T-Mobile Dash 3G Can Now Be Upgraded to Windows Mobile 6.5

Those with a T-Mobile Dash 3G can now download an upgrade to the latest version of Microsoft's mobile operating system for free.

This inexpensive smartphone was released last year with Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard, but an upgrade to version 6.5 Standard is now available. Changes in this version are not dramatic, with the most notable being a new version of Internet Explorer Mobile.

It can be downloaded from T-Mobile's website.

A Windows Mobile 6.5 Pro upgrade was also recently released for T-Mobile USA's version of the HTC Touch Pro2.

An Overview of the T-Mobile Dash 3G
This device is a version of the HTC Snap, and has a tablet shape with 2.4-inch QVGA display, trackball, and a small QWERTY keyboard.

This was T-Mobile USA's first Windows Mobile device with support for its 3G network, and also has Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) and Bluetooth.

T-Mobile has positioned this as a phone for both personal and professional use, as it offers voice calling, instant messaging, support for personal and business e-mail, an Office suite, and synchronization with Microsoft Outlook and Exchange. In addition, it has a GPS for location-based services, web browser, plus an audio and video player.

It is based on  on a 528 MHz processor, and includes a 2.0 megapixel camera and microSD card slot.

The T-Mobile Dash 3G is available now for $50 with a two-year contract, or $280 without a contract.

Source: T-Mobile USA