[kdepim-users] Re: Sync Kontact with mobile devices

[Thomas Olsen]

On Sunday 06 February 2011 19:44:21 Martin (KDE) wrote:
> Am Sonntag, 6. Februar 2011 schrieb Marc Deop:
> > On Sunday 06 February 2011 19:21:26 Martin (KDE) wrote:
> > > I agree with Ingo. And to be honest, we are almost there. Modern
> > > smartphones can access Google Mail/Calendar/Addressbook and via
> > > funambol (or even without it) SOGo (for those who wants a
> > > free/open software). I don't want my (next) phone to sync with
> > > data on my PC, I want it to sync against my server.
> > 
> > That would mean relying on a third party (the server) which is fine
> > but I believe that to be an extra feature (although a really
> > usefull one ;) ).
> 
> Hm, not entirely. For mails I relay on a server anyway and calendar
> and address books are stored locally on the mobile device and synced
> as soon as possible (on button press or automatically via mobile data
> network or w-lan). At least my daughters ipod-touch works this way.

One thing to also consider is the cost of syncing. Mobile data is inexpensive 
in most western countries, but local sync is still important for those who 
cannot afford having both a fixed line and a mobile data subscription.

-- 
Best regards / med venlig hilsen

Thomas Olsen

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