Windows Mobile 6 upgrade arrives for T-Mobile Dash

T-Mobile Dash

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Well, it's about gosh-darn time. T-Mobile Dash owners can finally get their hands on some Windows Mobile 6 goodness now that T-Mobile has officially announced the availability of the software upgrade. Starting tomorrow, Dash owners can go to T-Mobile.com and download the WM6 Standard Edition update for free. Among other things, the new OS brings:

• Easier e-mail setup and an e-mail search function
• Support for popular IM clients including AOL, Yahoo, ICQ, and Windows Live Messenger
• Full Microsoft Office Mobile suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) with editing capabilities
• New Calendar ribbon

Woo hoo! Upgrade successful

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We got an advanced release of the software update and had no problems downloading or installing it to our Dash (look for our slide show tomorrow). Overall, the process took about 15 minutes, and we were able to synchronize our data, work on Office documents, set up our Yahoo e-mail account on the device, IM, and more. We think it's worth the upgrade, and why not? It's free. Just remember to back up your data from the Dash to your computer before you get started.

[Paras Shah]

T-Mobile Dash OS Upgrade does not exist yet

Just spent the last two days going over the T-Mobile website with a fine tooth comb looking for the link to download the Windows Mobile 6. Called Tech support, who were nice and helpful, but the link to download the software is not accessible by navigating their site and the software is not on the website as of yet. To find upgrade software, go to www.t-mobile.com/wmupgrade
Was told to keep checking for the upgrade. No date as to when it will appear.

[Paras Shah]

Windows Mobile 6 is now available

I just checked the T-Mobile site again and the Dash is listed with the Windows Mobile 6 upgrade. Going to give the new OS a go. Will report if things go awry.