Have a look at this....... http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/481452-Smartphone-Sync-with-Linux-syncables360-application?p=9277770#post9277770
http://syncables-360.software.informer.com/
It all started when I wanted new laptops for my family. Direct PC Sync with Outlook + the OS's resident calendar, contacts, etc., is important. It has to be via USB, Bluetooth or OTA but NOT cloud-based.
I was sold on the magnificent MacbookPro and the iPhone 4S. Now that Apple unwisely...