Comments on: Missing Sync Version 5.0 Released

Mark/Space definitely fills a big void in the Palm/Mac world. I'm glad that they continue to update and add new features to their software. In particular, I've been looking forward to the ability to sync multiple (at least two) addresses between the Palm and Mac for a long time now. I'm a bit confused, though - on the Mark/Space website, it indicates that Tiger is required for syncing multiple addresses. I wonder if that's true (hope not, since I'm still running 10.3.9), and if so, why?

That is correct - the new pim sync conduits talk to Tiger Sync Services so OS X 10.4 Tiger is required for those conduits.

The good news is that once other PIM apps add support for Sync Services, it will be possible to sync with them as well. Both Now (Now Contact, Now Up-To-Date) and Microsoft (Entourage) have said in public they plan to support sync services, but have not said when. The sooner the better!

Since we also support sync services in our Windows Mobile and hiptop versions, your data then syncs across all devices will all apps that support sync services. It is very cool.

This looks great, but ... (and I don't blame Mark/Space for this) this should be included with Palm OS devices, not an expensive add-on. Lets look at it this way, if I was going to get a new Palm today (which I am definitely considering), I'd be looking at spending an additional 33-50% beyond the cost of the device on software just to get the device to work properly. If I get a Zire 22 (low end), I'm looking at ~$100 for the device and $40-$50 for this softaware. If I get a Tungsten T|X, I'm looking at $300 for the device, $40-$50 for this softaware, and another $50 for VPN client so I could actually use the WiFi. I really hope Palm gets off their butts and does something about this. Certainly doesn't make me want to run out and buy a device when I'm the one who has to cobble together a working solution (at my extra effort and cost).