Guest Paul (MVP) Posted August 2, 2007 Report Posted August 2, 2007 I have a confession to make. I bought a MacBook. That's not the worst of it tho... not only did I buy a Mac, I really like it :) It's sexy as hell, fast, it was great value and I'm even becoming quite attached to OSX! Oh, and I forgot to mention that it syncs GREAT with my P4550, courtesy of 'Missing Sync' from 'Mark/Space'. If you're a Mac user, i'm pretty certain you'll already have heard of Missing Sync. For those unfamiliar, probably the easiest way to describe it is 'ActiveSync / WMDC for OSX'. Doing so would be something of an injustice however, as unlikely the aforementioned applications it's featured packed and ultra reliable :P The latest release of Missing Sync has just become available - version 4 - which adds a host of new features - not least of which is Windows Mobile 6 support. From the Missing Sync page... Windows Mobile, meet Mac OS X The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile lets you easily connect and synchronize Windows Mobile Smartphones and Pocket PCs with your Mac. Features at a GlanceConnects with Windows Mobile devices via USB and BluetoothSupports devices running Windows Mobile 2002/2003/5/6Syncs with Address Book, iCal, Entourage 2004 and othersSyncs Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other filesDownloads iPhoto albums and iTunes playlistsImports device-side photos and videoEncodes QuickTime video for mobile playbackProvides drag-and-drop install of .cab-formatted applicationsDisplays phone call and SMS text message logs on the MacSupports two Macs and any number of Windows Mobile devicesUniversal application provides the best performance Support for devices running Windows Mobile 6Sort, search, annotate, export call log history on the MacView/search SMS message history on the Mac*Address Book integration for call log and SMS dataEncodes and downloads video for mobile viewingImports video from device separately from photosSyncMinder™ device managementInterface improvements The number of supported sync options puts ActiveSync / WMDC to shame in a big way. Call log sync, video encoding for download to the device, SMS message syncing and many other options are things Windows users can only dream of. Oh the irony! The price? $39.95 for new users or $24.95 upgrade (free if you purchased Missing Sync in the last 60 days)... now if only they'd do a Windows version ;) P
Guest ARH Posted August 2, 2007 Report Posted August 2, 2007 Like you, I have also abandoned the Microsoft Beige box and joined the Mac Brigade. I was fed up with waitng for the kettle to boil - sorry, waiting for Windows to get to a usable state and all the patches and updates etc etc. Now I have a machine that not only starts up and is ready to use in 20 seconds but also 'just works' and looks real handsome. And, I have the option of booting into Win XP via Boot Camp, should I need it. About the only reason I will have to use XP is for installing apps or ROM upgrades for my HTC Tytn. I have also been using The Missing Sync for about 5 months with no issues at all - even syncs my Tytn iTunes playlist!
Guest The Doctor Posted August 3, 2007 Report Posted August 3, 2007 Just need an NBF/NBH flashing utility and us mac users are all set :) Phil
Guest chrisbpr Posted August 21, 2007 Report Posted August 21, 2007 well done paul for seeing the light and coming over to mac. just one question ,how have you got on with connecting to the net via bluetooth & your phone as i have had all sorts of fun and games with this and still cant get it to work. chris
Guest Paul (MVP) Posted August 23, 2007 Report Posted August 23, 2007 I don't do that really, I just hook up to install / copy stuff, then disconnect... P
Guest Embraer Posted October 10, 2007 Report Posted October 10, 2007 how have you got on with connecting to the net via bluetooth & your phone as i have had all sorts of fun and games with this and still cant get it to work. chris If you're talking about using your mob as a modem I found this http://www.aralbalkan.com/765/ there's a small paragraph titled "Using the Vario II as a modem in OS X" which gives you the gen you need Hope it helps
Guest dr_andy Posted October 11, 2007 Report Posted October 11, 2007 well done paul for seeing the light and coming over to mac. just one question ,how have you got on with connecting to the net via bluetooth & your phone as i have had all sorts of fun and games with this and still cant get it to work. chris I've tried all sorts to try and get my E650 to sync via bluetooth but so far - no luck.......... Any help or pointers would be much appreciated.
Guest Paul (MVP) Posted October 11, 2007 Report Posted October 11, 2007 On my Kaiser at least, I just enable internet sharing via bluetooth and select 'Join network' on the Mac Bluetooth menu bar item. P
Guest Alsicole Posted October 11, 2007 Report Posted October 11, 2007 I do the same thing with my Samsung i600 - enable Bluetooth PAN and then just select Join Network. Works well.
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