What is Push Mail?

Push Mail is a wireless communication service that offers non-stop access to email, phone, Internet, text messaging as well as word/spreadsheet processing.

How does it work?

It works the same as a wireless laptop computer, but the handsets are the size of a PDA and it never turns off.

What can I do with it?

You can use Push Mail to read and write emails with attachments, process data and organize with your workgroups while not in the office.

Who should use Push Mail?

It’s suitable for anyone who travels a lot or is regularly away from the office and needs continual access to the web or email.

What is BlackBerry?

BlackBerry is another wireless communication service in competition with Push Mail. BlackBerry and Push Mail do the same thing, but support different operating systems. Push Mail can support Microsoft Windows, Nokia Solution, Symbian or Java, while BlackBerry only supports the BlackBerry OS.

Who are the service providers?

We have three in Thailand—DTAC, AIS and True Move.

How is this different from accessing the web on my mobile phone or PDA?

On a mobile phones you normally only have access to free email sites like Yahoo! or Hotmail and they require you to connect to the web to access them. Push Mail is always connected, and it allows access to more powerful email applications like Microsoft Outlook. Plus, you can create, view and edit documents as if you were using a laptop.

Can you use a mobile phone or PDA to get Push Mail?

No. You need a special handset that has software to support the operating system.

How much do Push Mail and BlackBerry services cost?

The cost varies depending on the provider you choose, your handset and how much data you expect to be moving around per month.

I run Microsoft Windows on a PC and use Outlook for my contacts and emails. What Push Mail handset should I use?

If you want your handset to synch perfectly with your computer, get one that uses a Microsoft Windows OS. BlackBerrys have had trouble openning Microsoft documents.

What if I’m an Apple person?

Neither Push Mail nor BlackBerry are fully compliant with the Apple OS, so check the specs on the handsets you are considering.

Where can I get more information?

www.dtac.co.th, www.ais.co.th, www.truecorp.co.th, www.blackberry.com.

Handsets

BlackBerry 8700g Wireless Handheld
BlackBerry OS, organizer, Internet, email, 64MB flash memory and QWERTY keyboard. B25,500. Available at the True Shop, Siam Paragon, 3/F, 02-610-8888.

HP RW6828 PDA phone
Microsoft Windows OS with Microsoft software, QWERTY keyboard, 2 megapixel camera and 64MB memory. B28,900. Available at DTAC Building, 1/F, Viphavadi Rd. Call Center 1678.

O2 Xda Atom
Microsoft Windows OS, 2 megapixel camera and 64MB memory. B31,900. Available at DTAC Building, 1/F, Viphavadi Rd., call center 1678.

Nokia E61
Microsoft Windows OS and Office software, QWERTY keyboard, multimedia messaging and 64MB memory. B16,490. Available at Nokia shop, 3/F Siam Paragon, 02-610-9778.