Can someone confirm that the iphone version of D2G functions like the above (as it did on other platforms)? Also, can someone with QuickOffice talk about what happens to non-supported parts of documents that are edited on the phone? For example, if there are footnotes in the document and you edit it on the iPhone, then copy back to your computer, are the footnotes preserved? And am I correct that it isn’t syncing CHANGES, only copying the full document back and forth?

Thanks

One person’s essential features may be unimportant to another. Such is the case with software. You may have been disappointed in the lack of MobileMe support, but there are many things Docs To Go does that QuickOffice does not. For example, even though Docs To Go does not sync files with Apple’s $99 a year service, it does support the 2007 versions of Word and Excel, which will appeal to a far broader audience. And QuickOffice currently lacks support for iWork 09 and the ability to transfer iWork docs through Wi-Fi Connect.

As for file transfer, Docs To Go does for free essentially what you have to pay for with MobileMe. Files transfer pretty seamlessly through the desktop software, which works on PC and Mac. It makes far more sense at launch to offer syncing ability for a wider base of users. And many would find QuickOffice’s inability to use the built-in spellchecker as a deal breaker (along with the hefty $19.99 price tag).

My overall experience with Docs To Go was positive, and I imagine that some of the issues you raised may be addressed through future updates. And not everyone is in love with QuickOffice – probably why Walt Mossberg says it “needs work” and found getting documents into the app “a pain.” My experience gives me some optimism for Docs To Go, but not enough to leave me clouded.

Even the interface to select text for editing is clunky at best.

I too had high hopes for this title but that shouldn’t cloud a review that many count on before making a purchase.