CompanionLink Releases Outlook Syncing App For Android
CompanionLink Software have today released an application that offers two-way synchronization for Microsoft Outlook and the T-Mobile G1 .
The CompanionLink Software for Android will give users the ability to two-way sync their contacts, calendar and tasks.
The software works by synchronizing your PC Outlook data with your Google account and then wirelessly with your Android handset. The ability of the two-way sync ensures that any changes made on the handset will in turn be synchronized back to your Google account and desktop software.
“CompanionLink is the missing Outlook sync software that should have shipped with T-Mobile G1 phones,” says Rushang Shah, Director of Marketing at CompanionLink Software. “Our software lets T-Mobile G1 owners get their complete Outlook data on their phones.”
CompanionLink for Android is available from the company’s website for $29.95.
[via CompanionLink.com]
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November 10th, 2008 at 10:39 am
Eh, I’ve been using this forever.. $10 bucks. Not sure what other important stuff that CompanionLink does that GSync doesn’t it.
http://www.daveswebsite.com/software/gsync/
November 10th, 2008 at 10:47 am
Also, to sync outlook tasks to Google calendar I use this, which is free.. http://www.toodledo.com/. I believe it works the same way CompanionLink one does, by creating a Tasks calendars in gcal and syncing your tasks.
November 11th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
What we need is Exchange server support and syncing. I don’t have a PC lying around all the time to act as a relay. Must have wireless sync a la Blackberry with the server.
November 19th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Lot of bugs and their support is terrible! Contact sync worked right away, but the application locks up with fatal error almost instantly when attempting to sync my calendar. I submit a support ticket (providing them with OS, Outlook version, software details, specific error, etc) and now almost a week later they email asking what OS and Outlook version. I have 10 days left on my trial, and you can bet that I will not be purchasing it unless they can at least get the trial working. So sad. Might have to give by money to Aardvark when they come around
May 18th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
Just downloaded a new free app from Android market called Andook. It allows me to import my outlook contacts from a csv, thats without going to google.
It has settings for sync, that is marked as coming soon. Will have to wait and see, if that can really sync in the future versions.
August 28th, 2009 at 7:45 am
Have had some bad experiences with synch software, but I need to synch Outlook with my HTC Magic, otherwise Android calendar/contacts a waste of space, and Goole synch is not fully functional. Some points to note include:
• CompanionLink Synch both ways works fine (I was very nervous about switching this on)
• Make sure under settings you have Local County Code set to 9999 in Phone Format tab, or it will strip out all country codes like +44
• Task synch is rubbish but that’s Google’s fault for not supporting tasks like Outlook.
• Tech support ignored my first request. Second request they were very helpful. Even extended my trial.
• Regular timed synch is great, don’t have to think about it, no/low PC impact.
• Have has some issues with companion link creating multiple outlook images. Not sure but might be something to do with using PC hibernation.
Worth the $30 as no other single package/reliable way, although I do think Google should do this as part of their service.
September 16th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Thanks, Doug!! I needed some “recent” validation as I hear your pain. Giving CompanionLink a try.
October 25th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Try TouchDown. I did not want a PC based programme as that means I cannot use my exchange browser with my phone etc without first going to a PC for them to sync! To be honest, after implmenting email and calendar onemight have imagined that HTC could’ve done tasks and notes as well…
November 24th, 2009 at 11:11 am
This still does not address the main issue for me… I want to be able to sync with Outlook without having my calendar in gmail…plain and simple.
I cannot have my corporate or personal calendar on the web.
While I love the idea of this platform I cannot buy into it as a viable business solution for me until this can be done.
November 30th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
Be care with the claimed support for syncing Outlook Tasks with Google “Tasks”. The Outlook tasks are put in Gcal as an untimed event on the task due date. They are not put in the Google tasks list, so you cannot check them off or see them in a category/label view.
January 2nd, 2010 at 10:31 am
I don’t get it. How do people who use Outlook tasks regularly, as a to-do list, work with this “lumping” of the tasks into the calendar? It’s not functional. Are there any alternatives?
January 13th, 2010 at 5:43 am
Interesting article..What more can you say about microsoft?
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April 5th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
Being over 60, I like the big screen Android has over the Blackberry or Treo. It’s time for an upgrade, but without Outlook Tasks sysc, the Android doesn’t cut it. When will someone wake up and help out the real small business customer?
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April 26th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
Google Android does need a fully functioning Outlook app. I would also like one with Business Contacts Manager. Without tasks, doc link, direct sync from phone to PC based Outlook, etc I’m just waiting for the next Windows HTC phone to come out and I’m switching. I’m not happy with the Google based apps.
April 27th, 2010 at 8:35 am
I’ve been running the trial version of Companion link for about a week and find 2 problems with outlook syncing. The task sync floods my calendar with my ongoing tasks. Secondly my 2900 contacts take an unrealistic time to show up on my Android screen. Are contacts kept in Google? What happens to them if I am out of Internet range. Android has so much potential, but at the moment it is a bust for business.
April 27th, 2010 at 8:37 am
Is anyone working on the task sync to outlook problem?
May 19th, 2010 at 8:42 am
Just returning my SE Xperia X10 Nice looker but no good without inbuilt outlook synch in the box. Google can play stupid games and mess about all they want, but not at my expense.
May 23rd, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Here’s my problem, I am in a bit of trouble, I have had my Apple iPhone 3G for the past 2 years and it’s been good. It’s my understanding that Apple has a new software update due out called OS 4 and it’s supposed to be adding some new features to the iphone. The problem is that I bought Verizon’s new HTC Incredible the HTC Incredible and it’s an awesome phone, way better than the Apple 3G, BUT I’m hearing that Apple is supposed to be coming out with a completely new iphone altogether, and it’s supposed to be really nice but no one has any ideas as to when and Apple isn’t saying a thing. Should I keep my HTC Incredible, that I have 30 days to test and return if I do not want to keep it, or should I return it, keep my current 3G and wait for the release of the new iPhone- tough to make up my mind.
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June 17th, 2010 at 10:15 am
Here is the big problem I have with this and just about every other solution I’ve found. The part where google sits in the middle between my outlook data and my phone. My contacts and my calendar are private things. I don’t want my private things floating around in google’s cloud. My privacy meter goes way up in the red when I think about having to put my info into google or anyone elses hands. I need a solution that facilitates direct sync between outlook and my android device without inserting google as a middle man.
June 17th, 2010 at 10:25 am
I agree with Steve… And that is why I junked my android. I have tried Companion link and many other so called software fixes and still nothing easy to work with when it comes to Outlook syncing with android. Now I have a Palm Pre. Even Palm has gone to the dogs. Doesn’t any company out there listen to the needs of small business?
June 20th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
what nonsense – how can we move backwards like this? the xperia x10 is lovely – but completely useless to me without be able to synch my outlook calendar and contacts directly from my PC – why should we set a FURTHER system on google – this has been normal on most phones til now why should it be impossible on android phones?
June 21st, 2010 at 2:31 pm
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June 25th, 2010 at 11:34 am
Got to agree with most of the comments here.
What makes Google or SE think that we would want them to know all (if any) of our personal information. This is not a technical issue at all merly i suspect an attempt by the likes of Google to gather even more data ultimately for their own ends, WiFi and street view anyone!
e-mail is one thing but calendar appointments with contacts …… your having a laugh.
Big brother is watching from the clouds.
July 9th, 2010 at 7:24 pm
Blackberry will hold 5000 contacts, show then instantly and find any one in a second or two.
It syncs consistently with Outlook or Act.
It works with a server-based email system.
That is your small business system.
But I want my phone to be a hot-spot. I want a conferencing camera. I want to be able to leave my itouch at home. I want good coverage in the US. So, do I want an android phone from Sprint?
I’m afraid we are still at the point of having to choose from a clunky phone that works for business, and a foxy media phone that works as an island.
Tim
August 13th, 2010 at 6:02 am
I need to simply transfer my contacts from my outlook to my lovely new LG Optimus which uses the google android 1.6 operating system.
is there a software that I can download that does this?
August 17th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
Im really high. When you yelled at me telling me that I was going to learn the fundamentals of photography IN LESS THAN FIVE MINUTES!!! It laterally scared the living shit out of me.
August 24th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
I agree with Rod and Steve.. I don’t know WHY Google seems to want to FORCE folks into cloud storage of PERSONAL data.. The reason I’ve not jumped on the Android bandwagon is simply because there is no way to DIRECTLY synch between Outlook and my phone with the Android operating system.. Why do I HAVE to have a Google account to use this blessed phone??
I’ll take a Blackberry before I take an Android phone.. and that’s saying a LOT since I’m not fond of Blackberry’s..
In the meantime, I’ll stick with my Windows Mobile phone..
August 28th, 2010 at 6:07 am
Companion Link is not worth the money. Has never worked correctly. Deletes alarms and reminders. Move “non scheduled” appointments around to new dates. Locks up. Contact names get switched around. I’ve spent hours fixing their created problems. Now that some appointments are moving around it is really bad. This is a beta test product that is being built. Should be free to all. Customer support costs $100.00 if you want immediate help and you only get 5 problem tickets for the cost. Otherwise, you wait and end up leaving a message which NEVER gets returned. Unless you want to re-build your Outlook Calendar, I’d stay away for now!
August 29th, 2010 at 6:53 pm
I just moved from a windows based phone to the android, I like everything but the lack of sync with outlook. Even the iphone will sync your calendar and contacts from Outlook. Google needs to step it up and allow outlook sync. I really dont think that personal and business data should be on the cloud.