What's WMDC? - hint, it has nothing to do with the WMD you're probably thinking about
Some folks probably think that the Synch Center function of the Vista Mobility Center is the replacement for ActiveSynch (with a device), but actually that mantle now goes to the Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC). WMDC allows you to set up new partnerships and synch with Windows Mobile 2003 or later devices. Note: the WMDC is only supported on Windows Vista and must be downloaded, it is not an OOB functionality (in the RTM version).
A key new functionality in WMDC is the picture acquisition wizard (PAW), which simplifies managing media between your WM device and PC. With the PAW you can easily tag and transfer all of the pictures from your Windows Mobile powered device to your PC’s Windows Photo Gallery - cool, eh.
Highlights of the new Windows Mobile Device Center Include:
- Streamlined setup - A simplified new partnership wizard and improved partnership management.
- Robust synchronization - Synchronization of business-critical data such as e-mail, calendars, contacts, tasks, favorites, and files.
- Enhanced user interface - A simple and compelling user interface helps you to quickly access critical tasks and configure your device.
- File browsing - A new device browsing experience enables you more quickly browse files and folders and open documents on your device directly from your PC.
- Photo management – Picture management helps you detect new photos on your Windows Mobile powered device, tag and import them to the Windows Vista Photo Gallery.
- Media synchronization - Use Microsoft Windows Media Player to synchronize and shuffle music files on your device.
You can download it now at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/devicecenter.mspx.
