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MobileMe review

5.8

Editors' Rating

Average

4.3

Members' Rating

Mediocre

Typical price:£ 59

Verdict

If Apple irons out the glitches, MobileMe could be worthwhile for iLife and iPhone users who want to keep data on their Macs, handset and iPod Touch, as well as Outlook mail and calendars, on the same page... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Keeps the same data up-to-date on a Mac, PC, iPhone and iPod Touch
  • Expands storage from .MAC
  • Interfaces of Me.com are easy to learn and attractive

Cons

  • MobileMe's rocky launch made us question its stability
  • Calendar lacks key features
  • Free or cheaper services can fill the needs of many of MobileMe's features

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Member Opinion

4.3

Average Member Rating

Mediocre

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David Long

David Long

Apple expects users to do their beta testing for them again

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4.3

Mediocre


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