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Monday, December 20th, 2004 at 2:18 PM |I found a good deal on a Sidekick II so I can better keep in touch with folks while away from my PC. However, it came with an ugly case—looks like something my dad used in the ’60s with its thick clip on the back. The front is not bad, it’s the thick clip that’s bulky. T-Mobile Sidekick II accessories page doesn’t offer much. Bellagio makes nice cases. NYCPeach is too peachy for me with its rhinestones look. Checked eBay and a few others—nothing grabs me. Maybe it’s best to stick with the original.
When I first started using it, it frustrated me because the conneciton didn’t hold at home or the office. We took it to the store and they looked it over. It’s been working better and I like it more each day.
Why did I pick Sidekick II over RIM’s Blackberry? Two reasons: the monthly fee is cheaper (gotta watch the cash) and the Sidekick II has application to connect me with the relay service.
It took little time to get the hang of it. Now I’m working on learning the shortcuts. I might invest 10 bucks in a sync application so I can sync Outlook with the Sidekick II. Been trying to figure out how to sync the PalmOS with the Dell Axim x30 AND the Sidekick II. Why so many? The PalmOS is my baby. The Axim is a Pocket PC that I needed for writing my PC Today column. The Sidekick II is for staying in touch when I am away or even when Paul’s away and I am home. He’ll email me or chat with me using it.
I’m also looking for a proggy that syncs the PalmOS and Pocket PCs. I have used Yahoo’s Intellisync, but it’s only good for one time (loading PalmOS into it and then updating Outlook. Next time I try to sync my PalmOS, it doesn’t work because of a conflict and I can’t turn off Intellisync in favor of a local PalmOS hotsync. This screwed up things big time.).
I tried Resync, but it didn’t work even though I followed these instructions. I looked at Intellisync, but it doesn’t do what I am looking for.
SwitchSync Ex looks like it might be the answer, but it wouldn’t work since I don’t have PocketMirror installed. The T3 doesn’t come with PocketMirror, however, my old m515 did (I think). I plan to investigate this one further as nothing has worked so far.
Why don’t I use PalmOS with Outlook instead of Palm Desktop? I’ve done it both ways and simply liked Palm Desktop better. It won’t work with a Pocket PC, which I now have for a column. Just found DoubleLook. Will have to take a look.
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2 comments
Sidekickin’ and Syncin’
I found a good deal on a Sidekick II so I can better keep in touch with folks while away from my PC. However, it came with an ugly case—looks like something my dad used in the ’60s with its…
Sidekick sounds like a useful gadget. Wireless data apps have not grown up yet.
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