The captivating Captivate :D

My Eris has a trackball that I can have flash with notifications. I'm not sure if the color changes, though...

 

Hopefully Google will work on the syncing with Outlook, as I think it would benefit them with getting more Android devices in corporate hands.

The lack of LED light for notification is a turn off for a lot of people. Hopefully someone over at XDA will find away to light up the buttons for notification purposes.

My myTouch has the trackball too, along with a multi-color LED for notifications. But the Vibrant and Captivate lack any type light notification.

 

I think that Google has a lot of Outlook working via ActiveSync - the major piece being tasks/memos - but I think Charlyee said she isn't using ActiveSync.

Here is a pretty good link comparing ActiveSync across different platforms.

So if Charlyee wants to seriously consider an Android, maybe she has to look at models other than those...

 

Thanks for the link, I haven't used Outlook since moving to Android. And just use my phone to update my Google account info. Hopefully AT&T will expand their Android selection soon. That way Charlyee with have some more choices like T-Mobile with the upcomming HTC Vision and Motorola Charm.

 

Our IT was like that - but now they "turn on" access to OTA on an individual basis. Essentially, you have to agree to use a password on your phone and if you lose your phone, you will log into web outlook and send a "wipe" command to the phone so that no one else can get work data from it.

Nationwide we have over 8,000 employees or something like that - and since they allowed it in August 2009, 875 people have signed up for ActiveSync (200 of those before Feb 2010).

 

OK, Charlyee, very good list. Of your dislikes, let me make a few comments from my own viewpoint. For others, YMMV:
1. I use the GPS little enough that I can wait till September for the fix,
2. & 3. Both could be dealbreakers. I use my phone a lot in situations where my not understanding someone could have consequences. Clarity is important. And I live in an area where coverage is great, but my home is toward the top of a hill away from the towers with lots of brick duplexes between me & signal sources. I've done well at improving reception with each phone upgrade. Regressing is not part of my plan.
4. Outlook sync is a non-issue for me. There are more secure PC email programs. And, since I'm on WM 6.5 at the moment, I really like being able to sync both to MyPhone & Google..
5. Most color screens have issues with being seen easily in sunlight. Monochrome is best for that, but most people don't want to go back to that. High contrast themes usually help, as do adjusting darkness & contrast..
6. If you hit enough Android sites that discuss the Captivate, there's a recurring statement -- "Turn down your screen!". The screen uses 65-85% of your battery drain. Turning it down, using the screensaver, etc. will help lots.
7. Is that the way BB does it? If so, is there a way to force each account into it's own folder, without mixing? If not, that's a huge negative for me for BB. Over the years, I've created an increasing number of email addresses for varying reasons, including 6 on my own domain. Since my pc email program puts everything in one inbox, As I now eliminate accounts, I now have the joyous task of using webmail apps at my host to go into the various accounts to unsubscribe from things because enough lists address their emails to the list without referencing the receiving account. I like separate inboxes.
8. & 10. I never tried either, so I don't know if there's a potential issue or not.
9. I like having the indicator light for messaging, but the main thing I might require it for is low battery indicator.

 

2. Still, that's not the way it ought to be. Any difference using BT?

3. This one's probably pushing me in the direction of the Torch.

5. My Tilt2 isn't real good in direct sun, either. I take it your 9700 is better. I guess that's another good reason to check out the Torch.

Sorry to hear they messed up your messaging plan. That's one of the reasons why I want to be sure of which direction I want to go in.

One other thing you mentioned. Battery life. I'm like you -- I had an extended & a spare battery for my last two phones. The full day, up to three for a BB is enticing. As much as I love to customize & tinker with my phone, just knowing that it's there when needed is HUGE. There are people who rely on that fact.

 

And my choice is... [drumroll] an Android Torch!!! But they don't make one of those, do they?