LapLink Gold 12.0

List Price: $129.99

Features:

• LapLink Internet - Makes simple and secure connections through firewalls and routers – without additional configuration or opening any special ports.
• LapLink Remote - Allows a greater level of remote access for Windows XP/Pro/Server2000/Server 2003 computers using Desktop Integration with Remote Desktop.
• LapLink Antivirus - Scans all fields transferred between computers for the latest computer viruses.
• USB 2.0 Cable - Enables the fastest file transfers ever (cable included free, $49.99 value)
• SpeedSync Technology - Transfers only the changed portion of files. Patented by LapLink.

Customer Reviews:

Works great through firewalls [Posted on 2005-02-09]
The best thing about this product is the Internet based service. It allows you to connect to the internet site, then to another PC. This allows for no special configuration to your routers or firewall.

Not for synching Outlook [Posted on 2006-01-05]
Don't buy this if the main thing you want to synch is Outlook - which I did, hoping to help my laptop and desktop communicate about the main program I use.

Very good and simple to use [Posted on 2006-01-19]
Laplink provides a simple way to synchronize two computers. The synchronization can be performed through the internet or through a USB2 cable (provided). Im hoping they go to firewire at some point; that should definitely be on their agenda.

In all, it is very easy to make sure that two computers have the same files. We use it to keep essentially one computer as a backup of the other. You can easily select which directories need synchronization, and how to synchronize them (one way, overwrite, etc). Pretty simple and easy to use interface; it take no time to learn how to use it. It even has a virus checker for transferred files which can come in really handy.

This program can be an absolute lifesaver. It can be a simple way of transferring data from an old to a new computer for example. You could use it to synchronize outlook, but it would take some extra steps; you are better off going to an exchange server if that is your goal.

If you are looking for a cheaper option Id recommend a program called Foldermatch. It is shareware (~$35) and does essentially the same thing but it is a little more rigid and a bit slower.

Don't buy if you have VISTA [Posted on 2007-03-14]
I bought this software a few months ago, and loved it. However, circumstances were such I had to buy a new laptop - preloaded with Vista.

Laplink 12 does not work with Vista, and the company's representative was unable to tell me if it will EVER support Vista. I really didn't like their answer. Since Vista is inevitable on nearly all machines, I wouldn't advise anyone to buy it.

Meanwhile I have software I can't use, an annual fee I can't get a refund for, and I'm paying $19.95 plus tax for a popular web-based version of remote desktop and file sharing software.

I think Laplink missed the boat on this one.

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