Circle Group Holdings Launches NATS Nutritional Analysis Tool Software for Palm OS

PalmOne News

Circle Group Holdings (AMEX:CXN) announced today that NATS (Nutritional Analysis Tool), a software and database system providing users from more than 90 countries the ability to monitor their dietary intake and fitness activities in a private, convenient and effective manner, is now available in a Palm OS(R) version. Palm OS(R), which powers the most powerful hand-held and smart phones, has approximately 25 million users. PalmSource, Inc. (NASDAQ:PSRC) is the company behind Palm OS(R).

NATS provides one of the world's best nutritional analysis tools to help consumers analyze and improve their diets and health. Using USDA guidelines, and product information provided by most of the world's major food companies, other features include tracking of calories, fats, carbs, and overall nutritional intake. To purchase the NAT for Palm OS, go to http://nat.crgq.com/mobile/index.html or download palm version for $7.95 at https://secure.crgq.com/nat/mobile/order_palmOS.html . More...

Wireless Applications Now Available on Samsung Devices to Help Improve Patient Care

Windows Mobile News

Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung) today announced a mobile solutions package that gives medical professionals access to critical data for diagnosing and treating patients without leaving the bedside or examining room. By combining Samsung's wireless handsets with healthcare technology applications, the offering is designed to help healthcare professionals deliver better and more efficient patient care.

Content and diagnostic resources such as drug references and clinical journals from Mobile MerckMedicus, Skyscape, and UpToDate are now accessible with the Samsung award-winning Mobile Intelligent Terminal (MITs) devices(1), the PalmSource OS(R)-based i500 and Microsoft(R) Windows Mobile(TM)-based i700 Pocket PC Phone. As part of an introductory promotional offer for healthcare professionals, trial versions of these medical applications will be made available with the Samsung i500 and i700 devices. Both the i500 and i700 are fully integrated wireless phones with personal digital assistant (PDA) functionality and Internet access. More...

Tripod Data Systems Introduces TDS TerraGuide Navigation Package

Windows Mobile News

Tripod Data Systems (TDS) today introduced the TDS TerraGuide(TM) navigation package. TDS TerraGuide is a full-featured navigation package that displays digital topographic maps and nautical charts, and allows users to determine their location, plan their route and plot waypoints. The software includes elevation data to display 3-D terrain views, and its QuickChart map engine lets users quickly pan and zoom on maps.

The TDS Recon(TM) rugged handheld computer, a GPS CompactFlash card, an Extended CF-Cap(TM), and full-color 1:250,000-scale maps for the 48 states in the contiguous United States are included in the TDS TerraGuide package. USGS topo maps for individual states with Landsat satellite images are available separately.

The TDS TerraGuide navigation package offers productivity enhancements to mobile computing professionals in forestry, environmental, military and search-and-rescue fields, as well as users in outdoor recreation. Users can plan their route, track their position and review their progress for hiking, boating, snowmobiling and other pursuits.

"Instead of carrying around fragile paper maps, users can carry multiple map layers and details, plus real-time GPS data -- in a rugged computer designed for tough outdoor environments," said Dale Kyle, TDS rugged handhelds product manager. "And with the Recon, users have all the capabilities of a Windows Mobile(TM) device in the palm of their hand."

Price and Availability

The TDS TerraGuide navigation package is available through our MobilePlanet Co-Brand PDAToday Shopping and Tripod Data Systems (www.tdsway.com). Pricing starts at US$1,499.

Click Here for our review of the TDS Recon 400 More...

Kroger QFC selects Colubris/Ecuity WLAN system to provide quality Wi-Fi hotspot services for their customers

Mobile Phones

Ecuity, Inc., (OTCBB:ECUI.OB), an end-to-end unified communications and technologies company serving the small-to-medium business and residential markets, and Colubris Networks, announced today that the Quality Food Center (QFC) division of the Kroger Company (NYSE:KR) has selected the Colubris/Ecuity WLAN System to provide Wi-Fi hotspot services to their customers. Six QFC Kroger supermarkets in the Seattle area currently use the WLAN system.

The innovative WLAN system jointly designed by Ecuity and Colubris now allows QFC customers high quality, wireless broadband Internet access while shopping, dining, studying or relaxing in the upscale shopping environment. Customers can access the Internet with any Wi-Fi enabled laptop, PDA or pocket PC. Additionally, customers can download Ecuity's Smart Call(TM) mobile Voice over Internet (VoIP) phone service, and make phone calls to anywhere directly from the QFC hotspot. More...

TLC Industries Launches NextArcade

Consumer Electronic News

NextArcade presents a new twist on the concept of arcade games in the home as it merges the concepts of downloadable PC games from today’s hottest indie developers with authentic arcade hardware for the home. Additionally, all annual GameClub members receive a FREE joystick control panel, so there is no excuse to miss out on the fun!

“We are all gamers here at TLC and we love playing games downloaded off the internet, but we felt they were missing something … the button mashing, joystick jamming excitement that real arcade games are known for,” says James Hills, TLC Industries’ Marketing Director. More...

SmartphoneChatter Giveaway Event

Personal Computer News

Tong sends word that SmartphoneChatter.com is hosting a three-week giveaway event. The giveaways will include software and accessories for Windows Mobile Smartphones.

www.smartphonechatter.com

This week's giveaways include Power Calendar, eWallet and Bejeweled. More...

Olympus Introduces Next Generation Stylus Digital Camera

Consumer Electronic News

– Olympus is proud to announce the next generation in its best-selling Stylus series of premium point-and-shoot digital cameras: the Stylus 500. Featuring an impressive 2.5-inch HyperCrystal™ LCD that is as bright as it is big, 5.0-megapixels of image resolution, and a compact, durable, all-weather body, the Stylus 500 demonstrates that power and elegance can co-exist in a stylish package that delivers brilliant images.

“At Olympus we believe that great design is fundamental to the functionality of our cameras,” said Tomoko Matsunaga, product manager, Olympus Imaging America Inc. “When you merge superior performance with exceptional style, the result is an elegant looking camera that performs at the top of its class. With the introduction of the Stylus 500, Olympus has added advanced features and power to the lineup, such as a large, high quality LCD, 23 shooting modes and Album functionality.” More...

IOGEAR Steers Consumers in the Right Direction With Bluetooth Technology

General PDA

IOGEAR has launched its Bluetooth GPS Navigation System allowing drivers to receive map positioning data from satellites to deliver driving directions through Bluetooth-enabled mobile computing devices, such as laptops, PDAs and mobile phones.

The Bluetooth navigation unit provides high position accuracy so drivers can receive voice-automated directions without having to look at a map. The ultra low-power design and long-life rechargeable battery gives users 30 hours of continuous usage and eliminates constant recharging between uses. Small and lightweight, the device can be placed on the dashboard or any other location that provides a clear signal to GPS satellites. With its compact and portable design, users can also carry the product with them while walking around an unfamiliar town. More...

SkyCross' Antenna Technology Selected for Sendo X Smartphone

Mobile Phones

SkyCross, the Florida-based developer of advanced wireless RF and antenna solutions, today announced it is supplying its tri-band (GSM, DCS and PCS) antenna technology to Sendo for use in its "Sendo X" multimedia Smartphone.

Sendo is a leading, worldwide supplier of customized mobile phones, with operations expanding from the United Kingdom to the Americas, Asia and throughout Europe. The company, which is experiencing strong sales growth, is continuing its market share gain with the introduction of its Sendo X Smartphone. This class-leading, tri-band Smartphone (GSM 900, 1800 & 1900) utilizes SkyCross' tri-band complex curve design antenna technology. More...

NSTL's appRELAY(SM) Program Gaining Traction With Mobile Application Developers and Publishers

General PDA

National Software Testing Labs (NSTL), the world's leading mobile application testing provider, announced that its appRELAY(SM) service has been adopted by more than 30 mobile application developers. NSTL's appRELAY program, launched in June 2004, is designed to help developers get their applications to market quicker and with higher quality. appRELAY is a "one-stop-shop" service that puts in one convenient source the QA testing, quality reviews, localization, and application porting that developers and publishers request. This concept accelerates the process of getting an application to the wireless operators and makes the entire process more efficient for the developers, operators, and platform owners. The appRELAY program details can be found at http://www.nstl.com/apprelay/index.html

Developers participating in appRELAY are assigned a dedicated project manager who leads a highly trained testing team. The program includes an extensive inventory of handsets and a library of test plans for the wide variety of application categories. Applications can usually be tested and a report generated within 24-48 hours of NSTL's receipt of the application. This acceleration of time to market is a key element generating interest from the developer community. More...

WiFi Antenna performance study

Mobile Phones

A new Apogee Partners report "WiFi Antenna Performance Assessment ReportWiFi Antenna Performance Assessment Repot" which quantifies performance differences in commercially available 802.11 antennas is now available from the Apogee Partners site at http://members.rogers.com/apogeepartners It release is coincident with the WiFi Planet conference and technical discussions taking place in San Jose, Silicon Valley, CA Nov 30-Dec2.

The report will be useful to those providing, selecting or integrating WiFi 802-11a-g connectivity in business, retail, entertainment and public location applications. Performance findings have implications on other wireless connectivity including cellular, RF, etc. More...

256MB SanDisk Memory Stick PRO Review Posted @ Adrian's Rojak Pot

Consumer Electronic News

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"In collaboration with SanDisk, Sony came up with the new Memory Stick PRO standard. Boasting much faster read and write speeds as well as much larger capacities, the Memory Stick PRO is what the original Memory Stick was meant to be; but could never be.

Today, we will take a close look at the 256MB SanDisk Memory Stick PRO. Although ostensibly similar to the Sony Memory Stick PRO, we found the SanDisk Memory Stick PRO to be far better than the Sony Memory Sticks. Find out why!"

Direct URL - http://www.rojakpot.com/showarticle.aspx?artno=154 More...

Announcing 50 Castles - New for Pocket PC

Windows Mobile News

A dash of brain twister, a healthy shot of pure arcade adrenaline rush, a pinch of humor, all simmered until well done. Multiple narrators will have you laughing while the sound track quickens your pulse!

50 Castles, an easy-to-learn puzzle game that is sure to be enjoyed by game players of all ages!

*three difficulty levels each with 50 castles to complete
*infectious background music
*3 narrators including a Scotsman, a cheerleader and a surfer dude
*great customizable backgrounds
*high score table for ultimate bragging!
*in game help and a newbies tutorial mode

http://www.clickgamer.com/moreinfo.htm?pid=1553§ion=PPC More...

Oreillette BT BlueSpoon AX Review @ Freepaq.com

General PDA

The headset BlueSpoon AX of NextLink is one of smallest than I know, it makes it possible to leave your GSM to the bottom of your pocket and to be able to call and receive calls freely.

This headset work with a BlueTooth connection and you must thus have a GSM or a PDA with integrated BlueTooth.

The headset surprises by its size and its not very conventional form, the model tested is out of transparent plastic of the shape of a mouse (with the earpiece with softspring, one would even say that it has a tail)

It has three buttons, one of function in the medium and two others on the both side to control volume. A plug in the back makes it possible to recharge the headset and to possibly be used as fixing with the carrying strap..

http://www.freepaq.com/index.php?redirect=bons/affichetest.php?testid=155&source=1 More...

Nokia 6630 Smartphone Selected by TIM to 3G Handset Portfolio

Mobile Phones

Nokia today announced that TIM (Telecom Italia Mobile), the leading mobile telecoms operator in Italy, running operations in Greece, Turkey and almost all over South America, has selected the Nokia 6630 smartphone for its 3G WCDMA product portfolio. The Nokia 6630 phone offers online e-mail, the possibility to download and view e-mail attachments while on the move, mobile broadband access to multimedia content, live video streaming and video conferencing.

"We are very happy to work closely with TIM to ensure their customers can use the Nokia 6630 smartphone to take full advantage of the high-speed 3G networks and to show that the 3G mass market is here," said Tuula Rytila-Uotila, Director, Imaging, EMEA, Multimedia, Nokia.

TIM and Nokia are also collaborating on launching a Video Sharing service for TIM's customers in Italy. Video Sharing is a new multimedia service that enriches 3G mobile users' communication by allowing them to share a live camera view or a video clip while speaking on their mobile phone. TIM's innovative mobile TV services also enable 3G customers to watch TV programs live on the Nokia 6630 smartphone's large color display. More...

palmOne responds to memory concerns

PalmOne News

palmOne this yesterday confirmed that the Treo 650 has a reduced effective memory size because of the new NVFS file system, and commits to a ROM upgrade that will help reduce the NVFS overhead. In addition, a free 128 MB SD card will be sent on request to Treo 650 users with memory management issues.

palmOne has also posted a very detailed explanation of NVFS in their Knowledge Library. The article address the NVFS issue in a very straightforward way, with very little marketing spin. A highly recommended read.

http://www.treocentral.com/content/Stories/494-1.htm More...

Proporta Media Release for the Bluetooth Freedom Keyboard

General PDA

After seven years and with over 400 PDA accessories in its lineup, Proporta has underlined its role as a PDA Solutions Provider (and not ‘just another case maker’) with the release of the new Bluetooth Freedom Keyboard – which allows the user to type onto a mobile device without removing it from its case (ideal for use with the Proporta Crystal Case).

After testing countless PDA and Smartphone keyboards, this is by far the most functional and easy to use version, offering unparalleled value for money. Priced at just $119.95 or £69.95/€99.89 (inc. VAT) the Bluetooth Freedom Keyboard offers the convenience of a full QWERTY keyboard (with AZERTY and other European language versions also available) whilst remaining lightweight, tough and compact. Proporta is all about protection so it will come as no surprise that they ship this keyboard with its own protective case.

Compatible with all Bluetooth enabled devices, the Bluetooth Freedom Keyboard comes with drivers for all leading PDA’s and Smartphones including Pocket PC, PalmOS and Symbian. Proporta is promising to make more drivers available as they are requested. More...

TextMaker for Zaurus, word processor for Sharp's LinuxPDAs

General PDA News

TextMaker, the premier word processor from German software manufacturer SoftMaker, has been ported to a new platform: TextMaker for Zaurus is the latest release from SoftMaker, after versions of TextMaker for Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, Pocket PCs, Handheld PCs, and Windows CE.NET.

SoftMaker announced today that it has started shipping the release version of the software.

TextMaker for Zaurus is the first and only complete word processor for Sharp's Linux-based Zaurus PDA. Multi-language spell-checker? Graphics? Footnotes? No problem. Tables? Sophisticated character and paragraph formatting? At your fingertips. Lossless conversion of all Microsoft Word files? Right on your Sharp Zaurus.

TextMaker for Zaurus is the most comprehensive word processor ever developed for the Sharp Zaurus. More...

Rock the Vote Mobile Impacts Hundreds of Thousands of Young American Voters

Mobile Phones

More than 120,000 young Americans joined Rock the Vote and Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) this year to participate in the wireless Rock the Vote Mobile (RTVMO) campaign. 2004 marked the launch of this innovative initiative, which was designed to educate, inform and engage youth voters in the presidential election -- all via Motorola's mobile phone applications.

Programs like RTVMO found success this year in reaching and capturing the attention of young voters, an influential demographic, as nearly 21 million voters ages 18 to 30 cast ballots on Election Day -- close to 5 million more than in 2000 - representing the largest voter turnout since 1972 among American youth.

"RTVMO gave thousands of youth a central, convenient source to access news, candidate positioning, poll locations and more -- all from the palm of their hand," said Jehmu Greene, president of Rock the Vote. "This first-of- its kind mobile program helped Rock the Vote achieve its goal of registering a million new voters and mobilizing at least 20 million young people to vote on Nov. 2nd." More...

PocketKiosk Builder released for Pocket PC

Windows Mobile News

Askarya Technologies has released a solution for enterprises for running Pocket PC applications in Fullscreen Kiosk mode.

PocketKiosk Builder is a developer tool using which any Pocket PC application (.exe/.vb/.NET CF) can be run in fullscreen kiosk mode on a Pocket PC device. This way users can be restricted to use a specific application only and that application takes complete control of the screen e.g. you can run Pocket Internet Explorer in full screen mode, thus making sure users don't run any other application such as games, music apps etc.

Benefits:

1. Achieve full employee productivity by ensuring that only single application is running.
2. Avoid accidental device data corruption or system corruption by inexperienced users.
3. Ensure increased battery life as only one application can be run in Kiosk mode.
4. Utilize full screen area on Pocket PC devices having smaller display size.

PocketKiosk Builder is continously being upgraded as we have been incorporating feedbacks from our customers since initial release. Evaluation version of PocketKiosk Builder is available for download at http://www.askarya.com/pocketpc/pocketkiosk/pk.htm More...

B-TRIX Deluxe now available for Palm and Pocket PC

General PDA

After long months of work the Gamazura team is very proud to launch this new version offering the best content in its category: a great range of different skins, various distinctive and sophisticated playing modes.

Features :
- 8 skins to suit everybody's taste
- 2 skins to unlock through specific challenges
- Hi-Res graphics
- 7 different playing modes
- A saving system for the game in progress
- Commands that can be configure
- A score grid for each playing mode
- Help for each playing mode and options
- A high quality background sound

http://www.gamazura.com/Newsletter/News_11_22_04.html More...

Ultra Products Mini External HD Enclosure @ InsaneTek

Personal Computer News

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“Your computer information is one of your most valuable resources, so it is important to consistently back up your information as much as possible. However, 400 GB sometimes isn't going to cut it nowadays, and the extra space of multiple hard drives in your case can start to look smaller and smaller with the accumulation of even more hard drives. Ultra has attempted to alleviate this problem with their Mini Disk Hard drive enclosure that can transform any IDE hard drive into a simple plug and play external hard drive. This eliminates the added cost of purchasing an external hard drive, which can easily become outdated in the future. But how does it compare to IDE? Read on to find out...”

Review URL: http://www.insanetek.com/index.php?page=ultraminihdenclosure More...

Olympus Announces Prices For Evolt E-300 Digital Slr Camera

Consumer Electronic News

Today Olympus officially announced that the 8.0-megapixel EVOLT E-300 Digital SLR, the first 100 percent “digital-from-the-ground-up” consumer SLR system with interchangeable digital specific lenses, will be sold with a lens for $999.99. Incorporating a newly designed compact body featuring the Dust Reduction system pioneered on the professional E-1 SLR body, the EVOLT delivers the versatility, durability and reliable performance of an SLR that isn’t just for the pros – now it’s for photographers of all skill levels at a price they can afford.


Camera, Zuiko Digital Specific Lenses, and Accessories Prices: More...

Cirmaker Announces Entry Into The Taiwan Digital Set Top Box Market

Consumer Electronic News

Cirmaker Technology Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: CRKT.OB), which manufactures set top boxes (STB's) for digital TV signal reception, LCD flat screens for televisions and PC's, CPU coolers for computers and electronic components, today announced that it's entry into the Taiwan digital set top box (STB) market.

Bill Liao, Chief Executive Officer and President of Cirmaker Technology commented, "We are extremely pleased to announce Cirmaker's entry into the Taiwanese Digital Set Top Box marketplace. We have already conducted several tests with a few thousand of our set top boxes within the Taiwan market for two of our new STB product offerings, Direct T and Direct S, and have received positive feedback and results from consumers."

He continued, "The Taiwanese government is fully committed to supporting DTV and to facilitate the switch over approximately ten million analog televisions to digital television via its STB. The old Analog TV transmission network is expected to be terminated between 2006 and 2008, when all TV productions and programming transmissions will be digital." More...

FDA Approves SurgiChip(TM) Solution -- Featuring RFID Technology From Zebra -- That Helps to Prevent Surgical Errors

Consumer Electronic News

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced that SurgiChip(TM), a revolutionary radio frequency identification (RFID) solution that uses RFID printer/encoders and labels from Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ:ZBRA) , has been cleared for marketing. The system embeds and prints information on an RFID "smart" label that travels with the patient into surgery to help prevent errors.

Viewed as another vital safeguard to prevent wrong-site, wrong-patient and wrong-procedure medical errors, the SurgiChip can be programmed and used in many types of surgical procedures. It was invented by Dr. Bruce Waxman, an orthopaedic surgeon and founder of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.-based SurgiChip Inc., and developed by AMT Systems Inc, a leading healthcare applications integrator based in Cheshire, Conn.

How SURGICHIP Works

During the pre-admissions process, the patient's identification, surgical site and surgical information are encoded and printed onto a SurgiChip smart label using Zebra's compact R2844-Z RFID printer/encoder and smart media. Once programmed and printed, the RFID chip in the smart label is scanned with a desktop RFID reader and the patient confirms the information. It is then placed in the patient's file. More...

G4techTV's 5th Annual "Best of CES" Awards

Events

G4techTV today announced that it will hold the fifth annual “Best of CES” Awards at the 2005 International CES, the world’s largest annual technology tradeshow taking place January 6–9, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Winners in 12 separate categories will be chosen from the more than 2,400 companies exhibiting at the show. 2005 International CES exhibitors are encouraged to submit their products to G4techTV for consideration.

An established panel of judges including editors and contributors from Maxim, FHM, Stuff, Vibe, Men’s Health, PC World, Sync Magazine and IGN along with G4techTV product experts will choose the best and the brightest from more than 5,000 new products making their debut at the 2005 International CES. The competition is only open to those products that are on the CES show floor. To submit a product, visit www.g4techtv.com/bestofces All entries must be received by December 13, 2004. More...

Hood Canal Mobility launches version 1.2 of its Data Protector application for Windows Mobile-Based Pocket PC devices

Windows Mobile News

Hood Canal Mobility launches version 1.2 of its Data Protector application for Windows Mobile-Based Pocket PC devices. Security is now the #1 issue facing organizations that deploy PDAs throughout their enterprise. Employees are carrying valuable documents, spreadsheets, and other files whose content represents time, money, a competitive advantage, a marketing strategy, or in some cases, national security. Preventing the compromise of proprietary company or government data becomes a tall order in the face of a 50% PDA Loss/Theft rate.

"Your Pocket PC doesn't have to be lost or stolen in order for the contents of the files you store on your device to become public knowledge," said Rob Tiffany, President of Hood Canal Mobility. Today's devices, and therefore their data, can be accessed via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, CDMA, GPRS, and Ethernet, not to mention ActiveSync. With so many open doorways leading to your data, now is the time to encrypt and password protect your private documents with Data Protector 1.2. Data Protector is now available for sale for $9.95 at both PocketGear and Handango. More...

Socket Delivers Enhanced GPS Nav Kit with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology, Rich Graphics and Voice Prompts

General PDA

— Socket Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT),the Mobile Connection™ Company, today announced that its enhanced GPS Nav Kit for Pocket PCs, notebooks, laptops and new Tablet PCs is now shipping. The GPS Nav Kit with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology is a software/hardware combination that eliminates hassles associated with finding a destination.

“A growing number of enterprises are empowering their sales teams and field forces with mapping and navigational capability, and there is a strong business model supporting investments that reduce the number of wrong turns and increase mobile worker productivity per mile driven,” said Daniel Taylor, managing director of the Mobile Enterprise Alliance, Inc. “It’s easy to identify individual cases where proper mapping and directions can help, but the true impact of products like MyNavigator are found by aggregating the benefits across a mobile workforce.” More...

Verizon Adds Latest Digital Features to VoiceWing Broadband Phone Service

General PDA

You're intently studying for exams and don't want the phone to ring, unless it's one of your 20 best friends. You're a busy telecommuter who is not sure when you'll be in your home office, on the road, or at the company headquarters today -- but you want your calls right away, on whatever phone is handy. You just got the funniest voice mail from your sister and want to share it with your mom. It's all a snap -- or a click of a computer mouse -- with new online features from Verizon's VoiceWing Broadband Phone Service.

VoiceWing -- which allows users to make unlimited local and domestic long-distance calls for a set monthly price, using their own phones, an adapter and their DSL or cable modem connections -- now includes new features in its already extensive roster of online call-management tools. All of these new features are controlled directly from the customer's online Personal Account Manager with the click of a mouse: More...

PalmSource Welcomes Third Palm Powered Smartphone from GSPDA

PalmOne News

PalmSource, Inc. (NASDAQ:PSRC) provider of Palm OS(R), a leading operating system powering next generation mobile devices and smartphones, today welcomed the third Palm Powered(TM) smartphone from GSPDA, the Xplore M28. Alpha Tech Mobile Sdn Bhd is distributing the Palm Powered Xplore M28 smartphone in Malaysia. The Xplore M28 smartphone is now also available to wireless customers in China, Hong Kong and Macau and Thailand.

The Xplore M28 joins the existing family of GSPDA smartphones, including the G18 and G88, to provide mobile users with a full-featured smartphone that integrates traditional Palm OS(R) PIM functionality and telephony features in a sleek and compact form factor. Based on Palm OS Garnet, the Xplore M28 boasts a built-in VGA camera with digital zoom, MP3 and MPEG4 support, 64 MB RAM / 32MB SDRAM Flash Internal Memory Card, high quality color 2.2 inch D-TFD 65K colors LCD screen, SMS / MMS / WAP / e-mail / Java support and up to 1GB of memory capacity with Secure Digital (SD) /Multimedia Card (MMC). In addition, the Xplore M28 features a sliding numeric keypad and one-handed navigation five-way jog dial to fit the natural habits of mobile phone users.

"Combining our strength in building innovative smartphones with the flexibility of Palm OS has enabled us to provide our customers with easy-to-use wireless products that deliver a superior telephony and multimedia user experience," said Thomas Tam, Managing Director, GSL Group Sense (International) Ltd. "We look forward to our continued collaboration with PalmSource to expand the reach of our smartphones into new markets worldwide." More...

Higher Education Wireless Access Consortium (HEWAC) And WiSE Technologies Announce Ten Winners of Campus-Wide WiFi Equipment Donation Program

General PDA

The Higher Education Wireless Access Consortium (HEWAC), and WiSE Technologies -- a premier wireless Internet service provider -- today announced the ten schools that have been selected as winners of the recently concluded competition for Campus-Wide WiFi Equipment Donation Program. A number of additional schools have also been designated as "runners-up" in the event any of the primary winners are unable to complete their agreements in the allotted timeframe.

The 10 schools that were selected would receive free equipment and installation. As a bonus, the "Grand Prize Winner" would also receive free network management services and broadband connection for three years. The other 9 winning schools would receive a donation of the campus wide equipment and installation with a requirement to enter into a network management services agreement with WiSE

The Grand Prize Winner, University of Wisconsin - Rock County, was selected from among approximately 120 colleges that had applied. The total value of the grant that UWRC will receive is estimated at approximately $200,000. More...

palmOne Opens First Treo Smartphone Retail Store

PalmOne News

palmOne, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMO) today opened its first Treo(TM) Store at the Valley Fair mall in San Jose, Calif. The new retail store, the first to focus on the Treo smartphone family, is aimed at introducing palmOne's innovative smartphone products to even more customers and providing an exceptional hands-on experience. The Treo Store will serve as a one-stop shop for education, awareness and sales of the award-winning Treo family of smartphones, along with the full line of Treo accessories and software.

The already high demand continues to grow for palmOne's Treo 600 and 650 smartphones, which seamlessly combine a mobile phone, email, organizer, web browser and messaging.(1)

"To support this level of interest, the new Treo Store offers an attractive and comfortable environment where potential customers can interact with and buy Treo smartphones and a wide range of software and accessories," said John Hartnett, vice president, eCommerce and accessory solutions. "As in all the award-winning palmOne Retail Stores, the Treo Store offers a high-quality brand experience and is staffed by expert consultants who educate customers about palmOne solutions." More...

FB-4 Virus Guard Now on Nokia 9500 and 9300 Symbian Smartphones

Mobile Phones

FB-4, a leading provider of security applications for Symbian OS(TM) based smartphones, today announced the inclusion of its advanced Virus Guard application on the Nokia 9500 Communicator and Nokia 9300 smartphone in North America. The software is among the world's first embedded security solutions for Symbian based devices, and is FB-4's latest offering in the wireless handheld market. Virus Guard is Symbian certified, and is also available on Series 60 and UIQ Symbian devices. The application has a real time monitor, and receives virus updates completely wirelessly through FB-4's over-the-air distribution network. Virus Guard will be preloaded on the memory cards supplied with the phones. The FB-4 Remote Device Manager is available for enterprise users. More...

Orb Networks Announces Beta Launch of Groundbreaking 'Personal Media Portal'

Consumer Electronic News

Orb Networks, Inc., a leading developer of streaming media software and services, today announced the beta launch of its breakthrough service that provides a simple way for consumers to view, hear and control all kinds of their digital content from virtually any Internet-enabled device, from anywhere in the world. Orb's new beta solution, available at www.orb.com provides spontaneous access to a person's music, live television, videos, photos and other digital content from any device that can connect to the Internet, such as a cell phone, PDA, or notebook, allowing users to create their own "personal media portal."

"Our beta program is the last step in the process prior to general availability and we're looking forward to receiving a lot of feedback," said James Behrens, CEO, Orb Networks. "Since the company launch in October, the response to Orb's debut solution has been tremendous. The company received the Best of Show Award at this year's DigitalLife conference in New York and last week won the Innovation Award at the Under the Radar event based on VC and industry leader judgment. All the accolades and feedback from focus groups to potential partners lead to our ultimate goal -- delivering the highest possible user experience to our customers. That's what will keep them coming back for more." More...

Casio Introduces A Shock, Water and Dust Resistant Enterprise PDA

Windows Mobile News

Casio, Inc., in conjunction with its parent company, Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, announced today the release of the new IT-10 Enterprise PDA. The IT-10 has been engineered to be shock, water and dust resistant, making it ideal for heavy duty use in tough environments. The IT-10 will be available at retail in December, MSRP $999.00.

To provide optimum performance in demanding applications, the IT-10 offers superior portability along with high-speed, high-capacity data processing. The IT-10's wide range of functions makes it the perfect tool for a variety of tasks such as retail store management, sales force automation, equipment /facilities maintenance management and market research applications.

"Casio, through its years of PDA development experience, has designed the new IT-10 model with the portability, functionality, durability and superior hardware that the business market demands, said Larry Sampey, General Manager of the Systems Products Division." "Casio strongly believes this new model will energize and expand the Enterprise PDA market," he continued.

The IT-10 offers a higher level of performance by offering greater durability, a high resolution VGA display that is both advantageous for web- based application developers as well as allowing easy viewing for users, and a high capacity battery for extended operation time between charges. More...

visKey Enterprise Edition: Protect your enterprise’s PDA’s with a picture of your choice.

General PDA

The software company sfr GmbH (http://www.sfr.de/english/index.html) is proud to announce the release of the new version 1.1 of the security solution visKey Enterprise Edition.

visKey Enterprise Edition combines the well known and award-winning graphical authentication products visKey PPC and visKey PalmOS (www.visKey.com) with an administration application for Windows platforms.

With the administration application system administrators can predefine visual Key passwords, limit the users' rights for changing security options and implement enterprise-wide security policies for authentication on PalmOS and PocketPC platforms. More...

Beta Test Applications being taken by Trisytech for Artificer

Windows Mobile News

Artificer, Trisystech's latest simulation game under development, is open for Beta Testing applications. Artificer is a fantasy business simulation in which you craft magical weapons and armor for your Adventurer's Shop. Sell your wares to local heroes so they may survive the Dungeons of Darkness ahead.

For more information on the game in development: http://www.trisystech.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=182

To apply for beta testing: http://www.trisystech.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=191 More...

Dell Axim X50v Series 64MB to 128MB Upgrade Available

Windows Mobile News

PocketPCTechs are pleased to announce that we have developed and released a 64MB to 128MB upgrade for the Dell Axim X50v Series Pocket PC.

This unit uses low voltage hi-speed BGA memory, so stacking is not available and 128MB will be the maximum capacity. During the upgrade process they remove the existing 64MB and install 128MB. This memory upgrade does NOT require thier proprietary driver and is fully recognized by the OS (125.74MB Available). The SRP of the upgrade is $199 including 2nd day return shipping (USA only).

As always, this upgrade is not supported by Dell and will void the warranty On the unit. They do offer a 90 day warranty on the upgrade and motherboard Of the unit.

Dell Axim X50v Series http://www.pocketpctechs.com/Services.asp?type=DELX50V

European customers will be able to order and ship through our Authorized Upgrade Center, Expansys.com. The mainboards will be upgraded by us. They currently have several shipments per week between Expansys and PocketPCTechs.com

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New dictionaries for Palm OS release from Paragon Software

PalmOne News

Paragon Software (SHDD) officially announces the new 4.14 version of world best-selling SlovoEd dictionaries product line for Palm OS based devices. This release is to make SlovoEd even more user-friendly with many enhancements taking into account customer's wishes. Popular eBook-readers TiBR Pro and Plucker are supported now: you can select any word from the eBook you are reading and get the translation with SlovoEd resident module without leaving the eBook. Resident module is now working on devices with hardware keyboard (Tungsten W, Treo 600, Treo 270). Also, the new engine supports full-screen 320x480 and 480x320 resolutions and such new devices as Xplore G88 and Tungsten T5.

As usual, SlovoEd 4.14 comes with the vide variesty of new lexicons from known linguistic companies, specially adapted for usage on Palm OS based devices.

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Arvale: Journey of Illusion released for Pocket PC

Windows Mobile News

Arvale: Journey of Illusion released

PDAmill has just released their much-anticipated RPG, Arvale: Journey of Illusion. The game includes over 20 hours of gameplay, six immense continents with 280 maps to explore, 200 different monsters to fight against, and over a hundred different items, weapons, and magic spells to use. Rescue Fair Maidens, recover Lost Artifacts and Battle with Evil Villains in this beautiful Role Playing Game from PDAmill. Experience Hundreds of Monsters, Maps, and Magic!

Check out the new website at www.arvale.com, and download the demo or buy it for your Pocket PC! More...

iAdmin Mobile Announces Release Candidate 2 (RC2) Mobile Management Pack for Microsoft Active Directory

General PDA

iAdmin Mobile today announced it has released the final release candidate (RC2) for its Microsoft Active Directory Mobile Management Pack. This Mobile Management Pack delivers new capability to iAdmin Mobile, the company's award winning secure mobile systems management and administration tool. With the addition of the Active Directory Mobile Management Pack, user's of iAdmin Mobile will be able to manage multiple aspects of their company's Active Directory infrastructure to include Domains, Trusts, Sites, Services, Users, Computers, Groups, and more. Additional information and screenshots can be found at: http://www.iAdminMobile.com/MMP/ActiveDirectory/AD.asp

"We are very excited to add Active Directory management functionality to iAdmin Mobile," said J.R. Brown, Founder and CEO. "The capability to manage users, computers, groups, OUs, and other Active Directory objects from your mobile device brings great value to Active Directory administrators." More...

How to Get HDTV @ eCoustics.com

Consumer Electronic News

Analog to Digital TV: How to Get HDTV

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How do you receive HDTV broadcasts? The three most common methods are via satellite-TV set-top box, a cable system set-top box, and over-the-air (terrestrial) reception from a digital HDTV broadcast station. Most digital HDTV and EDTV sets are "monitors," lacking an internal HDTV tuner for terrestrial reception by antenna.

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Yamaha Player Piano Goes Wireless: The Disklavier Mark IV

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SafeTzone Technologies Corporation Introduces Next Generation in Location Technology Services

General PDA

SafeTzone Technologies Corporation of Laguna Hills, Calif., announced today the next generation of software solutions technology that will be added to its suite of location- based services. SafeTzone's Guest and Amenity Location Services will now be available to guests in a "handheld" version that will be deployed in 2005.

SafeTzone is the industry leader in the providing of location services technology for guests and children in family destinations since 2001. Through SafeTzone's installations in theme parks, shopping malls, and most recently, ski resorts, SafeTzone has pioneered location based services and is the leader in bringing peace of mind and venue information to families and groups who visit crowded venues. SafeTzone has worked with venues to make guests visits more rewarding and enjoyable through its suite of location-based services. More...

CommonTime Integrates JP Mobile's SureWave(R) Mobile Defense for On-device Security

General PDA

JP Mobile(R) (http://www.jpmobile.com/), a leading provider of wireless mobility software, today announced that CommonTime, a privately held UK-based provider of mobile computing software products, will integrate the on-device security capabilities of JP Mobile's SureWave Mobile Defense into its product line.

"Enterprises consistently state that devices and the information that lies on them are significant collateral within their mobility deployments," said Nigel Mackrill, CEO for CommonTime. "Securing them is a function that CommonTime had to deliver. We see our relationship with JP Mobile as strategic to this end, and SureWave Mobile Defense had the credentials that we needed to deliver our solution."

SureWave Mobile Defense automatically and securely locks mobile devices with an easy-to-use interface and flexible protection system. Administrators have complete control over a wide range of security options including group settings, remote device wipe, remote password reset and selective file, database and application encryption. SureWave Mobile Defense offers unprecedented protection for corporate data on mobile devices. IT departments can instantly and wirelessly deploy, update and enforce security policies enterprise-wide. With its high level of security, SureWave Mobile Defense is currently used within several branches of the federal government, including the FBI, U.S. Courts, U. S. Armed Forces (all branches), the Whitehouse and NASA. More...

Northeast Medical Center Deploys Epocrates Integrated Hospital Clinical Reference System-Wide

Windows Mobile News

NorthEast Medical Center, one of the top 100 teaching hospitals in the nation, has deployed a combination of mobile and online technology including the Epocrates Rx Online(TM) + AHFS(R) DI hospital clinical reference and formulary application, and an integrated mobile solution comprised of the MData(R) Enterprise System from MercuryMD and the Epocrates Rx(R) and Epocrates Rx Pro(TM) drug reference applications.

By combining MData with the Epocrates drug reference and formulary applications, clinicians can now launch into the Epocrates comprehensive drug and clinical reference guide directly from a patient's medication list, and access their hospital's unique drug formulary directly from their mobile device -- all while in the context of a specific patient, saving the clinician valuable time by eliminating the need to separately look up hospital-approved drugs and by reducing extra data entry. Most importantly, patient care and safety is enhanced by having access to up-to-date drug information, including interactions, along with patient specific data, at the point-of-care.

"Choosing to implement Epocrates handheld solutions within the hospital setting makes sense given the sizable network of clinicians who respect its content and value its objectivity and ease-of-use. Add to that the interoperability with MercuryMD's mobile data system and the result is a comprehensive reference at the point-of-care," said Jeff Patchett, pharmacy director, NorthEast Medical Center. More...

FB-4 to Distribute Mobile Guard Security Suite Through Nokia's Preminet Solution

Mobile Phones

FB-4, a leading provider of security applications for Symbian(TM) based smartphones, today announced it will distribute its Mobile Guard Security Suite to mobile network subscribers worldwide using the new Preminet Solution from Nokia. Preminet is an end-to-end global sales channel for mobile content downloads that will make FB-4 Mobile Guard available to millions of consumers around the world who own Symbian OS(TM) and Java(TM)-enabled handsets. Java is the leading platform for mobile software worldwide with over 350 million handsets in the marketplace, while Symbian OS is the most popular smartphone operating system in the world, running over two-thirds of the world's smartphones.

FB-4 Mobile Guard joins a growing roster of pre-tested and certified world-class applications and content available to operators in the Preminet Master Catalog. FB-4's flagship security solution is designed to meet the needs of enterprise and consumer markets. It's packaged as a subscription service, and consists of a certified virus scanner, 256-bit password encryption, and an SMS spam filter. More...

PhatWare Upgrades CalliGrapher to Version 7.4

Windows Mobile News

PhatWare Corporation, a leading provider of software and professional services for mobile and desktop computers, announces today the release of CalliGrapher 7.4. The new version features Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish handwriting recognition support for Microsoft Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs. CalliGrapher is a natural handwriting recognition software that supports all handwriting styles – print, cursive or mixed.

The product’s three new featured language packs are sold separately, as are the other current language pack offerings. English recognition handwriting support is standard in CalliGrapher. Other languages can be added to CalliGrapher in any combination to accommodate individual user needs.

“PhatWare is pleased to offer three new language options for its consumers through the release of CalliGrapher 7.4,” says Stan Miasnikov, president of PhatWare Corporation. “The release of these new language packs will increase functionality for our current loyal customers and allow us to satisfy a larger population of Pocket PC users.” More...

Top 10 Home Theater Mistakes @ eCoustics.com

Consumer Electronic News

Ten Biggest Mistakes of Speaker and Home Theater Shopping

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If any major electronics brand knows how to build CD players, audio/video receivers or TV monitors, they must know how to design and build excellent loudspeakers, right? Not always. Good speaker design is so specialized, and requires such extensive acoustical research, measurement, and listening tests that the best speakers continue to come from companies with a long history of acoustical research and speaker design.

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Mobile Application Developers Embrace Handango e-Commerce Solution

General PDA

Handango, the leading provider of mobile downloads, today announced a slew of new licensees for its mobile e-commerce solution, the Handango Commerce Engine. The licensees include phone application superstars such as Sorrent and Simeda; content leaders such as Fodor's; leading game publishers such as Namco America Inc., makers of PAC-MAN, Ms. PAC-MAN and Galaxian; and handheld stalwarts such as DDH Software and Chapura. In total, more than 50 mobile content developers have begun using the Handango Commerce Engine this year, bringing the total number of licensees to over 300.

The Handango Commerce Engine is an e-commerce solution for mobile content developers. With the Handango Commerce Engine, developers can sell mobile downloads over-the-air or on the Web. The engine includes a variety of marketing and customer management features optimized for the mobile space as well as rich reporting and analysis functionality. More...

SIRIUS Satellite Radio Now on Sale at Target Stores

Consumer Electronic News

SIRIUS (NASDAQ:SIRI) , the premium satellite radio provider known for delivering the most compelling commercial-free music and sports programming to cars and homes across the country, today announced that SIRIUS radios are now available at over 500 selected national Target locations.

Target will feature the Xact XTR1 "Stream Jockey" palm-sized SIRIUS satellite radio and related accessories. The Xact -- priced at $149 including a universal kit for the car or home -- is SIRIUS' smallest receiver, making it an ideal device for transporting between the car, home and office, as well as for travel. Target will also offer a boom box designed to work with the XTR1, and is including a $25 gift card with each purchase. More...

RemotePipes Expands IP Roamer Global Wireless Internet Access Network via Agreements With Airpath and FatPort

Mobile Phones

RemotePipes Inc., a leading provider of worldwide mobile Internet access solutions, has added thousands of additional WiFi hot spots to its globally aggregated IP network after entering into network access agreements with Airpath Wireless, Inc. and FatPort.

IP Roamer Global Wireless Internet Access Service

RemotePipes, Airpath, and FatPort have completed the integration of the networks of Wi-Fi hotspots into the RemotePipes IP Roamer branded global wireless Internet access network, which consists of over 28,000 global dial-up and WiFi access points in 150 countries. RemotePipes is forecasting that the IP Roamer network will provide over 35,000 dialup and WiFi zones and hotspots by the end of 2004 and well over 50,000 locations and hot spots by 2005. More...

Intellisync Wins Pocket PC Magazine's 'Best Software Award' for 2004

Windows Mobile News

Intellisync Corporation (NASDAQ:SYNC) , a leading developer and marketer of wireless software solutions for the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced that it has won Pocket PC magazine's "Best Software Award" for 2004 in the "Synchronization" category. Intellisync was selected as the winner after a comprehensive review of 10 products nominated in its category.

The annual Pocket PC magazine Best Software Awards are designed to help users select software that best suits their Windows Mobile Pocket PC and Smartphone needs by honoring companies that produce outstanding software. More than 80 Pocket PC magazine "Board of Experts" members judged 581 Windows Mobile products in 100 Pocket PC, Smartphone and Developer categories to determine finalists and winners. More...

Atmel Targets Portable Electronics Applications With Introduction of Family of Stacked Flash Memory Modules

General PDA

Atmel(R) Corporation (NASDAQ:ATML) , a global leader in the development and fabrication of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced today a complete family of high-performance stacked Flash and Pseudo Static Random Access Memory (PSRAM) module products suitable for applications requiring low power and small footprint memories. Ideal applications for this innovative approach to increasing memory capacity without compromising space include mobile phone handsets and PDA's, where manufacturers will significantly benefit from offering their customers more features without sacrificing design or production commitments. These new modules combine a 16Mb Flash with an 8Mb PSRAM {AT52BC1661A(T)}, a 32Mb Flash with an 8Mb PSRAM {AT52BC3221A(T)}, a 64Mb Flash with a 16Mb PSRAM {AT52BC6402J(T)} or 32Mb PSRAM {AT52BC6403J(T)}, and a 128 Mb Flash with a 32Mb PSRAM {AT52 BC/SQ/SC 1283J} or 64Mb PSRAM {AT52 BC/SQ/SC 1284J}. More...

JP Mobile Offers SureWave Mobile Defense for the Enterprise on Samsung Devices

General PDA

JP Mobile(R) http://www.jpmobile.com/ , a leading provider of enterprise mobility software, today announced that its award-winning SureWave Mobile Defense software supports Samsung's PalmSource OS(R)-based i500 and Microsoft(R) Windows Mobile(TM)-based i700 Pocket PC Phone. The SureWave Mobile Defense Professional Edition, already available on Samsung's Microsoft(R) Windows Mobile(TM)-based i600 Smartphone, offers on- device security options for mobile professionals. Encryption, password control, device lock, bit wipe and device feature control are some of the integral features that will be offered via the Samsung devices.

"SureWave Mobile Defense offers feature rich security that is capable of providing mobile professionals with the security they need," said Peter Skarzynski, senior vice president of Samsung's wireless terminals division. "By deploying SureWave Mobile Defense, enterprise security policies can be extended beyond traditional corporate wired parameters to the mobile device."

SureWave Mobile Defense offers protection for corporate data residing on mobile devices, enabling IT departments to instantly and wirelessly deploy, update and enforce security policies on all wireless devices in use across the enterprise. Administrators have control over a wide range of security options including group settings, remote device wipe, remote device lock/unlock, remote password reset and selective file, database and application encryption. SureWave Mobile Defense also allows administrators to selectively disable or password protect wireless device features such as Wi-Fi, B