Can I sync Mail via USB with my PowerBook?

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Can I sync Mail via USB with my PowerBook?

I have a new iPhone 4S and a PowerBook G4 17" with 2 GB of RAM that is in mint condition. I understand that I won't get e-mail from a Mail account directly on my PowerBook once I convert from MobileMe to iCloud, unless Apple or a third party develops an "app for that". No way do I want to buy a whole new Mac just for iCloud. Given the ability to sync music and photos between iPhone and PowerBook right now via the USB cord for my iPhone, can I also sync my Mail via USB if I upgrade to iCloud on my iPhone?

PowerBook, Mac OS X (10.5.8), G4 17"

Posted on Jan 22, 2012 9:48 PM

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Answer 1

Jan 22, 2012 11:23 PM in response to BriGuy

You may sync your mac with iPhone via iTunes, as always with iPhones, check whether version is compatible with last iOS. Then your iPhone may sync with iCloud. I still have a 12 in PB made in 2004, it works fine with my iPhone, just it is older, the first iPhone on the market, it sill works fine, no need to replace it.

Before testing anything, backyp your data, just in case you make a mistake, always do that.

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Answer 2

Mar 5, 2012 5:59 AM in response to BriGuy

Actually, you can get email directly on the Powerbook. The "app for that" is an IMAP compliant email client, and Mail in 10.5 qualifies. You just need to enter the settings for iCloud. Apple has supplied the info here http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4864.

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