Apple Updates MobileMe Control Panel for Windows in Light of iTunes 9.1 Update

In order to enable compatibility with the recently released iTunes 9.1 for MobileMe subscribers using a Windows PC, Apple has released an updated version of the MobileMe Control Panel for Windows. The tool is required to manage iDisk settings and to sync contacts, calendars, and bookmarks on a Windows PC, according to Apple.

The original description, as posted over at Apple’s Support Downloads section, has been reproduced below.

This update is required for Windows computers running iTunes 9.1.

Download MobileMe Control Panel for Windows (Free)

Apple continues to shed light on MobileMe, telling customers that the service automatically keeps their email, contacts, calendar, bookmarks, and other items in complete sync across multiple systems. However, a “study in opposites” regarding Apple’s MobileMe and the free Dropbox service reveals that, at least some users, are better off using the latter.

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Basically (and this is also from personal experience), if you plan on using MobileMe just to keep some files in sync, while 2GB of storage is more than you need, there’s no need to opt for Apple’s service. Dropbox provides an array of features that not only keep your files in sync across a slew of supported systems (including your phone), but also enable you to recover accidentally deleted files quickly, and easily. From what we hear, it’s easier to handle a Dropbox account, rather than a MobileMe account, if you need to change your password, and stuff like that.

And it’s more cross-platform than Apple’s MobileMe, allowing far more flexibility for you and your files. There’s also a petition on the Votebox site for adding a feature that remotely destroys/purges files if, for example, your laptop is stolen. And, even if you need more than 2 gigs of storage, a Dropbox paid subscription is still much cheaper than MobileMe, and offers a whole lot more storage.

Of course, Apple’s service offers features that Dropbox doesn’t, such as keeping mail, contacts, and your calendar in sync, a photo gallery, a find-my-iPhone feature and more. But if you’re just looking to sync up some files, Dropbox is probably the best choice for you, especially as a Windows PC user.