Synch with Outlook 2010 Solved!
Hello Everyone,
This is my first post. I purchased a new computer with Windows 7 Ultimate x64 and Outlook Office Home and Business 2010 installed. Transferred files from my old machine (running XP and Outlook 2007). Everything working fine with new version of Outlook 2010. Downloaded latest BB Desktop Manager and was working through the setup when I found there was no path to Outlook for the Calendar or Contacts. Phoned my local carrier's tech support and was transferred to advanced tech support. No one could help me. I even called RIM's tech support. Was told by a secretary (talking to a tech would cost me $49.95) they hadn't updated the Desktop Manager (or drivers, etc) as yet. I wrote emails to them and have never received the courtesy of a reply. I resent the email 3 times.
Sooo, here's what I did. Installed "Synch Outlook 2010" (see Sync Outlook 2010 data with phones, desktop software, and web-based services -- CompanionLink) and have it working fine. After installation it appears as an "add-on" in the BB Desktop Manager. Bummer part is it's $49.95 (14 day fully functional trial version of CompanionLink Express download is what I'm using for now). I was able to synch immediately and so far, I'm a happy camper. Tech there told me the software price is only guaranteed until end of July.
Hope this helps for those in dire need like me.
Regards,
Mike
Blackberry_8703e
Charlottesville, VA
PS I have no personal or financial contacts or interest in CompanionLink Software.
Apple iTunes 9.2 & Outlook 2010 vs RIM DM
Apple iTunes initially had difficulty syncing Outlook 2010 with the iPhone in the Beta version, but overcame the issue in iTunes version 9.2. Based on Apples success, it is apparent that RIM has not put much energy into resolving the Desktop Manager incompatibility which was recognized in the Beta version.
I would have expected that RIM would have this incompatibility issue resolved with the Desktop Manager in time for the official release of MS Office 2010
Crackberry needs a banner across the website indicating that Blackberry's are incompatible with MS Office 2010.
This issue combined w/ Tmobile's lackluster network has me looking at the dreadful possibility that I may switch to AT&T or Verizon :(
Two cents....
Companion Link 3.0 Does Sync DM with Outlook 2010
I can confirm the above post that Companion Link ( Sync CRM/PIM data with phones, desktop software, and web-based services -- CompanionLink ) does sync with DM 5.0 and Outlook 2010 32 bit running on Windows 7 Professional 64 bit. BB is VZW 9650 running .732.
Be sure to download v3.0. I'd initially downloaded 4.0 but was getting errors. Called tech support and it turns out 4.0 is a beta, but it is not noted as such.
It is totally stupid to have to purchase a $50 program to sync with Outlook, but it is what it is.