I would like some feedback on phones. I have Verizon service, Windows Vista
home, Outlook 2007. My old Axim PDA has finally died. I would like to
replace it with a 'Smartphone. My needs are minimal. I really don't have
to have internet or email access (though it would be nice to have); but do
HAVE to sync with Outlook for calendar, tasks, notes etc.

Recommendations would be appreciated.

On Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:03:57 -0600, "LeAnn" <leann@networld.com>
wrote:

>I would like some feedback on phones. I have Verizon service, Windows Vista
>home, Outlook 2007. My old Axim PDA has finally died. I would like to
>replace it with a 'Smartphone. My needs are minimal. I really don't have
>to have internet or email access (though it would be nice to have); but do
>HAVE to sync with Outlook for calendar, tasks, notes etc.
>
>Recommendations would be appreciated.

I'm surprised no one else has answered by now. Any Windows Mobile
phone sold by Verizon will meet your stated criteria.

You _may_ be able to use a phone not sold by Verizon. But you will
need a phone that uses CDMA, rather than GSM; Verizon and Sprint use
CDMA, ATT/Cingular and T-Mobile use GSM, and the technologies are not
compatible. I'm not sure whether CDMA phones are available unlocked,
the way GSM phones are. I know that you will need to have Verizon
activate your new phone.

For some good summaries of features, see Chris De Herrera's site:
www.pocketpcfaq.com
Windows Mobile includes PDAs and phones. The names changed recently.
Pocket PC / Classic uses a stylus, but has no phone. Smartphone /
Standard does not use a stylus, but does have a phone. Pocket PC Phone
Edition / Professional uses a stylus, and has a phone.

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