Hi,

I've an Ace n300 PPC which I am very pleased with. I use it to sysnchronis
with my Laptop etc. It's also time to renew my mobile phone contract and
I've been bombarded with free phones etc. The current phone I have is a
Motorola Razer.

I am thinking of getting a phone with Windows Mobile and using that for
everything I use my Acer n300 for.

Will I actually be able to do this? Will a Windows Mobile phone be able to
do everything my Acer n300 does?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Charles

First and foremost: do you need VGA (as on the Acer)? if you do, then,
you'll only have few choices.

Also, keep in mind that you won't be able to record your calls with most WM
phones - unlike with most dumphones.

Otherwise, integrated WM devices are pretty cool.

--


--
Werner "Menneisyys" Ruotsalainen - Microsoft MVP - Windows - Mobile Devices
Please see the Pocket PC Mag Expert Blog (including mine) at
http://www.pocketpcmag.com/blogs/ - you will definitely like it.


"Charles Turner" <charles.turner@btinternet.com> wrote in message
news:ktednSGo66QfQwzanZ2dnUVZ8qSnnZ2d@bt.com...
> Hi,
>
> I've an Ace n300 PPC which I am very pleased with. I use it to sysnchronis
> with my Laptop etc. It's also time to renew my mobile phone contract and
> I've been bombarded with free phones etc. The current phone I have is a
> Motorola Razer.
>
> I am thinking of getting a phone with Windows Mobile and using that for
> everything I use my Acer n300 for.
>
> Will I actually be able to do this? Will a Windows Mobile phone be able to
> do everything my Acer n300 does?
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice.
>
> Charles

As I ask all my customers, what is it you want to do with a mobile device.
After "listening" which I find rare in a lot of the wireless stores these
days. I know you said you want to do everything you use your Acer n300 for.
So I will assume you use it to created word docs? email, and some other
things....contacts...and so on....well..depending on the need to create docs
or just review and look at....that will make the difference between a WM
smartphone running WM6 standard or professional. In short professional will
allow the creation of documents.

And as far as being bombarded with free phones.....if you are happy with
your current carrier....look at the Windows Smartphones they have to offer
you. If you are considering changing carriers, check around shop and
compare. I can say that we do offer free Pocket PC Phones for new
subscribers from several of the major carriers. and some pretty good deals
for upgrades from ATT and Sprint.

In the short of things.......do not rush into anything, shop around do your
homework and decide what you "need" the device to do besides make phone
calls!
--
--
Trent McMurray
LAMARCOMM, LLC
www.lamarcomm.com | www.lamarcommaccessories.com
"Charles Turner" <charles.turner@btinternet.com> wrote in message
news:ktednSGo66QfQwzanZ2dnUVZ8qSnnZ2d@bt.com...
> Hi,
>
> I've an Ace n300 PPC which I am very pleased with. I use it to sysnchronis
> with my Laptop etc. It's also time to renew my mobile phone contract and
> I've been bombarded with free phones etc. The current phone I have is a
> Motorola Razer.
>
> I am thinking of getting a phone with Windows Mobile and using that for
> everything I use my Acer n300 for.
>
> Will I actually be able to do this? Will a Windows Mobile phone be able to
> do everything my Acer n300 does?
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice.
>
> Charles

> things....contacts...and so on....well..depending on the need to create
> docs or just review and look at....that will make the difference between a
> WM smartphone running WM6 standard or professional. In short professional
> will allow the creation of documents.

Not really true - you can do the same on Standard as well - see for example
http://www.modaco.com/content/forum/264148/View-Topic/

--


--
Werner "Menneisyys" Ruotsalainen - Microsoft MVP - Windows - Mobile Devices
Please see the Pocket PC Mag Expert Blog (including mine) at
http://www.pocketpcmag.com/blogs/ - you will definitely like it.


"LAMARCOMM" <lamarcommNOSPAM@ameritech.net> wrote in message
news:qErkj.541$hI1.281@nlpi061.nbdc.sbc.com...
> As I ask all my customers, what is it you want to do with a mobile device.
> After "listening" which I find rare in a lot of the wireless stores these
> days. I know you said you want to do everything you use your Acer n300
> for. So I will assume you use it to created word docs? email, and some
> other things....contacts...and so on....well..depending on the need to
> create docs or just review and look at....that will make the difference
> between a WM smartphone running WM6 standard or professional. In short
> professional will allow the creation of documents.
>
> And as far as being bombarded with free phones.....if you are happy with
> your current carrier....look at the Windows Smartphones they have to offer
> you. If you are considering changing carriers, check around shop and
> compare. I can say that we do offer free Pocket PC Phones for new
> subscribers from several of the major carriers. and some pretty good deals
> for upgrades from ATT and Sprint.
>
> In the short of things.......do not rush into anything, shop around do
> your homework and decide what you "need" the device to do besides make
> phone calls!
> --
> --
> Trent McMurray
> LAMARCOMM, LLC
> www.lamarcomm.com | www.lamarcommaccessories.com
> "Charles Turner" <charles.turner@btinternet.com> wrote in message
> news:ktednSGo66QfQwzanZ2dnUVZ8qSnnZ2d@bt.com...
>> Hi,
>>
>> I've an Ace n300 PPC which I am very pleased with. I use it to
>> sysnchronis with my Laptop etc. It's also time to renew my mobile phone
>> contract and I've been bombarded with free phones etc. The current phone
>> I have is a Motorola Razer.
>>
>> I am thinking of getting a phone with Windows Mobile and using that for
>> everything I use my Acer n300 for.
>>
>> Will I actually be able to do this? Will a Windows Mobile phone be able
>> to do everything my Acer n300 does?
>>
>> Thanks in advance for any advice.
>>
>> Charles
>
>

Hi Trent,

I use my Acer for a number of things and have some specialist Pocket PC
software installed, e.g. Audio Spectrum Analyser, Mobile Share Dealing etc.
I also send and receive email, surf the Internet etc., at the moment using a
very slow connection through a mobile.

A very important point is that I synchronise with ACT!2008 (Sales Management
Database) using Companion Link Professional. This syncs directly (Calendar,
Activities, Opportunities) and not though Outlook (although I could go
through Outlook).

My concern was that some of these applications just simply won't work and
you'll probably won't know until you've tried.

The best option would be to use my Acer, connect to the phone using
Bluetooth and then access a 3G connection to the Internet, best solution by
far, however, easier said than done. Most of the mobiles only seem to allow
a wired connection to a PC for the 3G connection (with software installed on
the PC).

Not surprisingly most of the shops and telephone support haven't a clue
about what I'm talking about, or even trying to do.

Regards,


Charles


"LAMARCOMM" <lamarcommNOSPAM@ameritech.net> wrote in message
news:qErkj.541$hI1.281@nlpi061.nbdc.sbc.com...
> As I ask all my customers, what is it you want to do with a mobile device.
> After "listening" which I find rare in a lot of the wireless stores these
> days. I know you said you want to do everything you use your Acer n300
> for. So I will assume you use it to created word docs? email, and some
> other things....contacts...and so on....well..depending on the need to
> create docs or just review and look at....that will make the difference
> between a WM smartphone running WM6 standard or professional. In short
> professional will allow the creation of documents.
>
> And as far as being bombarded with free phones.....if you are happy with
> your current carrier....look at the Windows Smartphones they have to offer
> you. If you are considering changing carriers, check around shop and
> compare. I can say that we do offer free Pocket PC Phones for new
> subscribers from several of the major carriers. and some pretty good deals
> for upgrades from ATT and Sprint.
>
> In the short of things.......do not rush into anything, shop around do
> your homework and decide what you "need" the device to do besides make
> phone calls!
> --
> --
> Trent McMurray
> LAMARCOMM, LLC
> www.lamarcomm.com | www.lamarcommaccessories.com
> "Charles Turner" <charles.turner@btinternet.com> wrote in message
> news:ktednSGo66QfQwzanZ2dnUVZ8qSnnZ2d@bt.com...
>> Hi,
>>
>> I've an Ace n300 PPC which I am very pleased with. I use it to
>> sysnchronis with my Laptop etc. It's also time to renew my mobile phone
>> contract and I've been bombarded with free phones etc. The current phone
>> I have is a Motorola Razer.
>>
>> I am thinking of getting a phone with Windows Mobile and using that for
>> everything I use my Acer n300 for.
>>
>> Will I actually be able to do this? Will a Windows Mobile phone be able
>> to do everything my Acer n300 does?
>>
>> Thanks in advance for any advice.
>>
>> Charles
>
>

> far, however, easier said than done. Most of the mobiles only seem to
> allow a wired connection to a PC for the 3G connection (with software
> installed on the PC).

Depends on the model. If they have Bluetooth support (and most 3G models
do), then, you'll be able to use BT to access the 3G network.

--


--
Werner "Menneisyys" Ruotsalainen - Microsoft MVP - Windows - Mobile Devices
Please see the Pocket PC Mag Expert Blog (including mine) at
http://www.pocketpcmag.com/blogs/ - you will definitely like it.


"Charles Turner" <charles.turner@btinternet.com> wrote in message
news:N-6dnUNjsKnb9A_anZ2dnUVZ8uidnZ2d@bt.com...
> Hi Trent,
>
> I use my Acer for a number of things and have some specialist Pocket PC
> software installed, e.g. Audio Spectrum Analyser, Mobile Share Dealing
> etc. I also send and receive email, surf the Internet etc., at the moment
> using a very slow connection through a mobile.
>
> A very important point is that I synchronise with ACT!2008 (Sales
> Management Database) using Companion Link Professional. This syncs
> directly (Calendar, Activities, Opportunities) and not though Outlook
> (although I could go through Outlook).
>
> My concern was that some of these applications just simply won't work and
> you'll probably won't know until you've tried.
>
> The best option would be to use my Acer, connect to the phone using
> Bluetooth and then access a 3G connection to the Internet, best solution
> by far, however, easier said than done. Most of the mobiles only seem to
> allow a wired connection to a PC for the 3G connection (with software
> installed on the PC).
>
> Not surprisingly most of the shops and telephone support haven't a clue
> about what I'm talking about, or even trying to do.
>
> Regards,
>
>
> Charles
>
>
> "LAMARCOMM" <lamarcommNOSPAM@ameritech.net> wrote in message
> news:qErkj.541$hI1.281@nlpi061.nbdc.sbc.com...
>> As I ask all my customers, what is it you want to do with a mobile
>> device. After "listening" which I find rare in a lot of the wireless
>> stores these days. I know you said you want to do everything you use your
>> Acer n300 for. So I will assume you use it to created word docs? email,
>> and some other things....contacts...and so on....well..depending on the
>> need to create docs or just review and look at....that will make the
>> difference between a WM smartphone running WM6 standard or professional.
>> In short professional will allow the creation of documents.
>>
>> And as far as being bombarded with free phones.....if you are happy with
>> your current carrier....look at the Windows Smartphones they have to
>> offer you. If you are considering changing carriers, check around shop
>> and compare. I can say that we do offer free Pocket PC Phones for new
>> subscribers from several of the major carriers. and some pretty good
>> deals for upgrades from ATT and Sprint.
>>
>> In the short of things.......do not rush into anything, shop around do
>> your homework and decide what you "need" the device to do besides make
>> phone calls!
>> --
>> --
>> Trent McMurray
>> LAMARCOMM, LLC
>> www.lamarcomm.com | www.lamarcommaccessories.com
>> "Charles Turner" <charles.turner@btinternet.com> wrote in message
>> news:ktednSGo66QfQwzanZ2dnUVZ8qSnnZ2d@bt.com...
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I've an Ace n300 PPC which I am very pleased with. I use it to
>>> sysnchronis with my Laptop etc. It's also time to renew my mobile phone
>>> contract and I've been bombarded with free phones etc. The current phone
>>> I have is a Motorola Razer.
>>>
>>> I am thinking of getting a phone with Windows Mobile and using that for
>>> everything I use my Acer n300 for.
>>>
>>> Will I actually be able to do this? Will a Windows Mobile phone be able
>>> to do everything my Acer n300 does?
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance for any advice.
>>>
>>> Charles
>>
>>
>

That's what I thought, I have a Motorola Razer enabled for 3G which works
with a wired connection to a laptop (not with Vista though). Will not
connect using BT.


"Werner "Menneisyys" Ruotsalainen [MVP - Windows - Mobile Devices]"
<!ei.maileja@kiitos!> wrote in message
news:efGCiE0WIHA.4476@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> far, however, easier said than done. Most of the mobiles only seem to
>> allow a wired connection to a PC for the 3G connection (with software
>> installed on the PC).
>
> Depends on the model. If they have Bluetooth support (and most 3G models
> do), then, you'll be able to use BT to access the 3G network.
>
> --
>
>
> --
> Werner "Menneisyys" Ruotsalainen - Microsoft MVP - Windows - Mobile
> Devices
> Please see the Pocket PC Mag Expert Blog (including mine) at
> http://www.pocketpcmag.com/blogs/ - you will definitely like it.
>
>
> "Charles Turner" <charles.turner@btinternet.com> wrote in message
> news:N-6dnUNjsKnb9A_anZ2dnUVZ8uidnZ2d@bt.com...
>> Hi Trent,
>>
>> I use my Acer for a number of things and have some specialist Pocket PC
>> software installed, e.g. Audio Spectrum Analyser, Mobile Share Dealing
>> etc. I also send and receive email, surf the Internet etc., at the moment
>> using a very slow connection through a mobile.
>>
>> A very important point is that I synchronise with ACT!2008 (Sales
>> Management Database) using Companion Link Professional. This syncs
>> directly (Calendar, Activities, Opportunities) and not though Outlook
>> (although I could go through Outlook).
>>
>> My concern was that some of these applications just simply won't work and
>> you'll probably won't know until you've tried.
>>
>> The best option would be to use my Acer, connect to the phone using
>> Bluetooth and then access a 3G connection to the Internet, best solution
>> by far, however, easier said than done. Most of the mobiles only seem to
>> allow a wired connection to a PC for the 3G connection (with software
>> installed on the PC).
>>
>> Not surprisingly most of the shops and telephone support haven't a clue
>> about what I'm talking about, or even trying to do.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>>
>> Charles
>>
>>
>> "LAMARCOMM" <lamarcommNOSPAM@ameritech.net> wrote in message
>> news:qErkj.541$hI1.281@nlpi061.nbdc.sbc.com...
>>> As I ask all my customers, what is it you want to do with a mobile
>>> device. After "listening" which I find rare in a lot of the wireless
>>> stores these days. I know you said you want to do everything you use
>>> your Acer n300 for. So I will assume you use it to created word docs?
>>> email, and some other things....contacts...and so on....well..depending
>>> on the need to create docs or just review and look at....that will make
>>> the difference between a WM smartphone running WM6 standard or
>>> professional. In short professional will allow the creation of
>>> documents.
>>>
>>> And as far as being bombarded with free phones.....if you are happy with
>>> your current carrier....look at the Windows Smartphones they have to
>>> offer you. If you are considering changing carriers, check around shop
>>> and compare. I can say that we do offer free Pocket PC Phones for new
>>> subscribers from several of the major carriers. and some pretty good
>>> deals for upgrades from ATT and Sprint.
>>>
>>> In the short of things.......do not rush into anything, shop around do
>>> your homework and decide what you "need" the device to do besides make
>>> phone calls!
>>> --
>>> --
>>> Trent McMurray
>>> LAMARCOMM, LLC
>>> www.lamarcomm.com | www.lamarcommaccessories.com
>>> "Charles Turner" <charles.turner@btinternet.com> wrote in message
>>> news:ktednSGo66QfQwzanZ2dnUVZ8qSnnZ2d@bt.com...
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> I've an Ace n300 PPC which I am very pleased with. I use it to
>>>> sysnchronis with my Laptop etc. It's also time to renew my mobile phone
>>>> contract and I've been bombarded with free phones etc. The current
>>>> phone I have is a Motorola Razer.
>>>>
>>>> I am thinking of getting a phone with Windows Mobile and using that for
>>>> everything I use my Acer n300 for.
>>>>
>>>> Will I actually be able to do this? Will a Windows Mobile phone be able
>>>> to do everything my Acer n300 does?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks in advance for any advice.
>>>>
>>>> Charles
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>

AFAIK, there are hacks for the Razr that enable the DUN functionality.

--


--
Werner "Menneisyys" Ruotsalainen - Microsoft MVP - Windows - Mobile Devices
Please see the Pocket PC Mag Expert Blog (including mine) at
http://www.pocketpcmag.com/blogs/ - you will definitely like it.


"Charles Turner" <charles.turner@btinternet.com> wrote in message
news:3qGdnbqo27HJkw7aRVnyuQA@bt.com...
> That's what I thought, I have a Motorola Razer enabled for 3G which works
> with a wired connection to a laptop (not with Vista though). Will not
> connect using BT.
>
>
> "Werner "Menneisyys" Ruotsalainen [MVP - Windows - Mobile Devices]"
> <!ei.maileja@kiitos!> wrote in message
> news:efGCiE0WIHA.4476@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>> far, however, easier said than done. Most of the mobiles only seem to
>>> allow a wired connection to a PC for the 3G connection (with software
>>> installed on the PC).
>>
>> Depends on the model. If they have Bluetooth support (and most 3G models
>> do), then, you'll be able to use BT to access the 3G network.
>>
>> --
>>
>>
>> --
>> Werner "Menneisyys" Ruotsalainen - Microsoft MVP - Windows - Mobile
>> Devices
>> Please see the Pocket PC Mag Expert Blog (including mine) at
>> http://www.pocketpcmag.com/blogs/ - you will definitely like it.
>>
>>
>> "Charles Turner" <charles.turner@btinternet.com> wrote in message
>> news:N-6dnUNjsKnb9A_anZ2dnUVZ8uidnZ2d@bt.com...
>>> Hi Trent,
>>>
>>> I use my Acer for a number of things and have some specialist Pocket PC
>>> software installed, e.g. Audio Spectrum Analyser, Mobile Share Dealing
>>> etc. I also send and receive email, surf the Internet etc., at the
>>> moment using a very slow connection through a mobile.
>>>
>>> A very important point is that I synchronise with ACT!2008 (Sales
>>> Management Database) using Companion Link Professional. This syncs
>>> directly (Calendar, Activities, Opportunities) and not though Outlook
>>> (although I could go through Outlook).
>>>
>>> My concern was that some of these applications just simply won't work
>>> and you'll probably won't know until you've tried.
>>>
>>> The best option would be to use my Acer, connect to the phone using
>>> Bluetooth and then access a 3G connection to the Internet, best solution
>>> by far, however, easier said than done. Most of the mobiles only seem to
>>> allow a wired connection to a PC for the 3G connection (with software
>>> installed on the PC).
>>>
>>> Not surprisingly most of the shops and telephone support haven't a clue
>>> about what I'm talking about, or even trying to do.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>>
>>> Charles
>>>
>>>
>>> "LAMARCOMM" <lamarcommNOSPAM@ameritech.net> wrote in message
>>> news:qErkj.541$hI1.281@nlpi061.nbdc.sbc.com...
>>>> As I ask all my customers, what is it you want to do with a mobile
>>>> device. After "listening" which I find rare in a lot of the wireless
>>>> stores these days. I know you said you want to do everything you use
>>>> your Acer n300 for. So I will assume you use it to created word docs?
>>>> email, and some other things....contacts...and so on....well..depending
>>>> on the need to create docs or just review and look at....that will make
>>>> the difference between a WM smartphone running WM6 standard or
>>>> professional. In short professional will allow the creation of
>>>> documents.
>>>>
>>>> And as far as being bombarded with free phones.....if you are happy
>>>> with your current carrier....look at the Windows Smartphones they have
>>>> to offer you. If you are considering changing carriers, check around
>>>> shop and compare. I can say that we do offer free Pocket PC Phones for
>>>> new subscribers from several of the major carriers. and some pretty
>>>> good deals for upgrades from ATT and Sprint.
>>>>
>>>> In the short of things.......do not rush into anything, shop around do
>>>> your homework and decide what you "need" the device to do besides make
>>>> phone calls!
>>>> --
>>>> --
>>>> Trent McMurray
>>>> LAMARCOMM, LLC
>>>> www.lamarcomm.com | www.lamarcommaccessories.com
>>>> "Charles Turner" <charles.turner@btinternet.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:ktednSGo66QfQwzanZ2dnUVZ8qSnnZ2d@bt.com...
>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>
>>>>> I've an Ace n300 PPC which I am very pleased with. I use it to
>>>>> sysnchronis with my Laptop etc. It's also time to renew my mobile
>>>>> phone contract and I've been bombarded with free phones etc. The
>>>>> current phone I have is a Motorola Razer.
>>>>>
>>>>> I am thinking of getting a phone with Windows Mobile and using that
>>>>> for everything I use my Acer n300 for.
>>>>>
>>>>> Will I actually be able to do this? Will a Windows Mobile phone be
>>>>> able to do everything my Acer n300 does?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks in advance for any advice.
>>>>>
>>>>> Charles
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>

Sorry, Werner, didn't quite understand all that. Are you saying ther is
something I can download to get the Razr to work?
I have a V3x

Regards,


Charles


"Werner "Menneisyys" Ruotsalainen [MVP - Windows - Mobile Devices]"
<!ei.maileja@kiitos!> wrote in message
news:%23EPSKR0WIHA.5208@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> AFAIK, there are hacks for the Razr that enable the DUN functionality.
>
> --
>
>
> --
> Werner "Menneisyys" Ruotsalainen - Microsoft MVP - Windows - Mobile
> Devices
> Please see the Pocket PC Mag Expert Blog (including mine) at
> http://www.pocketpcmag.com/blogs/ - you will definitely like it.
>
>
> "Charles Turner" <charles.turner@btinternet.com> wrote in message
> news:3qGdnbqo27HJkw7aRVnyuQA@bt.com...
>> That's what I thought, I have a Motorola Razer enabled for 3G which works
>> with a wired connection to a laptop (not with Vista though). Will not
>> connect using BT.
>>
>>
>> "Werner "Menneisyys" Ruotsalainen [MVP - Windows - Mobile Devices]"
>> <!ei.maileja@kiitos!> wrote in message
>> news:efGCiE0WIHA.4476@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>> far, however, easier said than done. Most of the mobiles only seem to
>>>> allow a wired connection to a PC for the 3G connection (with software
>>>> installed on the PC).
>>>
>>> Depends on the model. If they have Bluetooth support (and most 3G models
>>> do), then, you'll be able to use BT to access the 3G network.
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Werner "Menneisyys" Ruotsalainen - Microsoft MVP - Windows - Mobile
>>> Devices
>>> Please see the Pocket PC Mag Expert Blog (including mine) at
>>> http://www.pocketpcmag.com/blogs/ - you will definitely like it.
>>>
>>>
>>> "Charles Turner" <charles.turner@btinternet.com> wrote in message
>>> news:N-6dnUNjsKnb9A_anZ2dnUVZ8uidnZ2d@bt.com...
>>>> Hi Trent,
>>>>
>>>> I use my Acer for a number of things and have some specialist Pocket PC
>>>> software installed, e.g. Audio Spectrum Analyser, Mobile Share Dealing
>>>> etc. I also send and receive email, surf the Internet etc., at the
>>>> moment using a very slow connection through a mobile.
>>>>
>>>> A very important point is that I synchronise with ACT!2008 (Sales
>>>> Management Database) using Companion Link Professional. This syncs
>>>> directly (Calendar, Activities, Opportunities) and not though Outlook
>>>> (although I could go through Outlook).
>>>>
>>>> My concern was that some of these applications just simply won't work
>>>> and you'll probably won't know until you've tried.
>>>>
>>>> The best option would be to use my Acer, connect to the phone using
>>>> Bluetooth and then access a 3G connection to the Internet, best
>>>> solution by far, however, easier said than done. Most of the mobiles
>>>> only seem to allow a wired connection to a PC for the 3G connection
>>>> (with software installed on the PC).
>>>>
>>>> Not surprisingly most of the shops and telephone support haven't a clue
>>>> about what I'm talking about, or even trying to do.
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Charles
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "LAMARCOMM" <lamarcommNOSPAM@ameritech.net> wrote in message
>>>> news:qErkj.541$hI1.281@nlpi061.nbdc.sbc.com...
>>>>> As I ask all my customers, what is it you want to do with a mobile
>>>>> device. After "listening" which I find rare in a lot of the wireless
>>>>> stores these days. I know you said you want to do everything you use
>>>>> your Acer n300 for. So I will assume you use it to created word docs?
>>>>> email, and some other things....contacts...and so
>>>>> on....well..depending on the need to create docs or just review and
>>>>> look at....that will make the difference between a WM smartphone
>>>>> running WM6 standard or professional. In short professional will allow
>>>>> the creation of documents.
>>>>>
>>>>> And as far as being bombarded with free phones.....if you are happy
>>>>> with your current carrier....look at the Windows Smartphones they have
>>>>> to offer you. If you are considering changing carriers, check around
>>>>> shop and compare. I can say that we do offer free Pocket PC Phones for
>>>>> new subscribers from several of the major carriers. and some pretty
>>>>> good deals for upgrades from ATT and Sprint.
>>>>>
>>>>> In the short of things.......do not rush into anything, shop around do
>>>>> your homework and decide what you "need" the device to do besides make
>>>>> phone calls!
>>>>> --
>>>>> --
>>>>> Trent McMurray
>>>>> LAMARCOMM, LLC
>>>>> www.lamarcomm.com | www.lamarcommaccessories.com
>>>>> "Charles Turner" <charles.turner@btinternet.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:ktednSGo66QfQwzanZ2dnUVZ8qSnnZ2d@bt.com...
>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I've an Ace n300 PPC which I am very pleased with. I use it to
>>>>>> sysnchronis with my Laptop etc. It's also time to renew my mobile
>>>>>> phone contract and I've been bombarded with free phones etc. The
>>>>>> current phone I have is a Motorola Razer.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I am thinking of getting a phone with Windows Mobile and using that
>>>>>> for everything I use my Acer n300 for.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Will I actually be able to do this? Will a Windows Mobile phone be
>>>>>> able to do everything my Acer n300 does?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks in advance for any advice.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Charles
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>

I can't really recall it if it was the Razr that has successfully been
"hacked", or another model. You could look around on Razr forums to see
whether they have a solution.

--


--
Werner "Menneisyys" Ruotsalainen - Microsoft MVP - Windows - Mobile Devices
Please see the Pocket PC Mag Expert Blog (including mine) at
http://www.pocketpcmag.com/blogs/ - you will definitely like it.


"Charles Turner" <charles.turner@btinternet.com> wrote in message
news:acCdndX7OaOSjg7aRVnyhgA@bt.com...
> Sorry, Werner, didn't quite understand all that. Are you saying ther is
> something I can download to get the Razr to work?
> I have a V3x
>
> Regards,
>
>
> Charles
>
>
> "Werner "Menneisyys" Ruotsalainen [MVP - Windows - Mobile Devices]"
> <!ei.maileja@kiitos!> wrote in message
> news:%23EPSKR0WIHA.5208@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> AFAIK, there are hacks for the Razr that enable the DUN functionality.
>>
>> --
>>
>>
>> --
>> Werner "Menneisyys" Ruotsalainen - Microsoft MVP - Windows - Mobile
>> Devices
>> Please see the Pocket PC Mag Expert Blog (including mine) at
>> http://www.pocketpcmag.com/blogs/ - you will definitely like it.
>>
>>
>> "Charles Turner" <charles.turner@btinternet.com> wrote in message
>> news:3qGdnbqo27HJkw7aRVnyuQA@bt.com...
>>> That's what I thought, I have a Motorola Razer enabled for 3G which
>>> works
>>> with a wired connection to a laptop (not with Vista though). Will not
>>> connect using BT.
>>>
>>>
>>> "Werner "Menneisyys" Ruotsalainen [MVP - Windows - Mobile Devices]"
>>> <!ei.maileja@kiitos!> wrote in message
>>> news:efGCiE0WIHA.4476@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>>> far, however, easier said than done. Most of the mobiles only seem to
>>>>> allow a wired connection to a PC for the 3G connection (with software
>>>>> installed on the PC).
>>>>
>>>> Depends on the model. If they have Bluetooth support (and most 3G
>>>> models do), then, you'll be able to use BT to access the 3G network.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Werner "Menneisyys" Ruotsalainen - Microsoft MVP - Windows - Mobile
>>>> Devices
>>>> Please see the Pocket PC Mag Expert Blog (including mine) at
>>>> http://www.pocketpcmag.com/blogs/ - you will definitely like it.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Charles Turner" <charles.turner@btinternet.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:N-6dnUNjsKnb9A_anZ2dnUVZ8uidnZ2d@bt.com...
>>>>> Hi Trent,
>>>>>
>>>>> I use my Acer for a number of things and have some specialist Pocket
>>>>> PC software installed, e.g. Audio Spectrum Analyser, Mobile Share
>>>>> Dealing etc. I also send and receive email, surf the Internet etc., at
>>>>> the moment using a very slow connection through a mobile.
>>>>>
>>>>> A very important point is that I synchronise with ACT!2008 (Sales
>>>>> Management Database) using Companion Link Professional. This syncs
>>>>> directly (Calendar, Activities, Opportunities) and not though Outlook
>>>>> (although I could go through Outlook).
>>>>>
>>>>> My concern was that some of these applications just simply won't work
>>>>> and you'll probably won't know until you've tried.
>>>>>
>>>>> The best option would be to use my Acer, connect to the phone using
>>>>> Bluetooth and then access a 3G connection to the Internet, best
>>>>> solution by far, however, easier said than done. Most of the mobiles
>>>>> only seem to allow a wired connection to a PC for the 3G connection
>>>>> (with software installed on the PC).
>>>>>
>>>>> Not surprisingly most of the shops and telephone support haven't a
>>>>> clue about what I'm talking about, or even trying to do.
>>>>>
>>>>> Regards,
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Charles
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "LAMARCOMM" <lamarcommNOSPAM@ameritech.net> wrote in message
>>>>> news:qErkj.541$hI1.281@nlpi061.nbdc.sbc.com...
>>>>>> As I ask all my customers, what is it you want to do with a mobile
>>>>>> device. After "listening" which I find rare in a lot of the wireless
>>>>>> stores these days. I know you said you want to do everything you use
>>>>>> your Acer n300 for. So I will assume you use it to created word docs?
>>>>>> email, and some other things....contacts...and so
>>>>>> on....well..depending on the need to create docs or just review and
>>>>>> look at....that will make the difference between a WM smartphone
>>>>>> running WM6 standard or professional. In short professional will
>>>>>> allow the creation of documents.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> And as far as being bombarded with free phones.....if you are happy
>>>>>> with your current carrier....look at the Windows Smartphones they
>>>>>> have to offer you. If you are considering changing carriers, check
>>>>>> around shop and compare. I can say that we do offer free Pocket PC
>>>>>> Phones for new subscribers from several of the major carriers. and
>>>>>> some pretty good deals for upgrades from ATT and Sprint.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> In the short of things.......do not rush into anything, shop around
>>>>>> do your homework and decide what you "need" the device to do besides
>>>>>> make phone calls!
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Trent McMurray
>>>>>> LAMARCOMM, LLC
>>>>>> www.lamarcomm.com | www.lamarcommaccessories.com
>>>>>> "Charles Turner" <charles.turner@btinternet.com> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:ktednSGo66QfQwzanZ2dnUVZ8qSnnZ2d@bt.com...
>>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I've an Ace n300 PPC which I am very pleased with. I use it to
>>>>>>> sysnchronis with my Laptop etc. It's also time to renew my mobile
>>>>>>> phone contract and I've been bombarded with free phones etc. The
>>>>>>> current phone I have is a Motorola Razer.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I am thinking of getting a phone with Windows Mobile and using that
>>>>>>> for everything I use my Acer n300 for.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Will I actually be able to do this? Will a Windows Mobile phone be
>>>>>>> able to do everything my Acer n300 does?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks in advance for any advice.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Charles
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>

I understand Charles! I is ACT! 2008?? I used it a number of yrs ago..for my
company and it was pretty good....let me do some digging around and see what
I can come up with. I do remember a customer talking about Verizon locked BT
for making interent connection because of ring tones or something like that.
I also have used several Razors....current one is the V3xxx,...

Do you know if ACT!08 runs on WM6> I will assume it will since its the
newest ver. Audio Spectrum Analyser sounds like it wont! :) I will root
around and see what I can find. And I will get back to you.

--
--
Trent McMurray
LAMARCOMM, LLC
www.lamarcomm.com | www.lamarcommaccessories.com
"Charles Turner" <charles.turner@btinternet.com> wrote in message
news:ktednSGo66QfQwzanZ2dnUVZ8qSnnZ2d@bt.com...
> Hi,
>
> I've an Ace n300 PPC which I am very pleased with. I use it to sysnchronis
> with my Laptop etc. It's also time to renew my mobile phone contract and
> I've been bombarded with free phones etc. The current phone I have is a
> Motorola Razer.
>
> I am thinking of getting a phone with Windows Mobile and using that for
> everything I use my Acer n300 for.
>
> Will I actually be able to do this? Will a Windows Mobile phone be able to
> do everything my Acer n300 does?
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice.
>
> Charles

Well I did some digging...and from what I can see...CompanionLink will work
with a WM6 device Since you are using ACT!08 as for the Audio Spectrum
Analyser, Mobile Share Dealing. I cannot find anything on them...but will
keep looking!

--
--
Trent McMurray
LAMARCOMM, LLC
www.lamarcomm.com | www.lamarcommaccessories.com
"Charles Turner" <charles.turner@btinternet.com> wrote in message
news:ktednSGo66QfQwzanZ2dnUVZ8qSnnZ2d@bt.com...
> Hi,
>
> I've an Ace n300 PPC which I am very pleased with. I use it to sysnchronis
> with my Laptop etc. It's also time to renew my mobile phone contract and
> I've been bombarded with free phones etc. The current phone I have is a
> Motorola Razer.
>
> I am thinking of getting a phone with Windows Mobile and using that for
> everything I use my Acer n300 for.
>
> Will I actually be able to do this? Will a Windows Mobile phone be able to
> do everything my Acer n300 does?
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice.
>
> Charles

Thanks Trent,

ACT!2008 does not run on the Pocket PC, I simply use Companion Link to
synchronise it directly with the Calendar, Contacts etc on the Pocket PC,
which works fine.

Regards,


Charles


"LAMARCOMM" <lamarcommNOSPAM@ameritech.net> wrote in message
news:0%vlj.210$xq2.117@newssvr21.news.prodigy.net. ..
> Well I did some digging...and from what I can see...CompanionLink will
> work with a WM6 device Since you are using ACT!08 as for the Audio
> Spectrum Analyser, Mobile Share Dealing. I cannot find anything on
> them...but will keep looking!
>
> --
> --
> Trent McMurray
> LAMARCOMM, LLC
> www.lamarcomm.com | www.lamarcommaccessories.com
> "Charles Turner" <charles.turner@btinternet.com> wrote in message
> news:ktednSGo66QfQwzanZ2dnUVZ8qSnnZ2d@bt.com...
>> Hi,
>>
>> I've an Ace n300 PPC which I am very pleased with. I use it to
>> sysnchronis with my Laptop etc. It's also time to renew my mobile phone
>> contract and I've been bombarded with free phones etc. The current phone
>> I have is a Motorola Razer.
>>
>> I am thinking of getting a phone with Windows Mobile and using that for
>> everything I use my Acer n300 for.
>>
>> Will I actually be able to do this? Will a Windows Mobile phone be able
>> to do everything my Acer n300 does?
>>
>> Thanks in advance for any advice.
>>
>> Charles
>
>