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4.0 out of 5 Mice, Jun 4, 2008

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Pros

Easy to use
Accessible from anywhere
Calendars can be shared with others

Cons

ICal syncing is one-way
Offline use is limited
No task support

Price when rated: Free

Macworld's Google Calendar Coverage

Review: Google Calendar Having Google Calendar manage your schedule is a logical choice, especially for Gmail users. But Google provides a powerful, easy-to-use calendar app even for non-Gmail users, provided that you don't mind being tied to a Web browser for your calendar information.
Sync data using MobileMe or Google As soon as your collection of Apple devices running OS X or iOS expands to two or more, the issue of syncing personal data is bound to come up. Joe Kissel looks at how to make it work with both Apple's $99-a-year MobileMe and Google's free services.
Choosing between MobileMe and Google MobileMe and Google offer similar capabilities, but which one is better? While there’s no single answer that’s right for everyone, Joe Kissel offers several factors to keep in mind when making your decision.

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