Reader question: is OneNote Mobile available for OneNote 2003?

Got a reader question in the ol' inbox this morning and after I responded directly, I added a new "Reader Question" category here and also thought to share the question and answer. The question was: "Does Mobile OneNote come in OneNote 2003? Or is it just 2007?"

OneNote Mobile is bundled free with OneNote 2007 and isn't available as a separate download or installation, so you'll need a licensed copy of OneNote 2007 to use the smaller cousin. Since the mobile version resides on your Windows Mobile device, either Pocket PC or Smartphone edition, you'll also need ActiveSync installed on your host computer if you plan to synch notes or pictures from OneNote Mobile to OneNote 2007. There's a complete quick start guide available from Microsoft if you have OneNote 2007 and are curious about the mobile component.

I've found the mobile client to be very useful on the road, especially when paired with a UMPC. If you're curious how I've used the application in the past, we've got some examples here and there. All in all, a very effective piece of mobile software, and a great addition to OneNote 2007.

Comments

[Philip Ferris]

Warner crocker has an amusing Inkshow demonstratin the many uses for oneNote mobile at http://www.gottabemobile.com/gottabemobilesoftwareinkshowontheroadwithonenotemobile.aspx

Cheers

phil

[Dave]

Thanks for this information. I found it very useful. The Reader Question category is a good idea...but more work for you guys :). A reference section would be helpful too - with links to other guides and resources (or possibly your own how tos....no, that's even more work!).