Telecom mobile with PDA functionality

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Aristiea

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#9426 15-Sep-2006 07:26

Hey All
Looks like my company may be switching from VF to TNZ. I'm not that stoked cause while they've got crappy motorola's that are falling apart I use my person iMate Jam.

So my question is to get seamless outlook integration do I need to go to the apache or is there another option? The website is....inconclusive. Would also need bluetooth (handsfree + ideally the sync) and preferably voice activation.

Any suggestions?

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#46232 15-Sep-2006 08:23

Your options are Treo650 or HTC Apache

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#46234 15-Sep-2006 08:37

If you want to keep it on Windows Mobile, then your option is the Apache...

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#46235 15-Sep-2006 08:41

Thanks guys. I feared as much. One last question - what is the story these days with roaming on TNZ. Last I was involved (back in BellSouth days) you had to get a loan piece of hardware if you were going to roam somewhere like Oz. What's the current status?

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#46237 15-Sep-2006 08:46

You can currently roam to Oz with your exisitng Telecom phone (voice/data). There is a roaming section on the Telecom web site.

Aristiea

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#46238 15-Sep-2006 08:48

cheers

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#46254 15-Sep-2006 17:40

OK, clarifying question in case the business won't spring for an Apache.

A bit of net investigation indicates that the nokia models will at least sync with outlook via PC Suite. Am I reading this correctly? So I wouldn't have to manage two lots of contacts and would be able to check my phone for calander appointments and tasks? Anyone know if PC Suite will sync with notes in Outlook?

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#46269 16-Sep-2006 13:32

no notes sorry.

calendar and contacts sync really well though.

make sure if you go this route, you get the latest pc sync off the net, and not necessarily use the packaged cd version.

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#46275 16-Sep-2006 15:30

Aristiea: OK, clarifying question in case the business won't spring for an Apache.

A bit of net investigation indicates that the nokia models will at least sync with outlook via PC Suite. Am I reading this correctly? So I wouldn't have to manage two lots of contacts and would be able to check my phone for calander appointments and tasks? Anyone know if PC Suite will sync with notes in Outlook?

Yes Nokia's will sync with Outlook, not sure about notes, but the calendar is fine.

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#46276 16-Sep-2006 16:48

You mentioned voice dialling. I asked the same question about a month back.

Stock standard the Apache nor the Treo650 supports it natively, you have to get thrid party software.

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Aristiea

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#46278 16-Sep-2006 18:48

Cheers silent one. I've got voice command software for my imate so I'm assuming I'll just be able to load that on an Apache if I get one.

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#46347 18-Sep-2006 13:04

SilentOne: You mentioned voice dialling. I asked the same question about a month back.

Stock standard the Apache nor the Treo650 supports it natively, you have to get thrid party software.

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Solution thanks to freitasm through Fonix Software

The New apache Firmware has Voice dialing built in

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#46417 18-Sep-2006 21:21

Really, thats awesome.

When was the firmware released... or do you mean AKU2.2?

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#46422 18-Sep-2006 21:37

SilentOne: Really, thats awesome.

When was the firmware released... or do you mean AKU2.2?

Oh so sorry Silent one aku2.2

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#46441 19-Sep-2006 00:18

Oh, Good to know :)

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