10-09-2002, 06:12 AM
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Pocket PC Phone Edition Through AT&T
http://www.pocketpchow2.com/log/archive/2002_10_06_log.html#85538476
Frank McPherson over at PocketPCHow2.com was recently pouring over a news item about Siemens and AT&T launching a new business service, when he came across this line:
"AT&T Wireless also introduced the Siemens SX56, a combination handheld computer-cell phone based on Pocket PC, Microsoft's software that allows users to swap instant messages, make phone calls and access business and personal information."
This isn't any kind of new Phone Edition device; it's the same one produced by HTC for T-Mobile. However, it will be available in at least a couple of "flavours," one for enterprises and another for small office/home office users. This is pure speculation, but my guess is that the only difference between the versions will be in the software that's bundled with the device.
I think this is great news. First, it's good to see that the number of mobile operators offering the Pocket PC Phone Edition is increasing. Second, I'm glad that a company as good at producing enterprise applications as Siemens is getting involved in supporting this useful business tool.
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10-09-2002, 06:12 AM
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Contributing Editor Emeritus
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That HTC unit is showing up everywhere! 
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10-09-2002, 06:12 AM
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Intellectual
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One word... accessories!
I wonder who will get the keyboards first. AT&T or Datanywhere?
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10-09-2002, 06:12 AM
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When I attended Tech Ed 2002 (New Zealand) in August Vodafone were showing them off at their booth (I didn't see what they were badged as, although I got to try one and was amazed at how light it was)...the guy I spoke to said they were hoping to bring them in within 6-8 weeks, so I'm keeping my eyes open.
With reference to this Siemens version: interesting that it's not a Loox.
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10-09-2002, 06:12 AM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Feb 2002
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I wonder if AT&T will add their own version of t-mobile crappy software that everybody has removed? Isn't there suppose to be a update for the pocket phone edition soon that makes the GPRS use 4 slots instead of 2 ( I don't know if that's the right? )
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10-09-2002, 06:12 AM
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Pontificator
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Wednesday? Are we travelling forward in time or something? Hey, someone checkout my stocks for me, will you? I need to know whether to hold or sell. :lol:
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10-09-2002, 06:12 AM
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Thinker
Join Date: Feb 2002
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Originally Posted by Hank Scorpio
I wonder if AT&T will add their own version of t-mobile crappy software that everybody has removed? Isn't there suppose to be a update for the pocket phone edition soon that makes the GPRS use 4 slots instead of 2 ( I don't know if that's the right? )
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for those folks who have a t-mobile device, here's how to get rid of those applications:
http://www.pocketpcmagic.com/removetapps/
from what i can tell the at&t pocket pc phone has better applications.
cheers,
pt
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10-09-2002, 06:12 AM
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Pontificator
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With reference to this Siemens version: interesting that it's not a Loox.
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Not really - Siemens continued to develop the SX55 (the Casio based successor to the SX45 and predecessor to the HTC based SX56) while Fujitsu-Siemens/Fujitsu worked on the Loox. Different markets and aims - Fujitsu-Siemens/Fujitsu are aiming for the PDA market but offering connectivity (the market that HP are aiming for now) - Siemens want to offer a flash mobile with PDA functions. If form follows function the HTC model makes much more sense for Siemens. It seems like good thinking to me. The SX45/55 were dismal failures - tried to be a powerful PDA and GPRS phone at the same time - leading to the Casio brick form factor - useless for both camps!!
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10-09-2002, 06:12 AM
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Editor Emeritus
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Originally Posted by Ed Hansberry
That HTC unit is showing up everywhere! |
Except on my doorstep...<sigh>
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10-09-2002, 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Foo Fighter
Wednesday? Are we travelling forward in time or something...?
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Yes, we're fixing that problem...
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