GerardoDada

Hello. I am Gerardo Dada, formerly responsible for Developer Marketing at Microsoft (hence the blog name), now doing Windows Mobile Marketing with our OEM and mobile operator carriers. Even though I work in marketing for Microsoft, this blog represents m
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    Using a 3G modem with your laptop

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    Not long ago I blogged about getting a Sprint Novatel USB EVDO rev A modem for my laptop. I have a Toshiba M4 running Vista (it has 2Gb RAM and it flies). My first concern was software compatibility with Vista. Before installing anything that came...
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    First impression on the MC35

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    A few weeks ago I blogged about the Motorola/Symbol MC 35 After playing with other Symbol devices I expected the MC35 to be big. Not si, I was really suprised about how small it really is - not much more than a typical "consumer" device. Not that this...
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    eWeek on WIndoiws Mobile, Stuff Bak, PS3 Song

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    eWeek on Vista and Windows Mobile I was suprised by Eric Lundquist's editorial on the last issue (April 2/9) of eWeek: the editorial is Mobility as the next killer app, he writes “I think Windows Mobile 6 will be more important to Microsoft in 2007...
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    How is Windows Mobile doing?

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    I get this question a lot - and being a public company of course I cannot share any confidential information beyond what has been published. Last week Wireless Week published an interview with Pieter Knook in which you can find a few interesting datapoints...
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    Could the Symbol MC35 be the Most Important launch at CTIA ?

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    So the Motorola Symbol MC35 launched at CTIA , which is an announcement most people missed beacuse of the other hundred press releases and phone launches that happened last week at the show. However, I believe this could be the most exciting announcement...
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    Music Phones - Neonode, Windows Mobile and the iPhone

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    Just got back from CTIA where I saw a number of cool music-centric phones including the new one launched by Samsung and Sprint , which I liked a lot. At the Motorola booth there was a station dedicated to demonstrating the Q's multimedia capabilities...
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    Windows Mobile 6 upgrades available for three AT&T (Cingular) models

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    Today at the CTIA keynote by Pieter Knook is announcing AT&T will make free upgrades available to customers who buy (or already have) a Blackjack, Palm Treo 750 or Cingular 8525 . This in addition to the announcement made at 3GSM from T-Mobile on...
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    Interactive Windows Mobile 6 demo

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    A new flash demo that will walk you thorugh some of the key features in Windows Mobile 6 has just been posted for download here.
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    Windows Mobile 6 Upgrades for your phone

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    I get this question a couple times a day - How or when will I be able to get a ROM image to upgrade my phone to WIndows Mobile 6 ? I'll try to answer as clarly as I can: Carriers will provide the Upgrades- after all, they own the customer interaction...
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    IT Webcast on Microsoft's Internal Mobility Deployment to 50,000 users - April 26th

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    Windows Mobile 101: How Does Microsoft support its own Windows Mobile deployment? Find out here on April 26th ! About 75% of Microsoft employees have a Windows Mobile device. I think we are also the #1 user of Mobile email worldwide now. How do...
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    How to use your Dash as a Modem

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    Using Internet Sharing With Internet Sharing, you can use your phone as an external modem for another device such as a PDA or notebook computer. Notes: • If you want to use a USB cable connection, you must first install Microsoft ActiveSync...
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    The Dash is now only $49.99 for Developers

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    This offer is only available through this " secret link ". There is a test :-) - the process to get to order is not as simple as we would like it to be, but hey, you are saving a $300 dollars (via rebate): Select "Save on the latest devices from T-Mobile...
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    Cnet compares Blackjack versus Blackberry 8800

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    And the winner is... http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-11396_7-6716710-7.html?tag=btn " The RIM BlackBerry 8800 ...really didn't have a chance...the BlackJack simply overpowered the camera-less, 3G-deficient BlackBerry 8800 "
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    God uses a Motorola Q

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    Here is a little known ad from Motorola for the Q - pretty funny
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    Exchange 2007 Roadshow

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    Windows IT Pro Magazine is hosting a series of 10 events about unified communications and Exchange 2007. Independent experts will share advice on deploying, managing and securing Exchange 2007 and will share their vision on Unified Communications. We...
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    Sprint Special offer for Developers and IT pros - Treo 700wx $99

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    Someone recently left a comment on my earlier post about the special promotion Sprint is making available to Developers and IT Pros about a requirement to get a 2 year contract. Sprint confirmed that only a one year commitment is required, although the...
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    Mobile Developers, Start your Engines!

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    A few weeks ago I blogged about What's New in Windows Mobile 6 for Developers, you can also check the MSDN article on the same topic. The Windows Mobile 6 SDK is now available for download. You can get it here . It includes new emulators for Standard...
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    Playing with the Motorola Q q9

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    I had the opportunity to play yesterday with a Moto Q q9 (hard to say, some people are calling it the Q squared or Q2). Sure it has all the specs to make it a winner and build upon the success of the Moto Q. But the thing that struck me as more important...
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    My favorite Office 2007 feature

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    This is not only a cool feature, but also a feature that is easy to brag about because it was designed for sharing. A couple of people have emailed me back saying " WOW - how did you do that? ". It is the Outlook calendar sharing feature . In my job...
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    Palm Treo 700wx now available with Verizon

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    Palm and Verizon announced yesterday the availability of the 700wx which was previously only found on Sprint. The 700wx's main advantage over the 700w is mainly additional memory for applciations: from 32 to 64Mb SDRAM. Additional advantages include:...
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    Free extended battery for Cingular BalckJack users

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    If you got a BlackJack from Cingular I bet you are loving it and that you will be even happier to know you can get a free extende battery. You are eligible If the IMEI number (equivalent to serial number) of your BlackJack is inthe range of 352794010030189...
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    Mobility Development Training workshop - Free!

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    Developers, start your engines! Our team is launching a 13 city workshop tour across the US for a 3-day hand-on Line of Business Application Development training that is open to developers and system integrators who want to sharpen their Windows Mobile...
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    More Quotes from the Windows Mobile 6 launch

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    "While the Windows Mobile 6 upgrade is not likely to generate buzz like the iPhone coming from Apple Computer Inc. in June, it is far more significant ." - - Eric Benderoff, The Chicago tribune " It gives [Windows Mobile] a real advantage on a choice...
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    Why Vista Matters

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    A few days ago I posted about why Vista really matters making the point that Vista is not important because of its flashiness or graphics but as a platform for the type of application it enables. Well, eWeek just published an interesting article by Darryl...
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    Important Daylight Savings Time Update for Windows Mobile

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    This year daylight savings time (DST) will change from previous years by a few weeks.All Windows Mobile devices (prior to Windows Mobile 6) require this update. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/daylightsaving/default.mspx
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