So I had done all my research and was about to spring for a Cingular 2125...then I came across something that I think has killed my decision. As you know, the Cingular 2125 comes with Outlook 2002.
Well, I just bought a Vista laptop, then I read at the website below that Vista will not sync with Outlook 2002. Other than getting a newer version of Outlook (which I can not afford to do), is there any way of getting Outlook 2002 to work with Vista? Or perhaps is there some other solution that I'm not thinking about? Thanks!
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/devicecenter.mspx
System Requirements
Windows Mobile Device Center is currently only available for the following versions of Microsoft Windows Vista™.
Windows Vista™ Ultimate
Windows Vista™ Enterprise
Windows Vista™ Business
Windows Vista™ Home Premium
Windows Vista™ Home Basic
Microsoft® Outlook® 2007, Microsoft Outlook XP, and Microsoft Outlook 2003 messaging and collaboration clients
Microsoft® Office 2003
Microsoft® Outlook® XP, Microsoft® Outlook® 2003, and Microsoft® Outlook® 2007 messaging and collaboration clients are required for synchronization of e-mail, contacts, tasks and notes to a Personal Computer.
wow... why the 2125?
whuzizname said:
Well, I just bought a Vista laptop, then I read at the website below that Vista will not sync with Outlook 2002. Other than getting a newer version of Outlook (which I can not afford to do), is there any way of getting Outlook 2002 to work with Vista? Or perhaps is there some other solution that I'm not thinking about? Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well Vista kind of sucks, at least for a developer like me, but since that is what you have I have an idea that might work nicely for you. If you are serious about using email, calendar, contacts on a wizard then the way to do it is using an exchange server. It just so happens that www.mailstreet.com the biggest Exchange outsourcing company gives you a downloadable version of Outlook 2003 with you mailstreet subscription. You also get wireless active sync which kind of fixeds your original problem in another way. You don't ever need to plug your device into the computer again to sync it! You also get Outlook web access which is kick ass also. With the newer roms AKU 2 and up you get push email from exchange server which is also pretty kick ass!
I have many exchange accounts from mailstreet and they are top notch. For a single account plus active sync wireless access it will cost you about $16 per month US.
whuzizname said:
So I had done all my research and was about to spring for a Cingular 2125...then I came across something that I think has killed my decision. As you know, the Cingular 2125 comes with Outlook 2002.
Well, I just bought a Vista laptop, then I read at the website below that Vista will not sync with Outlook 2002. Other than getting a newer version of Outlook (which I can not afford to do), is there any way of getting Outlook 2002 to work with Vista? Or perhaps is there some other solution that I'm not thinking about? Thanks!
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/devicecenter.mspx
System Requirements
Windows Mobile Device Center is currently only available for the following versions of Microsoft Windows Vista™.
Windows Vista™ Ultimate
Windows Vista™ Enterprise
Windows Vista™ Business
Windows Vista™ Home Premium
Windows Vista™ Home Basic
Microsoft® Outlook® 2007, Microsoft Outlook XP, and Microsoft Outlook 2003 messaging and collaboration clients
Microsoft® Office 2003
Microsoft® Outlook® XP, Microsoft® Outlook® 2003, and Microsoft® Outlook® 2007 messaging and collaboration clients are required for synchronization of e-mail, contacts, tasks and notes to a Personal Computer.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hehehe Outlook 2002 = Outlook XP
Nate731 said:
Hehehe Outlook 2002 = Outlook XP
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
good point. I still think mailstreet is kick ass but what you have will work as is.
McHale said:
wow... why the 2125?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Because I'm a poor student and I can't afford any more than the $200 that the 2125 would cost me.
You can get a Dash or 3125 for PRETTY close to that. I'd go for either of those and at least use something that is still supported!
Both are exceptional devices.
-Mc
McHale said:
You can get a Dash or 3125 for PRETTY close to that. I'd go for either of those and at least use something that is still supported!
Both are exceptional devices.
-Mc
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
quoted for EXTREME emphasis!!!
Related
Hi,
I used to synchronize all my contacts and calendar from my Magician with our enterprise server via Intellisync Mobile Suite. The sync client installed on the PPC does no more work with WM 5.0 due to changed databases.
Does anyone else have a work around for WM 5.0 or an updated sync client version for WM 5.0?
TIA
Not yet. Intellisync claims they are working on it, but I find their communication and web site very poor when it comes to finding new info.
I also think they have been sold (don't remember the details).
I hope they get it done, it is much better than ActiveSync.
Is it possible??? I have tryed several things... Activesync 4.0 first won't install on windows 98, but I got activesync 3.0 to install. Then I hook my Cingular 8125 up through USB and clicked next for activesync to find my phone and it dosen't find it. Now I haven't tryed USBswitch... and If that does work I need it in Cab for pocket install, but if that doesn't... then read on....
I even went as far as to download daemon tools to see if I could emulate windows xp, but sad to say, the newest version dosen't support windows 98 anymore (sound familiar??) Good, because I downloaded a down graded version of daemon tools and got a wear error saying it can't find my SIDI driver or something like that (LONG story short and 3 hours later I'm fed up with my emulation tricks, my outdated computer, and all the ERRORs that come with It.....)
If there is some way I could emulate Xp that would be nice... Or even better, hack my Activesync 3.0 to make it able to find my 8125 (then again is it even compatable with windows 98??) Or maybe an alternet way or progy to access my cingular through USB. would sooo tickle the fancy (and maybe the fancy of others in my situation too)... Who knows, any suggestions or tips, or articles or anything would much be obliged.
1st post
-J-
"Only hard core Troubleshooting!"
First, the bright side of the situation: your portable device is probably more stable than the desktop PC.
I think the most you're going to get to happen is moving a miniSD card from the one to the other.
ok, this is wat i got off ms's site
ActiveSync 4.1 System Requirements
Supported Operating Systems:
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4; Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition; Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1; Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 for Itanium powered Systems; Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition for 64-Bit Itanium-Based Systems; Windows XP Professional 64-Bit Edition (Itanium); Windows XP Service Pack 1; Windows XP Service Pack 2; Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
Microsoft Outlook 2000, Microsoft Outlook XP, or Microsoft Outlook 2003 messaging and collaboration clients required for synchronization to the desktop or portable computer of e-mail, Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, and Notes. (Outlook 2003 is recommended)
Microsoft Office 2000, Microsoft Office XP or Microsoft Office 2003
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later (required)
Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
as for activesync 3.8:
ActiveSync 3.8 System Requirements
Minimum Desktop Computer Requirements:
Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows NT Workstation 4.0 with SP6 or later, or Windows 98
Microsoft Outlook 98 or later required for synchronization to the desktop or portable computer of e-mail, calendar, contacts, tasks, and notes. (Outlook 2003 is recommended)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 SP1 or later
Hard-disk drive with 12 to 65 MB of available hard-disk space (actual requirements will vary based on selection of features and user's current system configuration)
Available 9- or 25-pin communications port (adaptor required for 25-pin communications port), infrared port, or USB port (available for Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP only)
VGA graphics card or compatible video graphics adapter at 256 color or later
Keyboard
Microsoft Mouse or compatible input device
Options for Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows NT Workstation 4.0, or Windows 98
Audio card/speakers for sound
Microsoft Office 97, Office 2000, Office XP, or Office 2003
Modem for remote synchronization
Ethernet local area network connection for remote synchronization
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
as u can c, activesync 3.8 is the version thats supported in 98, but from experience, USB support in 98 wasnt that good :?
maybe if u have BT or IR u could sync with that =S
or u could try upgrading to xp.
FYI:
End of support for Windows 98 and Windows Me
July 11, 2006 will bring a close to Extended Support for Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, and Windows Me as part of the Microsoft Lifecycle Policy. Microsoft will retire public and technical support, including security updates, by this date.
Customers who upgrade to Windows XP report improved security, richer functionality, and increased productivity.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/support/endofsupport.mspx
I didn't think Windows Mobile 5 supported anything below AS4.0.
Does it even work with 3.x?
There is a new beta version of ActiveSync.
WHAT'S NEW
Feature: Improved USB support
Benefit: ActiveSync 4.5 provides the fastest USB transport between your desktop PC and your mobile device to date.
Feature: View Exchange Server Synchronization status on your PC
Benefit: You can now view server synchronization status while synchronizing with a Microsoft Exchange server through your desktop PC's internet connection.
Feature: Synchronization of pictures in Contacts on your mobile device with Outlook
Benefit: If an Outlook contact is associated with a picture, ActiveSync now synchronizes the associated picture from Outlook on your desktop PC to your mobile device.
Note: Microsoft Outlook XP or Microsoft Outlook 2003 is required to use this feature.
Feature: Easier to identify friendly device names
Benefit: ActiveSync now supports friendly names for devices, making it easier to identify the device that you want to sync with over a Bluetooth or an infrared (IR) connection.
Note: ActiveSync uses your Windows login name to generate an unique device partnership ID. This login name may be broadcast to other users such as with Bluetooth discovery broadcasts.
Feature: Synchronization over a Bluetooth connection with your PC
Benefit: ActiveSync 4.5 now enables you to synchronize data with your PC over a Bluetooth connection.
Feature: Integration with Windows Media Player 10
Benefit: Easier to discover, configure, and access Windows Media Player 10 music, video and photo from ActiveSync. Also facilitates automatic synchronization of media even when Windows Media Player 10 is not currently running on a desktop PC.
Feature: Enhanced user interface and enhanced new partnership wizard
Benefit: Easier to locate key features, access the most important configuration settings, and configure the device upon first synchronization.
Feature: Synchronize Internet Explorer Mobile favorites to a Windows Mobile-based Smartphone
Benefit: Already available on Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC devices, this feature syncs Internet Explorer Mobile favorites on a desktop PC with a Windows Mobile-based Smartphone.
Feature: More robust synchronization with Outlook
Benefit: Synchronization with Outlook is now more reliable and robust than before.
Feature: Configure synchronization settings prior to first synchronization, including custom synchronization settings
Benefit: Configure all the ActiveSync options you need in a single step.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks. i'll give it a try.
How about they actually get a working version on Vista RC1?!?! It isn't even built into the RC...which tells me they are going to have at least RC2 which they have done in the past, and even maybe RC3...
Too much junk in Vista don't work..
Anyway, this is really only worthwhile if you are not using MSFP2 and Exchange for Push..none of this really makes anything better with the software on the device itself..which is what they really need to do..increase features in the software on the device.
Two cents..thanks for the post link..
Once again...
An update from the Mobile and Embedded Devices Team: The Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC) Application is an independent application apart from Windows Vista. Windows Vista RC1 includes the WMDC driver which enables you to sync music, acquire pictures and browse the contents of your device. The full WMDC application enables you to synchronize email, contacts, calendar appointments and more. The RC version of WMDC for Vista RC1 will ship very soon, while at this time WMDC is only available for Vista Beta 2.
rite now
im just installing it... cant wait to use
Feature: Synchronization of pictures in Contacts on your mobile device with Outlook
Benefit: If an Outlook contact is associated with a picture, ActiveSync now synchronizes the associated picture from Outlook on your desktop PC to your mobile device.
Note: Microsoft Outlook XP or Microsoft Outlook 2003 is required to use this feature.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This was added in ActiveSync 4.2 at least. I recently added a bunch of photos to my contacts in Outlook 2003 and they transferred to my contacts on my Cingular 8125 on the next sync.... Not really a big deal, but just wanted to set the record straight.
Have they re-enabled the ability to sync Outlook contact categories in this release? Hope so!!
madmatt079 said:
Once again...
An update from the Mobile and Embedded Devices Team: The Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC) Application is an independent application apart from Windows Vista. Windows Vista RC1 includes the WMDC driver which enables you to sync music, acquire pictures and browse the contents of your device. The full WMDC application enables you to synchronize email, contacts, calendar appointments and more. The RC version of WMDC for Vista RC1 will ship very soon, while at this time WMDC is only available for Vista Beta 2.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Once Again...RC1 has been out awhile now...and it doesn't have WMDC....I have it installed, and you have no options to sync anything like the current ActiveSync...my point is valid.
So, they still haven't brought back Wi-Fi sync? IIRC ActiveSync 3 had it but when I was using version 3 I had a Motorola Mpx220 without Wi-Fi but when I got my Wizard that actually had Wi-Fi I had to upgrade to AS 4.1 and lost my ability to sync with Wi-FI >_< </rant> Oh well, I'll try this out and see if it works for me.
Also, I must agree that AS 4.2 photo synced with my copy of Outlook 2003 just fine ^_^
EDIT: I wish that I read the download page before I ranted. At least they tell us WHY they dropped Wi-Fi Sync ^_^
• Remote PC Sync (via WiFi or LAN) has been removed due to Enterprise customer feedback around security issues.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have they re-enabled the ability to sync Outlook contact categories in this release? Hope so!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
...and the answer is a big fat NO :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:
techlogik said:
Once Again...RC1 has been out awhile now...and it doesn't have WMDC....I have it installed, and you have no options to sync anything like the current ActiveSync...my point is valid.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Firstly, RC1 has not "been out for a while now". Secondly, if you read my post or did any research you would see that WMDC is simply not available at this point therefore your point is not valid.
More information: http://blogs.msdn.com/melsam/archive/2006/09/07/744902.aspx
Looks very nice.
Hi There,
I am the proud new owner of a T Mobile Mda Vario II. So far I love it, I have gotten my email set up etc. The only problem I have is that I am a avid user of Microsoft Money 2005. Now on my PC I am running Windows Vista Home Basic edition. So when I try to install a program to my Vario which should allow me to keep track of my Microsoft Money accounts the installation tells me I have no Microsoft Money installed on my PC to Synch with. I am using the lastest release of Synch centre etc. So I don't know what the answer is. I was hoping some of you nice people on here might be able to help me out
how about some more info like what app you are trying to install what version of WMDC are you running the more info the better
It's microsoft money for the pocket pc. It ran perfectly when I had windows xp on my main pc with my other pocket pc. Since having windows home basic the program won't find the main program on the pc therefore I cannot synch my vario with the pc.
@quietgirl: WMDC = Windows Mobile Device Center. Try looking into that and re-read austinsnyc's response.
quietgirl said:
It's microsoft money for the pocket pc. It ran perfectly when I had windows xp on my main pc with my other pocket pc. Since having windows home basic the program won't find the main program on the pc therefore I cannot synch my vario with the pc.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Checkout the MS uk money newsgroup....
http://www.microsoft.com/communitie...677-5c10-45c7-bfdb-9b2b021c4979&lang=en&cr=US
Many people have reported issues with Money for PocketPC on WM5 devices. MS only support it on Wm2003 devices, but some users say they have it working fine on WM5. Hopefully someone in that newsgroup can help you.
Thanks for the advice. just thought I would post back what i've tried. none of the ppc programs will synch properly so I tried a trial version of sbf finance I think its called. after synching it quadrupled every entry in my money program on the pc. I have opted not to bother now. but just wanted to say thanks for the advice.
I am new to synching with Windows Mobile 6 on my T-Mobile Wing, was hoping there was a solution out there for the problem I'm up against. Here is the layout of what I have :
- a T-mobile Wing with WM6 and ActiveSync
- a Windows Vista computer with Microsoft Outlook 2007 and WMDC
- a Microsoft Exchange account for work with OWA
I sync everything on the Wing and Vista/Outlook 2007 setup effortlessly with either USB or Bluetooth, that's not a problem. Currently I sync emails only from the Exchange account using Outlook Web Access through ActiveSync on the Wing. What I would really like to do is to be able to sync the calendar/tasks from my Exchange account to the Wing, but to PREVENT writing my personal appointments/reminders/tasks from Outlook up to my Exchange account. I don't think my company needs to know when I'm mowing the lawn or taking my kids to the dentist....however, I really value having that personal stuff synched up on both the Wing and Vista/Outlook. Is such one-way synching even possible? Is there another program out there besides ActiveSync that can do this? I have seen some descriptions on the web of how to make an older version of ActiveSync perform this way, but the version that I have never seemed to have the right options or tabs available.
So to sum up, the dilemma is, I'd like to sync my Exchange calendar/tasks to my Wing, but not have any calendar/task items from the Wing or the Vista PC make it back to the Exchange server. If more information is needed, I will be happy to provide any details that I can.
Thanks, great forum.