MacBook Question???

[AJerman]

I think he was just looking to sync, not use it as a modem. If you want to use it as a modem, just get WMWifiRouter. (Though come to think of it, last time I tried to use that, it didn't work right, not on my Macbook or my PC though)

MissingSync really is what you want to use. Just skip eating out a couple of times and put up the cash for it.

[Success100]

oh sorry i jumped the gun my bad. Clement are you just wanting to sync or use your phone as a modem as well?

[themoz]

Another vote for MissingSync. It's worth the price you'll pay to just avoid the frustration. I've had good luck syncing my contacts, calendar, notes, etc. from Office 2008 for Mac. In fact, it's been less problematic than my old Samsung i730 syncing with ActiveSync on my XP machine.... not sure why.

I also tried PocketMac and even after several emails back and forth with their online support and several hours of banging my head on the desk I never could get it to work... Just my $.02.

Be prepared with a windows based pc for some .exe program installs through that just don't play nice with Macs. Also if you get into updating ROMs and such a regular pc is nice to have.

[xj.archaeologist]

Originally Posted by Duality169

I have no idea how well it works, but there is a free program called Syncmate that will supposedly do it.

Syncmate

I use it on my iBook G3 + Mogul and it works great. The more advanced features (iTunes, iPhoto) is locked, but contacts and emails sync fine...

[Clement312]

I just want to sync. sorry to say but THE IPHONE SUCKS!!!!!!!! ill take the mogul over the iPhone anytime anywhere.

[snicker]

I am a recent Mac convert after being on the Windows platform for many years. I am typing on a Macbook right now and I use Mark's MissingSync to connect my Mogul to my iMac and my Macbook.

I am not sure how but MissingSync has worked better with Windows Mobile devices then XP/Activesync ever did. I had nothing but constant sync problems on Windows but on my Macs using MissingSync it's perfect.

Also, if you sync your Mogul with your Macbook via Bluetooth you can use your Mogul as a modem with only a few clicks on the Mac. The iphone has the Mogul killed as far as performance and ease of use but the Mogul is much more powerful with the built in GPS receiver and tethering as a modem option.

[Certs]

You could do what I did

Purchase VMWare Fusion
Use it to install Windows XP (you need an XP/Vista CD)
Activesync that way

BUT, if you want to sync your contacts/etc with your mac files (adress book, ical) then missing sync is the way to go. But the way I just mentioned is tons of fun!

[magoo66]

I love MissingSync, it just works. The only complaint I have is that you can't explore the phone's contents like you can in windows. That makes transferring files over much more difficult. There is a built-in way to transfer some files, but not the same as using explorer. I tend to use parallels quite often for non-syncing activities.

I have a question for mac users out there: how did you get your phone to sync via bluetooth? I haven't had any luck pairing my vzw xv6800 with my leopard macbook pro. I used to dial-up through my lg8700 through bluetooth just fine, so I know that my computer is capable. Anyone have insight, or a link with insight? Thanks!

[Hellion]

Did you try SyncMate? It's also pretty good when it was free!
I also have a macbook / mabook pro and the easiest and quickest way to sync is by USB and tether using WMwifirouter.

[magoo66]

Originally Posted by Hellion

easiest and quickest way to sync is by USB and tether using WMwifirouter.

My understanding is that WMwifirouter essentially turns your phone into an access point, and you can connect any wireless device to it by finding the SSID, right? I heard that drains the battery pretty fast since it's constantly using wifi; whereas bluetooth tethering is much more battery-friendly. That's why i'm trying to connect my phone via bluetooth, but am having trouble doing so. I currently use usb to sync via missingsync.