Comments on: Latest MobileMe Takes Out Glitches and Eases Syncing http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090415/latest-mobileme-takes-out-glitches-and-eases-syncing/ from The Wall Street Journal Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:37:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: sfodasco http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090415/latest-mobileme-takes-out-glitches-and-eases-syncing/comment-page-1/#comment-5773 sfodasco Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:19:09 +0000 http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090415/latest-mobileme-takes-out-glitches-and-eases-syncing/#comment-5773 Firstly, I think I should say that I do like this product idea a lot. I used to subscribe to it, but I actually do not have a iPhone anymore (I recently switched to BlackBerry, and my girlfriend now has a Palm). I wish there was a way around the fact that this is only for iPhone (and seemingly just aimed at Mac users, as I'm on a PC right now). My GF's new Palm Pre (<a href="http://www.palm.com/pre" rel="nofollow">http://www.palm.com/pre</a>) can run and auto sync with google calendars and I'm found something called the Rendezvous In-Touch Calendar (<a href="http://www.rendezvouscalendar.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.rendezvouscalendar.com/</a>) being developed which is meant to work across medias (online calendars and mobile calendars) like MobileMe and also across a bunch of brands of mobile phones, but I just think MobileMe could be doing a lot more than it really is... and at a better price than it is too.<br><br>Based on the other ratings I've read around the web, evidently many people agree. Firstly, I think I should say that I do like this product idea a lot. I used to subscribe to it, but I actually do not have a iPhone anymore (I recently switched to BlackBerry, and my girlfriend now has a Palm). I wish there was a way around the fact that this is only for iPhone (and seemingly just aimed at Mac users, as I'm on a PC right now). My GF's new Palm Pre (http://www.palm.com/pre) can run and auto sync with google calendars and I'm found something called the Rendezvous In-Touch Calendar (http://www.rendezvouscalendar.com/) being developed which is meant to work across medias (online calendars and mobile calendars) like MobileMe and also across a bunch of brands of mobile phones, but I just think MobileMe could be doing a lot more than it really is… and at a better price than it is too.

Based on the other ratings I've read around the web, evidently many people agree.

]]> By: In the news « Popslim Blog http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090415/latest-mobileme-takes-out-glitches-and-eases-syncing/comment-page-1/#comment-5556 In the news « Popslim Blog Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:19:55 +0000 http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090415/latest-mobileme-takes-out-glitches-and-eases-syncing/#comment-5556 [...] Mossberg of the Wall Street Journal updates his review of MobileMe and he likes it.  If you work at a company that uses Microsoft Exchange, then you know how [...] [...] Mossberg of the Wall Street Journal updates his review of MobileMe and he likes it.  If you work at a company that uses Microsoft Exchange, then you know how [...]

]]> By: In the news – iPhone J.D. « Popslim Blog http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090415/latest-mobileme-takes-out-glitches-and-eases-syncing/comment-page-1/#comment-5545 In the news – iPhone J.D. « Popslim Blog Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:10:57 +0000 http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090415/latest-mobileme-takes-out-glitches-and-eases-syncing/#comment-5545 [...] Mossberg of the Wall Street Journal updates his review of MobileMe and he likes it.  If you work at a company that uses Microsoft Exchange, then you know how [...] [...] Mossberg of the Wall Street Journal updates his review of MobileMe and he likes it.  If you work at a company that uses Microsoft Exchange, then you know how [...]

]]> By: janiceebert1 http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090415/latest-mobileme-takes-out-glitches-and-eases-syncing/comment-page-1/#comment-5157 janiceebert1 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:24:03 +0000 http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090415/latest-mobileme-takes-out-glitches-and-eases-syncing/#comment-5157 Please CANCEL my subscription. (user name = janiceebert1) AND DO NOT CHARGE ME!! Please CANCEL my subscription. (user name = janiceebert1) AND DO NOT CHARGE ME!!

]]> By: Derek Bromley http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090415/latest-mobileme-takes-out-glitches-and-eases-syncing/comment-page-1/#comment-2752 Derek Bromley Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:36:37 +0000 http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090415/latest-mobileme-takes-out-glitches-and-eases-syncing/#comment-2752 Walt, it would be really helpful if you did a comparison between what seem to be the two primary non-MSExchange alternatives for automatic syncing of iPhones: MobileMe ($99/yr) and Google Sync (free for calendar, $30 for CompanionLink to sync contacts). While mobileme does a lot more than syncing for the $99, as I get more familiar with each mobileme feature (website creation via iweb, site hosting...), I am realizing that cheaper alternatives outside the Apple microsphere offer a lot more flexibility while only requiring a small bit more technical proficiecy (WordPress site hosted on GoDaddy.com for instance, with great telephone support--which Apple doesn't offer--to boot.) If I'm not going to host my site on mobileme, is it really worth the $99 just to sync my iphone to my pc's Outlook? Is the Google alternative one you recommend? I'd be very interested to hear your thoughts. Walt, it would be really helpful if you did a comparison between what seem to be the two primary non-MSExchange alternatives for automatic syncing of iPhones: MobileMe ($99/yr) and Google Sync (free for calendar, $30 for CompanionLink to sync contacts). While mobileme does a lot more than syncing for the $99, as I get more familiar with each mobileme feature (website creation via iweb, site hosting…), I am realizing that cheaper alternatives outside the Apple microsphere offer a lot more flexibility while only requiring a small bit more technical proficiecy (WordPress site hosted on GoDaddy.com for instance, with great telephone support–which Apple doesn’t offer–to boot.) If I’m not going to host my site on mobileme, is it really worth the $99 just to sync my iphone to my pc’s Outlook? Is the Google alternative one you recommend? I’d be very interested to hear your thoughts.

]]> By: Tech Whiz Underground » Weekend Update, 4.19.09 http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090415/latest-mobileme-takes-out-glitches-and-eases-syncing/comment-page-1/#comment-2724 Tech Whiz Underground » Weekend Update, 4.19.09 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:38:56 +0000 http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090415/latest-mobileme-takes-out-glitches-and-eases-syncing/#comment-2724 [...] Personal Technology column, Walt Mossberg took a look at the latest version of Apple’s (AAPL) MobileMe, and while he found it to be a big improvement over the product launch from last summer, it’s [...] [...] Personal Technology column, Walt Mossberg took a look at the latest version of Apple’s (AAPL) MobileMe, and while he found it to be a big improvement over the product launch from last summer, it’s [...]

]]> By: Weekend Update, 4.19.09 | Beth Callaghan | Digital Daily | AllThingsD http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090415/latest-mobileme-takes-out-glitches-and-eases-syncing/comment-page-1/#comment-2723 Weekend Update, 4.19.09 | Beth Callaghan | Digital Daily | AllThingsD Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:40:20 +0000 http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090415/latest-mobileme-takes-out-glitches-and-eases-syncing/#comment-2723 [...] Latest MobileMe Takes Out Glitches and Eases Syncing [...] [...] Latest MobileMe Takes Out Glitches and Eases Syncing [...]

]]> By: Neil Anderson http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090415/latest-mobileme-takes-out-glitches-and-eases-syncing/comment-page-1/#comment-2722 Neil Anderson Sat, 18 Apr 2009 22:49:45 +0000 http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090415/latest-mobileme-takes-out-glitches-and-eases-syncing/#comment-2722 Hey Apple, how about $49? Hey Apple, how about $49?

]]> By: Willy Dalton http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090415/latest-mobileme-takes-out-glitches-and-eases-syncing/comment-page-1/#comment-2721 Willy Dalton Sat, 18 Apr 2009 22:01:49 +0000 http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090415/latest-mobileme-takes-out-glitches-and-eases-syncing/#comment-2721 I've had a MobileMe membership since it was .mac. All of a sudden this January iCal stopped syncing with my iPhone/MobileMe calendar--my address book, bookmarks, etc all sync. I was on the Apple tech chat 2 weeks ago with two different support techs who tried very hard to get it syncing to no avail. If I could print the MobilMe calendar that would help but for some reason printing that calendar is not possible. I’ve had a MobileMe membership since it was .mac. All of a sudden this January iCal stopped syncing with my iPhone/MobileMe calendar–my address book, bookmarks, etc all sync. I was on the Apple tech chat 2 weeks ago with two different support techs who tried very hard to get it syncing to no avail. If I could print the MobilMe calendar that would help but for some reason printing that calendar is not possible.

]]> By: Steve Nagel http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090415/latest-mobileme-takes-out-glitches-and-eases-syncing/comment-page-1/#comment-2719 Steve Nagel Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:03:06 +0000 http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090415/latest-mobileme-takes-out-glitches-and-eases-syncing/#comment-2719 Better than the Kindle, a MacTouch can connect to MobileMe. In theory, all our files can be available all the time with 3G/MobileMe. Simple, secure backup and access. It is all the Mac most of us will ever need. The upgrade path on the iPhone OS can take a an upgrade route that produces a killer diller devices. Two routes actually: subsidized pricing and 3G service, which will allow Apple to add enormous features, including a camera, video, gps, along with more memory and faster chips. And it will be an untethered autonomous Mac; no need for a second, parent Mac connection. And it features the first authentic, consumer friendly computer OS interface: the iPhone OS. With subsidized pricing, the MacCloud is $99, plus a service contract. Subsidized just as the iPhone is now. Subsidized like the Kindle is with a high price. Subsidized with a service contract for MobileMe and 3G; I'm already paying for MobileMe. Heck, maybe this iPod is free with a contract. So rather than the Mac laptops following the Apple design vectors (smaller, thinner, lighter, simpler), the iPod Touch is tweaked up a bit. Voila! It’s a monster moneymaker. The MacCloud would be a purchasing machine for video, music, need I say apps, and services like banking and investing. All of which Apple can make money on. Money is the ultimate content stream. Please keep it pocketable. Better than the Kindle, a MacTouch can connect to MobileMe. In theory, all our files can be available all the time with 3G/MobileMe. Simple, secure backup and access. It is all the Mac most of us will ever need.

The upgrade path on the iPhone OS can take a an upgrade route that produces a killer diller devices. Two routes actually: subsidized pricing and 3G service, which will allow Apple to add enormous features, including a camera, video, gps, along with more memory and faster chips. And it will be an untethered autonomous Mac; no need for a second, parent Mac connection. And it features the first authentic, consumer friendly computer OS interface: the iPhone OS.

With subsidized pricing, the MacCloud is $99, plus a service contract. Subsidized just as the iPhone is now. Subsidized like the Kindle is with a high price. Subsidized with a service contract for MobileMe and 3G; I’m already paying for MobileMe. Heck, maybe this iPod is free with a contract.

So rather than the Mac laptops following the Apple design vectors (smaller, thinner, lighter, simpler), the iPod Touch is tweaked up a bit. Voila!

It’s a monster moneymaker. The MacCloud would be a purchasing machine for video, music, need I say apps, and services like banking and investing. All of which Apple can make money on.

Money is the ultimate content stream.

Please keep it pocketable.

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