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Hello:
I am looking for any opinions/experience with software to sync Lotus Notes with a JASJAR.
Any experience with software such as Easy Sync, Intellisync or others and their compatibility with WM5?
Thanks in advance.
Fernando
Try Cadenza mNotes from CommonTime (www.commontime.com).
I have been using it successfully with my XDAIIi. I don't have a Universal so cannot confirm that it will work but according to parts of their web site, the latest version supports WM5.
mNotes is a superstable notes sync-app, but so far doesn't work with WM5. It even wrecks the Database if you try. ... :-(
Thanks for the feedback jofeuerstein - that's a real shame. At least it makes my mind up not to get a Universal yet, because mNotes is a critical application for me.
Which version of mNotes did you try by the way? I found this article on the web which indicates version 4 should work with WM5: http://lotusadvisor.com/doc/16995
However the user guide for V4 at http://www.commontime.com/Downloads/Docs/mNotes PPC User Guide.pdf mentions nothing about supporting WM5.
Just found this other thread which mentions a beta for mNotes that supports WM5: http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=28913
What a disaster. The Article in "Lotus Advizor" is completeley wrong. I tried to get mNotes to work with the Universal ... no chance. I put in a support request to Commontime. No answer yet. Keep you posted.
Commontime + WM5
At the moment, Commontime mNotes doesn't work with WM5, but it will shortly.
About 2 weeks, I've been told (from a very reliable source)
The reason it won't work is because of the POOM changes in WM5. Commontime have had to re-write their client engine because of it apparently.
That's crazy.
Here's a second article that says mNotes 4.0 supports WM5.
http://www.mobile2day.de/news/news_details.html?nd_ref=4586
I can wait two weeks, no problem.
What makes me nuts is that I waste hours to get this thing to work because of false reports.
Pretty imperfect, this mobile computing business ....
Beta release this week
I spoke to a guy at commontime last week and they are to mail me a beta this wednesday 5 oct. It will be a further couple of weeks for the final release version.
hope that helps (and clearly I will come back to this group if anything materialises on wed - the guy sounded reliable and knowledgable so you never know)
J
I send in a request for clarification and possibly a beta version on Saturday. Here's the response from them today:
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Hi .... ,
Thanks for the email. The current mNotes version does not support the
new Windows Mobile 2005 devices, but a compatible mNotes release is
scheduled to be out within the month of October. I have added you to the
list of customers to be notified once this release becomes available.
We are hopping to have the provisional release version in QA testing by the
end of this week, and progress quickly from there on.
Regards,
Alex Wymer
CommonTime technical support
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Look's like we're out of luck for now, but will get some help soon. I'm curious who will be faster: Commontime or Extended Systems ;-)
Mail from Today:
Dear Customer
Thank you for showing interest in mNotes for the new PPC devices running on
the Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system.
Unfortunately we have had to slightly delay the beta release due mainly to
the instability of the device we are testing on at the moment (JasJar). We
have come across some device issues which affect the mNotes performance and
thus want to wait until we get a device we can have more reliable test
results on. Our original target of releasing the beta within this month is
still valid, and we are doing our very best to release it as soon as
possible.
We are in the process of acquiring other WM 5.0 devices and we will keep
you posted on the progress - again, thank you for your patience and
cooperation.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Best regards
Rita Rosenback
CommonTime Support
Hi,
Any news on the patch/update for mNotes? I read there seems to be a beta version. Does anyone know where I can get it?
My jasjar is useless without syncing with Lotus Notes....
Hi guys:
I found a work around to this that is satisfactory. There is a MS Outlook plug-in that allows you to receive/send your Lotus Notes email directly into/from Outlook. Then you can sync your email as you always do with Outlook.
You can download the free plug-in from:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...59-5f17-4e52-8980-c4f0dfa92d65&DisplayLang=en
Follow the instructions and it works beautifully.
I hope this helps,
Fernando
I have tried the Outlook-Connector with a Notes-Mail/Contacts file of about 1 GB. The connector has no way to limit the amount of data copied into Outlook, so it copied 5000 calendar entries, todos and a all e-Mail data. Then about three thousand reminders popped up on my desktop (and later on my mobile). After closing them all, they popped up again, and again. Many serial appointments vanished too. Couldn't get it to stop. Decided to uninstall afterwards. Lost many hours ... not funny
orinoco said:
Hi guys:
I found a work around to this that is satisfactory. There is a MS Outlook plug-in that allows you to receive/send your Lotus Notes email directly into/from Outlook. Then you can sync your email as you always do with Outlook.
You can download the free plug-in from:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...59-5f17-4e52-8980-c4f0dfa92d65&DisplayLang=en
Follow the instructions and it works beautifully.
I hope this helps,
Fernando
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I have been using this method since the WM5.0 for BA was released. I would recommend opening outlook every once in a while to make sure that everything connects and is synced between Lotus-Outlook-AS-PDA..... man my company needs to hurry up and get the new version of Extended Systems OneBridge
Any News??
Any News for mNotes and WM 5?
jofeuerstein said:
Mail from Today:
Dear Customer
Thank you for showing interest in mNotes for the new PPC devices running on
the Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system.
Unfortunately we have had to slightly delay the beta release due mainly to
the instability of the device we are testing on at the moment (JasJar). We
have come across some device issues which affect the mNotes performance and
thus want to wait until we get a device we can have more reliable test
results on. Our original target of releasing the beta within this month is
still valid, and we are doing our very best to release it as soon as
possible.
We are in the process of acquiring other WM 5.0 devices and we will keep
you posted on the progress - again, thank you for your patience and
cooperation.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Best regards
Rita Rosenback
CommonTime Support
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No, nothing, but extended systems is coming out with their sync sw on monday, they say on their webste.
Commontime says Wednesday 2 November
I just spoke with Commontime support and was told they are 99% certain that a WM5 compatible version will be released by 2nd November. Instead of making a beta available immediately, they will do a few more days testing and release a final.
It's November 2nd...
... did the 1% prevail? Anxiously awaiting the mNotes upgrade for WM5... any news?
Now it's the 3rd! WTF! I am regretting getting this jasjar becauase of commontime. If I knew mnotes didn't work I would have waited and got an XDA Exec.
Has anyone been able to get vindigo to work on a wizard? I have a T-Mobile MDA Vario, installed it, doesn't work, gives an error message when I tried to start up the application. Vindigo support say that it's hit and miss with windows mobile 5 devices, so just wondering whether anyone has been able to get it working on a wizard. Or maybe someone knows of a good replacement that gives maps/directions/restaurant reviews/movie info etc? Thanks.
I haven't tried vindigo before. Try actionengine's Brand 'n go they have a 90 days trial, it's a good app and does all what vindigo does and some more.
http://www.actionengine.com/
cheers
Thanks! Any idea if the directions/movies etc are available for the UK, or is this mainly a US application?
6 Months
Vindigo indicated that they will have a working version in 6 months, or at least they gave me a 6 month extension to insure that I'm not harmed by the delay.
The next best thing seems to be Zagat to go, but it doesn't have movie times (it has reviews, however) and the interface isn't as good.
Hmm, did they say for sure 6 months? Cause I had trouble with it a couple of months back and they offered to freeze the account for 6 months in case it got sorted out, or I can opt out. Chose to opt out cause it sounded like too much of a maybe...
How about Info2Go?
http://www.acodicmobile.com/index.aspx#
Looks pretty good. Guess I'll test drive this one and brand-n-go to see if they have UK content and how they compare.
Just had a look at vindigo's help section, out of curiosity, this is the first topic that shows up:
Windows Mobile 5.0
Q. Does Vindigo Support Windows Mobile 5.0?
A. The Vindigo application is currently not formatted to work with devices that use Windows Mobile 5.0 OS for Pocket PC, including the PPC-6700, Treo 700w and Dell Axim X51v. While we do have a handful of users that have been successful in syncing their subscriptions with Windows Mobile 5.0 devices, more often than not, our customers have written in with what would qualify as compatibility issues with this operating platform. Because we're seeing this across a variety of devices, it's hard to pinpoint what exactly is causing this to occur, especially when the same device works for one user, but not for another. To eliminate customer confusion, we strongly recommend against downloading the Vindigo application on a Windows Mobile 5.0 device.
Vindigo is working fine on my Cingular 8125. The splash screen logo doesn't show, nor do some of the logos on the home page, but Vindigo comes up ok and seems to provide full functionality (maps, etc show fine). Not had any problems syncing it. Just lucky, I guess. I have Vindigo Version 2.69.6.1 running.
Vindigo diagnosis
I can get Vindigo to synch. It copies my cities over and all seems fine, except that the VindigoUser file has no data in it, so that when I start the program, it says 'please visit the vindigo website and obtain a username and password.' When I click OK the program shuts down.
This is frustrating because it synchs OK. I created a log file, and my username and password are in the log file.
Mancred: Where did you get Vindigo Version 2.69.6.1? I just downloaded it from the website and it says 2.1.13.0. That is the installer, not the installed program, because I can't get the installed program to run.
Vindigo diagnosis
I can get Vindigo to synch. It copies my cities over and all seems fine, except that the VindigoUser file has no data in it, so that when I start the program, it says 'please visit the vindigo website and obtain a username and password.' When I click OK the program shuts down.
This is frustrating because it synchs OK. I created a log file, and my username and password are in the log file.
Mancred: Where did you get Vindigo Version 2.69.6.1? I just downloaded it from the website and it says 2.1.13.0. That is the installer, not the installed program, because I can't get the installed program to run.
I checked and I used installer version 2.1.13.0 as well.
2.69.6.1 is the Vindigo version installed on my 8125 using that version of the installer (although I have no idea how often they change the installer versions).
I downloaded the installer for the version I'm using on Feb 16th of this year, and the date associated with the Vindigo 2.69.6.1 on my 8125 is May 15 (copyright on the splash screen is 1999-2003 and maps are 2002)
Still working on the QTEK 2.08 ROM from summiter, although sometimes the reviews don't appear. Very stable on showing maps and directions, and syncs no problem. I'll see how it goes after I upgrade to the QTEK 2.17 with A2DP later this week.
This is sooo disheartening to hear. Vindigo was absolutely the most useful program on my Palm, as I work and play in Manhattan.
Restaurants and Movies were great, but it was the total "Citysearch" type content that I loved for clubs, bars and lounges.
I'd GLADLY pay the annual subscription fee again.
2.24 didn't fix it
I upgraded my ROM using Xelecin's excellent updater, and tried installing Vindigo, no go. Same problem -- it iinstalls without error, downloads the data successfully but when started on the MDA, says "please get a subscription from Vindigo." I tried getting Vindigo interested in trouble-shooting my device, but they wouldn't.
I agree with your assessment.
determined.....Success! (somwhat)
I just got Vindigo working on my MDA!
It's not 100% pretty - getting (x) for the buttons at the bottom for "get directions", "beam vindigo" and a help feature that tells you about "get directions", but if you click on them they work.
I live in NYC and have the following channels:
- Food
- Bars
- Movies
- Bathroom
They all work - the only issue being that the places that have a "review tab", the tabs are blank :? It's not a huge deal for me, I'm not sure why thats the case tho.
But as far as phone #'s, details, addresses, directions and the vote tab - they are all functional.
The map tab works consistantly and is very clear and colorful.
My only other complaint so far is that it's a teeny bit slow starting up, but I'm just glad that it starts up at all!
I'm using Vindigo version 2.69.6.1
I used to have a subscription for my Palm (Clie UX50)
To get this to work, you have to go to www.vindigo.com and sign up for a new account. Start from scratch, like you are meeting Vindigo for the first time and sign up for a new account for Pocket PC. Sign up for the free 30-day trial. CREATE A NEW USERNAME!! (ie my old account was Jaidnoire, my new account is Jaidnoire2)
Follow the prompts and download the Vindigo for PPC and when the installation is done and you are about to sync, check your ActiveSyncs options to make sure that vindigo is checked to be included in the sync.
The sync will take a while - but if you are familiar with this program, that's nothing new....lol
If that works, then what you need to do is go to vindigo.com and send a email to their Customer Care titled "Platform Change". Include the following information:
Your new Vindigo for Pocket PC username.
Your old Vindigo for Palm OS username.
The email address(es) with which you created the accounts
They will update their servers and your paid subscription should be transfered to the new username.
Appears to have worked for me!
It works, but I haven't stopped the trial yet.
yeah...you could play with it for a bit before you commit. I used to have a yearly subscription and then canceled it when I first started having the WM5 issue..I *just* changed to a monthly....so we'll see how it continues to play....
No go on SD card
I tried resetting the device and installing vindigo on the SD card (with yet another username) but that didn't work. So I restored and am using it in main memory.
I am not getting movie reviews, but I am getting restaurant reviews. Pretty much no images appear, they have broken links.
mrabie said:
I haven't tried vindigo before. Try actionengine's Brand 'n go they have a 90 days trial, it's a good app and does all what vindigo does and some more.
http://www.actionengine.com/
cheers
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i couldnt get their software to install on the phone. says they dont support windows mobile 5.
Vindigo seems stable
Vindigo seems to work ok, starting with a new username did the trick. Odd, really, it must not install some essential file when you are an existing customer. I paid for a year and that worked, too, that is, it recognized that I'm paid up and no longer warns me about the free trial expiring.
Can somebody please tell me if they have managed to load Skype mobile on to their Wizard/Vario, how they did it ? I thought that it was going to be easy but my Vario keeps coming up 'unsuccessful.' Thanks.
Yes, I have loaded Skype 2.0 on my MDA and use it quite regularly. I normally use WIFI for connection and it works pretty well, even compared to my computer.
Just go to the download section at skype.com and download the pocket pc version. Install it just like any other software.
Thanks..managed to get it on to my storage card...now to get it to show up in the program list.
However, would appreciate further advice...when I logged in on the PDA, I was expecting to see the full list of contacts that I have on my Skype home PC, but all I have is the original one or two that I put in. Is there a way to transfer the lot over to my PDA...or is it a simple reset, or the next time I log in it will be updated. Likewise the other way round...when on the road and I key a contact in, will it 'sync' to the PC automatically ? Thanks, Mike.
I've been using Skype for ages. From what I remember, it should update on your next login. I have all my contacts, and they sync nicely between PDA and PC.
here's how i got it to work:
http://www.lvlolvlo.net/2006/08/09/iskoot/
Any available?
I bought Jeyo a long time back but it does not seem to work with my Topaz - only detects the last 3 msgs and as soon as you want Sent Items downloaded...Outlook crashes.
Jeyo are not sure if they are still in business it seems so you just get fobbed off by them.
Then there's PocketExport. Installed the trial version, detects device but no SMS logs etc.
Thanks!
OK so the Jeyo Companion DOES see the msgs...it's just outlook that does not.
I'm going to put it down to potentially 64bit, Office 2007 SP2, Windows 7, Touch Diamond 2 or all 4
Previous successful attempt was with a HTC Diamond 1, Office 2007 SP1, 32bit, and Windows Vista
Hello!
I use this, is verry good Mobile Archiving - sms and call detail archiving.
MobileArchiver integrates the most widely-used communication methods - SMS messaging, email, and calls - into Outlook, one of the most widely used applications. MobileArchiver keeps a history of your SMS messages and call details in Outlook so you always know who contacted you and when.
Downloading now!
Thanks for that - I actually got the PocketExport working with help from their support guys - it turns out that even though I am connected via cable, you need to set PE to Bluetooth and reboot the machine.
It synced up fine soon after the reboot though it then crashed Outlook until I removed the hone.
The other downside is the "From" field is blank unlike Jeyo which had it populated
From the screenshots of your suggestion, it looks to be populated. Wish me luck!
I use True connect from rasberry software, paid for it about 4 years ago and never looked back. I use it every day, however sometimes it does crash outlook 2007, but I just restart the program and it comes back. Also allows you to control your phone using pc keyboard & mouse.
Now that WinMo 6.5 is out i am having issues with TrueConnect. SMS msg remains in outbox folder, and according to support it has something to do with threaded sms
Any of u bright minds have a solution ?
/Smirge
I've now gone over to the dark side and got myself an iPhone
Just got fedup of the inherent issues with the diamond2 - most of which I managed to live with but the aftersales just did it for me!
However, I was running 6.5 until the bitter end and bought [email protected]'s suggstion of MobileArchiving
It was by far one of the best solutions I have seen for SMS and Outlook - something I forgot to say thanks to for the suggestion so apologies for that!
Might be worth trying it out (i think they give you a 15-30 day trial on their site)
Had no issues with 6.5 and that was during the beta stage!
Thanks Akash_84.
I've got an Iphone... wonderfull!!
Do you know a way to export sms from a Diamond to an Iphone??
Thanks in advanced!
Hi,
Couple of things....
[Rant]
It's Bill's fault!
Active sync deletes calender entries from PC if they've been deleted from the phone, despite been set to update phone from pc if dispute????
Mobile Office is incompatible with standard office!
I bought a WM device so I could use documents from either on either!
A customer sends a price list in xlsx format and the phone doesn't recognise it!
Simple things two windows machines should be able to do and they can't get it together!
Bill's name remains mud! [/Rant]
I don't suppose anyone ones of ways to sort this out without reformatting files?
Cheers,
Gavin
Office Mobile Beta 2010
Did you try using Office Mobile 2010 Beta.. Its available in Microsoft Market for free..
see the problem there is that you deleting something from the phone doesn't cause a dispute because the log will show that it was specifically deleted.
disputes are more along the line of editing the pc version and then editing the mobile version differently.in such a case active sync would overwrite the mobile version. not how you WANT it too work, but not technically a fault.
as for the file types....I have office 2004 and that doesn't support xlsx... unfortunately that doesn't count as a fault so I don't get a free upgrade.
Tweek - Get your client to send in normal, standard xls format that a half dozen different programs can understand.
Hi,
I guess it's true what you're saying, but the latest Mobile office shouldn't have a problem with Office 2007 files.
There's a free update patch for the older versions of office from MS, I did my laptop last week
Pity there's not one for Mobile Office!
Cheers,
Gavin
Mobile Office can handle Office 2007 files without problem. However, not all features are supported. It is documented on the MS site. Yes, you need to be careful when you carry a document over different platforms.