a known Gmail bug which can be remedied by choosing to receive only the headers during the set up. (Then the whole message will download by default.)

You can indeed change the frequency of download for an account without having to set it up again from scratch.

[murph]

i used to use the "push-SMS" method with TMobile, b/c i had a crazy amount of text messages to use. now i'm on verizon with a i730 and i have to pay for each SMS, so i switched to poll every 10 mins.

[dazz]

I'd love to be able to do the Exchange Activesync but for most individuals this is just not a viable option. For now I'll stick with POP3 downloading.

[Ed Hansberry]

Originally Posted by Dazz

I'd love to be able to do the Exchange Activesync but for most individuals this is just not a viable option. For now I'll stick with POP3 downloading.

I believe there are several hosting solutions for $4/mo. See 4smartphone for starters.

[Jason Dunn]

Originally Posted by Dazz

I'd love to be able to do the Exchange Activesync but for most individuals this is just not a viable option. For now I'll stick with POP3 downloading.

Check out 4smartphone:

http://www.4smartphone.net/affiliate...al&ref=JD10726

(affiliate URL)

I've been with them for a while and they're great - I'm also working on an article about using hosted Exchange with Pocket PCs, so watch for it!

[Paragon]

As I post this the two Exchange options add up to 16%. I wonder how dramatic the change will be in the coming year with WM5.0, SP2 for Exchange server allowing for push email, and the growing number of converged devices being used. Not to mention the cheap cost of Exchange hosting.....DAZZ...drop me a line, through a mutual friend we can get hosted Exchange for 6 bucks Canadian.....cheaper than a month's supply of Oreos.

Jason, I think your review of hosted Exchange will be a very popular piece. I think a lot of people would use Exchange but are afraid of it, thinking it is complicated, expensive, and they are largely unaware that single users can use it in a cost effective manner.

Dave

[OSUKid7]

The main reason I don't use hosted Exchange is the cost. I know $4 isn't bad, but I can pay $5/month and get an unlimited number of POP/IMAP email accounts and forwarders, host an unlimited number of web/ftp sites, and a decent amount of disk space and bandwidth. I have yet to see an unlimited hosted Exchange plan like that.