Pocket PC for a Mac?

[chuchichan2524]

Will a Pocket PC (i.e. iPaq or Dell Axim) work well with a Mac? Will it sync easily with iCal, the address book, etc?

I'm debating between a Palm and a Pocket PC.

Thanks.

 

[frankblundt]

i don't think so... i'm pretty sure it relies on ActiveSync for that kind of thing and it's Windows only, but you could try something like PocketMac - makes your Windows PPC look like a mac too! 🙂

 

[iMeowbot]

PocketMac and Missing Sync are both ongoing train wrecks. Get a Palm.

 

[iEdd]

I agree with iMeowbot. Palms have pretty good looking interfaces/operating systems. Much better than pocket pcs.

 

[jeremy.king]

I agree with iMeowbot. Palms have pretty good looking interfaces/operating systems. Much better than pocket pcs.

Including Windows Mobile? 😉

 

[7on]

I hate Palm's Mac syncing software. Causes my computer to boot up slower and still looks like an os9 app. I barely use my Palm anymore because of it.

 

[Eidorian]

I had a friend with his Bluetooth PocketPC. I could send files over to it and that's about it. And that's only using the default Bluetooth utilities. Calendars might be another thing.

 

[ITASOR]

It depends what you are going to use your Pocket PC for, really. If you're using it for wifi browsing and taking a few quick notes, when do you really need to sync anyway?

If you're constantly syncing to keep e-mail and stuff updated, I guess a palm is better for you.

I mean once I put the apps and stuff on my pocket pc, I haven't needed to sync it again yet...I use e-mail on it through gmail over wifi.