Motorola ROKR E1 Sync??

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Motorola ROKR E1 Sync??

I know it is early, but I'm wondering if we can sync our data with the new "iTunes Phone". It has not been updated on the devices page.

Posted on Sep 7, 2005 12:50 PM

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Answer 1

Sep 7, 2005 1:51 PM in response to Len

That's the question of the day. I've been praying Apple wouldn't allow this phone to hit the market unless it synched fully... I was ready to go RAZR... and still might... but maybe an Apple Phone is in the future.

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Len Author

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Sep 7, 2005 1:57 PM in response to John Matero

I wouldn't hold my breath for an Apple branded phone anytime soon. RAZR is cool, but it's too big and bulky. The ROKR E1 seems to be pretty small and lightweight, but I do wish it was a flip phone.

That being said, if there is no iSync - it's as good as a phone with Windows Mobile software to me.. HEHEHE!!

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Sep 7, 2005 2:47 PM in response to Len

the RAZR is big and bulky??????????? You're kidding, right?

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Answer 4

Sep 7, 2005 3:18 PM in response to Len

I hope it does sync other wise it is just a waste but i cant find any information as to if it does

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Dave

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Sep 7, 2005 4:05 PM in response to John Matero

The Razr has only 5.5 mb memory and you cannot upgrade - so i thought I would look elsewhere.

Any suggestions if the new Apple phone doesn't iSync?

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Sep 7, 2005 4:17 PM in response to Len

just got off the phone with apple tech and she said it is not supported and suggested i speak to cingular which seems a bit daft

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Answer 7

Sep 7, 2005 4:18 PM in response to Len

I've searched all the sites and still don't know....

Sync=Yes=I buy a new phone and switch carriers to do so.

Sync=No=I continue to hate entering phone numbers and names into each of my phones as they die and Sprint replaces it with the next random phone on the extended protection plan.

If it works I will be so freakin' happy. 🙂

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Answer 8

Sep 7, 2005 4:24 PM in response to John Tooker

exactly my thoughts bit if apple technical support say no its a bit wierd as a lot of phones already have mp3 players so this would not be that special

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Sep 7, 2005 4:44 PM in response to Len

motorola rokr helpline say the phone is not compatible with mac apart from the the itunes bit

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J. Davis

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Sep 7, 2005 4:46 PM in response to Karl Brown2

I hope it syncs since that would be more useful than having the songs there. The Windoze version syncs Outlook via iTunes I think.

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Len Author

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Sep 7, 2005 4:57 PM in response to Karl Brown2

What a shame. I bet that was part of the "deal" with Cingular. So, why then does Cingular allow it for their other phones?? I am guessing that Cingular is locking down their Bluetooth just like Verizon does. I was looking forward to switching to Cingular for the fact that their phones are compatible with iSync.

I really hope that Apple addresses this. If they want to push a device that is convergent, then this is a necessity. Now, I guess we will have to wait until there is not only an Apple branded phone, but for Apple to become a Wireless Carrier. (Yeah, right).

This is very sad...

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Answer 12

Sep 7, 2005 5:07 PM in response to Len

they said the data tools are not compatible it seems very stupid to release a phone with itunes on and no other compatibility as it will be released elsewhere in the world soon

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Sep 7, 2005 6:07 PM in response to Len

The Motorola web site seems to suggest that the phone can be synced on Mac OS X 10.3.6 or later :
"Gain your wireless independence. The new Motorola ROKR comes with built-in Bluetooth® functionality so you can talk freely on a wireless headset, sync up seamlessly with your PC** and other compatible Bluetooth® devices. NOTE: Bluetooth® devices are for voice calls only. *Only for voice calls. **Requires Mac OS v10.3.6 or later, or Windows 2000 or Windows XP."

This is on this page:
http://direct.motorola.com/eng/WebFeaturedetail.asp?Country=GBR&language=ENG&productid=30157&strPrimaryOption=Fea&lSecond aryOption=22

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Sep 7, 2005 6:16 PM in response to Jean-Francois

yes but the motorola support guy said this was only for i tunes i hope he was wrong but the apple tech lady said the same give them a call maybe you might get somebody different

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Answer 15

Sep 7, 2005 6:30 PM in response to Karl Brown2

I would suggest that this is not possible because iTunes cannot be synced wirelessly. Syncing the phone to iTunes is USB-only. This is on Motorola website: "Bluetooth® Technology : Connect to PCs, headsets and other compatible devices wirelessly via Bluetooth® (note: excludes iTunes® playlist management)" and on the Apple website.

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