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Desktop outlook sync to 2 handhelds--possible? Smart?

by jaliw Sep 24, 2005 9:19AM PDT

I schedule my husband's appointments for his service business on Outlook on a Win XP desktop. I then sync his schedule to the Dell handheld he carries with him each day. We're using Activesync.

We also have an iPaq 1910 available. I'm wondering if it would be possible--or wise--to use the iPaq to schedule appointments while I'm away from the office during the day, then sync that with the desktop, then sync that with the Dell...

I absolutely do not want to risk losing appointments with a 3-way sync, but if it can be done without risking information, I would like to do it. Can I safely set this type of sync up?

Thanks.

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Costly.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Sep 24, 2005 1:13PM PDT

While I've seen this done with Exchange Server, you may not be willing to expend the time and money. Look over http://www.slipstick.com/addins/olpda.htm to get a start on your new project.

Bob

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Hmmm.

by jaliw Sep 25, 2005 11:18AM PDT

Wow. You're right, for the cost of exchange server I could hire a lot of office help! Thanks for the link. Nothing in the add-in list matches yet, but I'm still looking.

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Check out the sync items noted at ...

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Sep 25, 2005 12:00PM PDT

Slipstick also has articles about sync too with Outlook.

I know you might be thinking "this should be something everyone would want and why is it costly or complex?", but as you do your research you find it to be that way.

Bob

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