Disappointed in WM Features on Q

[loonatic]

I just got a Q a few weeks ago after having an XV6700 for about a year. One of the things I am disappointed with is the lack of "robustness" on the Windows Mobile applications on my Q. I'm specifically referring to Contacts, Tasks, and Calendar events. On my XV6700, I could do everything on my phone that I could do on my computer. On my Q, it seems like I have to enter in a basic item in the phone, and then fix it in the computer so it's like I want.

Example 1 - Tasks:

I enter in a task that I deem to be high priority. When I enter it in my Q, there is no option to make it a high priority. Further, there isn't even an option to edit my task, so if I mis-spell something in the title I have to delete it and start over.

Example 2 - Contacts:

I was sent a vcard from somebody that included their first, middle and last name (call him Jim Bob Smith). This person goes by their middle name, Bob, but when I want to text him I have to remember to enter Jim instead of Bob because that's how his contact is listed. No big deal - just go to contacts and edit the name, right? Not so fast, turns out on the Q it won't let me change the middle name for some reason so now I'm looking at Bob Bob Smith.

Example 3 - Calendar:

I want to edit one instance of a recurring appointment. In particular, I want to set a reminder for this one instance because it's a little different. I was able to change the time of that one instance, but not able to add a reminder.

These are just 3 recent examples of things that have frustrated me about this phone. Why can't the WM applications function as they do on a computer? I also miss the ability to "right-click" from the xv6700. I figured that you would be able to do that by simply holding down the center button as on the other phone, but alas this feature is not included.

Further, how come my number of tasks aren't on the home screen? And why the hell would I only want my next appointment on the home screen as opposed to the full day's list? I haven't figured out how I can change this setting.

I did some searching and it looks like facade will help there. The only things I'm concerned with about that program is the functionality of it without a touchscreen. It seems like it might be cumbersome to use with the scroll wheel and directional pad. Thoughts?

[blueonblackstrat]

I have been very critical of this phone for quite sometime... I have come to the point to where I have to decide whether to dump it, or live with the faults. The appointment and calender, is far from perfect. With that, I can't tell you if you can or not, I'm sure there are some programs you may be able to use to enhance this...

[loonatic]

Another thing that I just thought of that MEGA sucks about the tasks feature is that I can't figure out how to set a reminder on my tasks. I have a terrible short-term memory all around, especially when it comes to things I need to remember to get done. That's what I loved about having a pocket pc - no more scraps of paper with lists of things to do.

It was pretty sweet on the old phone when it would vibrate and remind me to "Pick up milk" or "Pay credit card bill". Is there a way to add this on the Q without fixing it in Outlook? If not, then this phone pretty much is a piece of junk.

Just in case you are wondering what I do like about the phone, I love the keyboard and functionality of actually having real number buttons on the front. I love this phone as a phone, but not so much as a pocket pc, whereas on the XV6700 I loved the pocket pc part but hated the phone part...

[n99hockey]

the phone isnt for everyone
and yes the calendar and task functions have alot of short comings but there are ways around that

if your looking for reminders you can set it up in outlook to remind you
if you looking for a reminder in task well you cant do it...but what you could do is set up a calendar event with a reminder on the Q
OR like some of us have done is found a solution to this by looking for other software such as Papyrus or Extreme Agenda
both these items over write the standard calendar/task app and make it much more managable

a little research goes a long way

[rudeboy]

i know it happens quite often, but i have to agree with Scott... pretty much all short-comings can be substituted for with 3rd party applications.