02-09-2007, 11:00 PM
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Windows Mobile 6 Coming for T-Mobile Dash
"Reports from HowardForums members indicate that the T-Mobile Dash (HTC Excalibur) will be upgraded to Windows Mobile 6 (also known as Windows Mobile Crossbow). These reports come from T-Mobile Engineering, the sector responsible for testing and approving updates for devices. T-Mobile representatives declined an opportunity to comment." Nothing solid to go on here, but I have a very strong hunch this is accurate. Great news for T-Mobile Dash owners (I count myself among them, it's an awesome device).
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02-09-2007, 11:11 PM
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The Dash is great. I wish Cingular had picked it up. Of course I could get an unlocked one but at this point I'll just wait to see the new stuff. :mrgreen:
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02-10-2007, 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Jerry Raia
The Dash is great. I wish Cingular had picked it up. Of course I could get an unlocked one but at this point I'll just wait to see the new stuff. :mrgreen:
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Hmmm. Now would the Dash run just fine on Cingular's network? I'm thinking about moving over at some point because all my Blackjack coworkers get reception and I don't O-:<. I suppose I'd have to get TMob to unlock my Dash tho, eh?
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02-10-2007, 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by eliteramen
Hmmm. Now would the Dash run just fine on Cingular's network?
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GSM is GSM, that's the beauty of it. :-) |
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02-10-2007, 12:37 AM
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Does this mean we will be able to upgrade if we have an HTC s620?
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02-10-2007, 01:33 AM
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Originally Posted by eliteramen
Now would the Dash run just fine on Cingular's network?
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Yes it does, I've tried an unlocked one with my Cingular SIM. Works fine. 
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02-10-2007, 02:06 AM
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I am excited about the upgrade story, but disappointed that the upgrade will be available only in 2Q 2007. By then I would assume that the first WM6 devices will also start appearing. It will be touch deciding between HTC Vox and Dash with WM6.
Overall the possibility of upgrade explains why HTC Cavalier has been shelved. T-Mobile would have been the only customer willing to take that unit in US and it does not have 3G right now; Dash with WM6 makes better sense.
I think T-Mobile will do what Moto did with the Q. Just like the Black Q that came out with updated firmware <yawn>, the Dash might be relaunched and T-Mobile will offer software download at the same time.
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02-10-2007, 02:07 AM
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Originally Posted by eliteramen
Now would the Dash run just fine on Cingular's network?
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I am one happy Dash user. Been using it on Cingular's network since its launch. |
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02-10-2007, 02:36 AM
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Originally Posted by eliteramen
I suppose I'd have to get TMob to unlock my Dash tho, eh?
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Yea, you'd have to, but TMoblie is very good with unlocking phones hassel free.
Can't wait for this upgrade to be released. Maybe I could actually leave my 4700 home once in a while. Document viewing and editing is what I look forward to most.
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02-10-2007, 04:43 AM
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I really really hope this is true. Any idea what the upgrade may cost?
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