Windows Mobile is definitely slamming into the mobile space. Thanks to the .NET Compact Framework and enhancements provided by “Microsoft Exchange Server Service Pack 2 (SP2)”, it's a joy to behold.
Om Malik agrees: “Revenge Of Windows Mobile”. In this post he describes the happenings at 3GSM show in Barcelona and gives space to a guest columnist Matt Maier, describing some of our experiences in the mobile market.
Back to my phone. I saw it announced last September and read the review at TreoCentral. It's even better than that, once I got it into my hand. The keyboard is small, but very usable. I find it odd there's no colon (:), but I can use the soft keyboard for that. One-handed operation is pretty good (more on this later).
The EVDO network is speedy and I've not found a place in my travels where it doesn't work. Mail syncs and alerts me when it comes in, allowing me to respond quickly. Browsing the web is a delight, and MSN Mobile lets me search for driving directions: I may never get lost again!
More in Part 2.