Datapilot Cell Phone Data Transfer Suite Universal

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Summary: Well worth the price!
Review: I found this kit well worth the price. It supports most newer model phones. However, the features offered in the product depend on the model of your phone, so find out if your phone support the all the features.
Even though the product doesn't come with a detailed manual, you can always print it out online. I was able to transfer images and ringtones to my phone without any problems even without detailed instructions because the screens are pretty self explanatory.

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Summary: This thing does it all!
Review: I have so much fun playing with all the functions of this thing. I don't know how you can't be satisfied with it.

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Summary: Terrible
Review: I purchased this package and am extremely disappointed. The software is pretty crude. It will merge contacts from Outlook, but it will not syncronize them. What you end up with is a ton of duplicate entries that you must then go back and manually sort. Save your money and get something else.

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Summary: Horrible, Cludgy software
Review: I've been using Datapilot software for a little less than a year. It's difficult to use, connection to cell phone can be problematic at times (everything must be done in the right order), and upgrades to the software aren't automatic as they say... it seems you must request an upgrade and they send you a link with a password. Overall, if you're used to intuitive software and don't need the hassle, I'd steer clear. While I've used it ONLY to make backup copies of my cell phonebook, I've come to the conclusion that I'd spend less time re-keying in the entire phonebook than I've already spent trying to work with this software.

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Summary: Horrendous
Review: I've used hundreds of software programs over the years, and this application ranks among the three worst (I'd venture to say it is the worst). I have attempted to use this produce for approximately 2 years now. Despite episodes of successful utilization, the program has consistently given me problems at pretty much every step, from downloading and installing the program to establishing contact with my phone and executing synchronization. Unfortunately, it is one of the few products that sychronizes cell phone calendars with Outlook's calendar. Nonetheless, I decided I was fed up with this product, and installed a different synchronization application, which has posed no problems thus far (though it does not synchronization my Outlook calendar with my phone's calendar). Considering I have a Pocket PC, this is a small price to pay for the reduced hassle.


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Summary: Useful tool, but not quite universal
Review: This kit supports most newer phones. It comes with two USB half-cords, and several phone half-cords. One USB cord is actually a serial converter, the other one is passive. The software is an all-in-one package, offering phonebook/ringtone/image/calendar sync and internet dialer, unlike FutureDial's Snap products. The software is well laid-out, however, not all phones support all sync functions. Also, some phones don't support two-way communication - you may be able to upload images, but you can't retrieve them. I gave the product only 3 stars for two reasons. First, the website doesn't mention that some information cannot be pulled from the phone - it can only be pushed to the phone. Second, the package I received had a defective serial converter USB cable - and after having to sit through three customer service reps, who may or may not know what they are doing, on a line that was busy for most of the day, I had to spend more money sending the cable in for exchange. The price is right for all the cables that you get, but there's free bitpim software out there that does the same, and more.

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Summary: Dissatisfied
Review: We bought this Suite for the Motorola V730, after verifying from the customer support that it was supported. Well, there is no cell communication on two different phones we tried, and most functions a blanked out on the pull down menues. I rate it a 5+ on the SUX scale, and the enclosed documentation even SAYS THE PHONE IS SUPPORTED. It would be a great software suite if it WORKED! ZERO STARS IS NOT SUPPORTED ON THESE REVIEWS, OR IT WOULD GET A ZERO.

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Summary: If you have a cell phone...
Review: you really need this item! You won't regret it.