There are two main desktop address book applications that are shipped with computer operating systems:
Address book for the OSX : This is the apple based address book application that syncs with the same program on the iphone and ipad. This is an easy to use application which efficiently stores all details, but until the recent face lift included as part of the Lion OSX was to particularly attractive to look at.
Microsoft Outlook Express : Outlook express is shipped with the windows OS on most PCs and is familiar to most computer users. The contact book is simple to use and configure but once again is not appealing to look at and would be over complicated to those who are used to using an internet based email client. Outlook express is similar in appearance to the business orientated contact management systems advertised on so many web sites.
