(image courtesy Mark/Space)

Users of Windows Mobile, Blackberry and Palm OS on Macs are probably already familiar with The Missing Sync; it is an essential tool that steps up syncing from the lackluster job iSync and Palm Desktop used to offer, or the nonexistent support if you used Windows Mobile (and Blackberry until recently). A few months ago Mark/Space branched out and started offering The Missing Sync for Android on Macs and PCs, and now they’ve updated it to include support for the Droid and other Android 2.0 devices.

Why would you want The Missing Sync, when Android does a great job of cloud based syncing? A few possibilities:

-You need to sync your contacts locally with Outlook.

-You want a nicer music/movie sync interface than drag’n'drop.

-You prefer a local backup option.

If you’ve already used Missing Sync, you can “crossgrade” for $29.95, otherwise new licenses will run you $39.95. So far all major updates to the Android version have been free. In the future, Mark/Space is planning on adding proximity sync, calendar and task sync, and SMS backup, among other features. Check out the Missing Sync for Android’s website for a full list of features as well as planned additions!