Sync contacts with Outlook on my PC

[mseif]

I am moving from Blackberry to galaxy S2. All my contacts and events are backed up / synced to outlook express on my PC. Doing sync either way with BB desk top manager is a breath.
Can I do the same without going to / passing through any gmail account ?
Is there a 2rd party apps that does that easily ?

Thanks a lot

 

[kadimi]

Is there a 2rd party apps that does that easily ?

As far as I know... No, it looks like it's done in purpose.

Microsoft, Apple and RIM were great companies but now it's changing, it's the Google era... but this is my opinion.

Microsoft Outlook.com compatibility issues with Android devices

 

[ironass]

I use this on a daily basis to sync my phone to my Outlook Contacts and Calendar, amongst other things...

http://androidforums.com/samsung-ga...c-suite-myphoneexplorer-updated-v1-8-4-a.html

 

[CargoMatatu]

I have always used Samsung Kies to do this, since day one.

Very simple set-up, and Kies automatically syncs and updates my Outlook Contacts and Outlook Calendar every time I connect my phone.

Very reliable, and I have never had any problems.

 

[Rheumatoid]

I just wish google would produce something to do it simply OTA like they have for the calendar

 

[DaveSyd]

Hi there. I also want to sync and avoid Google servers. I use Companion Link which is at www.companionlink.com. Check it out. It costs but it works well.