Microsoft CRM 3.0 Mobile Info

Posted by Mike Snyder on December 23, 2005 |

The Freaky Microsoft Dynamics 3.0 Blog posted information about the Microsoft CRM 3.0 mobile edition stating that it will be compatible with Windows Mobile 2003, Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition and Windows Mobile 5.0 devices.

The application is a .NET CF 2.0 and SQL CE 3.0 thick client and works in both connected (Wireless, cellular data or cradled) and disconnected modes.

The software will be localized to German, French and Spanish.

I haven't seen this information released form any of the "official" Microsoft channels so I don't know how accurate or true this information is. The unnamed "freak" says he works for Microsoft in the Netherlands and his blog is hosted on a MSDN.com domain so he appears legit. If this information about Microsoft CRM 3.0 Mobile is true...

YEA-HAH!

Microsoft CRM 1.2 offered a Pocket PC option but I never personally cared for any of the Pocket PC hardware. In addition, you could only connect wirelessly if you used the Pocket PC Phone Edition. As much as I don't like the Pocket PC hardware, I REALLY don't like the Pocket PC Phone Edition hardware. I always felt those devices were much too large and clunky.

With the news that Microsoft CRM 3.0 Mobile Edition will support Windows Mobile 5.0, well that opens up a new range of cool and exciting hardware options such as the super slick Motorola Q phone.

In addition to offering customers better hardware choics, Windows Mobile 5.0 includes software options such as the ability to switch between potrait and landscape modes (as shown below).

(photos from Freaky Microsoft Dynamics 3.0 Blog)

Comments

Wow. That is some great news. Hope "freak" isn't blowing smoke too early and we can see the bits soon.

-Ryan

Posted by: Ryan Farley | Dec 27, 2005 1:50:32 PM
Hello all,

Do you know if this new version has been deployed??? Where can I find the file to download it???

Best regards,
Pablo Gómez

Posted by: Pablo Gómez | Jan 31, 2006 9:04:28 AM
That is very cool.

Do you have more info on the release day and mobile device requirements for Microsoft CRM 3.0 Mobile edition?

These are the Mobile Device Requirements for CRM mobile version 1.2 (source Microsoft):
• Windows Mobile™ 2003-based Pocket PC (ARM or Xscale processor).
• 64 megabytes (MB) of RAM minimum, 64 MB recommended.
• 400-MHz processor (minimum).
• 3.5" display, 240 x 320 pixels (minimum).
• Recommended: secure digital card slot and a secure digital card, or CompactFlash card slot and a CompactFlash card.

Thank you and regards,

Posted by: Admir | Feb 11, 2006 10:40:04 PM
At Convergence, they're talking about releasing the Mobile edition in April.

Posted by: Dave | Mar 26, 2006 9:33:06 PM
CRM 3.0 Mobile Access does not support WM5.0 Smartphone edition. All the current products on the market for Cingular and Verizon fail the requirements check based on display size, processor speed (TI or Intel) or memory.

Posted by: Michael Elliott | Jun 28, 2006 2:12:00 PM
The Motorola Q uses the WM5.0 Smartphone OS. No luck there.

Posted by: Michael Elliott | Jun 28, 2006 2:13:14 PM

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