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Using Mobile Devices at MIT:

Palm OS Devices

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<< Click the link to access MIT-specific information

Devices: Treo 650, Treo 680, Treo 700p, Treo 755p, T|X, etc.

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Palm OS devices have been popular at MIT. However, the future of the OS is uncertain as Palm OS had been virtually at a stand-still since 2004 with the exception of minor updates. Most industry experts believe that the Palm OS will phase out over the next couple of years. Users considering purchasing new mobile devices is advised to seek alternate devices such as Windows Mobile devices.

Windows Mobile 5 Pocket PC << Click the link to access MIT-specific information

Devices: Treo 700w, Treo 700wx, Treo 750, VZW XV 6700, Sprint PPC 6700, etc.

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In February 2007, Microsoft release Windows Mobile 6 Professional (which will replace Windows Mobile 5 Pocket PC). Some of the older devices may be upgradable to Windows Mobile 6 Professional via the carrier.

Windows Mobile 5 Smartphone << Click the link to access MIT-specific information

Devices: Motorola Q, T-Mobile Dash, Samsung BlackJack, etc.

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In February 2007, Microsoft release Windows Mobile 6 Standard (which will replace Windows Mobile 5 Smartphone). Some of the older devices may be upgradable to Windows Mobile 6 Smartphone via the carrier.

Other Devices: RIM BlackBerry Devices<< Click the link to access MIT-specific information

Other Devices: Symbian Devices << Click the link to access MIT-specific information

Devices:(Nokia E61, E61i, E62, etc.)

Other Devices: Wireless Data Cards<< Click the link to access MIT-specific information

Known Issues for Using Mobile Devices at MIT 

(new) SyncML Problem for Palm OS Devices (from the week of 2/19/2007)

Palm Calendar Synchronization Test Cases & Results (affected by TechTime DST Update in 2007)[
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General Information

Hardware Reviews

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