Windows Mobile dilemma

upnunder · 17-11-2008, 09:39

We have a little dilemma at work.

Do we go for the new Blackberry Storm, or move to a windows mobile device?

we were thinking the Omnia or the HTC diamond Touch, anyone had any experience with these phones?

We all have blackberry pearls at the moment, and they have been good, but we fancy a change.
there are 26 of us on our current Vodafone contract, and again we are looking at maybe a move to O2 or Tmobile.

Anyone have any thoughts on the above?

Lawe13 · 17-11-2008, 10:55

Samsung Ominia's are nice WMD - but I'd stay clear of the HTC Diamond. The HTC Touch HD seems to be much improved, and I'd maybe look at that if it's Windows Mobile you fancy.

However, the email experience you have on your BlackBerry's is never the same on a WMD. It has the capability, just doesn't deliver as well.

The BlackBerry Storm is one phone I can't comment on as I've never used it, but it's a great looking phone and spec wise is similar to the Storm which is an excellent phone.

Considering you have Pearls are you wanting full QWERTY keyboards, or something similar?

legends wear 7 · 17-11-2008, 11:51

personally in the enterprise sector i'd only ever have a blackberry at present, they are so far ahead of the rivals.

Lawe13 · 17-11-2008, 12:16

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Originally Posted by Lawe13

Samsung Ominia's are nice WMD - but I'd stay clear of the HTC Diamond. The HTC Touch HD seems to be much improved, and I'd maybe look at that if it's Windows Mobile you fancy.

However, the email experience you have on your BlackBerry's is never the same on a WMD. It has the capability, just doesn't deliver as well.

The BlackBerry Storm is one phone I can't comment on as I've never used it, but it's a great looking phone and spec wise is similar to the Storm which is an excellent phone.

Considering you have Pearls are you wanting full QWERTY keyboards, or something similar?

I meant Bold when doing the comparison above, not comparing a Storm with a Storm

TheSoulBrother · 17-11-2008, 14:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by legends wear 7

personally in the enterprise sector i'd only ever have a blackberry at present, they are so far ahead of the rivals.

Disagree with this. Windows Mobile has surpassed it in my opinion and will widen the gap with 6.5 and Office 14.

Think Active Directory, SharePoint, IRM, Mobile Office, Intellisync, Mesh, auto download of mail subfolders, and so on.

prking · 17-11-2008, 18:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by legends wear 7

personally in the enterprise sector i'd only ever have a blackberry at present, they are so far ahead of the rivals.

I would strongly disagree with that. BlackBerries do not offer the flexibility that Symbian and Windows Mobile offer. They also carry an added cost, due to Blackberry keeping control of data. If you don't want that, you end up with a BlackBerry data tariff AND an operator data tariff, just so you can control your own data.

upnunder · 17-11-2008, 19:04

I think cost wise, a blackberry and a WMD would be similar, we can get the Pearl for about £200, the Storm for about £400 ish.
Not sure on the WMD pricing though.

Qwerty would be nice, as I struggle with having fingers like sausages, and dont like the Pearl too much, keys are too small for me.

Just wondering if having WM would be better than having Blackberry.
We use Microsoft Dynamics CRM, which we would be able to get a mobile version of onto any windows mobile device.

Network wise, we are on Vodafone, and dont have a problem with them, but are looking at Tmobile as they are significantly cheaper, and it would free up more money for devices.

kosmos5457 · 17-11-2008, 20:39

I have the HTC Touch Diamond. I am rather pleased with it, apart from when it is really slow. Seems to happen if the device has been left on for a number of days and when it has ran a few applications and then I've closed them.

Would be better going for a device with a hardware keyboard such as the HTC Touch Diamond Pro. I've not owned a PDA with a hardware keyboard yet though I've had a look at a friends Nokia E71 which is very much like a Blackberty in appearance and it seemed to be good for typing with anyway.

Wouldn't go near anything from Samsung or LG myself. Stick to looking at HTC devices, Blackberry, maybe some Nokia and Sony Ericsson's such as Xperia X1.

17-11-2008, 09:39	#1
upnunder Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Derbyshire, Uk Posts: 2,288	Windows Mobile dilemma We have a little dilemma at work. Do we go for the new Blackberry Storm, or move to a windows mobile device? we were thinking the Omnia or the HTC diamond Touch, anyone had any experience with these phones? We all have blackberry pearls at the moment, and they have been good, but we fancy a change. there are 26 of us on our current Vodafone contract, and again we are looking at maybe a move to O2 or Tmobile. Anyone have any thoughts on the above?

17-11-2008, 10:55	#2
Lawe13 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 869	Samsung Ominia's are nice WMD - but I'd stay clear of the HTC Diamond. The HTC Touch HD seems to be much improved, and I'd maybe look at that if it's Windows Mobile you fancy. However, the email experience you have on your BlackBerry's is never the same on a WMD. It has the capability, just doesn't deliver as well. The BlackBerry Storm is one phone I can't comment on as I've never used it, but it's a great looking phone and spec wise is similar to the Storm which is an excellent phone. Considering you have Pearls are you wanting full QWERTY keyboards, or something similar?

17-11-2008, 11:51	#3
legends wear 7 Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,070	personally in the enterprise sector i'd only ever have a blackberry at present, they are so far ahead of the rivals.

17-11-2008, 12:16	#4
Lawe13 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 869	Quote: Originally Posted by Lawe13 Samsung Ominia's are nice WMD - but I'd stay clear of the HTC Diamond. The HTC Touch HD seems to be much improved, and I'd maybe look at that if it's Windows Mobile you fancy. However, the email experience you have on your BlackBerry's is never the same on a WMD. It has the capability, just doesn't deliver as well. The BlackBerry Storm is one phone I can't comment on as I've never used it, but it's a great looking phone and spec wise is similar to the Storm which is an excellent phone. Considering you have Pearls are you wanting full QWERTY keyboards, or something similar? I meant Bold when doing the comparison above, not comparing a Storm with a Storm

17-11-2008, 14:14	#5
TheSoulBrother Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,940	Quote: Originally Posted by legends wear 7 personally in the enterprise sector i'd only ever have a blackberry at present, they are so far ahead of the rivals. Disagree with this. Windows Mobile has surpassed it in my opinion and will widen the gap with 6.5 and Office 14. Think Active Directory, SharePoint, IRM, Mobile Office, Intellisync, Mesh, auto download of mail subfolders, and so on.

17-11-2008, 18:04	#6
prking Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 9,167	Quote: Originally Posted by legends wear 7 personally in the enterprise sector i'd only ever have a blackberry at present, they are so far ahead of the rivals. I would strongly disagree with that. BlackBerries do not offer the flexibility that Symbian and Windows Mobile offer. They also carry an added cost, due to Blackberry keeping control of data. If you don't want that, you end up with a BlackBerry data tariff AND an operator data tariff, just so you can control your own data.

17-11-2008, 19:04	#7
upnunder Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Derbyshire, Uk Posts: 2,288	I think cost wise, a blackberry and a WMD would be similar, we can get the Pearl for about £200, the Storm for about £400 ish. Not sure on the WMD pricing though. Qwerty would be nice, as I struggle with having fingers like sausages, and dont like the Pearl too much, keys are too small for me. Just wondering if having WM would be better than having Blackberry. We use Microsoft Dynamics CRM, which we would be able to get a mobile version of onto any windows mobile device. Network wise, we are on Vodafone, and dont have a problem with them, but are looking at Tmobile as they are significantly cheaper, and it would free up more money for devices.

17-11-2008, 20:39	#8
kosmos5457 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Anglesey Posts: 1,262	I have the HTC Touch Diamond. I am rather pleased with it, apart from when it is really slow. Seems to happen if the device has been left on for a number of days and when it has ran a few applications and then I've closed them. Would be better going for a device with a hardware keyboard such as the HTC Touch Diamond Pro. I've not owned a PDA with a hardware keyboard yet though I've had a look at a friends Nokia E71 which is very much like a Blackberty in appearance and it seemed to be good for typing with anyway. Wouldn't go near anything from Samsung or LG myself. Stick to looking at HTC devices, Blackberry, maybe some Nokia and Sony Ericsson's such as Xperia X1.

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