I might sound crazy for asking this, but I couldn't think of a better place!

[ExploreMN]

Okay, I have have to say, I'm pretty disappointed in PDA phone choices out there. Everything seems to be going "Blackberry" - but I don't like the idea of being limited/forced into Blackberry's services and programs.

So, since they tend to have some cool phones, has anyone tried to make a Windows Mobile 6 version that can replace the Blackberry OS? If so, can you tell me where I could find more information on this? Is it even possible?

[Exitao]

Okay, I have have to say, I'm pretty disappointed in PDA phone choices out there. Everything seems to be going "Blackberry" - but I don't like the idea of being limited/forced into Blackberry's services and programs.

So, since they tend to have some cool phones, has anyone tried to make a Windows Mobile 6 version that can replace the Blackberry OS? If so, can you tell me where I could find more information on this? Is it even possible?

What do you mean "replace"?

What specific functionality do you want added to WM6? In what way do you think Blackberry is superior?


I think that WM6 has more potential than Blackberry. If you like the GUI, you should look around for Today/Homescreens. There are many many plugins which can offer various functionality to give you what you want.

[Noiro]

I think he wants to run WM6(standard?) on a Blackberry.
Explore, trust me, its not worth it nor (because of hardware) is it possible if I'm not mistaken.

You're better off with a MotoQ9 or something.

The only reason anyone should have a Blackberry is for work (email) or for the person who doesn't needs the extras of a PDAphone or average Smartphone.
As for the looks & shape you have many similar Smartphones that share the look of the Blkbry.

What type of PDA interests you? Better yet, what are you looking to do with it?

If you like the Blkbry design you have:
Moto Q9, BlackJack II, HP 910 Business Messenger

Slide QWERTY PDAs:
Mogul, Tytn II, Eten M800 etc.

Media focus PDAs
iPhone, HTC Touch/Sprint Touch, N95 etc.

PowerExec phones:
Nokia E90, XDA Flame, I-mate ultimate 9502 etc.

I'm sure at least 2 of them won't dissapoint & 8 of them run a variation of WM6.

[jhendrickson]

Hello from Duluth ;)

[ExploreMN]

What type of PDA interests you? Better yet, what are you looking to do with it?


Basically, I'm looking for a PDA that isn't so slow...like my MDA. I mostly use it for e-mail, excel (expense tracking when I'm out), and calendering/scheduling/contacts. It just seems like with the MDA, whenever I do anything there is always a sense of lag and such.

However, I also don't want to spend as much money on a phone as it would cost for a high end laptop (like the JasJar for example).

I just thought perhaps the new blackberries had better than 200Mhz processors in them and could support my needs better if I could get rid of BlackberryOS and put WM6 on instead.

[fowen]

Basically, I'm looking for a PDA that isn't so slow...like my MDA. I mostly use it for e-mail, excel (expense tracking when I'm out), and calendering/scheduling/contacts. It just seems like with the MDA, whenever I do anything there is always a sense of lag and such.

However, I also don't want to spend as much money on a phone as it would cost for a high end laptop (like the JasJar for example).

I just thought perhaps the new blackberries had better than 200Mhz processors in them and could support my needs better if I could get rid of BlackberryOS and put WM6 on instead.
I don't think this will ever be able to happen.

I have the Sprint Touch and have no issues at all with it's 256MB RAM and 400 Mhz Processor.