Is retaining hotsynch an option with the pre plus // how to handle syncing 2 devices to one data source
I just bought two Palm Pre plus' from Verizon. I have no need for gmail - is it possible to continue using hotsync with the new device (I have the original Treo 600)?
If not, are people comfortable with their data being "out there" on Google's servers?
Finally, if you have two devices for your family can you sync both devices to one data source?
Robaerie wrote:
I just bought two Palm Pre plus' from Verizon. I have no need for gmail - is it possible to continue using hotsync with the new device (I have the original Treo 600)?
Assuming you mean you wish to continue using Palm Desktop or M$ Outlook to sync your data to your new Pre phones, you should review this stickied thread near the top of this board. It discusses several third-party solutions for continuing to use desktop synchronization instead of using a Google account. Note, these solutions sync directly to the Pre's contacts and calendar databases, rather than synchronizing with the Classic application, which as mentioned above is also an option.
However, the two Chapura products (Echo for Palm Desktop and Pocketmirror for Outlook) only have the capability of synchronizing one assigned user name per desktop. In other words, at least the last time I looked, they don't allow you to sync multiple separate phones with the same desktop without going into the Windows registry and changing it.
If not, are people comfortable with their data being "out there" on Google's servers?
Can't speak for everyone, but I am comfortable with my stuff on Google.
Finally, if you have two devices for your family can you sync both devices to one data source?
You can easily do this with Google, by one of two ways I think: either setting up each family member's account separately, directly on your device, or by sharing the Google calendars in your own google.com account.
Lastly...please don't cross-post the same (or essentially identical) question in more than one thread. It clutters up the forums, dilutes your responses, and does not increase the visibility of your question. Thanks.
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