Slightly OT - sync Blackberry, iPhone with Linux

[matt-urrlRJtNKRMsHrnhXWJB8w at public.gmane.org (Matt Shields)]

On Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 4:06 PM, Jerry Feldman <gaf-mNDKBlG2WHs at public.gmane.org> wrote:

> A couple of issues with the Blackberry curve, (1) is inability to sync
> (primarily notes and contacts) with Linux. Calendar syncs with Google
> pretty well. (2) memory. The Curve has 64MB internal memory.
> One requirement is that the unit must have GPS bult-in. The Curve 8310
> does. The apps I use constantly are notes (memos), contacts, tasks,
> calendar, web access, Google maps, Google Mail. Right now I think that
> only the newer Curve 8900 and iPhone meet my requirements.
> Unfortunately, Android phones will not be available on AT&T for a while.
>
> Currently, Barry backup allows me to backup my Blackberry on Linux.
>
> My options are   - stick with my current Curve possibly until I decide
> to switch to a new carrier or Android is available.
>    -                             -  upgrade to Curve 8900 advantage
> more memory, but does not support 3G.
>                            - Upgrade to Blackberry Bold (256MB) - Has
> both WiFi and GPS, does not have 3G.
>                            - upgrade to iPhone - Meets my needs, but I
> think it may be overkill, but 3G is faster than EDGE.
>                            - upgrade to Palm Pre I am on AT&T wireless,
> but the Palm Pre will be available in 2010. For sync purposes, the Palm has
>                              always sync'd up well with Linux. Also has
> GPS and WiFI as well as 3G.
>
> WRT: Syncing. While I can sync at work and backup at home, I would like
> to be able to access my contacts and notes from home. With the
> popularity of the iPhone, it does appear that there are some methods to
> sync on Linux.
>
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Being a die-hard BB user for many years I recently switched to the Motorola
Droid (Verizon).  I haven't had a chance to test with Linux yet, but so far
I think it's the best phone/smart device I've ever had.  I will see if I
have some time this week to play around with the Droid and Linux and let
everyone know how it does.


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