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Does anyone know how to get Hotmail emails to work with the epix without using Xpress Mail.  When i go to set up my email i follow the instructions and it keeps wanting me to log into hotmail mobile.  I set it up this way, but when i get an email it notifies me by a text message, and then to read the email, i have to log into the internet, log into hotmail, and then open and read it.  When i called ATT they said that is the only way hotmail will work with windows mobile 6.1.  but on my first epix i had (i had to replace under warranty due to malfuntion) i was able to set up my email the normal way.  any help will be appreciated