Windows Mobile Device Center Beta 3 for Windows Vista Out
Posted by Steven Parker on 07 October 2006 - 09:08 · 22 comments & 17491 views
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#1 Posted by myst on 07 Oct 2006 - 09:14
- Is this the same as ActiveSync?
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#2 Posted by simsie on 07 Oct 2006 - 10:01
- yes, well it does the same job anyway
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#3 Posted by kyro on 07 Oct 2006 - 11:13
- Activesync is replaced by this WMDC for vista.
Totally new way to handle mobile devices now, check out loads of screenshots at my blog I am using my Imate Kjam
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#3.1 Posted by Shadrack on 07 Oct 2006 - 20:55
- Those are the first screen shots I've seen that has made windows vista look appealing.
Was surprised to see many hits from neowin 
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#4 Posted by Mr Dickie on 07 Oct 2006 - 11:53
- And its about time! Now I can sync my contacts, appointments etc with Outlook and my Windows 2003 Pocket PC! Hurrah!
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#5 Posted by DecoyDuck on 07 Oct 2006 - 12:42
- Does this version allow you to save a password for devices with a pin on them?
One thing that got really annoying really quickly for me with the Vista Beta 2 implementation of WMDC was that it didn't have an option to save your password like ActiveSync does for devices with pin / keypad locks.
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#6 Posted by SHoTTa35 on 07 Oct 2006 - 13:25
- FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!
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#7 Posted by AthleticTrainer1981 on 07 Oct 2006 - 14:07
- So what about my older toshiba e330 that runs windows 2002? With no support for AS anymore and no support for WMDC in regards to a legacy os, how do I get my toshiba to sync with outlook in vista?
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#7.1 Posted by Flae_qui on 07 Oct 2006 - 14:11
- Quote - AthleticTrainer1981 said @ #7So what about my older toshiba e330 that runs windows 2002? With no support for AS anymore and no support for WMDC in regards to a legacy os, how do I get my toshiba to sync with outlook in vista?
i have a e740 i can't get mine to work either so i went back to XP but now i can't get it to work with media player 11 since that has gone to beta 2.... -
#7.2 Posted by AthleticTrainer1981 on 07 Oct 2006 - 14:16
- I am not staying on XP just because my PPC won't sync. But it would have been nice for some legacy support. A lot of people still use windows 2002
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#7.3 Posted by brianshapiro on 08 Oct 2006 - 02:43
- yes i dont understand why its necessary to shut off 2002 users. its not that the new program doesnt support it, but they are blocking old programs that do.
flae_qui i have the e740, it would work fine if toshiba wasnt being stupid and released a ROM update for 2003
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#8 Posted by Jdawg683 on 07 Oct 2006 - 14:07
- i might actually give this a shot... i dont even remember the last time i sync'd my pda. i hate activesync so much.
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#9 Posted by Tom W on 07 Oct 2006 - 17:18
- God, long time coming!
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#10 Posted by xxdesmus on 07 Oct 2006 - 21:48
- Works like a charm, thank you
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#11 Posted by Wolvereen on 08 Oct 2006 - 00:15
- Anybody know how to make Vista launch WMDC by default when a device is plugged in? The only options that pop up for autoplay are launch Windows Media, launch Explorer, View Photos, and Take No Action.
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#12 Posted by kl33per on 08 Oct 2006 - 01:53
- The following things really annoy me about the whole thing:
- Outlook doesn't use Windows Contacts
- Outlook doesn't use Windows Calendar
- Windows Calender/Contacts/Mail don't sync, only Outlook
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#13 Posted by pupdawg on 08 Oct 2006 - 02:19
- Wow one of the first Vista apps... this looks good. Nice interface and smooth animations
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#14 Posted by jluckett on 08 Oct 2006 - 03:31
- Has anyone been able to get this to work in RC2?
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#15 Posted by gadean on 08 Oct 2006 - 13:19
- It looks appealing. ActiveSync never felt matured and had several underlying issues.
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#16 Posted by Mr Dickie on 08 Oct 2006 - 13:45
- It says its syncing only its not updating my contacts, appointments on Outlook 2007. Anyone else having this problem or is it working for them? I have a PPC Windows 2003 edition.
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#17 Posted by playfulscs on 09 Oct 2006 - 16:32
- it still seams like its in need of a lot of work in this Beta. Both the device center and the Sync center seem to work iffily at best. It doesn't have convert functions available yet (when you copy a word file to your PPC, it leaves it in word format (and unusable via the ppc obviously).
And I can't get it to sync, inbox, contacts, and calendar via pc sync, only server sync (not that its a problem, as that is how I want it work), but I'm sure most users don't have exchange servers running out of their house, so I'm not in the norm hear.
I'm sure it will all get worked out when it gets worked out, just know if you are going to try it, it IS definitely still in beta form.
The Microsoft ® Windows Mobile ® Device Center enables data synchronization between Windows Mobile ® powered devices and Windows Vista™.
The Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Center Beta 3 enables you to set up new partnerships, synchronize content and manage music, pictures and video with any Windows Mobile 2003 or Windows Mobile 5.0 powered device. Windows Mobile Device Center Beta 3 is only supported on builds of Windows Vista™ RC1 or later.