After finally playing around with different programs and settings I have finally configured my windows mobile device so it is complete efficient and effective.
My first big project was to clear up the Today Screen to avoid the clutter and just show important information. I hid the look up field which save a line(Menu --> Preferences --> Hide Lookup Field). When I start typing a name in, the line comes back to search for the contacts names. I download hidelogocab11.cab which allows me hide the bluetooth icon and the AT&T Symbol. I installed Spb Mobile Shell which adds a most used programs shortcut, my speed dial for work and pleasure, weather updates, and an alarm clock
To top it off I added my email, text messages and calendar to complete my Today Screen View.
I have had my Windows Mobile Treo 750 for a little over two months now and have gotten pretty used to it. The first thing that sold me on this device over the Palm's, is the Push Synchronization, which has already improved my productivity. When someone in my office creates an appointment, contact, or task, it automatically updates on my phone. (This feature can be setup on Palm OS using Versamail).
SPB Mobile Shell is a product that allows me to customize my Windows Mobile Desktop. This way I can add my most used programs to my start menu.
SPB Diary is a feature-rich Today plug-in for your Calendar, Tasks, Contacts, Notes and Messages. It enhances Pocket Outlook by gathering all of your PIM information in one place. With Spb Diary, the Today screen will soon become your favorite since you will need to leave it less and less.
Airtime automatically captures time associated with wireless calls and emails and delivers billable hours directly to the accounting system. Our related application, A4P-TimeNote provides the mobile user with a simple data entry form. These applications are designed for BlackBerry, Windows Mobile and some Palm devices. I have it export into PCLaw.
Spb Backup is an application for creating reserve copies of data on your Pocket PC. It creates self-extracting compressed executables, thus making backup and restore processes very simple and intuitive. Backup scheduling supported. Palm would automatically backup when you did a hotsync. Have not been able to do this with Windows mobile, so I had to go to a separate application.
Pocket Quicken places your financial activity at your fingertips making it easy to keep your financial information complete, accurate and up-to-date wherever you go.
Effortless data entry coupled with instant access to account balances, transactions, credit limits, budgets and more, adds up to financial clarity in the palm of your hand.
PDANET - Get Wireless Internet on your laptop through the Treo phone - The PdaNet software allows your computer to go online by connecting to your Treo smartphone through the Hotsync USB cable or Bluetooth. If you own a Treo phone with a data plan subscription from any carriers, PdaNet will make it your wireless Internet Connection for your laptop/desktop computer instantly - no extra hardware or setup necessary.
The format of the phone is like the Treo 700 available for Verizon and Sprint. The Green button is not a power button, but more like an execution button. Move your cursor over a phone number and click on it, and it will dial the number. The Red button is the on and off button. The menu button is at the bottom right hand corner of the phone. I have not noticed the battery life being any longer. All my software that worked on the 650 works on the 680, although I have heard the TomTom Navigator 6 does not work with the 680 because the software cannot identify the phone. The version 5 works like a charm.
Instead of having 5 pages of favorites, you only have one, and there is only one column. There is no reset so you have to take the battery out, if the phone locks.
There is no antenna and I have not noticed any change in reception. Without the antenna, it is much easier to fit in your pocket. It is a lot easier to get to the call log. The square keys make typing much easier. Your memory card is now on the side, and is closed in, so it can't accidentally pop out. I think "Documents To Go" is free with the phone, which includes Word, Excel and PDF. I have just purchased it for $50, for the Palm 650. At Cingular, the 680 only costs $200 (after $100 mail in rebate) with a 2 year contract. If you spend over $75 a month on your bill, Cingular will let you out of your contract after a year.
I had to get the 680 because my 650 died after 2 years of wonderful service. If my 650 worked fine, I would not buy the 680. The 750W should be out for Cingular now, but there is no release date from the 750P, and no one is sure if there will even be one.
