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Transfer data from Palm to Pocket PC


Step 3: Transfer PDA data with PocketCopy

Migrating data with PocketCopy is easy, but it'll cost US$14.95. Just check the boxes next to the databases you want to transfer.
If you want to perform this data transfer as quickly and efficiently as possible and don't mind investing US$14.95 for the privilege, download Chapura's PocketCopy 2.0.

Designed exclusively for this task, PocketCopy moves your Palm Desktop appointment calendar, address book, memo pad, and task list to Outlook's Contacts, Calendar, Notes, and Tasks sections, respectively. It's compatible with Palm Desktop 3.0 and higher and Outlook 98 and higher.

After installing the program, fire up Palm Desktop and choose Tools > Addins > PocketCopy. Check the boxes for all four databases, then click Copy. When the process is complete, head to Outlook to see the results, then proceed to step 7.

Step 4: Go from Palm to Pocket PC for free

Pocket PCs come with an installation CD for Microsoft Outlook. You'll need to install it if it's not already on your PC.
You can migrate from Palm Desktop to Outlook without spending any money, but the process requires some extra effort. You'll need two software CDs: the one that came with your new Pocket PC and the one that came with your Palm.

Install Outlook
All Pocket PCs come with some version of Outlook; the latest models generally include Outlook 2002. Unless you already have this or a newer version on your PC, install the program from your PDA's software CD. When that's done, run Outlook at least once before proceeding to the next step.


Tip
Whatever version of Outlook ends up on your PC, make sure to install the latest updates. They're available for download from Microsoft's Office Online site.

 

 
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