Sync Outlook with phone without using the cloud

[Bernd TA]

Hi!

This might be a faq. Unfortunatly I found in the net only awnsers from 1
year ago. So my infomation might be outdated.

I want to buy a new smartphone. Initialy I was thinking of a WM 7 phone
because i expect the best sync workflow with MS Outlook.

To my information/suprise it seems like a direct sync with outlook
(which used to work with WM 6.5) is not possible anymore. You always
need a web-based service like exchange server or hotmail account.
Althrough these services are free of charge, I simply don't want to send
my personal data to such a service.

Are the now tools which a allow a direct sync between Outlook and phone
via USB. Which phone OS is best for this? I'm willing to spend some $
for such a feature.

My requirements:
- Sync of: Calendar, Kontacts, Tasks (including categories!)
- Sync of 1 Phone with 2 PCs (private and buisness)


Thank you & best regards,
Bernd

 

[Diane Poremsky]

Blackberry's Desktop app syncs directly with Outlook and seems to handle
it the best, with the fewest problems.

Companionlink is one option for other phones, others are listed at
http://www.slipstick.com/addins/mobile/synchronizing-outlook-with-a-pda-or-smartphone/

Windows phone does not have a desktop app that syncs with outlook.
Andriod does not ship with a sync app (rumor is HTC is working on one).
I don't know if iphone syncs directly with outlook (via itunes) as of
ios5 - it may only use icloud (which has a number of problems).


Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]

Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com/
OutlookForums http://www.outlookforums.com

 

[Bernd TA]

Thank you for this information!
It was realy helpfull for me to get an confirmation.

BR, Bernd TA