Monday, November 10, 2003
OEM Windows Mobile 2003 Upgrades Promising Outlook 2003 and Not Delivering?
Posted by Jason Dunn in "THOUGHT" @ 08:00 AM
I received a note from a reader who ordered the Viewsonic Windows Mobile 2003 upgrade, and their upgrade FAQ stated that users would also get a copy of Outlook 2003 in addition to the actual OS upgrade. The problem is that the upgrade package this reader received had Outlook XP (2002) on it, not 2003. Upon contacting Viewsonic, they told me it was a typo in their documentation - users are supposed to get Outlook 2002. Viewsonic isn't alone however: check out this HP document. I wonder if all the OEMs are making the same mistake?
I'm actually surprised that the OEMs are offering any version of Outlook - the original owners of the devices would have received Outlook with their devices...perhaps it's a bundle with ActiveSync directly from Microsoft?
Anyone else had an experience like this when ordering their upgrade CD? What do Dell and Toshiba do?
I'm actually surprised that the OEMs are offering any version of Outlook - the original owners of the devices would have received Outlook with their devices...perhaps it's a bundle with ActiveSync directly from Microsoft?
Anyone else had an experience like this when ordering their upgrade CD? What do Dell and Toshiba do?
