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Thanks for your comments. Although I was aware of the lack of wireless sync in AS 4, I didn't think to include it in the review because I don't use that feature. I have my cradle at work and use a minisync cable at home. But it is of course an issue for those who need to perform wireless sync, so thanks for pointing it out.
As for the IR, it is consumer grade, so remote control software will work with it. I didn't test range on it, since I don't have any remote control software to use with the N560.
Like you, I haven't had any issues with my 720, and hopefully my luck will hold out with the N560. I purchased both units from Clove in the UK and their service during purchase was exemplary. And I understand from other owners that they've been helpful in facilitating warranty service for customers outside of FSC's market area. However, since I don't have personal experience with warranty service, I can only report this second hand.
For myself, my take has been that the design, quality and features of the Loox Pocket PCs are ahead of the alternatives to a sufficient degree to make the potential of less convenient service seem like a reasonable tradeoff. This certainly applies to the Dell units, which have never appealed to me from a design standpoint, although I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to someone who wishes to purchase a Pocket PC from a US vendor. But for anyone who lives in an area without FSC presence and is considering taking the plunge of purchasing a Loox from overseas, I would recommend that you make sure that the vendor's service has gotten positive feedback from others. Based on that, I personally wouldn't use any vendor other than Clove for an English language Loox.
Again, thanks for your comments.
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