[missing-sync-winmobile-talk] WM5 -- alternate solutions?

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> From: "David N. Loomis" <dnloomis at att.net>
> Reply-To: The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile Discussion List
> <missing-sync-winmobile-talk at lists.markspace.com>
> Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 18:13:21 -0700
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> Conversation: [missing-sync-winmobile-talk] WM5 -- alternate solutions?
> Subject: Re: [missing-sync-winmobile-talk] WM5 -- alternate solutions?
> 
> Thanks for the help.  I was able to get the paired devices to work but when
> I connect I get an error on my iPAQ BTFileExplorer, Unspecified error.  It
> locks up my iPAQ and the only way to clear is to disable Bluetooth.  My
> documents folder's are in the background but I can't activate.  Any ideas?
> 
> 
> On 2/22/06 9:21 AM,FlameFlash wrote:
> 
>> When I made the bluetooth connection I first paired the devices running
>> my Mac's bluetooth sensing software, then the PDA's.  The assistants in
>> TMS are great to help with that, though some hunting is generally also
>> involved (for the settings).
>> 
>> David N. Loomis wrote:
>>> I'm a novice at some of these new devices.  Is there a way to use bluetooth
>>> to import my contact list?  Also, I'm having trouble getting bluetooth to
>>> connect between my iPAQ and Mac.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On 2/22/06 12:40 AM,Russell Baldwin wrote:
>>> 
>>>   
>>>> Yes, I've never been able to get the mounted drive to copy anything
>>>> but the smallest files. Copying anything large breaks the
>>>> connections. I too use a USB2 card reader, which seems fine. You
>>>> could also look at using pSync for backups or downloads to only copy
>>>> the required files? I use this for iSilo and backup stuff.
>>>> 
>>>> SyncTunes (http://www.nesfield.co.uk/synctunes/) for iTunes files,
>>>> seems quite good (I use only a moderate size of MP3 - it's mainly for
>>>> in car use.
>>>> 
>>>> It would be nice if this could be done with the device on the cradle
>>>> rather than via card reader. It could then be automated using the
>>>> Missing Sync plugin example?
>>>> Any ideas you Missing Sync guys, I've registered a support call for
>>>> this but no resolution.
>>>> 
>>>> Russ
>>>> 
>>>> On 22 Feb 2006, at 3:20, FlameFlash wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>     
>>>>> I've found that transferring files and backing up data is easier
>>>>> WITHOUT TMS, in fact.  I've never had much luck with the USB mount,
>>>>> probably a curse of the cradle being USB 1.0 or 1.1 but I generally
>>>>> use a Lexar Media Card Reader and with the expansion port back up
>>>>> my data to a Compact Flash card and use said card to transfer files
>>>>> faster (the reader is USB 2.0 and mounts just like any disc drive).
>>>>> 
>>>>> That's also how I transfer my music files to my PDA, in fact... and
>>>>> pictures.  While wonderful features, they're still too slow for my
>>>>> taste (and iTunes and iPhoto too sensitive--that and I generally
>>>>> use ogg format to conserve space on my compact flash card.)
>>>>> 
>>>>> -FF
>>>>> 
>>>>> Josh Santangelo wrote:
>>>>>       
>>>>>> While I'd love to purchase a version of TMS with WM5 support, it
>>>>>> looks like we'll have to wait a bit longer. So I'm wondering what
>>>>>> people are doing in the mean time to sync their WM5 handhelds with
>>>>>> their Macs -- or at least back up the data on them.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I just ordered one of the new devices from T-Mobile, and am
>>>>>> wondering the best way to go about it. I've gone so far as setting
>>>>>> up Outlook under Virtual PC and loading my Address Book contacts
>>>>>> into that, but now I'm finding that the ActiveSync installer hangs
>>>>>> under VPC. Has anyone else gone this route successfully?
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Other options? I'd be satisfied with just a way to transfer files
>>>>>> and backup my handheld, to be honest.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> -josh
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