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Alternate Windows Mobile Synchronization programs - Mobile Minute
by Brad Linder Apr 2nd 2007
Windows Mobile owners have had a love/hate relationship with Microsoft ActiveSync for years. Sure, it's a lifesaver when you want to synchronize data with Outlook. But it doesn't do a great job of managing multiple partnerships, transferring files between your PC and PDA, or synchronizing with Macs.
Microsoft has replaced ActiveSync in Vista with a new Mobile Device Center. But here's a few programs that might help if you're running Windows XP. Most aren't alternatives to ActiveSync so much as add-ons.
ACiD Sync is still in beta, but it already shows a lot of promise. It does one thing, and does it well. That's synchronize data between your PC and a storage card on your device every time you cradle your PDA or sync over Bluetooth or WiFi. You must have ActiveSync installed for this to work.
If you've ever tried copying a large file from your PC to your PDA using ActiveSync you know that it's slow-going. ACiD Sync manages this task much, much faster. It also provides a nice progress meter to give you an idea of how long you'll have to wait for the synchronization to complete.
Microsoft has replaced ActiveSync in Vista with a new Mobile Device Center. But here's a few programs that might help if you're running Windows XP. Most aren't alternatives to ActiveSync so much as add-ons.
Acid Sync
ACiD Sync is still in beta, but it already shows a lot of promise. It does one thing, and does it well. That's synchronize data between your PC and a storage card on your device every time you cradle your PDA or sync over Bluetooth or WiFi. You must have ActiveSync installed for this to work.
If you've ever tried copying a large file from your PC to your PDA using ActiveSync you know that it's slow-going. ACiD Sync manages this task much, much faster. It also provides a nice progress meter to give you an idea of how long you'll have to wait for the synchronization to complete.
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