Not only does one not need to be connected to a computer, one does not even need to sync to a computer at all.

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New HTC Sync Manager also makes it easy to manage and sync your music collection from your computer to your smartphone to ensure your entire library is as mobile as you are.

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Purchased movies can reside on up to two computers, with each computer being allowed to sync with one portable device, and it does seem that re-downloading will be allowed in case your HDD crashes.

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For transferring music, photos and video you can sync media from your computer to the Focus with a USB cable.

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The sophisticated operation used "forged document specialists, " a locksmith and a portable computer to sync a key to the vehicle's unique code, allowing the vehicle to be stolen without damage, authorities said.

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Many tablets lack USB ports or are reliant on computer software to sync and update.

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ICloud can sync images to your mobile devices from the computer.

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