I already have Outlook 2007 on my PC. If I install it on my laptop as well, can I get the contacts and calendar to sync with each other?
Is this what you want? http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/olc-hotmail/sync-calendar-contacts-using-outlook-com/
Not really. That requires a Microsoft account, and I disabled mine on the laptop. I don't want to sync via Google either. I just wondered if there was a way to do it locally, via the home network, without too many complications.
you do not need to use a Hotmail, Live, or Outlook.com address. I recommend using your own address.
Yeah but, no but, All you need is a Microsoft Account. You can create a Microsoft Account for any valid email address;
http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57501346-285/how-to-share-contacts-in-microsoft-outlook/
I know you don't wish to use Google but since I stopped using the iPhone I've has good success with google for calendars and contacts across Android,iOS and Mac OS X
I was wondering if I could do it via iTunes - but that might be a bit risky. I'll take a look at the link, Glenn. Thanks.