Google Calendar (no Palm Sync yet)

April 13th, 2006, by Rich.

Google Calendar has now entered it’s public beta testing phase. The interface will be familiar to anyone who’s used GMail and any other calendar application before - it’s basically a hybrid of the two.

Palm Sync for Google Calendar is Needed

My initial impression is that it looks good, but without the ability to sync with handheld devices (e.g. Palm Pilot) it’s ubiquity is far from certain.

PC-using iPod owners will no doubt be delighted to know that their music machine can already sync with google calendar, thanks to it’s support for the iCal format (if Palm Inc. are listening, take note!)

iCal

The best of the low-hanging fruit so far is that it happily subscribes to iCal files, so publicly available calendars (which are typically produced by the legion of apple users who have been enjoying a good calendar app for a couple of years) are now far more accessible to web-based users.

Sharing

The ability to collaboratively author calendars looks good too, however, this seems to be broken at the moment.

Update: People want Palm Sync!

Since writing the above entry I’ve noticed an awful lot of people arriving here with similar desires… it’s understandable really, given that Palm have sold over 34 million PDA’s worldwide, and licensed the OS for use in millions more phones.

Rich Says:
December 4th, 2006 at 11:55 pm

Ok, I’m chuckling at this. Xynapt is not even in beta yet! …and it’s a commercial product so it’s not for me.

R Dorn Says:
January 13th, 2007 at 7:55 pm

Add me to the list of Palm users looking to sync with google calendar.

Arnaud Hie Says:
January 14th, 2007 at 10:20 pm

In France too we need this palm conduit ! !
Add me to the list of Palm users looking to sync with google calendar.

Michael Says:
January 15th, 2007 at 10:20 pm

Palm is so pathetic.

Tony Fredricks Says:
January 18th, 2007 at 4:56 pm

So, if a palm sync solution is found, someone please post here. Still waiting…
Tony.

Joe Says:
January 24th, 2007 at 9:12 pm

It’s already done

http://www.goosync.com/

http://www.companionlink.com/products/companionlinkforgoogle.html

Mary Says:
February 11th, 2007 at 4:22 pm

Just want to add my request for syncing between Palm and gCal.

Chris Says:
February 25th, 2007 at 1:20 am

Using Goosync is ok, but it’s complicated if you’re gonna use the USB cord (and you have a non-wireless palm like my Z22). I’m using AirSet, which looks like it has just as many features and overall awesomeness as GCal… but I want to use GCal, and without having to rig up programs upon programs. I beg for a better option than that.

-cw

CJ Says:
March 17th, 2007 at 2:27 pm

PLEASE!!!! We need an interface for the Palm Pilot Z22 and Google’s calendar. The Missing Sync has definitely missed the mark with it’s attempt. It corrupts your iCal.

antonion Says:
April 25th, 2007 at 7:00 pm

I would gladly pay for a app which would sync my palm treo 650 with my google calander. THIS WOULD BE GREAT!!!!

PLEASE LET IT HAPPEN SOON

waiting with credit card ready for anyone who gets this done fast!!!

-am

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