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Brad Adrian
10-09-2002, 06:12 AM
<a href="http://www.pocketpchow2.com/log/archive/2002_10_06_log.html#85538476">http://www.pocketpchow2.com/log/archive/2002_10_06_log.html#85538476</a><br /><br />Frank McPherson over at <a href="http://www.pocketpchow2.com">PocketPCHow2.com </a> was recently pouring over a news item about Siemens and AT&amp;T launching a new business service, when he came across this line: <!><br /><br />"AT&amp;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."<br /><br /><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/adrian/attxda.jpg" /><br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.
Ed Hansberry
10-09-2002, 06:12 AM
That HTC unit is showing up everywhere! :)
AZMark
10-09-2002, 06:12 AM
check out full specs at ...

http://www.attws.com/include/workware/siemens_specs.pdf

AZMark
fmcpherson
10-09-2002, 06:12 AM
One word... accessories!

I wonder who will get the keyboards first. AT&T or Datanywhere?
Kevin Daly
10-09-2002, 06:12 AM
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.
Hank Scorpio
10-09-2002, 06:12 AM
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? )
Foo Fighter
10-09-2002, 06:12 AM
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:
pt
10-09-2002, 06:12 AM
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? )

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
Birdman
10-09-2002, 06:12 AM
Rogers in Canada is hooked up with AT&T. Please let Rogers carry this thing, please, please, please!
Duncan
10-09-2002, 06:12 AM
With reference to this Siemens version: interesting that it's not a Loox.

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!!
Brad Adrian
10-09-2002, 06:12 AM
That HTC unit is showing up everywhere! :)
Except on my doorstep...&lt;sigh>
Brad Adrian
10-09-2002, 06:12 AM
Wednesday? Are we travelling forward in time or something...?
Yes, we're fixing that problem...
Ed Hansberry
10-09-2002, 10:42 AM
Wednesday? Are we travelling forward in time or something...?
Yes, we're fixing that problem...
Looks fine here. Foo, drinking again? :drinking: (dang, emoticons not working yet)
Foo Fighter
10-09-2002, 10:53 AM
(dang, emoticons not working yet)


HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Paragon
10-09-2002, 11:36 AM
Dale Coffing has put up a pretty good post on the new Siemens SX56

Check it out
http://www.pocketpcpassion.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=19436
Dave