Official Windows Mobile 6 for Dopods : With Love from HTC

Isn't it nice when manufacturers actually heed the call of their customers? In this case it was us Dopod / iMate owners asking for the latest version of Windows Mobile (WM6).


HTC have come the party! As of today, they are taking a staggered approach to releasing Windows Mobile 6 for their hottest PDAs:

- Dopod 838 Pro / iMate Jasjam
- Dopod D810
- Dopod U1000
- Dopod P800W

Check out the HTC site for yourself!

Windows Mobile 6 / WM6 for your JasJam/Dopod 838 Pro : Better than WM5

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.

Click here to view our iMate JasJam/ Dopod 838 Pro accessories!

Windows Mobile 6 (WM6) : More stable, more features

One of the biggest gripes people had with Windows Mobile 5 (WM5) was its instability and lack lustre performance - it would crash your pocketPC at the most inconvenient times. Microsoft's Windows Mobile 6 (WM6) has been reported to be much more stable and faster, much to the delight of users like myself. The other major upgrades are messaging enchancements and the addition of Office Mobile which allows for the creation and viewing of Office Mobile documents.

Here are a list of enhancements that come with Windows Mobile 6 (WM6):

- Today Screen has a Vista look

- Office Mobile : Attachment viewing and creation (creation only available with PocketPC version)

- Email: Search and Shortcuts

- Windows Live for Windows Mobile IM

- Improved Calendar

You should start seeing WM6 on all the upcoming pocketPC and smartphone models.

Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Link