Sieghard I don't want to start a debate either but Google is totally accessible.
On 1/24/14, Christopher Chaltain <[email protected]> wrote: > True, but although I'm spending more and more of my time in Windows, due > to my current job, I also use Linux, so I don't want to be tied into the > Apple or Microsoft ecosystem exclusively. I can use my Google Contacts > across my Windows, Linux and IOS systems. > > I don't doubt that Exchange may be better than IMAP, but I haven't run > into anything I consider a shortcoming with IMAP. The lack of push > notifications doesn't bother me since that just isn't a feature of my > email client I'd take advantage of anyway. > > On 01/24/2014 12:18 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: >> Yes, I'm sure there are plug-ins or work-arounds, but the fact is >> that if one is invested in the Windows platform for computers and if >> you use iDevices then in my view Outlook.com or, if you want to pay, >> Office 365 are the way to go and will offer the most seamless >> experience. I never liked IMAP that much and, for example, Push email >> doesn't work with gmail and to me that is definitely a reason to use >> Outlook.com apart from the fact that I trust Microsoft more than >> Google, but that's subjective and I don't want to start a huge debate >> over this as it's not really on topic. >> >> >> Regards, Sieghard >> >> -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] >> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain >> Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 9:59 AM To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: What options for syncing contacts to PC >> >> I do something similar with Google contacts. On my iPhone, I just set >> up Gmail and then make sure contacts is turned on. On my PC, I run >> Thunderbird and use a plug in called GContactSync. I can just edit >> and add contacts in Thunderbird's address book and then hit the >> GContactSync -> Sync option to sync everything up. I haven't checked, >> but their may be plugins for Outlook to sync with Google Contacts as >> well. >> >> On 01/24/2014 11:33 AM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: >>> If you are using Outlook you can use the iCloud Control Panel and >>> sync >> your >>> Contacts with iCloud both on your PC and your iPhone. >>> >>> Personally I prefer to use a cloud based email service and my >>> preference >> is >>> Outlook.com from Microsoft. It uses Exchange Active Sync and if you >>> use it you just set up your email account on the iPhone as a >>> Microsoft Outlook account, all you need to provide are your >>> @outlook.com or @hotmail.com >> etc. >>> email address and password, then turn on Mail, Contacts and, if you >>> want, Calendars and it will all sync. On your PC you would use >>> Outlook 2010 and install the free Outlook Connector or, if you use >>> Office 2013 the functionality is built in and once again you just >>> provide your Outlook.com email and password when you set up your >>> email account in Outlook. >>> >>> All your email and Contacts are kep in the cloud, if you ever get a >>> new PC or new iPhone or maybe you buy an iPad down the road, all >>> you do is set up your account and all your emails and contacts will >>> sync to your new >> device, >>> you never lose anything if your device breaks or is stolen. >>> >>> >>> Best regards, Sieghard >>> >>> -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] >>> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jeff Samco Sent: >>> Friday, January 24, 2014 9:13 AM To: [email protected] >>> Subject: What options for syncing contacts to PC >>> >>> I have recently upgraded from Windows XP to Windows 7. I >>> previously used the Windows address book to manage my contacts and >>> then just synced to my iPhone. Now, with Windows 7 I guess there is >>> no address book and no equivalent? What are my options for entering >>> new contacts without doing it directly on my iPhone contacts? >>> Thanks, Jeff >>> >> > > -- > Christopher (CJ) > chaltain at Gmail > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google > Group. > > Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing [email protected]. > > Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. > > Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing > [email protected]. > > Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing > [email protected]. > > More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting > http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. 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