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Old 10-24-2007, 01:58 PM   #76
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Originally Posted by rivviepop View Post
I would guess it's because IMAP (and the IDLE extension) help make people realize how piss-poor BIS actually is comparatively. Anyone who's used a good mobile IMAP client with caching ability (for reading/replying disconnected) understands that BIS is no better than a junky old POP account. IMAP competes directly with their BES product which is why we don't get an IMAP client on the phone (unlike every other phone out there almost).
You make a good point. However, IMAP is only for email whereas the BES does give calendar/tasks/memo sync functionality. I sure hope RIM will support realtime IMAP soon.
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