Gizmodo
So now that Windows Mobile 6 is out in the wild, everyone's main question is should I upgrade? From the looks of it, yes you should. Not only does it look better and offer more features than WM5, but it finally puts an end to those random smartphone crashes. The folks at Laptop mag put the new OS through a week-long test run and here's what they liked.
1)It looks like Vista
Gone is that intimidating Today Screen from before and in is the new Vista-inspired Today Screen with bigger icons, larger fonts, and a less intimidating look.
2)You Can Finally View Office Files
WM6 comes with Office Mobile, which lets you view Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files straight from your handheld. You can't create Office files on the Standard Edition (although there are a few ways around that), but having the ability to view these files without a 3rd party app is huge.
3)Cool Search Function
Let's say you're searching through your Inbox and you need to find an old e-mail. Just type in the sender's name, the e-mail's title, or any key word that comes to mind and WM6 will display all your messages that match your search.
4)Faster Web Browsing
Ok, so you won't fly through Web pages, but WM6 does up the speed on Internet Explorer Mobile. Laptop clocked 16 seconds for the NYT homepage to load and 18 seconds before CNN's front page showed up.
Granted, not everything is perfect with WM6 (Laptop didn't like Explorer's weak multimedia support or Windows Live for Windows Mobile), but for the most part it will improve your smartphone experience.
Windows Mobile 6 Review [Laptop]
Comments
How would you upgrade to WM6 if you had... say a Motorola Q? Does (sucky) Verizon do upgrades? Can the Q even handle it?
Does one need to have *shudder* Vista to upgrade, or will it work with XP?
I'd like to upgrade... but unfortunately I'm at the mercy of my provider.
Not as simple as walking into CompUSA and buying vista...
If you're interested in upgrading your HTC phone (8125, 8225, MDA, Dash, etc.), this site will help you out, http://www.xda-developers.com.
Or as easy as buying a Zune from compusa and getting a free Itunes card. But on this is news. Can I upgrade my smartphone (Black"Crap"Jack)to this as I hate the current OS on it. I have been using my E62 more than it because it was more stable.
Upgrade because your carrier will charge your ass!
4 Reasons the carriers will never let anyone upgrade, ever:
1. Money; 2. Money; 3. Money; 4. They're poopie-heads.
You should research your articles before you post....
1)It looks like Vista
Yes it does....
2)You Can Finally View Office Files
You can do this in wm5... there is word, excel and powerpoint already! plus pdf if you use 3rd party programs
3)Cool Search Function
Just like windows mobile 5 Programs--> Search... It also lets you search contacts!!
4)Faster Web Browsing
Try opera mobile... its even faster.. add squeezer and opendns in and you are sprinting.
Granted, not everything is perfect with WM6
-Just like windows mobile 5
To summarise your article...
reason to upgrade... it looks like vista...
I have a dell axim, how would I go about upgrading? I wanted to upgrade tot the last update, but found nothing. The worst part is, it's not like the thing isn't powerful enough, it still has more power than some currently sold models out there...
So, given the screenshots - it lets you find your spam faster? ("Windows Vista ready for download" - a popular spam subject I've been seeing lately).
how can i upgrade my htc 8125 to windows mobile 6, i've been trying to figure it out and have been having a hard time trying to get it..is it possible to put on my phone..i hear others say they have ito n theirs
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