[nibeck]

I'm in the market for a new cell phone, and one of my most wanted features is the ability to sync to my Mac (OS X). Not too concerned about what client app (Entourage, Yahoo, Now Contact, etc., etc), I just want the ability to syn the address books.

Anyone have any recommendations on cells that can sync with a Mac?

Thanks,
Mike

[mikithecrackhead]

The only phones I could think of are the Kyocera Smart Phone Samsung.Kyocera SmartPhone and the Samsung phone SPH I300 There are also the phone for Handspring:
Treo

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Visor Phone, now free with service activation.

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Sprint PCS Digital link for handspring visors

Samsung mobile phone support

What is "PC link"


The Windows application program PCLink enables you to build a phonebook database within the software to transfer names and numbers into your digital mobile phone. The PCLink PhoneBook helps you to organize all your contact details so that you can always be sure of having information at hand when you need it. PCLink also allows you to view Calls list and SMS within the software on your PC, and organize your schedule on a monthly, weekly, or daily calendar. If needed, you can load the data in your mobile phone to the PC any time you want. You can also make a call using the data on the PCLink program.

It is a windows software, so it might work with Virtual PC. I know of no one which uses this software. IMO, I'd use a palm pda phone.
Maybe Apple will will address this issue in MWTokyo, or MWNY<dreaming again> As for syncing Address books, maybe using Yahoo!'s Address Book and connecting via a WAP phone or Palm with Browser could be another option. Palm is hyping up a new release, probrally a phone to compete with the treo. Do you currently have a PDA? If you do you could connect a cell phone with most pda with a


PCMCIA cable. I don't know if this is what you were looking for. Good Luck

[Joe Russo]

Re Kyocera ..... my understanding is that it CANNOT sync to OSX via Palm's desktop 4.0. You have to revert to Classic and the older desktop. A real pain. But I hadn't thought about doing it via VPC. Hmmm ... I shall give that a whirl.

[SpeedRacer]

Originally posted by Joe Russo:
<STRONG>Re Kyocera ..... my understanding is that it CANNOT sync to OSX via Palm's desktop 4.0. You have to revert to Classic and the older desktop. A real pain. But I hadn't thought about doing it via VPC. Hmmm ... I shall give that a whirl. </STRONG>

Wrong. Sync up my 35' everyday through Palm 4.0 for OS X. In fact, it works *better* than in OS X than it does under OS 9.

The confusion is caused by the folks using the Belkin USB-serial adaptor which is not compatibile with OS X. Use the Palm V or Keyspan adaptor and you're good to go.

Edit... regarding the original question... the Kyo currently offers the cheapest and most versatile option on the market - selling for $99 (after rebates) at CUSA and offers tri-mode service for use on virtually any wireless provider.

The Samsung I300 is next up in line of wireless compatibility - offering coverage for nationwide Sprint PCS networks at a cost ~ $300-$400.

The Treo offers the least coverage (in the US) due to the reliance on the GSM network and currently goes for around $400. From what i understand, if you're in Europe GSM is the way to go.

HTH

Speed

[ 05-09-2002: Message edited by: SpeedRacer ]