Motorola Q With Windows Mobile 5.0
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The thinnest smartphone in the world, and possibly the most anticipated, has been the Motorola Q. Utilizing the full-function version 5.0 of Microsoft Windows Mobile. Built for business, and wider than most smartphones the Motorola Q accomodates a QWERTY style keypad and stylishly sleek design reminiscent of the RAZR line. Microsoft Outlook e-mail, contacts, and calendars can be taken with you, and is also compatible with Microsoft Exchange 2003.
Motorola added serious multimedia capabilities to the Q; support for Windows Media, MP3, AAC, MIDI and iMelody for audio, plus Windows Media, MPEG-4 and AAC support for video. I was very pleased with the bright wide screen that is visible clearly even in outdoor areas. Microsoft’s Windows Mobile 5.0 was integrated into the device flawlessly, and syncing to your Outlook inbox is a perfect e-mail solution. However direct Push technology requires an upgrade to the Messaging and Security Feature Pack for Microsoft Exchange Server SP2.
Additional features of the Motorola Q:
- Windows Mobile 5.0
- Intel Bulverde Processor
- Bluetooth/Stereo Bluetooth
- 1.3 megapixel camera
- miniSD
- EV-DO highspeed data
So far Verizon Wireless is the only service provider to sign on the Motorola Q, but with the popularity of the smartphone taking off other providers will surely be interested in the device. You can expect a reasonable price tag of $199 with a 2-year contract.
5. July, 2006 at 00:07
[…] DirectPush with Windows Mobile 5. What to look for to not use Text Messaging Ok. After the slack I took for my last my post: http://blogs.technet.com/tmintner/archive/2006/07/03/440029.aspx I did some research as to why I was being charged for Text messages on my phone when I thought I was using DirectPush with Exchange Server 2003 SP2 and Windows Mobile 5. Well after doing some research it turns out that there are two methods of doing DirectPush with Windows Mobile 5. The first method is for devices that do not have the Security Update Feature and sends a text message to the phone to tell the phone to get a new message. The second method uses a persistant HTTP connection to the Exchange Server that does not use Text Messaging. Both methods are described in detail here: http://msexchangeteam.com/archive/2006/04/03/424028.aspx After doing some digging I have found that the Motorola Q which is the phone that I am using does not have the latest version of the Exchange Security Update Package installed which means that with the Motorola Q for the time being the only way to have DirectPush is to use the Text Messaging method. Check out this article: http://www.mobilekick.com/mobile-os/52/motorola-q-with-windows-mobile-50.html The bottom line is that if in ActiveSync you only see the option to check for new messages “as emails arrive” then you are using the Text Messaging method. If you have the option of choosing “Always up to date” then you are not using Text Messaging. Check out this video on the proper way to configure your phone: http://msexchangeteam.com/archive/2006/05/09/427608.aspx So in my case with the Motorola Q I can only use the Text Messaging method for the time being until Verizon releases an update for the phone. I have to say that we have some very passionate users out there who were quick to correct my original statement. This has been a great learning experience for me and now I can speak intellegently on the differences between the phones and what to look for to make DirectPush work correctly with Exchange 2003 SP2. It just shows that even on an American holiday (July 4). There are still hundreds of readers around the globe that are passionate about what they do. Thanks everyone for keeping me honest! […]