When it comes to synchronizing data between different devices, I always considered this a real pain. I think the only things worse than this would be having to attend a funeral, my neighbors' loud (and rather silly) music, and hardware or software problems that occur exactly when you have something important to do. Since I have such a fear of synchronizing stuff, finding out about SyncMate was a real blessing, especially since I got the news right from the source of this great application, namely Eltima Software.
SyncMate is a software for Mac OS X 10.4 and higher and Mac OS X 10.5 which allows you to sync the following: contacts, bookmarks, iPhoto/iTunes, as well as to manage text messages. Coming in two flavors SyncMate FREE Edition and SyncMate Expert Edition, this program reached version 1.4, its latest build (1.4.1.367) being released on the 3rd of October. These being said, let's check the features available in the FREE and Expert editions, shall we?
Here's what the official press release says about the FREE edition: "SyncMate FREE Edition is a perfect solution for information management. It is FREE and easy-to-use synchronizer for Mac and Pocket PC/Smartphone, that will help you keep all your documents, text messages, contacts, calendar entries and events and other stuff well organized. With SyncMate Free edition you can synchronize applications like Address Book, iCal, etc. Also you can easily read SMS directly from your Mac, check detailed device information (battery state, etc) and visually analyze memory usage."
Now, if we move to the Expert Edition, we have additional synchronization possibilities, since this version allows you to share Internet between your Mac and your mobile device, synchronize time, iTunes and iPhoto, as well as separate folders. The cookie on top of the "expert cake" from Eltima is the ability to manage text messages without having to touch your Pocket PC, since all operations are performed on your Mac!
SyncMate FREE Edition can be upgraded to the Expert flavour with only $39.95, but if you're one of our regular readers, you may want to hold that purchase for a few days. Even if you're not one of our regular readers, you should check back here, because we'll have a contest pretty soon, and the prizes will be licenses for the Expert version of SyncMate.
I know it sounds tempting, but I won't tell you more at this time. Be sure to bookmark us or subscribe to our news by email, and you won't miss the day when SyncMate Expert Edition for free will be one step away!
