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

[Martin (KDE)]

Am Sonntag, 6. Februar 2011 schrieb 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.

This is no problem as long as you can sync on w-lan (or even 
bluetooth). Every time you are at home in your home network you can 
sync the data.

Martin

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