Dopod 838 Pro :
Better than WM5

post from Mr.Gadget Australia on 11 May 2007 03:48:00 AM. © Mr.Gadget Australia

The iMate JasJam / Dopod 838 Pro is definitely one of the most stable PDAs that I've had in a while. Kudos to Microsoft for the improved stability and performance that has been a result of many years developing PocketPC software. I think Microsoft did a great job with the operating system that it came packaged with, Windows Mobile 5 (aka WM5). However a couple of months down the track, Microsoft have release Windows Mobile 6 (aka WM6) which although is not a huge improvement, does come with upgrade-worthy features.

List of major changes to Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 / WM6 for PocketPC:
- Revamped outlook, refined icons;
- Totally re-mastered sound theme;
- Increased interface speed;
- Bundled IP-telephony (VoIP, SIP standard);
- Smart Dial 2.0, fast search through contacts, call history; removable on-screen virtual keyboard;
- Any tune can be assigned to any event;
- Support for shortcuts in Outlook Mobile;
- Full-fledged meetings arrangement system;
- Support for HTML in messages;
- Smart Filter - handy and fast search through messages;
- Numerous MS Exchange 2007-tailored changes;
- Integration with Windows Live online-services;
- Marketplace - purchase, download, and install directly from the device;
- Encryption - bundled memory card encryption

I've downloaded WM6 from XDA Developers as they have souped up versions that have been bundled with some nice applications. Although, I've had no problems with the current version that I'm using (Black Version 3.0), please do this at your own personal risk - read and follow instructions carefully and you'll be fine.

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