The Missing Sync for Palm OS, v6.0.3: Compare Features
 
Hardware Support Missing Sync
for Palm OS v6.0.2		 PalmSource
HotSync Manager
Native support for Intel Macs X  
Native support for PowerPC Macs X X
Support for current Palm/palmOne branded handhelds & smartphones X X
Support for other Palm OS 4/5 devices such as those from Sony, Tapwave and Garmin X  
Syncs via USB cable/cradle X X
Syncs via Bluetooth X X
Syncs via network, including AirPort/Wi-Fi X  
Contacts/Calendars/Notes Synchronization Missing Sync
for Palm OS v6.0.2		 PalmSource
HotSync Manager
Provides only basic sync with Address Book and iCal (via the outdated iSync conduit)   X
Syncs all device-side contact fields from the latest Palm devices with Address Book (including multiple postal, email, and IM addresses; web site, birthday and anniversary) X  
Syncs contact photos between Treo smartphones and Address Book X  
Syncs handheld calendar categories and event time zones with iCal X  
New in 6.0!
Syncs notes between Palm OS devices and several Mac apps: Mark/Space Notebook (included with The Missing Sync), Microsoft Entourage and Bare Bones Software's Yojimbo		 X  
Support for Apple's Sync Services, allowing data from other Mac applications to sync with Palm OS devices X  
Media Synchronization Missing Sync
for Palm OS v6.0.2		 PalmSource
HotSync Manager
Downloads selected iPhoto albums to Palm OS devices, complete with scaling for optimal speed and storage space usage X  
Copies photos taken with a Palm OS device to the Mac X X
Imports photos taken with a Palm OS device directly into an iPhoto album or user-defined folder on the Mac's hard drive X  
iTunes playlist synchronization copies unprotected music and podcasts to Palm OS handhelds and smartphones* X  
New in 6.0!
Imports videos taken with a Palm OS device directly into an iPhoto album or user-defined folder on the Mac's hard drive		 X  
New in 6.0!
Encodes unprotected videos from the Mac for playback on Treo smartphones or Palm OS devices with an MP4 player		 X  
Other Synchronization Missing Sync
for Palm OS v6.0.2		 PalmSource
HotSync Manager
Syncs files (like Word and Excel files) in selected folders between the Mac and the Palm OS device X  
New in 6.0!
Reads Treo call log data and makes it accessible on the Mac with an included Call Log application**		 X  
New in 6.0!
Reads SMS message history from Treo smartphones and provides a Mac app to read the messages**		 X  
New in 6.0!
Mac Call Log and SMS Log applications integrate with Address Book to display additional data, such as company name and phone number, for known contacts		 X  
Works with existing Palm OS conduits (Documents to Go, Entourage 2004, Pocket Quicken, etc.) X X
Provides a modern infrastructure for new conduits, including an Intel-native environment for the best performance on the latest Macs X  
Easily turn on/off groups of conduits with Conduit Profiles X  
Selects which conduits to run based on the type of sync connection, such as Bluetooth or USB, maximizing available bandwidth X  
Synchronization progress bar displays status during sync operations X  
User-adjustable sync reminder (SyncMinder™) X  
File Installation/Copying Missing Sync
for Palm OS v6.0.2		 PalmSource
HotSync Manager
Install files to internal or card memory X X
Mount handheld memory cards on the Mac desktop
(Memory card mounting feature available in Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger)		 X  
Drag-and-drop installation of compressed files (.sit, .zip, .gz, etc.) with automatic file handling X  
iPhoto integration allows downloading of manually selected photos X  
iTunes integration allows downloading of manually-selected music files X  
Includes Tapwave game installer X  
Even More Cool Stuff Missing Sync
for Palm OS v6.0.2		 PalmSource
HotSync Manager
Setup assistants configure included conduits and queue necessary handheld files for installation X  
Share the Mac's Internet connection, via USB or Bluetooth, for email and web access on the handheld X  
Internet Sharing features automatic device detection X  
Spotlight searching of memos in Mark/Space Notebook X  
Enhanced backup capability with last state restore X  
Backup conduit preserves two or more previous backups X  
Backup of Memory Expansion Cards X  
Modern, Mac OS X-like interface X  
Space-saving mini-window with settings menus and drag-and-drop install targets X  
Change settings quickly from the Dock or menu bar icons X  
Configuration assistants provide quick setup X  
Ability to automatically check for updates over the Internet X  
Supports multiple Mac OS X users X X
Created and supported by a Mac-focused company X  

*Feature does not allow protected iTunes Music Store downloads to be played on Palm OS devices.
*Call Log syncing does not support the Treo 600; SMS Log syncing does not support the Treo 600 or Verizon-branded Treo 650.

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