[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] NewtonDKC:
Weird, definitely! I'll keep trying and see if mine breaks. I did just try to add my MSN account - but when I tapped for it to go get the settings automatically it directed me to use Mobile Live via IE. So I have no other accts to try! But glad it's working for me so far!

Also, while I was playing around with email, I found the wonderful new setting in the Inbox to change your Text viewing size! This is just like the one in IE, and presumably works independently of the System setting in the Display control panel. Also, the "Use High Resolution" option in Pocket IE is absolutely amazing!!! IE is the biggest reason I used to bother with the "True VGA" hack/add ons, and with this long overdue option built in, I have to say that I am incredibly pleased with WM6 - much better than I had been able to ascertain from the various preview articles on it.

Which brings me to my next question - has anyone done a write up of the features in WM6? I can't remember any of the preview articles that amounted to more than a few screenshots really. If there's a better write up or review of features, please post away! If not, I'd be happy to start one if anyone else wants to add to it and maybe it could be tacked to show near the top by the mods? Just suggestions - and probably already exists and I've just over looked it. :-)

Also, I had posted a few pages back that I couldn't get the sounds to work for menus and selections (which was fantastic in WM5 A17) - I am pleased to say I finally found a cab file that fixes this and now I have those lovely little Newton-esque sounds as I tap away on things (and too emphasize - these are unobtrusive, non-irritating little ploinks and doinks and just really make using the device much more fun). So related to my question above about a proper WM6 write up of features and where to find them, is there also a compilation of the various fixes and options (like the FixWM6sounds.cab that I found?)? I have seen quite a few posts about Messenger and a couple other applets - so apparently it would be useful (and again could be tacked by the admins either as a separate article or as an add-on for the WM6 Write Up which would be my preference). It might not stop all the questions, but would be much easier to direct people where to go to find what they need.

And finally - I'm getting ready to start installing my essential apps (Calligrapher, PIE + (hope it works - IE is one app where the 2 Soft Buttons are particularly annoying - a bar of icons is much better and far faster for making use of the web), WisBar Lite, and a few others. As such, is there a compatibility list anywhere? If not, then I suggest it as a another essential information source for everyone. :-)

Sorry if these are silly questions - I am newbie to this site and haven't figured out where everything is yet, and would be happy to assist with the above if they don't already exist and/or need more work or contributions.

And I have to say that in the past I have been a huge fan of Pocket PC's and all things PDA (having become a true handheld geek with the Newton MessagePad 100 in..1994? Good gosh I'm getting old! :-) Anyway, as much of a devoted fanatic as I was, the state of the PDA industry of the past year or so had almost turned this love of mine off. It started with the annoyance and counter-intuitiveness of WM5's Soft Buttons, SIP design (which is the same in WM6 - why do I have to activate the current SIP before I can switch it to another one? Surely the selection arrow should either always be visible, or appear opposite to how it does now!), reminder dismissals and so on. When WM6 debuted - but then wasn't available for the majority of PDA's, I really just started losing interest. Dell killing the Axim series (IMO the absolute best PDA available surpassing even the iPAQ 4700 which was my first VGA device) pretty much cemented my lost love of all things PDA, and not yet finding a Phone device that has all the features of the Axim x51v series, and not willing to sacrifice PDA to get a phone that I'd have to give up if I ever switched providers - it just became too much hassle and I was burned out.

Now I can say that Football's and the other amazing people's efforts to bring WM6 to those of us who wanted it AND on the devices that are clearly superior to many of the newer offerings has reawakened my love of PDA's and particularly Windows Mobile. Though there are still some items that need work (and I'm referring more to Microsoft's GUI gaffes, not to Football who's work is near perfection!), at least I have not been forced to buy inferior hardware and sign a contract for a year or two when I'm happy with my current 2 device setup. It's absolutely amazing and just goes to show that if Football and the others can do this, then it's that much a slap in the face from the vendors who failed to offer this upgrade path for their loyal customers. You guys are fantastic, and this PDA FanBoy appreciates all your efforts! Amazing you are!!! :-) :-) :-)

Thanks for any info on the items above, and thanks again to Football (and the others) making the impossible not only possible, but a reality here and now! :-)