The Joy of Sync
Nearly every phone that can be synced, can be synced to Microsoft Outlook. It is by far the most popular application supported. Most can also be synced to Microsoft Outlook Express (for Windows) and the Windows address book as well. Syncing to Lotus Notes is less prevalent, especially among the free sync applications that manufacturers provide, however third party applications can often provide support for Notes.
Some applications also have functions beyond syncing, such as the uploading and downloading of ringtones or photos, videos and templates to phones, or connecting the phone to the PC as wireless modem.
Unless your phone and PC both have Bluetooth or Infrared (IR), you'll probably use a USB data cable to sync. Even if your phone and PC have Bluetooth, you should still check to be sure the software supports syncing over it.
A few phones have data cables included in their package, but you'll need to purchase a cable in most cases. Though most manufacturers offer USB cables for their phones, most carriers don't sell them. You'll either need to go directly through the manufacturers or purchase a third party cable from companies like Boxwave or Suntek.
There are a few applications that sync your PC over the internet to phones using their cellular data service. Not only does this eliminate the need for cables, it also allows you to sync distant devices, as well as maintain an online backup should both your computer and phone be lost or stolen.
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