mobile OS's
 

Hi all - hopefully someone here can answer :)

does anyone know the difference between the following OS's for smartphones/pda's

Smartphone 2003 - as found in Imate smartphone 2 / motorlola mpx200
Windows Mobile 2003 - as found in XDA2's
Pocket PC 2003 - as found in PDA's

im a bit confused as i read conflicting info for example some reviews give the xda 2 pocket pc some state windows mobile 2003 - well regardless of whats right id like to know the difference between the 3 OS's

i can only assume the difference is:

smartphone 2003 - for smart phones with some pda like abilities
windows mobile 2003 - a pocket pc 2003 clone for PDA's with phone abilities
pocket pc 2003 - for pure PDA's

thanks if anyone can clear it up :)

Re: mobile OS's
 

it seems:
Q: What is a Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC?
A: A Windows Mobileââ€Ã⠀¦Ã‚¾Ãƒâ€šÃ‚¢-based Pocket PC is a handheld device that enables you to store and retrieve e-mail, contacts, appointments, play multimedia files, games, exchange text messages with MSN Messenger, browse the Web, and more. You can also exchange, or synchronize, information with a desktop computer.


Q: What is a Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC Phone?
A: A Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC Phone combines all the standard functionality of a Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC with that of a feature-rich mobile phone. Windows Mobile software for Pocket PC Phone integrates the PDA and phone experience so you can dial from contacts, send SMS messages, identify incoming callers or easily take call notes. Using a Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC Phone and wireless service through a mobile operator such as T-Mobile, you can wirelessly access the Internet, your corporate networks, and send and receive e-mail to help you stay in touch while on the go.


Q: What is a Windows Mobile-based Smartphone?
A: A Windows Mobile-based Smartphone integrates PDA-type functionality into a voice-centric handset comparable in size to today's mobile phones. A Windows Mobile-based Smartphone is designed for one-handed operation with keypad access to both voice or data features. It is optimized for voice and text communication; wireless access to Outlook information and encrypted browsing to corporate and Internet information and services. Windows Mobile-based Smartphone gives you a choice to communicate via voice or text along with the ability to access information and services so you can stay in-touch while on the go.



now all i need to do is figure the limitations of each one :)

Re: mobile OS's
 

okay then does anyone know if the XDA2 can be upgraded with the second edition software for pc phone edition ? ;)

Re: mobile OS's
 

Far be it from any of us to try to interrupt your conversation - you seem to be getting along famously with ... err... yourself ;) :D

'fraid I can't really help when it comes to PocketPC, I'm a PalmOS user myself.

Just wanted you to know that we're not ignoring you (well I'm not, anyway). :)

Re: mobile OS's
 

well at least your chatting - the palmos sure looks fancy but sadley my apps wont run on it

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i have an orange spv e200 here. says in the "about" section that it is running

microsoft windows powered smartphone 2003

must say, it is one of the most feature rich and easiest to use phones i have ever used. just takes an age to start up.... :erm:

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orange spv is a i-mate smartphone 2 im looking at them they look nice