Comments on: Windows Mobile 6.1 unveiled

Microsoft introduces Windows Mobile 6.1 at CTIA 2008, which brings slight enhancements to the mobile operating system.

[bendenford]

Windows Mobile need to remove the reliance on the digitizer, the buttons are way too small!!!

The new feature in Mobile 6 that shows all the running programs is a great idea, but with out pulling out the digitizer i cannot select the items in the list easily. Why cant that drop down be large enough for me to press this with my finger?

i await the day i can throw away the digitzer!!!!

[sysopdr]

I have been using Windows Mobile (CE) for a while, my UTStarCom is the 4th device I have had. Maybe it's me but I have been very happy with the current interface on Windows Mobile. I can put the things like email, calendar, contacts and of course phone on the front page already and I can have 6 more apps in the start menu. I can then program the buttons to load even more programs if I want, or leave them at the default (opening IE with a button is like way easy.)
I use MSN with my kids a lot when I am away from home. To make thi easier I use a Belkin wireless (IR) keyboard and with the ut startcom the screen can be rotated and that puts the IR port at the bottom for seamless connection to the keyboard.
I got unlimited internet access from Telus (Canada) and we have EVDO connections everywhere.
When at home I use the wifi with my home network or just plug it into a computer to sync and install apps.
Having the Windows Mobile SDK and the free IDE download from MS I write my own apps.
It integrates totally with my home and work email and schedules. With a mini SD card installed I have lots of room for video and music. The ear buds I have work well for music and phone use. It uses a standard mini usb cable to connect. I can streeam live viseo to the net, stear video and music from the net ...
All i need now is a workable HUD and i'm laughing. Its a total package.
Tip to bend, use the tip of your pinky fingernail to click things if they are too small.

[cyberedge]

The ignored elephant in the room is OS stability. My HTC Mogul crashes at lease 2-3 times a day. The OS is slow and response is always a big guessing game. I never know if it will awaken from sleep mode, and the display driver seems buggy.

MS has not made any mention of stability patches or bug fixes. Will Win-M 6.1 actually be better -- or as is too often MS's way -- merely prettier?

And why doesn't CNET ask these questions? Hmmmm...

[hossain_mmc]

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[ssegabriel]

How can I remove the "getting started" from a Moto Q11 ???????

[tayjen2005]

I am new to window mobile, your help are most appreciate. thks.