Phone PDA Synching

Ratings and Reviews of Phone and PDA Synching Software

 

Phone and PDA Synching

Are you tired to trying to re-enter all of your contacts and their phone numbers into your cell phone or PDA using that tiny little

 

 keyboard?  Talk about time consuming!  And what about your tasks, "to dos" and appointments?  Wouldn't it be easier if your phone, PDA and PC were all in synch?  Take heart, the software reviewed on this page can help.  And, though many devices now come with a connector and software for your PC standard (or in a kit you can purchase), you may find that one of these software solutions provides some "extra" capability that you need (or would like) or that if the solution is more cost effective than that offered by your cellular carrier.  So, before we begin, remember:

  • Compatibility - before you buy, make sure the software is compatible with your PC, phone and PDA in all areas - operating system, model, applications, connector (USB versus serial versus Bluetooth, etc.).  There are usually extensive device lists and compatibility charts available on the vendor web sites.
  • Conflicts - make sure your system has enough connectivity.  If you have to share a port and change out the connectors, you'll have to also remember to shut down the resident software to get access to the port for the "new" connector.  A real pain in the neck!  Maybe it's time for a USB hub.

Looking for that good "synching" package?  Let's see what's out there.

 
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Some vendors offer more than one package in this category.  We'll review them in table format within that vendor's detailed review.

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Phone and PDA Synching Software Review

Phone and PDA "Synching" Software*

(Rankings - best, 5 symbols, worst, 1 symbol)

Company Best For* Simple Start-Up Cost Time Savings Ease of Use Works With Support Features Overall Rating

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Avanquest

Simple Start-Up - 更更

Avanquest's phone and PDA synching software is easy to install and set up for use.

Cost - $$$$

Pricing for Avanquest software is detailed in the table below.

Software Price O/S Supported Overview Features Compatibility

Mobile PhoneTools 4 Bluetooth Version

$39.90,

Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP

Phone Synching Software

  • Synchronize Outlook Contacts - address book, calendar, tasks, integrated with Outlook Outlook Express, MS Exchange and Lotus Notes, back up phone contacts on PC

  • Connect to Internet via cell phone - use cell phone as modem on GSM, GPRS or UMTS networks, send MMS and SMS messages from laptop, send and receive email, send faxes

  • Create ringtones and wallpapers for cell phone - create ringtones from CDs and MP3s, make wallpaper and screensavers from phone, create and edit mobile videos on cell phone

  • Download photos and mobile video from phone back up to PC, manage cell phone media on PC, make phone a music library, carry MP3s with you

 
Ringtone Media Studio 2 $29.95

Windows 2000, XP

800 cell phone models

Ringtone Creation Software
  • Works with polyphonic and real music phones
  • One-click transfer to cell phone over the air
  • Online locker to store digital media
  • Transfers ANY media to your phone
  • Create real music ringtones from CDs or MP3s
  • Edit polyphonic ringtones and customize tracks
  • Integrated file manager - drag files to locker window and download to phone
  • DJ Ringtone Studio with 30 instruments and ringtone styles, intelligent beat matching
  • Library of 8,000 real music and polyphonic ringtones, photos and videos
  • Mobile backgrounds to create wallpapers from any digital picture
  • Picture Slideshows
  • Mobile videos
  • Bluetooth and infrared delivery

CD audio, mp3, wav, amr, smaf

JPG, GIF, Bitmap, PNG, PCX, TIF, animated GIF

MP4, 3GP, AVI

Motorola PhoneTools Deluxe $33.96 Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP

Phone Synching Software

  • Synchronize Outlook Contacts - address book, calendar, tasks, integrated with Outlook Outlook Express, MS Exchange and Lotus Notes, back up phone contacts on PC

  • Connect to Internet via cell phone - use cell phone as modem on GSM, GPRS or UMTS networks, send MMS and SMS messages from laptop, send and receive email, send faxes

  • Create ringtones and wallpapers for cell phone - create ringtones from CDs and MP3s, make wallpaper and screensavers from phone, create and edit mobile videos on cell phone

  • Download photos and mobile video from phone back up to PC, manage cell phone media on PC, make phone a music library, carry MP3s with you

 
Movies Music and Ringtones $29.95 Windows 2000, XP, Vista

800 phones
Phone Synching Software
  • View on iPod, Sony PSP, Nintendo DS Lite, Creative Zen, Mobile Phone
  • Move music and video library form iPod to PC or iPod to mobile device
  • Transfer music to another computer
  • Protect and backup music and video library
  • Sync driving directions, email, contacts, to iPod
  • Create ringtones, movies and wallpapers for mobile devices
 
Pocket PhoneTools 5 Pro $46.72 HP iPAQ, Dell Axim, Toshiba Pocket PC


320 cell phone operators
PDA Synching Software
  • Automatically configures Internet connection via 3G or GPRS
  • Automatically detects brand and model of cell phone
  • Automatically detects connection type between Pocket PC and cell phone (Bluetooth, infrared or cable)
  • Stores personal parameters
  • Launches applications after connecting - Internet Explorer, MSN Messenger WAP Navigator or email client
  • Manages international roaming
  • Pocket PC Fax Software - annotate fax messages and reach multiple recipients, send attachments using Pocket Word, personalize fax messages with 3 cover page templates, send fax and check status in real time, view received faxes
  • Pocket PC Dialer - transform Pocket PC into cell phone using GPRSS Compact Flash or PCMCIA card that supports voice, keep log of sent, received and missed calls, assign speed dial numbers for up to 15 contacts, get voice mail with single click, compatible with mobile or Bluetooth headsets, send and receive faxes using the dialer, select and call contacts from Pocket PC Contacts directory
  • Send and receive, manage and archive SMS messages - send SMS messages to multiple recipients using Contacts directory, send SMS messages longer than 160 characters, send high priority SMS messages, redirect SMS messages, archive and compress SMS messages, create pre-recorded SMS messages, send and receive Asian SMS messages
 

Time Savings - 更更

Lots of capabilities to link/synch cell phones with your PC or Pocket PC can make life a lot simpler and transferring contact information MUCH faster.

Ease of Use - @@@@

The software comes with a number of easy to use "wizards" to guide you along.

Works With - YYYY

Windows only for the "system" side.  Many cell phone and PDA models supported.

Use your Cell Phone as Modem to Connect PDA to IntSupport - ppp

You get what you pay for.  Cheap software - expensive technical support.  In fact, technical support, if you need to speak to a "live" body, will cost more than the software itself!  $24.95 for the first 10 minutes (and how many tech support calls have you had resolve in 10 minutes or less?) and $2.95 per minute after that.  And by the way, this is not an "800" number, you'll be paying long distance charges as well (unless you have one of those new "bundled" local and long distance packages from MCI, SBC or Verizon!).  Finally, tech support is only available 7 AM to 4 PM Pacific Monday through Friday (with the exception of Wednesday when they close at 2 PM!).  Basically, if you need help - throw out the software and kiss your $49 to good-bye!

Features - iiii1/2

LOTS of nice capabilities in these packages.  Ways to use your cell phone to connect to the Internet, synch contacts, construct ringtones and wallpapers, send and receive SMS messages from a PDA or laptop, send faxes and much, much more.  Depending on your requirements - one of these packages probably has the capabilities you'll need.

Overall Rating - %%%%

We don't like the support strategy - but the capabilities in these software packages more than make up for it.   

 

CompanionLink Software  

Simple Start-Up - 更更

Companion Link's software is simple to install and set up for use.

Cost - $$$1/2

CompanionLink pricing is detailed in the table below.

Software Price O/S Supported Overview Features Compatibility

CompanionLink

Express - $49.95

 

Pro - $99.95

BlackBerry Handhelds, Windows Mobile Handhelds, Palm OS Handhelds, Apple iPhone (USB sync via iTunes)

 

Windows

PDA and Cell Phone Syncing Software

  • Synchronize Contacts, Calendar and Phone Calls, Notes and Histories, Opportunities, Todo Items and Tasks, User-Defined Fields, Alarms and Reminders, Additional Contacts, Attachment Names, Calendar and Activities with Linked Contacts

  • Pro version - wireless sync ($9.95 per month) for BlackBerry, Palm OS and Windows Mobile devices, custom field mapping, sync data from multiple databases such as CRM business contacts, Outlook personal contacts, exclude personal data from sync

ACT! by Sage version 4 and higher, Premium, Real Estate and Financial editions

Google Calendar

GoldMine versions 4 and higher, Standard, Corporate, Premium and Enterprise edition

Lotus Notes versions 4.6 and higher

Microsoft Outlook versions 97 and higher, Business Contact Manager 2007

Novell GroupWise versions 6.5 and higher
Palm Desktop versions 2 and higher

SalesJunction.com

Time & Chaos versions 6 and higher

Time & Chaos Intellect

CompanionLink for Time & Chaos

Express - $49.95

 

Pro - $99.95

Windows Mobile 6 Handhelds, Windows Mobile 5 Handhelds, Palm OS Handhelds, BlackBerry Handhelds, Apple iPhone

 

Windows

PDA and Cell Phone Syncing Software

  • Syncs Contacts, Appointments, Meetings, Phone Calls, Reminders and Alarms, Notes, To-do Lists and Tasks, User-Defined Fields, Calendar and Activities with Linked Contacts

  • Custom field mapping

  • Sync data from default and other Time & Chaos databases

Time & Chaos versions 6 and higher, Chaos !intellect

CompanionLink for Google $29.95 BlackBerry Handhelds, Windows Mobile Handhelds, Palm OS Handhelds, Apple iPhone PDA and Cell Phone Syncing Software
  • Sync Google Data - Calendar Events, Reminders, Event Details and Notes, Recurring Events, Multiple Calendars, Share and Public Calendar
  • Set data to auto-sync in background
  • Supports Google Apps (all editions)
  • Member of the Google Enterprise Professional partner program
 
DoubleLook $99.95 Windows Syncing Software
  • Sync CRM data - Contacts, Appointments, Meetings, Phone Calls, Reminders and Alarms, Notes and Histories, Attachment Names, To-do Lists and Tasks, Additional Contacts, User-Defined Fields, Calendar and Activities with Linked Contacts
  • Custom field mapping
  • Exclude personal categories from sync
Outlook version 97 and higher, Business Contact Manager 2007

ACT! versions 4 and higher, Premium, Real Estate and Financial editions

GoldMine versions 4 and higher, Standard, Corporate, premium and Enterprise editions

Lotus Notes versions 4.6 and higher

Palm Desktop versions 2 and higher
DoubleNotes $99.95 Windows Syncing Software
  • Sync CRM data - Contacts, Appointments, Meetings, Phone Calls, Reminders and Alarms, Notes and Histories, Attachment Names, To-do Lists and Tasks, Additional Contacts, User-Defined Fields, Calendar and Activities with Linked Contacts
  • Runs client-side
  • Custom field mapping
  • Exclude personal categories from sync
Lotus Notes versions 4.6 and higher

Outlook versions 97 and higher, Business Contact Manager 2007

ACT! versions 4 and higher, Premium, Real Estate and Financial editions

GoldMine versions 4 and higher, Standard, Corporate, Premium and Enterprise editions

Palm Desktop versions 2 and higher
SalesJunction.com Sync Express - $49.95, Pro - $99.95 BlackBerry Handhelds, Windows Mobile Handhelds, Palm OS Handhelds, Apple iPhone

Windows
Syncing Software
  • Sync - Contacts, Calendar and Appointment Data, Tasks, Alarms and Reminders, Notes, Calendar and Activities Linked with Contacts
  • Pro version - wireless sync ($9.95 per month), sync multiple databases using category manager, sync calendar events with Google Calendar, sync multiple phones using profiles
 

Time Savings - 更更

If you want to synch your phone, PDA and PC from one interface - a HUGE help.

Ease of Use - @@@@

CompanionLink is one of the easiest ways we've found to sync up more complex contact and business managements software like ACT!, Lotus Notes and GoldMine with a smart phone.  Very easy to use.

Works With - YYY1/2

Windows only for the PC, Pocket PC, Windows Mobile, BlackBerry and Palm smart phones on the wireless side.

Support - ppp1/2

The technical support area of the CompanionLink web site includes FAQs, "quick help" with information regarding error messages, a glossary and contact manager specific information, product updates and setup and installation guides.  If you need more help, you can email tech support or call them Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 4 PM Pacific (no "800" number, you'll be responsible for long distance charges where they apply).

Features - iiii

We haven't found many other "multi contact manager" syncing software solutions for "smart phones" that use BlackBerry, Windows Mobile or Palm OS's - but CompanionLink delivers a good one.  Their software will let smart phone owners "sync up" with Lotus Notes, ACT!, GoldMine, Outlook and even Google Calendar.

Overall Rating - %%%%

If you need to sync a smart phone with one or more "high end" contact managers like ACT!, GoldMine, Lotus Notes - or Outlook - or even Google Calendar - a very good solution.

 

 PDAsync from Laplink easily synchronizes your contacts, appointments, and tasks between your handheld PDA and desktop PC.

Laplink  

Simple Start-Up - 更更

Laplink's PDAsync software is easy to install and use.  Lots of "automatic" functions like port, phone and device discovery.

Cost - $$$$

PDAsync is priced at $49.95.

Software Price O/S Supported Overview Features Compatibility

PDAsync 4.0 

$49.95

Windows 2000, XP, Vista

 

PDA and Cell Phone Synching Software

  • Scheduled synchronization

  • Fast synchronization

  • Multiple devices can be associated with multiple applications via profiles

  • Email management - tracks read/unread status of all messages

  • Automatic port and device detection

  • Wizard-based installation

Microsoft Outlook 97, 98, 200, 2002, 2003

Lotus Notes R5, 6.0, 6.5

Lotus Organizer 97, 97-GS, 4.1, 5.0, 6.0

ACT! 3.05, 4.0 2000, 5.0, 6.0

 

Cingular 8525, 3125

 

i-mate Smartflip, PDAL, JAQ, JAQ3, JAMin

 

Qtek 8500, S200

 

HTC MTeoR, TyTN

 

Samsung BlackJack

 

Sony Ericsson D750, R520m, V600i, F500, J200, J210, K300, K310, K320, K500, K506, K508, K510, K600, K608, K610, K618, K700, K750, K758, K790, K800, R300d, R300LX, S700i, S710a, T39m, T60c, T60LX, T61, T61z, T62, T65, T68i, T68m, T237, T226, T290, T310, T610, T618, T630, T637, V630, V800, W300, W550, W600, W700, W800, W810, W850, W900, Z500a, Z520, z525, Z530, Z550, Z558, Z600, Z610, Z608, Z800, Z1010

 

NEC HDM Handsets a232, 232e

 

Palm OS-powered Devices

Palm III Series, Palm V Series, Palm VII Series, Palm M Series, Palm i705, Zier 21, 31, 71, 72, Tungsten T, Tx, T2, T3, T4, E, E2, C, W, Handspring Visor series, Sony Clie series, Treo 90, 180, 180g, 270, 300, 600, 650, 700P, Palm LifeDrive, Palm Z22

 

T-Mobile, T-Mobile Dash

 

Windows 2003 Smartphones - Sierra Wireless Voq Professional, Samsung i600/i730, Audiovox SMT5600a, i-mate SP3/T-Mobile SDA, SPV C500, Motorola MPx220

 

Windows Mobile 5.0 and 6.0 Smartphones - All WM 5.0 and 6.0 Smartphones are supported at this time

 

Microsoft Pocket PC Devices - 2000, 2002, 2003 SE and Phone Edition, Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC all editions

 

 

Time Savings - 更更

If you want to synch your phone, PDA and PC from one interface - a HUGE help.

Ease of Use - @@@@

PDAsync is filled with automated wizards to make your life easier.

Works With - YYYY

Windows only for the PC, Palm and Pocket PC devices, lots of  phones.

Support - ppp1/2

Knowledge base and FAQ on the web site, email and phone support for registered users.

Features - iii1/2

PDAsync is focused on PDA's and lots of smartphones.  If that's what you have - a great tool.

Overall Rating - %%%1/2+

A solid software tool if you need to synch up multiple devices and want to use just one software interface - not two.  Laplink as a company has a solid reputation for connecting devices (PCs) with their Laplink software, PDASync is a nice add-on, but make sure your phone or device is supported before you buy.

 

Mark/Space

Simple Start-Up - 更更

Mark/Space's MissingSync for Palm, Windows Mobile, Symbian, iPhone and Sony PlayStation Portable are simple to install and set up for use.

Cost - $$$$

Mark/Space product pricing is detailed in the table below.

Software Price O/S Supported Overview Features Compatibility

The Missing Sync for Palm OS 6.0.2

$39.95 download $49.95 CD

Macintosh OS X 10.4.9 or later, 10.5 or later

Palm OS 4, OS 5

PDA and Cell Phone Synching Software

  • Synchronize work addresses, contact photos, instant messaging addresses, birthdays, - complete Mac Address Book

  • Matches Tiger's iCal calendars with Palm  calendar categories

  • Notes conduit keeps notes in sync between Mac and Palm OS devices

  • Resize and transfers iPhoto albums, update synced albums on Mac

  • Sync one or more iTunes playlists

  • Watch videos

  • Restores handheld or smartphone to previous state

  • Works with existing Palm conduits - Documents to Go, FileMaker Mobile, LifeBalance, pocketQuicken, SplashID and others

 
The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile 4.0.2 39.95 download $49.95 CD

Macintosh OS X 10.5

 

Windows Mobile 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006

PDA and Cell Phone Synching Software

  • Synchronizes between contacts in Apple's Address book or Microsoft Entourage 2004 and Windows Mobile Device
  • Calendar sync with iCal and Entourage
  • Create, edit, categorize, sort and search notes on Mac, sync them with Windows Mobile device - includes voice recordings, also syncs notes with Bare Bones Software's Yojimbo
  • Choose Office files to sync with handheld
  • Drag and drop DRM-free QuickTime videos to encode and transfer to device for playback in Windows Media Player Mobile 10 or MP4-compatible players
  • Photo and video sync with iPhoto
  • iTunes playlist synching
  • Smart application install
  • Uses Apple's Sync Services technology
  • Extract call log data and SMS text message threads from mobile device and search, sort and export to Mac
  • Backup and restore My Documents
 
The Missing Sync for Sony PSP 1.0.3 $29.95 download

Macintosh OS X Tiger 10.4.6 or later, 10.5 or later

 

Sony PSP running Firmware 2.7.1 or higher

Playstation Portable Synching Software

  • Encodes movie previews, viral videos from YouTube or Google Video for optimized viewing on PSP
  • Video library - track what's on Mac and on PSP as well as each Memory Stick
  • Copy bookmarks from Safari to PSP
  • Syncs photos from iPhoto albums to PSP
  • Copy selected iTunes playlists to PSP
  • Sync address book and calendars from iCal
  • Store text in Mark/Space Notebook and sync with PSP
  • Selectable themes
  • Sync folder contents from Mac
 
The Missing Sync for BlackBerry v1.0.3 $29.95 download, $49.95 CD-ROM Macintosh OS X 10.4.8 or later, OS X 10.5 or later

BlackBerry version 4.0 OS
BlackBerry Synching Software
  • Sync with Apple Address Book
  • Synchronizes calendar events and tasks from iCal to BlackBerry
  • Includes Mark/Space Notebook - create, edit, categorize, sort and search notes on Mac, sync them via The Missing Sync with BlackBerry handset
  • Download iPhoto albums to BlackBerry Pearl's microSD card automatically resizing each photo to fit the screen
  • Synchronize iTunes playlists to BlackBerry Pearl's microSD card (cannot play protected music)
  • Uses Apple's Sync Services technology
 
The Missing Sync for iPhone $39.95 download, $24.95 crossgrade Macintosh OS X 10.4.9 and later, OS X 10.5 and later

Windows Mobile 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, BlackBerry 4.0 or higher, Palm OS 4 or OS 5 for Migration Assistant

Apple iPhone firmware version 1.0 or later
iPhone Synching Software
  • Migration Assistant to transfer data from old handheld to iPhone
  • Sort and search SMS messages
  • Organize notes into categories, search notes, copy and paste content
  • Transfer iPhone call log to Mac
 
The Missing Sync for Symbian $39.95 Macintosh OS X 10.4.10 or later, OS X 10.5 or later

Motorola Z8

Sony Ericsson P1, M600i, W950, W990, P990i

Symbian S60 Phones
3250, 5500 Sport, 6120, 6290, E50, E60, E61, E62, E65, E70, E90, N71, 5700, 6110 Navigator, N73, N75, N76, N77, N80, N91, N92, N93 N93i, N95
Symbian Phone Synching Software
  • Sync contacts with Symbian-based phones
  • Sync iCal with Symbian phone
  • Download iPhoto albums to Symbian device's microSD card, resizes photos to fit the screen
  • Drag and drop DRM-free QuickTime videos onto The Missing Sync to encode and transfer to Symbian device
  • Synchronize iTunes playlists to Symbian phone's microSD card (cannot play protected music)
  • Uses Apple's Sync Services technology
 

Time Savings - 更更

If you want to synch your phone, Windows Mobile phone/PDA, BlackBerry, Sony PSP, iPhone, Symbian phone and Macintosh from one interface - a HUGE help.

Ease of Use - @@@@

On your Mac - it looks like any other Mac OS X application.  Simple to understand and use.

Works With - YYYY

Macintosh desktops, Windows Mobile, Palm OS, iPhone, BlackBerry, Symbian OS phone and Sony PSP.

Support - ppp

The tech support area of the Mark/Space web site includes a searchable knowledge base and product updates/downloads.  If you need more help, email is your only option.

Features - iiii

Good tools for synching your handheld/smartphone to your Mac.  All of the iterations sync iCal and Address Book.  The Palm and Widows Mobile Versions can also sync with Microsoft Entourage 2004, iPhoto, and in the case of the Palm version iTunes playlists as well.  The Sony PSP, Symbian, BlackBerry versions include video and iTunes syncing along with iCal address books and calendars. 

Overall Rating - %%%%

Competitively priced, more than capable synching software for your handheld, phone, iPhone, BlackBerry, Symbian phone, Sony PSP and Macintosh.

 

Nokia

Simple Start-Up - 更更

Nokia's Intellisync "synching" software is easy to install and begin using.  Lots of automatic features and functions.

Cost - $$$$

Intellisync Handheld edition is $69.99, upgrade $34.95.

Software Price O/S Supported Overview Features Compatibility

Handheld Edition

$69.99, upgrade $34.95

Windows 98SE, 2000, NT 4.0 (service pack 6), ME, XP, Vista

 

Palm OS 3.5.0, 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 3.5.3, 4.0, 4.1, 5.0, 5.1, 5.2, 5.4

 

Pocket PC, Windows CE.NET, Pocket PC 2000, 2002, Pocket PC 2003, Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC, Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE, 5 and 6

PDA Synching Software

  • Email synchronization

  • Custom field mapping

  • Email attachment support

  • Conflict resolution and filtering

  • Address book, task and calendar synching

ActiveSync 3.7.1, 3.8, 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 4.5

Microsoft Outlook   2002, 2003, 2007

Microsoft Outlook Express 5.0, 6.0

Novell GroupWise 6.0, 6.5, 7.0

ACT! 6.0

Lotus Organizer 6.1

Lotus Notes 4.5, 4.6, 5.0, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 8.0

Palm Desktop 4.0, 4.1, 4.1.4E

Time Savings - 更更

If you want to synch your phone, PDA and PC the Intellisync packages are a BIG help.

Ease of Use - @@@@

Intellisync software is filled with automated wizards to make your life easier.

Works With - YYY

Windows only for the "system" side.

Support - pppp

The tech support area on the Nokia web site includes a knowledgebase, downloads and FAQ.  You can get online support there as well.  If you need more help, tech support is available via phone from 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific for a cost of $29.95 per incident or $89.95 per year for an annual support subscription.  You can also get all software updates for a subscription price of $34.95 per year.

Features - iiii1/2

The leader in PDA and web-based connectivity.  Powerful filtering and conflict resolution filtering are big plusses.

Overall Rating - %%%%

For PDAs and handhelds the clear choice.

 

PocketMac

Simple Start-Up - 更更

All of the PocketMac products install in a straight forward manner and are easy to set up for use on your Macintosh.

Cost - $$$$

PocketMac makes a variety of synching software for a diverse set of smartphones and handhelds.  Pricing is detailed in the table below.

Software Price O/S Supported Overview Features Compatibility
PocketMac for BlackBerry Free

Macintosh OS X 10.4.x or higher

 

BlackBerry Devices

PDA and Cell Phone Synching Software

  • Synchs to Windows PC or Macintosh
  • Entourage contacts
  • Entourage calendars
  • Entourage tasks
  • Entourage notes
  • iCal calendars
  • iCal tasks
  • Address book contacts
  • Mail.app e-mail
  • iTunes MP3 sync
  • iPhoto sync
  • Now Contact contacts
  • Now Up-To-Date calendars
  • Now Up-To-Date tasks
  • Stickies notes
  • Download or CD
Entourage 10.1.6 or higher
PocketMac for PSP $9.95

Macintosh OS X 10.3 or higher

Playstation Portables

PSP Synching Software

  • Sync to Windows PC or Mac
  • Entourage contacts
  • Entourage calendars
  • Address book contacts
  • iTunes MP3 sync
  • iPhoto sync
  • Download or CD
Entourage 10.1.6 or higher
GoBetween for Entourage $24.95

Macintosh OS X 10.3 or higher

 

Supported Devices - Palm PDA's

PDA and Cell Phone Synching Software

  • Sync Entourage contacts
  • Entourage calendars
  • Entourage tasks
  • Sync Entourage to iCal & OS X Address Book
  • iCal tasks
  • Sync iCal to Entourage
  • Address Book contacts
  • Syncs Address Book to Entourage
  • iSync integration
  • Download or CD
Entourage 10.1.6 or higher
PocketMac iPod $23.41

Macintosh OS X 10.3 or higher

 

Windows 2000, XP

 

Apple iPod any model

iPod Synching Software

  • Sync Outlook contacts
  • Outlook calendar
  • Outlook tasks
  • Outlook notes
  • Microsoft Word synching
  • Adobe Acrobat PDF synching
  • Download or CD
 
TuneSync for BlackBerry $9.95 Windows 2000, XP

BlackBerry Devices
BlackBerry Synching Software
  • iTunes MP3 sync
  • Download or CD
 
PocketMac for Windows Mobile 5 & 6 $29.95 Macintosh OS X 10.4.x or higher

Windows Mobile Pocket PCs
Phone Synching Software
  • Sync PC or Mac
  • Entourage contacts
  • Entourage calendars
  • Entourage tasks
  • Entourage notes
  • iCal calendars
  • iCal tasks
  • Address Book contacts
  • iTunes MP3 sync
  • iPhoto sync
  • Now Contact contacts
  • Now Up-To-Date calendars
  • Now Up-To-Date tasks
  • Stickies notes
  • CAB files
  • Install from most .EXE files
  • Download or CD
Entourage 10.1.6 or higher
TunesSync for Windows Mobile $9.95 Windows 2000, XP iTunes Synching Software
  • iTunes MP3 sync
  • iTunes MP3 to WMA conversion
  • Install from most .EXE files
  • Download or CD
 
PocketMac GoBetween for Meeting Maker $24.95 Macintosh OS X 10.4, 10.5

Apple iPhone, HandSpring PDAs/Phones - Treo 180, Treo 270, Treo 300, Treo 90, Visor Edge, Visor Neo, Visor Platinum, Visor Prism, Visor Pro
Motorola Phones - c331g, c331t, c333g, c343, c350, E398, E550, E815, i930, KRZR K1, n70, PEBL, RAZR V3, ROKR, SLVR L2, SLVR L7, T720, T730, V180, v188, V200, V220, V226, V265, V276, V300, V303, V330, V360, V400, V500, V501, V505, V525, V535, V540, V547, V550, V551, V557, V600, V60i, V60p, V60s, V60t, V620, V635, V66, V700, V710, V80
Nokia Phones - 3230, 3600, 3620, 3650, 3660, 6021, 6102, 6103, 6111, 6131, 6230, 6230k, 6260, 6270, 6280, 6600, 6620, 6630, 6670, 6680, 6681, 6682, 6820, 6822, 7370, 7380, 7610, 7650, 8800, 8801, 9300i, E61, E62, N-Gage, N-Gage QD, N70, N71, N72, N73, N80, N90, N91, N93
Palm PDAs/Phones i705, IIIc, IIIxe, m100, m105, m125, m130, m500, m505, m515, Treo 600, Treo 650, Tungsten C, Tungsten E, Tungsten T, Tungsten T3, Tungsten T5, Tungsten W, VII, VIIx, Vx, Zire, Zire 21, Zire 31, Zire 71, Zire 72
Panasonic Phones - X700, X800
Sendo Phones - Sendo X
Siemens Phones - S55, S56, SX1
Sony Ericsson Phones - 802SE, D750i, k600i, k608i, k610i, K700c, K700i, K750i, k790i, P800, P900, P910, Rt20, S700i, S710a, T39, T608, T610, T616, T630, T637, T68, T68i, V800, w550, w550i, W800i, w810i, w900, Z1010, Z600, Z800c, Z800i
PDA and Phone Synching Software
  • Sync all Meeting Maker data to iCal and Address Book
  • Run iSync to sync iCal and Address Book to device
Meeting Maker Version 8.5 or higher
PocketMac for Windows Mobile Smartphone 2002/2003 $29.95 Macintosh OS X 10.3.x or higher

Windows Mobile Pocket PCs, Windows Mobile SmartPhones
Phone and PDA Synching Software
  • Sync to Windows PC and Mac
  • Entourage contacts
  • Entourage calendars
  • Entourage tasks
  • Entourage notes
  • iCal calendars
  • iCal tasks
  • Address Book contacts
  • Mail.app E-Mail
  • iTunes MP3 Sync
  • iPhoto Sync
  • Bluetooth Synching
  • Now Contact contacts
  • Now Up-To-Date Calendars
  • Now Up-To-Date Tasks
  • Stickies Notes
  • PocketWord to Microsoft Word
  • PocketExcel to Microsoft Excel
  • CAB files
  • Download and CD
 
PocketMac for Pocket PC 2002/2003 $29.95 Macintosh OS X 10.3.x or higher

Windows Mobile Pocket PCs, Windows Mobile Pocket PC Phones
Phone and PDA Synching Software
  • Sync to Windows PC and Mac
  • Entourage contacts
  • Entourage calendars
  • Entourage tasks
  • Entourage notes
  • iCal calendars
  • iCal tasks
  • Address Book contacts
  • Mail.app E-Mail
  • iTunes MP3 Sync
  • iPhoto sync
  • Bluetooth Synching
  • Now Contact contacts
  • Now Up-To-Date Calendars
  • Now Up-To-Date Tasks
  • Stickies Notes
  • PocketWord to Microsoft Word
  • PocketExcel to Microsoft Excel
  • CAB files
  • .EXE files
  • Download or CD
 
PocketMac Backup for Windows Mobile 2002/2003 $17.33 Macintosh OS X 10.3 or higher Phone and PDA Synching Software
  • Backup Pocket PC to Macintosh
  • Backup Pocket PC Phone to Macintosh
 
PocketMac Theme Creator for Windows Mobile 2002/2003 $19.33 Macintosh OS X 10.3 or higher Phone and PDA Synching Software