Comments on: Gmail Basic HTML View, Doesn’t Work With Pocket PC, BlackBerry

By: Katsushiro

Katsushiro — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 +0000

I wonder if the upcoming release of Minimo for PPC will be able to load GMail up properly, since it’s supposed to be able to handle javascript and CSS just like its big brother Firefox… in any case, I’ve been using WebIS Mail to download my GMail to my iPaq using the POP3 access, and it works fine.. though I do fear that Google is likely to eventually charge for that service. Still, if you want to get your GMail onto your handheld *today*, WebIS Mail seems to be a doable solution. Has the added advantage of letting me read my GMail when I’m not actually connected to the network, too.:)

Of course, the good thing about GMail, besides the searchability, is the usability of the interface and the keyboard shortcuts… keyboard shortcuts won’t do me much good on a handheld.. and I’ve a feeling that the GMail interface wouldn’t work quite as well in a cramped handheld screen. It’s likely that Google would have to design a separate interface specifically aimed at handheld-sized screens, even if the handheld could handle the javascript/CSS..

Just some rambling thoughts…

By: Ken

Ken — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 +0000

The Gmail interface worked flawlessly on a Palm TungstenC with both the native browser and the pro one. Oddly nobody in the Palm community is talking about it. Perhaps because we use POP3 access to it on the Palm. Dunno, but I went to look and it worked. Thanks for mentioning it even if it isn’t fully functional.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 +0000

I’ve been waiting for Gmail for my Palm Tung C and stumbled upon the good news. Looks and works great. Thanks for the heads up!

mxdavis@gmail.com

By: Sam Anzaroot

Sam Anzaroot — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 +0000

I found that if you go into a html view in a compatible browser and then copy the address in your address bar (yes I know it takes a long time) into your windows ce device (or any device for that matter) you will be in stardard mode (as long as you signed in already on that device beforehand. I mean signed in on the gmail front page, and get your error, or whatever you get, and then put this address in. If you then click the gmail button on the top right, you can add that page to your fravorites, and come back to it anytime. It worked for me, hope it works for you.