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So, once you've switched over to Cingular with your T-Mobile MDA, you realize that you've been branded.

With a little strong solvent like acetone, you can easily remove the T-Mobile logo that imprinted onto the front of the phone. Once you've done that you need to change the splash screen. To do that you'll need to flash the phone (yet again) with Cingular's updated ROM.

But, if what you really want to do is to get online browsing websites from your MDA on the Cingular network, you'll need to change the settings:

Start -> Settings
Click the Connections tab
Click the Connections icon
Click the Add a new modem connection link
Enter any name for the connection (Default is "My Connection") like CingularGPRS
Under the "Select a modem" drop-down menu, select "Cellular Line (GPRS)"
Click Next
Under "Access point name:" enter "wap.cingular"
Under "User name:" enter "WAP@CINGULARGPRS.COM" (Case sensitive?)
Under "Password:" enter "cingular1" (Case sensitive?)
Leave the "Domain:" section blank
Click the "Advanced" button and make sure you have "Use server-assigned IP address"
Click "Finish"

Voila! Now you'll note that either "G" or "E" will be present. Browse away!

Oh yeah, and if you're confused by Cingular's pricing and "bundles", don't worry, so are we. Start with the MEdia Net basic package and go from there. As for the PDA Connect service, what does it do?

Take a look at Cingular's menu:

Data
Media Net
MEdia Net 1 mb $4.99

Data Connect for PDAs
PDA Connect Unlimited $39.99

Smart Phone Connect
Smartphone Connect Unlimited $19.99
Smartphone Connect 5MB $9.99

Messaging Packages
Messaging Unlimited $19.99
Messaging Starter+Unlimited M2M Messages $9.99
Messaging Starter $4.99

Media Bundles
MEdia Max Unlimited $39.99
MEdia Max 1500+Unlimited M2M Messages $34.99
MEdia Max 1500 Bundle $29.99
MEdia Max 200 + Unlimited M2M Messages $24.99
MEdia Works 1500+Unlimited M2M Messages $19.99
MEdia Max 200 Bundle $19.99
MEdia Works 1500 Bundle $14.99
MEdia Basic + Unlimited M2M Messages $14.99
MEDIA BASIC BUNDLE $9.99

Are you even more confused now?

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Finally! Something from T-Mobile for the MDA!Just what is it supposed to improve? See below. We'll be posting our results shortly.

It's the 2.26.10.2 software upgrade

Messaging & Security Feature Pack for Windows Mobile 5.0:

-Available for use with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 with SP2.
-Direct Push e mail.
-Contact lookup in the Exchange Server Global Address List.
-Increased enterprise security options for managing and enforcing corporate IT policies over-the-air.

Additional Features:

-Enhanced multi-media features for improved user convenience.
-Reduced network auto rescan delay for shorter waits for network access.
-Stereo Bluetooth® profile for great stereo sound.
-Ringtone preview for confidence in ringtone selection.
-Animated battery charging icon for confidence in charging connection.
-WAP browser with access only the Help and My Account to manage your T-Mobile account directly from device.
-Connect to more Wi-Fi networks for greater freedom in Wi-Fi access.


QUOTED:
Download For: T-Mobile MDA

Download: T-Mobile MDA Software Version (2.26.10.2)

Date Updated: 07/28/06

Size: 55 MB

Notes: To find the Handheld Software version:
From the Today screen, press "Start".
Select "Settings".
Select the "System" tab.
Select the "Device Information" icon.
Check the ROM version. If your device software version is not 2.26.10.2, it is highly recommended that you download and install this software.


Please be aware that installing this update will erase all data stored on the device and will restore the MDA to factory default. Be sure to back up any important files from your MDA to your desktop or a storage card to preserve your data.