Blackberry Desktop Manager and Mac

I have a new 8530 Curve and I am not able to sync my contacts through Desktop Manager. My calendar syncs fine but when I try to sync my contacts the program freezes up about 3/4 of the way through. Has anybody had this problem and how did you solve it?

Here is what I did to save my contacts without the need for Desktop Manager on my BB Storm (since I had the same problem as you are running in to):
Via Bluetooth, I paired my BB and my Mac Powerbook G4 (keeping both discoverable). Then I went in to MANAGE CONNECTIONS on my phone, then BLUETOOTH OPTIONS and I highlighted my computers name (do not click on it). Push the MENU button on your phone and in there I found TRANSFER CONTACTS. It sent a Bluetooth file of my phonebook contacts right on to my computer. After that, I transferred it in to my Mac address book, they all remain highlighted, and you can create a new group in your address book and drag them into there for future use. At least I was able to preserve and save my phones contact list without worry before updating software.
Hope this helps! I am new to this forum, and love that you all have helped me greatly. I have been on a Mac since 3 months before Apple released it back in the 80's (I worked at Apple in NY). And I have been on BB's since they first arrived on the scene. Love to share any info I find, and than you for your info! Terij

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