[Jon Westfall]

Originally Posted by Jason Dunn

Those points really irk me - isn't it amazing how little thought the OEMs put into the connectors on their devices? They don't seem to grasp how much frustration they cause to enthusiasts like us when they decide to use some random connector. I face that same frustration with my Qtek 8500 and it's "flat USB" connector that requires me to carry a special cable just to sync/charge it. Bah! Very frustrating.

The only redeeming thing about the iPAQ line is that they have used the same connector for the last 3 - 4 years now, so when I adopted this device I simply purchased a few sync & charge cables to use when I'm on the road. The sync cables that I like (retractable) can be had for between $7 - $15 each, and are fairly common. Not the mini-USB we'd all like, but at least for HP it isn't the "New device, New Connector" syndrome.

[Jon Westfall]

Originally Posted by Jason Dunn

Those points really irk me - isn't it amazing how little thought the OEMs put into the connectors on their devices? They don't seem to grasp how much frustration they cause to enthusiasts like us when they decide to use some random connector. I face that same frustration with my Qtek 8500 and it's "flat USB" connector that requires me to carry a special cable just to sync/charge it. Bah! Very frustrating.

The only redeeming thing about the iPAQ line is that they have used the same connector for the last 3 - 4 years now, so when I adopted this device I simply purchased a few sync & charge cables to use when I'm on the road. The sync cables that I like (retractable) can be had for between $7 - $15 each, and are fairly common. Not the mini-USB we'd all like, but at least for HP it isn't the "New device, New Connector" syndrome.

[Birdman]

[quote="joerobin"]

Originally Posted by marky_uk

But the most coveted feature is FREE Push Email (I have my own Exchange Server).


Joe

Is there any special configuration or steps which need to be taken to access the Push email feature? We are running 2003 with SP2, so if I get a WM5 device, how do I implement the push email feature?

[ricksfiona]

Originally Posted by Jon Westfall

The only redeeming thing about the iPAQ line is that they have used the same connector for the last 3 - 4 years now, so when I adopted this device I simply purchased a few sync & charge cables to use when I'm on the road. The sync cables that I like (retractable) can be had for between $7 - $15 each, and are fairly common. Not the mini-USB we'd all like, but at least for HP it isn't the "New device, New Connector" syndrome.

Cool. I don't have a problem with those sync/charge cables. In fact, I may still have the one from my iPAQ 5555 days. Is there an adapter that allows you to plug a USB into an outlet without frying the iPAQ?

[Nurhisham Hussein]

Any of these will do:

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You don't have to get them from Brando - I believe Boxwave and Proporta sell much the same thing.

[ricksfiona]

Originally Posted by Nurhisham Hussein

Any of these will do:

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You don't have to get them from Brando - I believe Boxwave and Proporta sell much the same thing.

That's awesome! Hmmm, I'll have to check my parts bin... I may have one of these after all!

[Nurhisham Hussein]

If you have one, just make sure its rated for 5V (+-0.2V) and at least 500mA (but not more than 2000mA). You can get away with too high an amperage, but the voltage tolerance is pretty low - too high and you'll fry the battery circuits, too low and it won't charge.

[gregh]

I've had a beta 6915 for a few months, I love it, mine charges fine from USB, both in the cradle, and using a Proporta iPAQ retracting cable.

Cheers,

Greg

[joerobin]

[quote="Birdman"]

Originally Posted by joerobin

Is there any special configuration or steps which need to be taken to access the Push email feature? We are running 2003 with SP2, so if I get a WM5 device, how do I implement the push email feature?

Most likely, your IT department will need to enable Push Email for you because of the necessary settings on the Exchange server.

Here are links to articles that helped me configure my server and my device...


Step-by-Step Guide to Deploying Windows Mobile-based Devices with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 SP2
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/its...pdepguide.mspx



Receive E-Mail Instantly with Direct Push Technology
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobi...irectpush.mspx



Exchange 2003 SP2 on SBS
http://www.vladville.com/articles/ex...sp2sbs2003.asp


Joe

[aewold]

Well, I finally received my hw6945 -- awesome device! It is a bit smaller than I had expected (I own a 4355, and this one seems tiny compared to it.)

Good news, it does use the same iPAQ sync cable plug as my 4355, so I can easily charge it overnight at home and leave the sync cradle at work.

Ordered it on 09/13/2006, and it arrived on 09/22/2006 by FedEx Priority.

[griffin911]

Is it confirmed it will not be upgradeable to umts/hspda?