RE: Palm Pilot Devices

Wed, 12 Dec 2001 04:33:57 -0800

Title: RE: Palm Pilot Devices
The Blackberry is a great, easy to use, simple to understand tool for sales drones and the like.  I don't think I would put it in the same class as a pocket PC, for most of the reasons spelled out in this thread.  It is not as multi-functional as a PocketPC, it is really only designed to receive wireless email.  The fact that the messages are pushed to it is a big plus for some of the more technology-challenged users I have (those that have to put "lunch" on their calendar to remind them to eat). 
 
Is it the right tool to admin your network while sitting on a lounge chair on the beach in Maui?, no.  Will it deliver email and meeting requests to the VP of sales while he's on the 12th fairway during a "business meeting"?, absolutely.
 
I've got an BB server with about 20 users, which we've been running for about 18 months now - please feel free to pm me if you have any questions when you get it.
 
-Jim
 

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-----Original Message-----
From: Micciche, Robert [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 4:18 PM
To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Palm Pilot Devices

Thanks for scaring me guys.  I just ordered the server, BB software and 5 units.  I will say this much though:  I have talked to MANY IT people and most of them swear that Blackberry is one of the greatest Email "toys" ever invented.  Guess I will see...
-----Original Message-----
From: Ellery July [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 3:33 PM
To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Palm Pilot Devices

No I mean create a meeting request.
 
Either way I have used a Blackberry and frankly hate then. The only tech item I have come to hate. They are being sold via lots of misinformation.
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Holmgren [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 2:29 PM
To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Palm Pilot Devices

Sure...with the Wireless Calendar conduit in version 2.1 (I believe) of the client software you can respond to meeting requests and update your calendar.
 
-Jim
-----Original Message-----
From: Ellery July [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 3:21 PM
To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Palm Pilot Devices

when did blackberry become fully functional outlook. Can I now update my calendar and setup a meeting with others?
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Holmgren [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 12:59 PM
To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Palm Pilot Devices

I agree with Robert's assessment of Palm and Pocket PC (Pocket PC 2002 looks pretty sweet from what I saw at MAC).  
 
What about a Blackberry?  He can carry a fully functional copy of his Outlook with him.
 
.02 more
 
-Jim

Jim Holmgren MCSE, CCNA
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Network Engineer
Advertising.com

We bring innovation to interactive communication.
Advertising.com -- Superior Technology. Superior Performance.

 
-----Original Message-----
From: Micciche, Robert [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 1:50 PM
To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Palm Pilot Devices

OPINION:

Palm= Ancient garbage.

Pocket PC is a NASA Skunkworks device compared to a Palm.

BUT:  Pocket PC is heavier, battery life is far shorter.  If he is only doing simple stuff (text email) Palm might be the way to go. 

Pocket PC Native:

Word
Outlook
Excel
PowerPoint
IE (FULL not clipping)
Voice recorder
Natural handwriting
VPN

PS  A Windows NT forum is a better place for this post...


-----Original Message-----
From: John Riley [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 1:43 PM
To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues
Subject: Palm Pilot Devices


This is a bit off topic, but the company president is looking to buy a
hand held electronic scheduler/calendar.  He will be using Outlook 2000 on
his desktop and would like something that will interface with OL 2000.  I
would  appreciate any suggestions from the list, since I am not
experienced in the Palm Pilot technology.

Thanks in advance,

JRiley

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