Re: Blackberry vs Windows Mobile

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Richard K wrote:
This maybe a stupid question.... but I saw a pricing of $3000 for the BES on top SBS/Exchange box. If I only have 2-3 clients that's VERY pricey compared to the built in WM I get through OWA which costs me nothing. Is there something I'm missing here? Are there other options than BES?

"Costas" wrote:

Configuring WM is straight forward because there isn't anything special you have to do. BlackBerry is more involved and it requires BES (BlackBerry Enterprise Server) installed on either your server or a member server of your network.

Using BES you can sync contacts, emails, calendar and with the addition of a free application, you can sync Google emails too. Soon, you will be able to sync live.com emails also (hotmail.com, live.com). That's based on an article I read yesterday.

Step-by-Step instructions on how to setup a BES can be found at http://costas.cpstechgroup.com/?p=20


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Costas


"Richard K" <RichardK@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:9EC9F051-3639-4620-BCC9-AFE294428C76@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
This is more of a general question. I have configured Windows Mobile 6
phones and it's quite easy with SBS 2003. Can I sync any/all folders I want
including calendars and contacts? I want to do this syncing "over the air"
via Verizon.

1. Can Blackberry sync all of the same things that a Windows Mobile can?
2. Is there anything special I have to do.
3. More importantly, any instructions on how to set up a Blackberry to work
with my SBS 2003 with the least amount of trouble (and hopefully not
additional server piece).


As mentioned BES is free for the first user. So if you are thinking of trying it out then there's no cost but installing it you need to read around so you understand what you are doing with SBS.

Is there an alternate? - yes the Desktop Redirector - which every Blackberry comes with - allows synchronising of Outlook messages, Calendar, Tasks, Notes and address book. It runs on the users desktop PC and requires the PC be left on but there is no server side config. Its a very easy setup - many clients do it themselves.

If you have a handful of users the Blackberry Enterprise Server isnt really worth it unless you must have centralised control and management.







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