http://blogs.technet.com/b/jamesone/archive/2007/04/15/usb-and-travel.aspxIn a couple of hours I fly off for week working in Athens. I've been talking to prospective evangelists this week and I've been saying we have a better work/home-life balance than some other parts of Microsoft. .I've already spent 20 nights away fromen-USTelligent Evolution Platform Developer Build (Build: 5.6.50428.7875)http://blogs.technet.com/b/jamesone/archive/2007/04/15/usb-and-travel.aspx#2647200Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:57:41 GMTd5e57398-b9ef-4490-9955-07cbb4e4a80d:2647200James O'Neill's blog <p>**Warning** Neither I nor Microsoft will take any responsibility for what happens if you follow these</p> <img src="http://blogs.technet.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=2647200" width="1" height="1">http://blogs.technet.com/b/jamesone/archive/2007/04/15/usb-and-travel.aspx#782881Wed, 18 Apr 2007 12:36:57 GMTd5e57398-b9ef-4490-9955-07cbb4e4a80d:782881alasdairford<p>batteries - the bane of all our lives - I'm awaiting my E650 pre release trial (should be here today hopefully) but there has been succesive problems with candy bar 3G handsets and battery life Orange cancelled the c700 for exactly that reason.</p> <p>you need to get the right people at Orange, if you're a small business you'll struggle we're a sub 250 handset company and we're working on a partnership and we get great assistance.</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.technet.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=782881" width="1" height="1">http://blogs.technet.com/b/jamesone/archive/2007/04/15/usb-and-travel.aspx#779757Tue, 17 Apr 2007 09:59:15 GMTd5e57398-b9ef-4490-9955-07cbb4e4a80d:779757Guy Adams<p>I agree, but with more Windows Mobile devices being taken up by more people and not just 'techies' I think the phone companies would be wise to spend a little more time with these devices. </p> <p>Just to add, a french website recently reported that the S730 or 'Wings' has been cancelled anyway.</p> <p>I also cannot wait to see if the S730 will actually be released or when for that matter, my E650 is on order!</p><div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.technet.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=779757" width="1" height="1">http://blogs.technet.com/b/jamesone/archive/2007/04/15/usb-and-travel.aspx#776004Mon, 16 Apr 2007 17:08:37 GMTd5e57398-b9ef-4490-9955-07cbb4e4a80d:776004James ONeill<p>Guy, I mentioned the S730 here <a rel="nofollow" target="_new" href="http://blogs.technet.com/jamesone/archive/2007/03/11/the-mobility-dilemma.aspx">http://blogs.technet.com/jamesone/archive/2007/03/11/the-mobility-dilemma.aspx</a> but the problem was I'd be waiting for ever. I've got GPS covered, and I decided I can live without 3G. </p> <p>As for Orange staff, we have a dedicated one on site because we're such a big customer so I don't meet the ordinary staff. If whay you say is correct it wouldn't be unique to orange. </p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.technet.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=776004" width="1" height="1">http://blogs.technet.com/b/jamesone/archive/2007/04/15/usb-and-travel.aspx#775819Mon, 16 Apr 2007 14:56:28 GMTd5e57398-b9ef-4490-9955-07cbb4e4a80d:775819Guy Adams<p>Its not really related to the travel part of your post but I have seen Orange post incorrect information time and time again when it comes to windows mobile devices. The E650 most definately has not got 3G (UTMS) however the next incarnation the HTC S730 will have 3G, also a front facing camera (for video calls) and a built in GPS ariel. </p> <p>I know that 99% of Orange staff know nothing about Windows Mobile based devices but surely they would do a little research into the devices they are about to offer to their customers...</p> <p>absolute madness.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.technet.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=775819" width="1" height="1">