Meryl's Notes Blog

The software formerly known as Windows Mobile 2005 has a new name: Windows Mobile 5.0. Mr. Gates announced the new release last week. Microsoft wisely changed the name as I have Windows Mobile 2003 on my Pocket PC and it sounds old, doesn’t it? A whole two years! But I got it late last year.

I’m disappointed that I won’t be able to upgrade the Windows Mobile device to 5.0 unless I get a new device. Gee, I wonder who came up with the brilliant idea so it means more sales? Dell’s Axim x50 is exempt from this as the upgrade will be available.

Guess what? I’ve got a Dell x30. I had no reason to shell out extra bucks for the x50 when this isn’t my primary handheld device (use it to write my column in PC Today.). That would be the Tungsten T3. Prefer PalmOne devices over Windows Mobile. Why didn’t I get a reviewer’s PDA? Not that easy plus most hardware used in reviews have to be returned. I need to keep it for as long as I am writing for the column.