I use both the US Samsung BJ & the Asia Samsung i600 by choice (2 different SIMs) with TMO service. Very cool phones ! I like the Samsung Carousel Card Home menu on the i600 - feels like Vista interface
Both the Samsungs have synched with my Vista based notebook at first go using Windows Mobile Device Center. Strangely, I never had to use the set up CDs that came with the phones, except to pick up notesync s/w. The first time I plugged the first phone into my Vista notebook, it automatically kicked up Windows Mobile Device Center & was cool.
Rather than set up device partnerships, I've just used Exchange based sync for my Outlook functions. It works flawlessly, especially when combined with push mail function & Edge.
I use the Windows Mobile Device Center to transfer files, manage memory et al. Windows Mobile Device Center seems to recognize multiple devices without conflict so far W/O partnerships.
If the Outlook synch is giving you trouble, try the Exchange ActiveSync route & you may have a safe workaround
