Ever since I got my MDA about a year ago, I’ve been wrestling with Missing Sync for Windows Mobile, trying to get it to syncronize data with my mac. I’ve had so many problems, I figured it was time to blog about it.
Do not buy this software. It has given me nothing but grief. I have followed the documentation to the word, and use it only for address book syncronization. Even for that, I find that I have to reestablish my BlueTooth device pairings almost every time I synchronize my address book!
All of the “solutions” offered in the support/troubleshooting documentation involve reinstalling software, soft resetting the phone, and other start-from-scratch procedures which I do not find acceptable!
Furthermore, the software provides no way to upgrade the phone’s system software. This must be done using a computer running Windows!
Unless someone comes out with some truly impressive software, this is the last time I’ll buy a device that is not directly supported by my operating system.
I got Bethany the Dash for Christmas. It seemed slow and I was disappointed that most windows mobile software didn’t work with it (you needed the “smartphone” edition software). Then she smashed the screen, and so she’s back to a regular phone.
I’ve been using Treo’s since 2002 (the 180, 600, and now 650), and like those.
I can’t help but agree: I keep telling myself that perhaps a version upgrade will fix everything, but I can’t bring myself to send good money after bad in this case.
Agreed. Horrible software, awful customer service. the most recent version freezes every time I try to connect my Dash. If you are going to spend money, spend money on software that actually works.
Agreed. Almost every time I sync my whole Mac locks up. This is not right.