[miata492]

wow, this is a great thread, glad i found it as a lot of questions i had are getting answered! i am using BIS and syncing to outlook on my laptop via DM but i want to sync my calendar over the air and it sounds like the google sync just might be the way to go.

[joeybcdt]

I use gmail, google calender, google apps, and Outlook.

[pstellato73]

Hey folks.

I would like to know from you BIS'er out there, how do you do business from your Storm? I come from a TREO and mozilla/lightning syncing multiple address books and calendars. How the heck do you do it on your BB. I would prefer to go NO-MICROSOFT. HOWEVER, If I have to, I will use anything in order to get things going and get some business done. I will take all suggestions and openly ask for your help and advice on how YOU work.

Specifically:

• what programs you use to sync for contacts, calendar, tasks, and memo's.
• What OTA you use most often and for what.
• Anything else that would be helpful

I use outlook exchange with my company and I am using bb sync with thinkpost.net.
They have a product which sync's contacts, calendar, notes and tasks. It will also sync emails if you need it.
I don't use the email sync, but I can for no additional price. They do charge 4.00 per month. Not bad for all you get.
You install a small piece of software in outlook on your pc and another on your bb. You can schedule it to sync and also manually sync when needed.

Also the owner/CEO of thinkpost is usually the one who responds with yoursupport questions.
They are coming out with an updated version for the storm within the next week or so.
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[jodyberry]

Milbus,

Check out Chaos software,

Chaos Software contact management time manager email client

When I was looking for contact, email and appointment software, the main option I had was Outlook. Expensive AND bloated! I now use Chaos Intellect and it's been great for years. My Storm syncs with it perfectly and I don't have to worry about my info being "online". The only other thing you'd need to be able to sync to Chaos is CompanionLink. Total investment maybe $100.

No, I don't work for that company, but I like the simplicity of it. And I've never used Outlook, but others have said it looks like it.

Any more questions, let me know...

[DoctorNeutron]

I have emailed a scrolling pdf file of a nuclear well log onto my Storm. I have shown it to my business associates and they were completely blown away. No Special extra software - just the regular release. Pan, scroll, and zoom are TOTALY AWESOME !

Soon, a new larger companion monitor will permit even larger presentations of this information.

(Well logs can serve to explain what I am doing. Since they often contain proprietary / secret info, you may want to show it to people briefly and not show depths and not leave them a copy.)

Doctor Neutron

[oldblackbeard]

I used Google Sync but had lots of trouble with multiplying contacts and dates in my calender. Google still has a lot of bugs. I wanted wireless live sync for contacts, calender, tasks, and memos so I use exchangemymail.com for 10 bucks a month. They are friggin awesome.

BlackBerry Exchange Hosting - Microsoft Exchange 2003 Hosting. BlackBerry wireless solution.

Also, I use Repligo Pro for attachments and sending faxes from my Storm.

People seriously wonder how I manage three businesses and make it look easy.
Blackberry baby...

[CrackleBerryMound]

Google all the way like others here

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[miata492]

I have finally decided to go with ThinkPost for my solution. I can still use my BIS email as is and ThinkPost will sync my Outlook calendar, contacts, tasks, and notes. $4 bucks a month for full syncronization. You can also use and email address from them no extra charge. I have read nothing but good stuff about them and the owner/pres responds immediately to your calls or emails.

[miata492]

Follow-up...
ThinkPost works great! I am very happy with it and it works as advertised. No more syncing with a cable and no more wierd double events, etc. showing up in my calendar.