I want to purchase a Palm Treo 650 cell phone from Verizon. However,
before I make such a purchase, I would like to know:

1) Can I can periodically hotsync (transfer) the data I have in my
Desktop PC Lotus Organizer software progam to the Palm Treo 650 cell
phone? (Does the Palm Treo 650 cell phone ship with an accompanying
hotsync program that will accomplish this?  If not, is there a
third-party software program that can accomplish this?)

2) Can I similarly hotsync (transfer) my Outlook Express Address Book
from my Decktop PC to the Palm Treo 650 cell phone?

Hi zoom2326,

The Palm Desktop software is included in the Treo 650 package.

The following is an excerpt from the Palm Support Knowledge Library.
However, I suggest you read the guide in its entirety for a better
understanding of your Treo 650 and its features.


Install Palm Desktop and connect to your computer 
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"All users need to install the version of Palm Desktop software
included in the Treo 650 package, even if you already have an earlier
installation on your computer.

If you use Microsoft Outlook, you'll still need to install the new
software from the CD-ROM included with your Treo 650 smartphone.

About Palm Desktop: Palm Desktop lets you enter appointments,
addresses, and other information on your desktop computer. Then you
can transfer the information to your handheld using the HotSync
process. It's the fastest way to enter lots of information."

http://kb.palmone.com/SRVS/CGI-BIN/WEBCGI.EXE?New,Kb=PalmSupportKB,ts=Palm_External2001,case=obj(7628)#3



You can also find the Palm Desktop and HotSync Manager download here:
http://www.palm.com/us/support/downloads/treo650.html#treo650verizon



Here are some third-party software programs that will enable you to
transfer your Outlook Express address book and Lotus Organizer data:

-CompanionLink Professional 2.0-

"CompanionLink offers more CRM features than any other synchronization
tool - Linked appointments, Categories, History, Notes and more.
CompanionLink handles all your synchronization needs so your Schedule,
Contacts, Task list, Memos and more are always where you need them and
when you need them."

* Supports all Palm OS versions.
* Synchronizes directly to Palm Address Book and Datebook. No need for
a separate application on your Palm.
* Full support for ACT! (including ACT! 2005)
* Full support for GoldMine
* Full support for Lotus Notes
* Full support for Microsoft Outlook
* Full support for Outlook Express

http://www.handango.com/PlatformProductDetail.jsp?programId=45&productId=4928


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-XTNDConnect PC Desktop Synchronization-

"Synchronize Outlook, Lotus Notes, Novell GroupWise, Lotus Organizer
and other applications to your favorite mobile devices."

http://www.handango.com/PlatformProductDetail.jsp?programId=45&productId=9082


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-Express2Desktop Converter-

"Express2Desktop Converter is a conversion tool between Microsoft
Outlook Express and Palm Desktop.

It allows you to convert Outlook Express address book to Palm Desktop
address book. Which you may synchronize with your Palm hand held
devices later by HotSync.

By using Express2Desktop Converter, it could be very easy to keep your
Palm, Palm Desktop and Microsoft Outlook Express address book
information up to date."

http://software.treonauts.com/product.asp?id=5598


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-EasySync Pro-

"IBM LotusŪ EasySyncŪ Pro lets you synchronize your IBM Lotus NotesŪ
e-mail, calendar, tasks, contacts and journal information between
Lotus Notes and supported market-leading personal data assistants
(PDAs). You can access your most critical Lotus Notes technology-based
information anywhere, without the need to carry a laptop computer. And
EasySync Pro lets you conveniently capture new information about
meetings and contacts?even compose and manage e-mail?while away from
your PC."

http://www-142.ibm.com/software/sw-lotus/products/product4.nsf/wdocs/easysyncprohome

Be sure to read the following before downloading this software:
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?fdoc=wplceasy&rs=465&uid=swg21191693


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-Pylon Pro-

Experience the full power of Lotus NotesŪ on a mobile device,
including remote access to corporate email, calendar(s), contacts,
task lists, memos, expenses AND custom Notes applications. Corporate
directories, sales force automation, inventory and field service
applications can be instantly deployed on mobile devices?with no
programming. Pylon Pro? lets you sync your handheld device to your
desktop to greatly improve effectiveness and individual productivity
without requiring the involvement of corporate IT departments or
development resources."

http://www.ianywhere.com/datasheets/pylon_pro.html


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I hope the information provided is helpful. If you have any questions
regarding my answer please don?t hesitate to ask before rating. Good
luck with your new Treo!

Best regards,
Rainbow