My dad is so computer illiterate that he would destroy an android if he tried to learn a new OS. I prefer android, but I, too, am not a 15 year old girl.

back to the original question, so do I need to tell him to cut the outlook? I think he is focused on keeping Outlook because it is one of the few programs he can easily navigate. He hates using the gmail interface online. Crap.

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Posted by TampaBayTiger

Orlando, FL

Member since Aug 2008

229 posts

Posted on 4/25/14 at 12:16 pm to guedeaux

Try the thunderbird mail client for the PC. You can use the gmail account in an outlook like thick client. Also - don't use the gmail app on the phone, set it as a regular mail account using the pre-loaded iPhone mail client. On the calendar on the phone, remove all of the calendars that come pre loaded and only allow it to show the gmail calendar. This will get everything in sync , and the only learning curve is on the thunderbird mail client - which is a lot like outlook.

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Posted by CAD703X

Liberty Island

Member since Jul 2008

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Posted on 4/25/14 at 12:20 pm to guedeaux

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I think he is focused on keeping Outlook because it is one of the few programs he can easily navigate

i'm as big a microsoft fanboy as anyone, but i've had a hard time getting on board with their live/online outlook system.

i'm not sure if there's an 'outlook app' on iTunes, but check that out as well.

i don't meant to slam on the iphone, just not familiar with how you'd merge accounts on it.

honestly..regarding the UI..android and iphone are very similar these days. its not like a mac UI vs Windows.

virtually every mac app is available on android and vice versa. other than just wanting to stick with apple to protect your investment in music and apps, i don't think there's much difference otherwise.

hell, you can even download icon packs that change the icons on androids home screen to look like safari, etc.