The Missing Sync for Palm OS - Comparison Chart

The Missing Sync for Palm OS v6.0: Compare Features

Hardware Support	Missing Sync for Palm OS v6.0	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	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Provides only basic sync with Address Book and iCal (via the outdated iSync conduit)		X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	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	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	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	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.