Syncing Windows Mobile with a Mac – The Missing Sync

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When you buy a Windows Mobile phone you end up with a few CDs.  Many of you may just throw them away and hit the net for what you really need, but if you look in the box you’ll find that there is often a copy of Outlook, a disc with Activesync 4.5 (to sync with XP) or perhaps it may even have WMDC (Windows Mobile Device Center that allows you to sync with Vista and now Windows 7).  What you won’t find in the box is any software that would make a Mac user happy. 

As it turns out, there are plenty of people who own a Mac and love Windows Mobile, and as it turns out they just want some love.  Well thanks to Mark/Space there is a product that has been appropriately named “The Missing Sync”.   The software isn't free but it does allow you to start syncing your Windows Mobile Phone with a Mac.

The latest version allows you to sync via Bluetooth, USB or a network. It syncs your calendar to Entourage or iCal, syncs your contacts with iCal and the Address Book, and even lets your sync your music with iTunes.

Its a must have it you use a Mac. 

Cost: $39.95
Site: https://www.markspace.com/products/windowsmobile/mac/windows-mobile-sync-software.html

- Update 2/5/2009 -

I was just contacted by Eltima Software who has a free alternative.  According to Eltima, their Syncmate product includes iCal Calendar synchronization and contacts synchronization for Windows Mobile 6.  In addition Syncmate allows you to use your Windows Mobile Phone’s internet connection with your Mac.  Its great if you’re at a coffee shop without WiFi and want to browse the web. 

The also have an “expert edition” that costs $39.95 that includes the following features

  • Bookmark synchronization
  • Folders synchronization
  • iPhoto synchronization
  • iTunes synchronization
  • Notes synchronization
  • Time synchronization
  • Mail plugin
  • SMS manager plugin
  • Applications list plugin
  • To Do's plugin

Cost: Basic Version: Free | Expert Version: $39.95
Site: https://www.sync-mac.com/syncmate.html
Feature Comparison: https://www.sync-mac.com/syncmate-expert.html