Friday, July 29, 2005
Missing Sync for Windows Mobile Released
Posted by Janak Parekh in "SOFTWARE" @ 01:00 PM
At long last, Mark/Space has released a Mac OS Tiger compatible-version of their sync software, and in fact has redone the software significantly since their previous release. Unlike the previous version, the latest software supports both Pocket PCs and Smartphones, Entourage, and does not work through iSync.
I'm playing with this software now. Yes, that means I'm a new Mac owner (a PowerBook G4, to be precise), and this solution appeals to me as I carry both a Smartphone and a Pocket PC along with the PowerBook. I haven't tested the software thoroughly yet, but it does partner with both and sync reasonably fast (although I'm still tracking down a quirk with task sync on my i600). As the screenshot above indicates, the software is fairly minimal -- there's no built-in sync support apart from iCal, Address Book, and Entourage, although it does have a "Mount" feature which seamlessly mounts your Pocket PC in Finder, has a "backup documents feature" which will archive your My Documents folder from the WM device, and has a plug-in API enabling third-parties to write conduits. The software costs $39.95 for a new purchase, but is 50% off for older Missing Sync owners and free for people who bought Missing Sync for Pocket PC since April 1, 2005.
I'm playing with this software now. Yes, that means I'm a new Mac owner (a PowerBook G4, to be precise), and this solution appeals to me as I carry both a Smartphone and a Pocket PC along with the PowerBook. I haven't tested the software thoroughly yet, but it does partner with both and sync reasonably fast (although I'm still tracking down a quirk with task sync on my i600). As the screenshot above indicates, the software is fairly minimal -- there's no built-in sync support apart from iCal, Address Book, and Entourage, although it does have a "Mount" feature which seamlessly mounts your Pocket PC in Finder, has a "backup documents feature" which will archive your My Documents folder from the WM device, and has a plug-in API enabling third-parties to write conduits. The software costs $39.95 for a new purchase, but is 50% off for older Missing Sync owners and free for people who bought Missing Sync for Pocket PC since April 1, 2005.
