iMATE JAM/O2 XDA Mini/Qtek S100 Series 64MB to 128MB Upgrade Available

PocketPC Techs is pleased to announce that they have released and are shipping an enhanced 3-In-1 Stylus for the:

HP iPAQ rz1715 Series, HP iPAQ rx3115 Series, HP iPAQ rx3715 Series, HP iPAQ hx47XX Series

They are also shipping a new 3.5mm Stereo headphone adapter for the iMATE PDA2k/O2 XDA III/Qtek 9090 Series. This adapter converts the proprietary 4 conductor Pocket PC Phone Jack to a 3.5mm standard stereo headphone jack while enabling the internal microphone. The adapter cable is approximately 7" long.

They are also shipping a new WriteSHIELD™ AG & C2 Screen Protector for the:

HTC Magician, iMate JAM Series, Qtek S100 Series, XDA Mini Series

As well as a new Lil' Sync Pro that is compatible with the following systems:

Audiovox SMT5600 Series, HTC Typhoon Series, iMate JAM Series, Motorola MPx200 Series, Qtek S100 Series, RIM Blackberry 6200 Series, RIM Blackberry 7200 Series, RIM Blackberry 7510 Series, Sony Clie UX40 Series, Sony Clie UX50 Series, XDA Mini Series

Overview:

Headset Adapters: http://www.pocketpctechs.com/ppcthsa.asp
3-in-1 Stylii: http://www.pocketpctechs.com/ppctstylii.asp
Lil' Sync: http://www.pocketpctechs.com/lilsync.asp
WriteSHIELD: http://www.pocketpctechs.com/ws.asp More...

OCW Review : Nokia 6260 Symbian GSM Triband Camera Phone

PocketPCTechs are pleased to announce that they have developed and released a 64MB to 128MB upgrade for the iMATE JAM/O2 XDA Mini/Qtek S100 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 their proprietary driver and is fully recognized by the OS (121.39MB Available). The SRP of the upgrade is $199 including 2nd day return shipping (USA only).

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

iMATE JAM/O2 XDA Mini/Qtek S100 Series: http://www.pocketpctechs.com/Services.asp?type=IJAM

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

http://www.expansys.com/p_ppctech.asp

This will save the customer international customs & shipping fees, and shipping time. More...

Thu Dec 30, 2004

Zi Corporation Licenses Embedded Text Input Technologies to Leading EMS Provider

From OCWorkbench:

Today, we bring you our last review for the year 2004. It is the Symbian based Nokia 6260 phone.

This is the first time Nokia release a clamshall-twistable phone. The LCD can be twisted and rotated 180 degrees to work in the "Browser Mode. Other features include built-in Quickpoint, Quickword software. It also has FM Tuner and playbacks MP3. On top of Infrared, Bluetooth, GPRS, MMC external storage can also be used to install applications or images, mp3, ringtones (midi) etc.

Read Nokia 6260 review: http://www.ocworkbench.com/2004/nokia/6260/p1.htm More...

Describing Loudspeakers @ eCoustics.com

Zi Corporation (Nasdaq: ZICA) (TSX: ZIC), a leading provider of intelligent interface solutions, today announced that Flextronics has signed a global license agreement to use its eZiTap™ and eZiText® solutions. Flextronics is the leading Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider focused on delivering innovative design and manufacturing services to technology companies.

The license agreement for eZiTap and eZiText technologies includes a number of innovative and first-to-market features that Zi has developed. These features include personalization and learning dictionaries, word completion and next word prediction; as well as, dual language messaging, which allow simultaneous use of two alphabetic languages without any mode changes by the user. More...

Information Appliance Associates Showcases BlackBerry-to-Macintosh Connectivity Solution at MacWorld Expo

Quote:

Reviewers can become almost poetic in their descriptions of loudspeaker sound. For instance, does a term like "chocolaty midrange" have meaning for anyone other than the writer who used it? Does it mean that the sound is smooth, thick, or dark? And is it a criticism or a compliment? Who knows?

Terms Used To Describe How A Loudspeaker Sounds
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/34579/114726.html More...

Wed Dec 29, 2004

Getting Music While You Sleep

Information Appliance Associates (IAA), inventors of the PocketMac®-line of products, today announced that it will be showcasing PocketMac for BlackBerry® from Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) at the MacWorld Conference and Expo 2005 in San Francisco, CA.

“We are very pleased that Apple’s mobile customers will be able to enjoy BlackBerry and synch with their Mac using the PocketMac application,” said Mark Guibert, Vice President, Corporate Marketing at Research In Motion.

"We're incredibly excited," said Terence Goggin, CTO of Information Appliance Associates. "To be working with RIM and have a product that embraces the Mac market...we couldn’t be more pleased. With PocketMac for BlackBerry, Mac users will be able to extend their systems to wireless environments via BlackBerry.”

The showcase, available at booth 2107 in the main hall at the MacWorld Expo, will include full product demos on a range of BlackBerry handhelds, working connectivity demos of Macintosh computers synching with BlackBerry handhelds and the ability for expo visitors to purchase BlackBerry handhelds with the Mac sync software included at no extra charge. More...

SOYO Group Expands Beyond Motherboards into New Product Lines at CES 2005

Sumitronics Asia Pte Ltd, will unveil its state of art innovative product at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, (booth 55001, Las Vegas Hilton).

The SP-103 MP3 Docking Station is the perfect accessory companion to any MP3 Player device. The SP-103 allows most MP3 Players to automatically record the latest Top-40 music hits directly from the FM radio without any talk or commercials. The songs recorded are encoded into individual MP3 music tracks.

“With the SP-103 product, users of portable MP3 Players now no longer need to depend on the PC or Internet for their main source of music,” said Tajima Toshimasa, Managing Director, Sumitronics Asia Pte Ltd. He added, “Time consuming connections to the Internet, searching and downloading music files are also no longer necessary.” The process is fully automated, with just one touch of the button. Through the popular USB interface, the SP-103 allows easy transfer of MP3 music files to most MP3 Player devices supporting the USB Mass Storage standard.

“Users just need to plug in their MP3 Player, press the recording button and go to bed. Next morning, their MP3 Player will be filled with music,” said Miyamoto Tsunehiro, Chief Engineer, Sumitronics Asia Pte Ltd. The SP-103 is targeted at people who are interested in always getting the latest Top-40 music hits. An alarm clock function is also built into the SP-103 for use as a bedside clock radio.

Encased in a black wooden cabinet with a metal faceplate, stylish and elegant looking, it is suitable for urban young executives. The SP-103 will be retailing in Singapore from 15th January 2005 at S$499 (approximately US$299). For the USA and European markets, the SP-103 is planned to be available in shops by end Q1 2005. More...

Personal Computer News

SOYO(R) Group, Inc., (BULLETIN BOARD: SOYO) a leading provider of computer motherboards, computer peripheral devices, and consumer electronics, announces its new line of broadband telephony, portable storage, computer peripheral and consumer electronics products at the CES (Consumer Electronics Show), Jan. 6-9, 2005, at the Innovations Plus Pavilion, booth #IP603.

The company, best known for its award-winning line of high-end DRAGON(R) motherboards for the Intel(R) and AMD(R) platforms, has expanded beyond its traditional gaming markets to provide cost-effective, reliable and high quality peripherals that meet the needs of all markets, from the end-user to the enterprise.

''The SOYO name is synonymous with quality, performance and value, and we look forward to extending our brand with product offerings for the consumer, SOHO, SMB and enterprise markets,'' said Mr. Ming Chok, president and CEO of SOYO Group, Inc.

''Our new line of products is designed to provide affordable, easy-to-use and universally compatible solutions that expand the functionality of computers at home and in the office, while our new Z-Connect family of VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) products and services deliver the convenience and cost-savings of instant broadband telephony capabilities," said Mr. Chok. New product offerings from SOYO Group, Inc. that will be on display include: Z-Connect Instant Broadband Telephone, offering a "plug-and-dial" VoIP telephone solution with zero monthly fees and up to 150 minutes of free, ready-to-use call time. Users simply plug the Z-Connect phone into their high-speed DSL or cable modem via a router and begin making local, long- distance or international calls for free. When the free call time is used, additional time is purchased on the flexible ''pay-as-you-go" plan from SOYO's Web site at http://phone.soyo.com/ . More...

Nokia Selected as the First 3G Handset Partner for Hong Kong CSL

Tiger Telematics' Gizmondo on Show With Microsoft and Nvidia

Nokia today announced that CSL has selected Nokia as their first 3G handset partner and have chosen the Nokia 6630 smartphone for their 3G WCDMA product portfolio. The Nokia 6630 phone offers online e-mail, capability to download and view e-mail attachments, mobile broadband access to multimedia content, live video streaming and video conferencing.

"We congratulate CSL for their commercial 3G network launch and we are delighted to work as their first 3G handset partner. We will continue to work closely together in bringing unique and exciting 3G mobile experience to CSL customers through the Nokia 6630 smartphone," said Bruce Lam, General Manager, Nokia Mobile Phones, Hong Kong and Macau.

"With the demand for multimedia mobile content and data growing strongly, we believe the 3G mass market is here. With its powerful imaging and computer features, Nokia 6630 works seamlessly with our integrated 3G / EDGE mobile network and is ideal for bringing CSL's business and consumer 3G services to life," said Hubert Ng, Chief Executive Officer, CSL. More...

Tue Dec 28, 2004

ArsLexis InfoMan 1.0 release for Palm

Following up on our Gizmondo coverage back in May and Aug Looks like we will be seeing a live unit at CES in Jan!

Gizmondo Europe Ltd, subsidiary of Jacksonville, Florida-based Tiger Telematics Inc. (OTC: TGTL, OTC: TGTL.PK), today confirmed the company will be exhibiting the multi-entertainment device at the forthcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as being featured on the Microsoft and Nvidia stands. The event running from Jan. 6-9, 2005, will introduce the feature-packed Gizmondo to the US market, ahead of the soon-to-be-announced, late-Q1 2005 launch date.

The annual show attracts over 140,000 technology hungry visitors each year, all eager to sample new products, pick up the latest gadgetry, and listen to keynote speakers divulge their thoughts regarding the year ahead.

Gizmondo will be featured on the Microsoft Corp. stand (# 7145, Central Hall) profiling the strengths of the Windows CE technology and onboard Windows Media Player. It will also be demonstrating the capabilities of the new GoForce 4500 3D graphics accelerator on the Nvidia stand (#35311), which lies at the gaming heart of the device.

"Our goal with Windows Embedded is to arm device-makers like Gizmondo with the components they need to quickly and easily deliver compelling devices to their customers," said Scott Horn, senior director, Mobile and Embedded Devices Division at Microsoft Corp. "Gizmondo's cutting-edge mobile entertainment device is a great example of the kind of innovation possible on Windows CE."

Gizmondo will also be wowing crowds at its own stand (#70037, Central Plaza), where demonstrators will be on hand to guide show-goers through the GPS, SMS/MMS and email communication features, gaming and entertainment functions.

More photos at: http://maj.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=83809
Source: Engadget More...

Top Global to Launch new 3G Phoebus product line and demonstrate VoIP over CDMA 1X EV-DO solution in 2005 CES

ArsLexis announced relase of InfoMan 1.0 for Palm. InfoMan is a wireless information agent. You can use InfoMan to:

get current movie times
get latest box office information
get weather forecast
convert currencies using latest rates
get latest stock quotes
issue 411-like queries
read jokes

InfoMan costs $39.95 for a yearly subscription. Part of the functionality is free.

InfoMan requires Palm device with wireless internet connection and is optimized for Treo 600/650 smartphones.

Download free trial version and read more about InfoMan.

More...

Six new and four updated LingvoSoft dictionaries for Pocket PC released

Top Global, a leader in wireless convergence solutions, announced today new products and solutions that link third-generation (3G) mobile and Wi-Fi networks. This enables operators to leverage wide-area 3G CDMA2000® and UMTS/W-CDMA mobile networks to deliver voice and data services to millions of Wi-Fi customers. Top Global's solution, called 3G Phoebus, serves as a gateway that links 3G and Wi-Fi networks, enabling enterprises and consumers to enjoy the flexibility and convenience of broadband wireless voice and data services in truly mobile and remote environments. Our patented 3G Phoebus is the world’s first gateway to support voice over internet protocol (VoIP) over 3G CDMA2000® and UMTS/W-CDMA mobile networks.

Last Month during the 3G World Congress & Exhibition in Hong Kong, Top Global demonstrated for the first time in the world, voice call over EV-DO network. CDMA2000 1x EV-DO by definition is a data only network. Top Global’s MobileBridge™ and VoIP solution enables visitors to make and receive phone calls through EV-DO network to and from anywhere around the world.. Our solution supports VPN, VoIP, authentication, authorization, and the needed accounting (AAA) features so that enterprises can take their office mobile. Its plug-and-play simplicity reduces installation cost and its rich networking features simplify network management and reduce maintenance costs. Top Global will offer “mobile/remote office” total solutions for both voice and data to service providers, enterprises, and vertical industries. More...

Mon Dec 27, 2004

To Help Get Organized and in Shape for the New Year, palmOne Markets Popular Weight-Management Software Titles

Another release, and yet another update, the LingvoSoft developers stay restless until they make all Pocket PC lovers “dictionary happy and satisfied”. Just launch one of these dictionaries and in the bottom right corner you will find a switch for selecting a virtual keyboard. Our original keyboards have distinct personalities; they carry various settings options and are able to automatically adjust to your choice of a dictionary; so to say, the keyboards want to apply to the language you are currently using. And what magnificent keyboards we have! They can even display European diacritics on devices with non-European ROM. Also be aware of our Holiday season specials: if you buy one of these dictionaries at LingvoSoft you receive Pocket PC PhraseBook for free!
LingvoSoft. The Joy of Understanding.

Find new and updated dictionaries at www.lingvosoft.com/news/2029/?refid=15664 More...

Qiao Xing Universal: CECT Stands out Among Domestic and Foreign Mobile Phone Players in 2004

With 2004 drawing to a close and New Year's 2005 merely days away, millions of Americans are making resolutions to lose weight, get into shape and lead happier, healthier lives. Today, palmOne, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMO) announced the availability of three new mobile applications based on some of the most well-known weight-management and lifestyle programs on the market -- Atkins, Keyoe and Weight Watchers.

Nearly 60 percent of Americans make New Year's resolutions around one health theme or another every year(1). These new applications -- which add to the extensive library of more than 100 diet and exercise titles already available for palmOne(TM) handhelds and smartphones -- are helping individuals achieve their health and fitness goals by leveraging the power, portability and convenience of mobile technology. Using mobile devices such as palmOne's popular Zire(TM) 31 or Tungsten(TM) E handhelds or Treo(TM) smartphone, individuals can carry a host of valuable weight-control and fitness tools with them everywhere they go. Adding to these mobile devices' already powerful capabilities to organize busy lives, communicate with friends, family and business colleagues, and enjoy vibrant games and multimedia, the new Atkins Carb Counter, Keyoe Diet & Exercise Assistant V6.0 and Weight Watchers(R) More...

Holiday and New Year Message

Qiao Xing Universal Telephone (NASDAQ:XING) announced today that in 2004, the sales volume of mobile phones under the brand name CECT is experiencing continuous growth. This has been highlighted by the league table for market share: a ranking of mobile phone handset brands (both domestic and foreign brand name) in the China market. According to a survey by Sino-Market Research Limited, in October 2004, CECT's ranking moved up eleven places, compared with March 2004. Better still, in November 2004, it moved up one place from the previous month.

"CECT has made technology the core of its competitiveness since its inception. We already have an R&D team composed of hundreds of people. In 2004, CECT launched scores of new fashionable mobile phones and achieved substantial breakthrough regarding the Research and Development of high-end mobile phones including smartphones, camera mobile phones, PDA mobile phones and mobile phones with handwriting recognition software. Recently, we have launched six more mobile phone models. These include camera mobile phones with 1.3 million pixels enhanced mini PDA mobile phones and currently the thinnest camera mobile phone in China." More...

Fri Dec 24, 2004

Off Topic

Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, our best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low stress, nonaddictive gender neutral, celebration of the winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice, or secular practices of your choice, with respect for the religious/secular persuasions and/or traditions of others, or their choice not to practice religious or secular traditions at all.

We also wish you a fiscally successful, personally fulfilling, and medically uncomplicated recognition of the onset of the generally accepted calendar year 2005, but not without due respect for the calendars of choice of other cultures whose contributions to society have helped make America great (not to imply that America is necessarily greater than any other country or is the only "AMERICA" in the western hemisphere), and without regard to the race, creed, color, age, physical ability, religious faith, or sexual preference of the wishes.

By accepting this greeting, you are accepting these terms: This greeting is subject to clarification or withdrawal. It is freely transferable with no alteration to the original greeting. It implies no promise by the wisher to actually implement any of the wishes for her/himself or others, and is void where prohibited by law, and is revocable at the sole discretion of the wisher. This wish is warranted to perform as expected within the usual application of good tidings for a period of one year, or until the issuance of a subsequent holiday greeting, whichever comes first, and warranty is limited to replacement of this wish or issuance of a new wish at the sole discretion of the wisher.

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Handy Entertainment Reveals Riverland Screensaver 2 with Sounds and New Animations

Huge review of the o2 XDA IIs and XDA II Mini by AfroCeame

If any of the new animations are Care Bears I am all over this...seriously though, this looks cool and there is a smartphone version as well. Looks like I have another download to add to my list today.

Featuring over 80 fun animations, weather effects and natural sound alerts Riverland 2 is a next generation of the pioneering real-time screensaver. It is far more advanced than its predecessor. With new castle inhabitants and unexpected plot offshoots the animations got more complex. Natural sound alerts introduced in this version offer a new sure way to follow every event happening on the screen. In other words, Riverland 2 is thoroughly renovated to astonish and please you over and over again.

Along with enhanced versions for Palm OS and Pocket PC Riverland 2 is now available for Windows Mobile Smartphone. See it yourself now at http://www.handyent.com/riverland/

Registered customers of version 1.x qualify for a FREE upgrade.

Riverland Screensaver 2.0 Features:

- Relaxing riverland scenery
- Realistic day and night change
- Weather effects, including heavy shower and charming rainbow
- Over 80 of fun animations
- Element of fortuity and plenty of day-to-day regularities
- Natural sound alerts
- Real-time mode in sync with the system clock
- Day/hour, day/10 min, and day/2.5 min speed-up modes
- Analog clock with system time and Riverland time-zone clock faces More...

New version visKeeper 2.0.0 from sfr GmbH

Blake L. Bowden aka “AfroCreame” over at Howard Forums has posted an extensive if not exhaustive review of hte XDA mini with a carafe load of photos where he compares it with the XDA II.

It also looks like the MPx has been poo poo'd again...big surprise. I think this may be the final straw; I may need to go purchase an XDA mini for myself and see if it brings me back from the Smartphone camp that I have recently defected too. LOL, fine fine, so it wasn’t a huge defection and I still daily use my Dell x30i with the smartphone.

Anyway, here is the review and comparision: review of the o2 XDA IIs and XDA II Mini More...

Thu Dec 23, 2004

LandWares 2005 Wine Enthusiast Guide Now Available

The software company sfr GmbH in Cologne presented the new version 2.0.0 of their products visKeeper PocketPC, visKeeper PalmOS and visKeeper PC.

visKeeper (www.visKeeper.com) is a data safe for storage of confidential data such as passwords, addresses, credit card and bank account information. All data are encrypted. Access to the safe is protected by the well-proven and patented visual Key technology.

Edit your confidential data on the PC and take it “on the road” with your handheld device: The files created by visKeeper may be transmitted between the different platforms without conversion.

Buy only one license for all platforms.

The new features of visKeeper are: More...

Claviature - an innovative keyboard for Pocket PC

LandWare Inc, a leading developer of handheld and smartphone software, announced today the immediate availability of the Wine Enthusiast Guide 2005 Edition for Palm Powered and Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC handhelds & smartphones. The new version of the award-winning Wine Enthusiast Guide offers instant access up-to-date details, reviews, ratings and retail prices for over 12,600 wines worldwide.

The Wine Enthusiast Guide 2005 continues to build on its position of unmatched quality, performance and scope. The 2005 version includes: a complete wine cellar and buying list management, a wine glossary with over 1,400 terms and definitions, interactive vintage chart with wine maturity and harvest quality ratings, an in-depth Wine 101 course, and sophisticated compression that minimizes memory usage.

Pocket PC Magazine recently validated the Wine Enthusiast Guide's leadership position by awarding it the only finalist of wine software in their Fourth Annual Pocket PC Magazine Best Software Awards. More...

SOFTAVA releases BTImmobilizer for Palm

Microth, Inc. released Claviature 1.00 for Pocket PC. Claviature is an innovative text input method combining easy to use large keys and small screen footprint. It provides a comfortable and fast text input for all Pocket PC applications in about 60 world languages.

Some of advantages of Claviature include:

*Large Keys: Keys of Claviature are in about 6 times larger then keys of regular on-screen keyboards. They are even larger then keys of full screen keyboards. That provides easy and fast access to keys and makes comfortable not only pen, but also finger input. Especially, for women's long nails.
*Small Footprint: Claviature occupies a small amount of screen space and provides unobscured access to Pocket PC applications. It's an ideal input solution for phones' small screens.
Language Support: Claviature supports provides text input in many world languages. You can download language layouts for about 60 languages at www.claviature.com Claviature supports several language layouts simultaneously.
*Usability: Claviature doesn't requires any training. It provides standard international layouts with familiar symbol placement, dead-keys and Alt-Grey layouts.
*Customization: You can customize Claviature's keycaps: background, fonts and their sizes and colors.

System Requirements: Claviature is a native PPC Soft Input Panel (SIP) and works on Pocket PC 2002, 2003, 2003SE (including HiRes). More...

SOFTAVA, the developer of PDA security solutions, introduces a new innovative security product - BTImmobilizer. BTImmobilizer protects your data by locking PDA, if your BT mobile phone is away.

The process of protecting PDA became as easy as 1-2-3, all is required is make
mobile and PDA trusted devices. When your mobile phone is in Bluetooth area of PDA (~30ft), the last one doesn't ask any password when switched on. While the mobile phone is out of area, PDA will be locked and user will be prompted for password each time PDA will be switched on.

BTImmobilizer is available at http://softava.com for $9.95.

SOFTAVA with their motto "Simplifying the simplest" are the developers of products aimed at making human interaction with mobile devices as easy and convenient as possible and even more. Since 1998, SOFTAVA developed several products that won numerous industry awards for their innovation and utility. The company's web site at www.softava.com contains additional information. More...

CD to Mobile released

Proporta Unveils Aluminium Lined Leather Protective Case for the Mitac Mio 168

Features:

- Copy music from a CD disk directly to your Mobile Device (Pocket PC, Windows Mobile Smartphone)
- Storage cards support
- Encode to MP3, OGG, WMA, WAV
- Fast - explore Mobile Device, create new folders, copy music
- Choose music quality and file size
- "Best Fit" feature to optimize music encoding for Mobile Devices
- Fun interface, “Free Space” and “Estimated Size” indicator

Web-page: http://www.pocketmind.com/cdtomobile.htm
Download: http://www.pocketmind.com/files/cd2mobile.exe More...

Kaplan Mobile SAT/PSAT-ACT 2005 Test Prep for PDAs, Smartphones Now Available

Incorporating the unique ‘screen saver system’ provided by all Proporta Alu-Leather Cases, the Mitac Mio 168 is protected by the inclusion of two sheets of thin aluminium enclosed within the leather, giving the look and feel of soft black leather whilst providing the rigid protection of hard aluminium.

The latest addition to the highly popular and classic style of the Proporta Alu-Leather case has been designed and created to expertly fit the Mitac Mio 168 and so allows you to access the GPS receiver. Just by opening the case and folding back the flip cover you can hold and use the GPS receiver no need to remove the device from the case.

Other features include a hidden magnetic attachment system which allows the case to dock securely with the Proporta vehicle mounting system, making it ideal for use with GPS systems. Proporta have also incorporated a belt clip attachment that is fully removable if not desired and a separate module that can be attached as required to securely hold credit cards in place is also included.

http://www.proporta.com/F03/i/aluleather_mitac168_flip.jpg More...

Wed Dec 22, 2004

Mobile Planet Now Shipping Asus MyPal A730W Pocket PC for $569.95 w/Free Shipping

Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions, the world leader in test preparation, and Handmark(R), the leading developer and publisher of software for smart mobile devices, announced today that Kaplan Mobile SAT/PSAT-ACT 2005 is now available for purchase from http://www.handmark.com/ and http://www.kaptest.com/ . Featuring over 1,200 invaluable questions and tips, Kaplan Mobile SAT/PSAT-ACT 2005 puts the unique power of Kaplan in the hands of college-bound PDA and smartphone users, ensuring top-quality admissions exam preparation anywhere, anytime.

Versions of the Kaplan Mobile SAT/PSAT-ACT 2005 are compatible with nearly all smartphone/PDA devices and operating systems including Palm OS-powered devices, Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs and smartphones, along with Symbian, BREW and Java mobile phones. The software exceeds the offerings of typical flashcard-centered products by providing strategies and practice tools as well as games and other fun prep challenges. More...

Sprint and Sybase Sign Agreement to Expand Mobility Solution Offerings for Business Customers

It's time to leave behind your notebook, digital camera, MP3 player and voice recordera The ASUS MyPal A730W is one device to replace all. A professional yet stylish design and various entertainment features make this all-new Pocket PC the ideal companion for all situations.

Wireless
Integrated wireless can now be found on the latest model, the A730W. Wireless and Bluetooth can operate simultaneously providing the busy traveler with ultimate connectivity.

1.3 Mega-Pixel camera built in
With a 1.3 Mega-Pixel camera built in, the MyPal A730W let you capture the greatest moments of your life into high-quality photos. It also provides video camera function and a 3.7-inch LCD, much larger than those of any digital camera.

High-resolution, large-size VGA display
The Mypal A730W comes equipped with a 640x480 resolution, 3.7-inch VGA display, making it perfect for image and video applications. It further offers portrait (vertical) and landscape (horizontal) viewing mode for the most convenient visual experience.

Click Here to order now...Free Shipping More...

Tue Dec 21, 2004

palmOne's Tungsten E Hits 1.5 Million Unit Sales Mark Worldwide

Building on a commitment to expand its capabilities and product offering in the high-growth wireless business market, Sprint (NYSE:FON) announced today it has signed an agreement with Sybase, Inc. (NYSE:SY) to provide a wide range of Sybase(R) mobile technology applications that enable the secure delivery of data to mobile devices via the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. These solutions are being jointly marketed and sold through Sprint and Sybase business sales channels and are designed to enable business customers to mobilize existing corporate information systems or develop customized applications for their mobile workforce.

Under terms of the agreement, Sprint and Sybase, along with its wholly owned subsidiary iAnywhere Solutions, will initially offer solutions targeted at the financial services, insurance, healthcare, government and education segments, including iAnywhere(R) Mobile Sales(TM) and Mobile Pharma(TM) applications and the previously announced Sprint Mobile Loan Officer and Sprint Mobile Claims Adjustor. Business customers can equip their mobile workers to take advantage of these productivity-enhancing solutions using select Palm OS or Windows Mobile Pocket PC devices certified to operate on the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, including the recently introduced Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device Treo(TM) 650 by palmOne and the Sprint PCS Vision(SM) Smart Device PPC-6601. More...

PDAmill needs Beta Testers for their Palm OS line of games

palmOne, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMO) today announced that the Tungsten(TM) E handheld has sold 1.5 million units worldwide in just 14 months. With power and premium features at a breakthrough price, the Tungsten E has proven enormously popular with budget-conscious professionals and consumers alike, helping it achieve a remarkable 21 percent of all U.S. handheld sales in its first year on the market, according to The NPD Group.(1)

Introduced in October 2003, Tungsten E was the first handheld from palmOne to offer a crisp, high-resolution color display for less than $200 (estimated U.S. street price), allowing users to better view and edit detailed business documents, manage personal information and experience vibrant multimedia, such as games and full-motion video. Enterprises value Tungsten E for its fast ARM processor, 32MB of RAM (28.3MB user available) and sleek, professional look, while consumers are attracted to the low price and fun features, such as an integrated MP3 player(2), video capabilities, and photo album viewer.

On the heels of the success of the Tungsten E is the new book "Know Your Tungsten E," which includes tips, tricks and advanced techniques for users to get the most out of their handheld. The book draws on real experiences and anecdotes from Tungsten E users, illustrated with graphics, diagrams and screen captures to guide readers through the Tungsten E's many features. More...

Mon Dec 20, 2004

Bright arcade game Mario Docker for Pocket PC is released

PDAmill - the PDA gaming powerhouse - is now busy working on a huge update round for their Palm OS line of games.

They've fixed most of the known problems and improved their games in many aspects. Now they need your help, to make sure these new versions function well for everybody. So if you have a Palm OS 5 device, some spare time and feel like helping, please head to their forums and download the latest beta versions for testing:

http://files.pdamill.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=13 More...

Astromist 1.8 released for Palm

Info:

Ballshooter Games has released their new arcade game Mario Docker. Mario the Port Docker has to unload all the barges coming into port. Does he have the speed, dexterity and brawns for the job?

Features:

* Bright, high-quality graphics;
* A number of bonus and danger bricks;
* A Resume option;
* Numerous intriguing levels (there are only two levels in the beta-version);
* Thrilling gameplay.

Download the demo at www.mariodocker.com and buy Mario Docker for your
Pocket PC. More...

Mobile GPU Comparison Guide Rev. 3.0 Posted @ rojakpot.com

Based on complete catalogs (up to 2,5million of stellar and 18200 deep sky objects), Astromist helps beginners as well experienced astronomers to easily locate and compute position of stars, planets or sky objects of most well known catalogs (Messier, Caldwell, Hershell, SAC, SAO, NGC, IC, Hipparchos, Abell).

It provides powerful sky chart to easily find objects, objects photos, moon phases calendar and map to plan your observation session and many sky objects details.

New features:
Saturn assistant (satellite and ring simulator),
Event simulator (conjunction, opposition, eclipse, moon phenomena prediction),
Day&Night on the earth simulator,
New finder assistant: faster and simpler than ever to drill the 18k database,
Observer log assistant (still working on it: user shot link, export to do),
All the interface is now usable without stylus (use left most palm keys to jump from buttons to popup and then select them),
Moon ephemeris for a month, New main page, PlanetAssistant Charts (Elongation, Diameter, Magnitude, Phase, Altitude),
Ecliptic display in SkyChart. New Bluetooth documentation for registered users.

Improvements:
Bigger location map in 320x480 mode,
Location position can be set using keys to move the red cross on the map,
25% to 50% faster SkyChart rendering,
Automatic external stellar catalog upload depending of the zoom level (greatly speedup display for users with external card)
Time/Date change using palm keys in Planet, Jupiter and Saturn assistants,
Rework all screen to be compliant to 480x320 mode, Now Twilight assistant cover 12 month ou 24 month (480x320 screen),
T5 5-way compatibility added,
More accurate planet and moon positions (better than 3 arcmin now),
New memory management to enable Palm with few memory to display the moon map at full range: 1600x1600 (High Resolution required).

http://www.astromist.com/ More...

Brando WorkShop O2xda II mini Case Available

Adrian's Rojak Pot ( http://www.rojakpot.com/ ) has just posted the Mobile GPU Comparison Guide Rev. 3.0!

Quote - " These days, there are so many mobile GPU models that it has become quite impossible to keep up with the different configurations. Therefore, we decided to compile this guide to provide an easy reference for those who are interested in comparing the specifications of the various mobile GPUs in the market as well as those already obsolescent or obsolete.

Currently covering over 35 mobile GPUs, this comprehensive comparison will allow you to easily compare 14 different specifications for each and every GPU! We hope it will prove to be a useful reference. We will keep this guide updated regularly so do check back for the latest updates!

Here are the updates:-

- Added the ATI Mobility Radeon X800 Pro, X800, X300, FireGL T2, FireGL 9000 and FireGL 7800 GPUs
- Added the NVIDIA GeForce Go 6800, Quadro FX Go1000 and Quadro FX Go700 GPUs.
- Updated the specifications of the ATI Mobility Radeon X600, Radeon 9700, Radeon 9600 Pro and Radeon 9600 GPUs.
- Total GPUs : 38 "

Direct URL - http://www.rojakpot.com/showarticle.aspx?artno=98&pgno=0 More...

DataTech To Offer Mobile Remote High-Speed Internet Service From Hughes DirecWay

Deluxe leather case for O2xda II mini/T-Mobile MDA Compact/Qtek S100

- Stylish, Protective, Slim, Compact and Light.
- Removable Belt Clip model, there has "Secure Lock", you have to put the device into horizontal before removing from the clip.

PDA Model :
O2xda II mini
T-Mobile MDA Compact
Qtek S100

Case Model :
Side Open (with removable Belt Clip)

http://shop.brando.com.hk/bwo2xdaIIminicase.php More...

Release of Li-Nuggz X-Mas, a Free Platform Game for PocketPC, Windows SmartPhone and Symbian Series 60 Devices

People on the move can now stay in touch using the new Two-way Fixed/Transportable Mobile Satellite Internet Systems offering real-time IP, video, voice, audio and data communications virtually anywhere, anytime to an information-hungry mobile market.

DataTech International, LLC, a partner of Winegard Company, has recently entered into an agreement with Hughes Network Systems DirecWay to become a ‘Value-added Reseller’ of DirecWay Internet ‘High Speed’ bandwidth services for mobile applications.

Winegard Company, a 50 years old pioneer, innovator and leader in Satellite, Off-Air and Telemetry antennas and mobile reception product design and manufacturing, formed this new company in July to target mobile Internet antenna products for both the domestic and international markets. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, DataTech is developing technologies and associated products for mobile markets. More...

Fri Dec 17, 2004

Super Reax available for PocketPC 2003

Elements Interactive releases Li-Nuggz X-Mas, the free holiday edition of fast-paced platform game Li-Nuggz for PocketPC, Windows SmartPhone, Symbian UIQ and Symbian Series 60 devices.

In this brand new adventure Li-Nuggz, the hero of the game, must blast away all Christmas balls with his harpoon. Each ball will divide in two smaller balls until they are destroyed. The player has to destroy every ball to clear each level. To do this, the player must use his harpoon strategically, avoid getting hit by the balls and collect all the powerups to increase strength. More...

Put your Palm or Pocket PC PDA on the Big Screen with Laplink Controller

After the Palm OS version, Super Reax 1.0 is now available for PocketPC 2003.

You must be a careful and very attentive watcher in order to compete with a dynamic gameplay. Will your strategy be elaborate enough to unlock
the hidden skins? Challenge Super Reax and its 8 different game modes.

Line up 3 bricks at least to Release a reaction, it's up to you to built up the biggest reactions possible! Would you be able to collect enough
golden coins to get all the bonus shop gifts? With its 8 skins and 8 game modes, Super Reax is the most advanced gems game.

# Attractive and absolutely dynamic gameplay
# 8 high resolution skins - 4 of them have to be unlocked
# 8 game modes : Score Game, Time Attack, Bonus Game, Explosion Game and 4 secret modes.
# Full animated menus
# More than 50 fully animated blocks
# High quality FX sound.
# A great variety of the latest generation special effects (zoom, particles and so on)
# Saving of high score and of games in the process

http://www.gamazura.com/Pocket/S-Reax/sr_h.html More...

Asus MyPal A730 Reviewed @ PocketPCThoughts.com	Windows Mobile News
Summary: Asus has introduced a high end Pocket PC that rivals the HP iPaq hx4705 in price and features. It's built well, has a VGA screen, and a ton of other features at a very competitive price. Does this device have what it takes to compete with the big boys? http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/articles.php?action=expand,34628 More...

pointUSA 1.2 - Now also with state nicknames, state birds and state flowers

Laplink Controller is an indispensable application for every Pocket PC user. Laplink Controller lets PC users view and control most Palm or Pocket PC device on a desktop or notebook screen. With this powerfully productive tool, users can quickly enter and retrieve data stored to their mobile devices with the convenience and ease of a full-sized screen and keyboard.

Laplink Controller is also a valuable presentation and training tool. By projecting your PDA's screen onto a desktop or notebook, you can comfortably display the contents to a small group of people. And if the desktop or notebook is connected to a projector, your tiny hand-held can actually power a large-scale presentation!

Laplink Controller can create video recordings for software training and demonstrations, print PDA screens, and synchronize the clipboards of the user's desktop or notebook with their handheld device for data copying. More...

Dual Processor Win CE Powered Radio Controller Released

Explore the United States by moving across the map of the United States of America and get the key information about all states in an instant: position of the state displayed in the map, capital, area, population of the state and with the new version 1.2, pointUSA provides now also information about the state nickname, the state flower and the state bird of every state.

pointUSA is a knowledge database, which provides besides time and date all the key information about all the 50 states of America in an instant. But pointUSA is not only an advanced time system and knowledge database for Palm OS devices, it's also great edutainment for adults and kids. The quiz functionality of pointUSA offers nearly unlimited possibilities to test the knowledge about the capitals of the states, population of the 50 biggest cities and a lot more. Every quiz is generated out of hundreds of thousands possible questions. More...

Thu Dec 16, 2004

Digital Camera Media Safe In Carry-on And Checked Baggage, New Tests Show

The 14MZ takes advantage of two separate internal processors for maximum efficiency and reliability. A custom Futaba processor expertly directs all functions dedicated to flight control. Input for general operating tasks — such as set-up and programming — is processed by Windows CE. Double the resolution of PCM 1024, the 14MZ's breakthrough PCM G3 2048 enables servos to pick up even the slightest stick movements. It's enhanced by a frame rate that's 40% faster than Futaba's 9Z — much more data transmits in a much shorter time. The result? Real-Time Response…response so good, it feels like it's happening in real time! HVGA screen features crystal-clear 640x240 pixel resolution.

Jonathon Watkins of PocketPCThoughts.com says:

"Real-Time responses that feel like they are happening in real time? Impressive. You want features? The 14MZ supports 14 channels, 7 different wing types, 4 tail types, 3 motor types and 7 heli swash types, can handle up to 32 selectable functions and 9 flight conditions, can play music and voice commands can be assigned to switches, e.g., "flaps up". There's a brief review in Fly RC magazine and they reckon it's more than just a tool to connects a pilot to an airplane; it is a multi-media system that facilitates the flying experience. So there you go. Do any of you guys do any Remote Controlled flying and is this the kind of kit you can conceive yourself coveting?"

Source: PocketPCThoughts.com More...

TCOM Announces IC Star Theme Club Currently Averaging Over 23,000 New Members Each Day on The WAP Portal

Recent tests found no evidence of X-ray scanner damage to digital camera media cards or to the images they hold. The tests of scanner models currently in use in the U.S. transportation industry were jointly conducted by the International Imaging Industry Association (I3A), the leading global association for the imaging industry; SanDisk® Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), a manufacturer of digital media cards; and the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

These findings mean that digital cameras and their image storage media can travel safely in either checked or carry-on bags, which will be reassuring to holiday travelers. And though they were not explicitly tested, it is likely that images on camera-phones will be safe in either situation as well. More care is needed for cameras with film, however, as the X-ray scanners for both checked and carry-on luggage can fog both developed and undeveloped film.

"Our tests should put travelers' fears to rest, that their digitally captured holiday memories won't be damaged in transit," said Lisa Walker, I3A President. "Digital cameras and media can safely go in carry-ons without the need for hand-inspection, which will simplify security checks and make those long lines move a little faster." More...

Handmark(R) Wins Pocket PC Magazine 2004 Best Software Award for the MONOPOLY(R) Game

Telecom Communications, Inc., (BULLETIN BOARD: TCOM - News) the Total Solutions Provider, is offering Integrated Communications Network Solutions and Internet Content Service in universal voice, video, data web and mobile communications for interactive media applications. The Company announced today that its subsidiary, IC Star MMS Limited (http://www.icstarmms.com/), has generated more than 500,000 members to the IC Star Theme Club during WAP's free promotional 50 day period. IC Star News launched the channel, WAP portal, for China Mobile Communications (CMCC) in early November 2004. It is currently averaging over 23,000 new members each day.

"The uptake in WAP entertainment deployments indicates an increasing interest in differentiated, Interact mobile content services," said Lirong Liu, CIO, Telecom Communications, Inc. "Subscribers and operators continue to seek enhanced services that drive revenue and are finding that subscribers are eager to embrace these new contents. We expect to see continued momentum for the Star Theme space and accelerated deployment of other mobile services that provide entertainment and personalized content." More...

New Software Brings Dazzling 3D Atlas of America to the Home Computer

Handmark(R), the leading developer and publisher of software for smart mobile devices, today announced that its popular product, The MONOPOLY(R) Game for Pocket PC, has won a 2004 Best Software Award from Pocket PC magazine, a leading industry publication. The MONOPOLY Game won the category of Best Board Game in the competition, which attracted 581 nominated Windows Mobile products around the world.

Since its debut in 2002, The MONOPOLY Game for Pocket PC, developed under license from Atari, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATAR) and Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) , has been one of Handmark's most purchased and critically acclaimed products. The Handmark Pocket PC version of the world's most successful branded board game has been top-rated by PocketPCBlast.com, UltimatePocket.com, AximUsers.com, Pocketpcminds.com, and BostonPocketPC.com. Earlier this year, The MONOPOLY Game for Pocket PC also won a 2004 Europe Pocket PC award.

Over 80 experts in Pocket PC and Smartphone software from around the world helped select the Pocket PC magazine 2004 Best Software Award nominations and then voted for winners. These experts run prominent websites, serve as Microsoft MVPs, and write for Pocket PC magazine and other organizations. The judges are all volunteers, and none are employed by Pocket PC magazine. More...

Verizon Wireless Is Taking Business Communication to a Whole New Level With the XV6600

Northport Systems, Inc., a leader in GPS mapping software and innovative GPS applications, announced today that it has released FUGAWI Map of America(TM), a new software program that brings all of the topographic maps of the continental United States to the home computer in one easy-to-use package, at an unbeatable price. The comprehensive application provides map viewing, printing and stunning 3D views, as well as GPS support. FUGAWI Map of America is also the only map software to come complete with pocket versions for both Palm OS(TM) and Pocket PC handheld devices. With official United States Geological Survey (USGS) maps incorporated, the new software is ideal for any household as a handy U.S. map reference, or for activities such as holiday and travel planning, hiking, mountain biking, mountain climbing, fishing, hunting, off road vehicle travel and motor-home traveling, as well as a host of educational and professional uses. More...

Sterling Heights, Michigan Selects Accela Wireless to Implement Mobile Government Services

Verizon Wireless, the nation's leading wireless provider and the leader in next-generation technology deployment, announced today the availability of the XV6600 handset through the Verizon Wireless National Account sales team.

With Wireless Sync and Windows Mobile(TM) software, Verizon Wireless' newest all-in-one phone/PDA from UTStarcom Personal Communications (formerly Audiovox Communications Corp.), keeps business professionals connected while they're on-the-go and out of the office. The XV6600 is supported by BroadbandAccess, the nation's fastest wide-area high-speed data network, so customers can receive and view large email attachments right from the handset. With the XV6600 and BroadbandAccess service that offers typical download speeds of 300-500 Kbps, businesses can increase employee productivity and speed up response time to customers, colleagues and business partners.

The Pocket PC-enabled XV6600 is based on Intel XScale(R) technology and offers customers the latest in Microsoft Pocket PC features with the Microsoft(R) Pocket PC 2003 Phone Edition. The XV6600 is equipped with 64MB ROM / 128MB RAM and supports .wav, .mp3 .bmp, .jpeg, .gif files. The XV6600 also comes with the following features: More...

Ketchum to Host Panel on ‘What Women Want:Connecting with the New Technology Consumer’

Accela, Inc., the leading provider of government enterprise management solutions, announced today that Sterling Heights, Michigan has selected Accela Wireless(TM), a software application that facilitates direct, real-time access to data in an agency's database from a mobile device in the field, to be implemented in the Building Department. The Department is responsible for the enforcement of all codes, laws and ordinances for the City relating to building, wiring, plumbing, heating and cooling.

Sterling Heights has been using Accela for several years to centralize and automate its land and permit management activities. With the addition of Accela Wireless, the Building Department now powers inspection teams with mobile technology to shift their daily tasks from the office to the field. Inspectors will be equipped with portable devices (e.g. laptops, PDAs, etc.) that allow them to remotely access their daily inspection schedules. While in the field, inspectors will input their inspection results and once they return to the office, they can update the agency database with their completed inspection information. The Accela Wireless application also has the option to transmit results in real-time for agencies that have wireless connectivity in the field. More...

Wed Dec 15, 2004

Events

Ketchum, a leading global public relations firm, today announced it will host a panel on “What Women Want: Connecting with the New Technology Consumer” in parallel with the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The Jan. 8 event will feature senior executives from leading global consumer electronics companies, including Best Buy, Kodak and Nokia, and consumer marketing experts from Ketchum.

The discussion, to be held at the Bellagio Resort Hotel & Spa at 4 p.m., will focus specifically on how to tap a target audience that’s harder than ever to reach: women ages 25-to-54.

Consumer electronics once was primarily a predominantly male domain, but a recent worldwide survey of female consumers revealed that women are involved in 89 percent of all consumer electronics decisions and make the primary spending choices on 63 percent of personal computer purchases. In addition, women determine how 88 percent of every disposable dollar is spent, the survey indicated. More...

CEA Commends FCC For Review Of Wireless Device Use Aboard Aircraft

SplashData Announces Free Updates of SplashID and SplashPhoto for Mobile Devices

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) today praised the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for considering pro-consumer changes to its rules regarding in-flight use of personal mobile phones and other wireless devices. The Commission addressed the matter as part of a scheduled open meeting that included discussion of air-to-ground telecommunications service.

“The proliferation of wireless technology in all aspects of our lives makes it necessary to reevaluate how, when and where consumers can use wireless transmitters,” said CEA president and CEO Gary Shapiro. “To that end, CEA supports efforts by the FCC and the Federal Aviation Administration to examine relevant technical and regulatory issues. In addition, CEA has developed a multi-industry ‘Recommended Practice’ for wireless devices on airplanes to help passengers and flight attendants clearly understand and identify the proper in-flight use of wireless products.”

CEA, which recently announced the Recommended Practice – Status Indicator for and Control of Transmitters in Portable Electronic Devices, supports the managed use of wireless devices on commercial aircraft. CEA’s Recommended Practice is intended to facilitate disabling and enabling of transmitters in wireless devices and provide common symbols and terminology. More...

Future Boy - the interactive comic book

SplashData, Inc., the leading developer of “virtual wallet” applications for mobile devices, today announced free updates of SplashID and SplashPhoto. The updates were designed to leverage the technical capabilities of the latest Palm OS, Windows Mobile and Symbian OS-based PDA and smartphone models.

The Palm OS updates take advantage of the latest hardware enhancements found in PalmOne’s PDA and Smartphone devices, including support for: More...

For the Multimedia, Made-to-Order Generation: Create-Your-Own SAT Practice Quizzes and Cell Phone Test Prep

Future Boy! is an adventure game unlike any you've ever played. It's more than interactive fiction—it's an interactive comic book, combining the excellent writing, rich story, and sophisticated game world of the best classic interactive fiction adventure games with original animation, illustrations, and music, plus a host of unique and unforgettable characters.
Who is Future Boy? He's an honest-to-goodness, leaping-tall-buildings-in-a-single-bound superhero, and the masked, cape-wearing protector of Rocket City. And you...

...are his roommate. But when Future Boy is captured by self-proclaimed criminal supergenius Clayton Eno, who is left to save Rocket City and everyone in it, without the benefit of superpowers, using only quick-thinking and a knack for overcoming obstacles in unexpected ways? You, that's who.

Maybe you're curious. Where can you play this game? Is it available for Windows? For Macintosh? For Linux or BeOS or Palm or PocketPC?

http://www.generalcoffee.com/futureboy/ More...

Hexaglot Launches New Online Products

The most technologically advanced mobile SAT prep product available, Kaplan Mobile SAT/PSAT-ACT 2005 includes over 1,200 questions and tips to prepare for the new SAT. It is compatible with nearly all smartphone and PDA devices and operating systems, including Palm OS-powered devices, Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs and smartphones, as well as Symbian, BREW and Java mobile phones.

Teenagers accustomed to the personalized selection of MP3 playlists and Tivo'ed television schedules can now similarly personalize their SAT practice. Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions today unveiled its SAT QuizBank -- the first SAT quick-training tool that enables students to create their own SAT-like quizzes tailored to their academic needs, personal schedule and preferences.

Drawing from over 1,000 authentic SAT questions, SAT QuizBank is the only personalized SAT quiz builder available. The Kaplan test prep tool allows users to customize quizzes online based on subject area, level of difficulty and number of questions. SAT QuizBank users can also elect whether or not to activate timing, show hints or explanations, or allow repeat questions. In-depth progress tracking and score reporting options enable users to see how well they are doing in each section, and compare the results with past performances. More...

CEA Survey Gives Insight Into Generation Tech

Hexaglot, the prominent language and translation product specialist, is now offering a broad range of bilingual dictionaries on their new website, where the dictionaries can be downloaded quickly and easily. Complete information about Hexaglot's new multifaceted translation software for PDAs is available at www.hexaglotpocket.com (click on "Register").

The user has the choice between the compact and deluxe language packages. The compact packages feature training functions and approximately 14,000 main entries for over one hundred language combinations. The deluxe packages are available in the 28 most common language combinations, contain approximately 35,000 main entries and in addition to training functions, allow for searches of main entries, expressions, synonyms, and verb conjugations. A total of 15 languages can be combined: all western European languages plus Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Estonian, Turkish, Polish, Hungarian and Czech. More...

Tue Dec 14, 2004

Spb Software House Releases Spb Pocket PC Tips & Tricks

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) today announced the release of a new market research survey on teen consumer electronics (CE) consumers. The survey found that teens are not only interested in CE products, but American teenagers are heavy, regular users of CE products.

Nearly all teens in this phone survey, 98 percent, said they watched a TV in the past 30 days, 91 percent used a DVD player, 87 percent used a desktop computer and 86 percent used a VCR. Substantial majorities also reported using wireless phones, videogame consoles and computer-based CD burner/writers over the last month.

“From their earliest days, this generation was exposed to CE products,” said CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro. “Today’s teens truly are Generation TECH. They were weaned on VCRs, DVD and cordless phones. They are active consumer electronics buyers, are particularly tech-savvy, and are typically early technology adopters. That makes teens a critically important market for CE retailers and a growing force in the future of the industry.” More...

Kreisen 30-inch LCD Reviewed @ eCoustics.com

How can I type faster? Is it possible to store twice as much music on my storage card without suffering quality loss? How can I watch a DVD movie on my Pocket PC without expensive converters? Does password protection completely protect my data from intruders? What is the best GPS available for my Pocket PC?

There are many questions just like these that not all Pocket PC users know the answer to, but almost all want to know. So, we came up with the idea to create a special application that would contain answers to many Pocket PC related questions and also provide a lot of tips and tricks. To make our idea a reality, we have cooperated with 10 of the most talented, experienced, and well-known Pocket PC authors in the mobile world. Moreover, we wanted to maximize the readability and usability of our program as much as possible. So, now the fruit of our collaboration is Spb Pocket PC Tips & Tricks.

For people who try to keep up with the ever-changing Pocket PC world, the names of our authors will speak volumes. Most of them are experts and gurus in the PDA world because they maintain or, at least regularly contribute for the most popular Pocket PC related websites, such as Geekzone.co.nz pocketnow.com PDAGold.com, PocketPCThoughts.com and others.

Each topic is written by the author who is most experienced in that area. For example, the GPS topic is written by Andreu Ares who has been the moderator of the GPS forum over at TodoPocketPC.com for the last 3 years. Also, the Phone Edition is written by Darryl Burling, who is well-known as an expert in Pocket PC Phone Edition questions.

Further information regarding Spb Tips & Tricks can be found on the Spb Web site:
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/tipsandtricks/ More...

DRM at its worst? Heres a prime example	Consumer Electronic News
If the movie and music industry has their way soon all their content will be protected by digital rights management, but how will that affect you as a consumer? Here's a prime example of DRM at its worst, taking away most, if not all, of the user rights to play back the content he legitimately bought. http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/article/1765/ More...

Today Consilient launched a new version of Consilient Mobile

Quote:

It was hard not be impressed when I first viewed the Kreisen LT-30FMP 30-inch flat panel LCD HDTV monitor. The HDTV over-air-picture was stunning when I watched Monday Night Football in high definition (720p). The LCD handled bright scenes very well, and at times the picture looked 3-dimesional in HD.

Kreisen LT-30FMP 30-inch LCD HDTV Monitor http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/47077/112841.html More...

Cingular Introduces Motorola MPx220 Newest Microsoft Windows Mobile Smartphone

Consilient today announced the new release of Consilient Mobile Mail for Treo. This new release brings further enhancements to email integration and security where users can now synchronize their email folders with Consilient Mobile Mail and leverage more secure connectivity to the IMAP4 email server using SSL and TLS. Consilient Mobile Mail supports any IMAP4 email platform, for push email and calendar on Treo 600 and Palm devices 3.5 and higher.

The addition of SSL/TLS encryption delivers the highest level of security and flexibility between the Consilient Mobile Mail server and IMAP4 email platform. Both the Subscriber and Enterprise Editions benefit from this feature. The new release of Consilient Mobile Mail also allows users to configure multiple folders for wireless reconciliation between their email server and Palm OS devices. This benefits users where they can ensure that the way the structure and manage their email on their desktop can be maintained the same way on their Palm handheld. More...

Intellisync Rounds Out Mobile-Carrier Platform With Addition of New Wireless Email Solution That Targets Mass-Market Devices

Cingular customers now have the ability to access some of the most popular computer applications from the palm of their hand -- whether traveling across America or in dozens of countries around the world.

The Motorola MPx220, exclusively available from Cingular, is the company's newest smartphone that uses the latest Microsoft Windows Mobile operating system. The quad-band world phone (850/900/1800/1900) gives customers the ability to access Microsoft(R) Outlook applications such as e-mail (with attachment viewing), contacts and calendar information, and comes equipped with many enhanced features such as Bluetooth, an integrated 1.2 megapixel camera, Mini SD card slot capable of adding a 512MB memory card and a Windows Media Player, allowing customers to enjoy music and video playback More...

I'm InTouch Now Available For BlackBerry

Intellisync Corporation (NASDAQ:SYNC) , a leading developer and marketer of wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications industry, today unveiled an expanded mobile-carrier platform featuring a new suite of wireless email and productivity products for the consumer market. The Company's Intellisync goAnywhere(TM) product suite now provides on-demand and push email, PIM synchronization, device management and secure file access for hundreds of SyncML-based mass-market devices, plus a number of other wireless platforms.

Intellisync goAnywhere joins enterprise-grade Intellisync(R) Mobile Suite(TM) to round out the Company's offering for mobile carriers. Intellisync now provides a modular, extensible platform that enables mobile carriers to deliver the "office in your phone"(TM) experience to a broad range of potential customers -- from small-/medium-sized businesses and large enterprises to mobile professionals and the growing number of consumers demanding wireless email and office applications. More...

Survey: What device would you like to see an exotic leather case built for?

01 Communique Laboratory Inc. (TSX: ONE - www.01com.com) a leading remote access solutions provider, announced today the release of a new addition to its I'm InTouch remote access service - I'm InTouch Messenger - a business productivity application for BlackBerry(R) from Research In Motion (RIM). In conjunction, 01 Communique is proud to have joined the BlackBerry ISV Alliance Program to help bring I'm InTouch Messenger to mobile professionals with a need for easy and secure file access using BlackBerry Wireless Handhelds(TM).

I'm InTouch Messenger provides secure remote access to files residing on a PC or network and provides the ability to view files, as well as attach them to an email sent from a BlackBerry handheld. The ability to securely view and distribute files while away from the office reduces delays associated with being away from the office and not having access to a document. Now, whether in another country or just down the street, BlackBerry users can use I'm InTouch Messenger to stay connected with information back at their office to increase productivity and improve customer response times. More...

Round 3, if you have not voted please do so:

nSignia makers of high quality, custom designed, leather case for PDA devices needs your help. They are looking to design more cases and would like to know what brands they should focus on.

I have put together a poll for you to select what case or cases you would like to see from our Australian friends at nSignia.

Some of the exotic leathers they offer “down under” are crocodile, kangaroo, ostrich, shark, and barramundi. We are working on a detailed review of their iPAQ 2200 case that I will post soon.

Survey: http://www.pdatoday.com/pm/scripts/sympoll/index.php?dispid=3 More...

Mon Dec 13, 2004

visPassword for PalmOS

comScore Study Reveals the Impact of Search Engine Usage on Consumer Buying

The software company sfr GmbH in Cologne (http://www.sfr.de/english/index.html) presented their new product visPassword for PalmOS.

visPassword is a password generator, where you can create a new password with letters, digits or special characters.

visPassword offers the following functions:

- Generate a password with letters, digits and special characters
- Generate a notice sentence with 5 words
- You can also choose, which kind of letter you want to use
- The length of the password is selectable (4-60 characters)
- The password can be copied to the clipboard

visPassword is freeware!

Current versions are available at www.visKey.com/visPassword/index.html
Get more information and the user documentation at http://www.visKey.com/visPassword/index.html More...

Bluefire Announces Availability of VPN Solution for Handheld Devices

comScore Networks today released the findings of a breakthrough study revealing the impact of search engine usage on the online and offline buying process. The study, which was sponsored by Overture, a division of Yahoo!, analyzed the timing of search engine usage and the role of different search term categories in the shopping process among consumers searching for electronics and computer products.

The comScore research studied the buying activity of Internet users who conducted a consumer electronics or computer (CE/C) search at one of the top 25 search engines in Q1 2004. Among the other findings, the study revealed that 25 percent of searchers ultimately purchased a CE/C product and that an estimated 92 percent of these purchases occurred offline. Among the 8 percent of post-search purchases that were made online, the vast majority occurred in subsequent user sessions (not directly after a search click-through). More...

Silicon Graphics Equips Sales and Service Staff With Treo 600 Smartphones for Real-Time Connectivity

Bluefire Security Technologies today announced that its Bluefire Mobile Security - VPN solution is generally available to enterprise customers seeking secure connectivity between handheld devices and their enterprise networks.

Bluefire Mobile Security - VPN ensures that mobile users maintain the privacy and integrity of in-transit data by creating a secure tunnel between a sender and receiver. "We are uniquely positioned to support the VPN needs of Enterprise and Government customers," said Mark Komisky, CEO of Bluefire. "But we can also expand their security options and protect them against emerging wireless threats with our comprehensive Mobile Security Suite - the only solution in the industry to offer a fully integrated VPN and firewall for the mobile platform. More...

Seagate Pocket Drive Wins CES Innovations Award

palmOne, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMO) today announced that Silicon Graphics (NYSE:SGI) , a leader in high-performance computing, visualization and storage, has deployed 225 Treo(TM) 600 smartphones from palmOne to its North American field sales and service force to speed response time and heighten customer satisfaction.

With 2,600 employees worldwide, direct sales in 25 countries as well as distribution in 25 additional countries, SGI sales and service representatives were often disconnected from others in the organization when traveling to remote locations. After careful consideration, SGI chose the Treo 600 smartphone running GoodLink(TM) from Good Technology over mobile solutions from Research In Motion. SGI found the Treo 600 to be uncompromising in its ability to deliver equally great phone and email experiences, and far easier to read with a superior color screen. More...

Release of Quartz, Puzzle Game for PocketPC, Windows SmartPhone, Symbian UIQ and Symbian Series 60 Devices

Seagate Technology (NYSE:STX) , the world's leading developer of consumer electronics hard drives, announced today that the Seagate USB 2.0 Pocket Hard Drive has won the 2005 CES Innovation Award, given by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and the 2005 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to honor outstanding design and engineering excellence in consumer electronics. A panel of prominent industry designers, engineers and journalists judged more than 750 product entries on criteria including user value, aesthetics, innovative design, quality and contributions to the quality of life.

Seagate's award-winning USB 2.0 Pocket Hard Drive can be seen at the 2005 International CES Innovations Showcase, at Innovations Plus in CES Central Plaza, in Las Vegas on January 6-9, 2005. Media are also invited to visit Seagate at CES Unveiled, the Official Press Event of CES, and discover the industry's broadest line of innovative and fun external storage devices, including Seagate's new CompactFlash Photo Hard Drive, the huge 400GB Seagate External Hard Drive with pushbutton backup, the 100GB Seagate Portable External Hard Drive and the CES award-winning Pocket Hard Drive. CES Unveiled is January 4, 2005 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at LVCC Room S226. More...

Fri Dec 10, 2004

Salexo's No Limit Texas Released

Elements Interactive releases Quartz, a puzzle game for PocketPC, Windows SmartPhone, Symbian UIQ and Symbian Series 60 devices.

Quartz is a highly addictive mind-boggling puzzle game, where the player must combine the four blocks of the same colour to clear the matrix to move on to the next level. Additional features as black and freezed blocks make this even harder, while players can use nuclear and fire power-up blocks to their advantage.

Features:

- Cool special power-up blocks (nuclear block, fire block)
- Addictive gameplay
- Game gets harder as you progress
- Highscore saving and submitting
- Configurable controls

For a demo version or more information about the game you can visit the Quartz product page at: http://games.elements.nl/quartz

The demo version features three levels and a time limit of five minutes.

The game is available for $3.95 at the following partner sites:
http://www.clickgamer.com
http://www.pocketgear.com
http://www.smartphone.net
http://www.handango.com
http://www.pocketland.de More...

Arcona Magi has just released Medieval Heroes II for Palm OS

The game is available from Handango and PalmGear, and it's rated 5 stars by users on both sites. if you like Hold 'em check it out.

The game's key features:

- Great poker tournament style gameplay with the excitement of all-in betting and eliminations
- 3 poker tournament levels: Local Bar, Card Room, and Vegas
- Over 30 opponents, each with a unique personality in style of play and poker skill level
- Hi res color graphics, including 320x480 and landscape play
- Low res color 160x160 and even monochrome gameplay supported
- Play with one hand on almost any Palm OS devices
- Fun sound effects with option of silent play
- Statistics track your performance in all poker tournament levels
- Auto game save feature
- Stylus, 5-way, jog dial, or standard button control
- Native Palm OS -- no Java required
- Runs on Palm OS 3.0 or higher
- Just 215 KB free memory required

http://www.salexo.com/ More...

Handango Releases November 2004 Mobile Download Stats and Best Sellers

Medieval Heroes II is a game of empire building and turn based battles set in
the Middle Ages. As one of the medieval lords, you will engage in combat with surrounding
provinces in an attempt to unite Medieval Europe under your leadership. Design and govern your army, engage in battles, build castles, fortify them, spy on your enemies, and conquer their domains!

Game Features

* Turn-based battles: field combat and siege combat
* 3 missions with different map sizes including the "Medieval Europe" missionwith more than 90 provinces
* 3 difficulty levels
* Up to 6 players in the game
* Hotseat multiplayer game
* RPG-style Skills and Experience points
* 7 types of units
* Secret operations - Assasination, Robbery and Scouting
* Ability to build castles and other structures like banks or markets
* Superior quality graphics and sound effects
* High Resolution support (320x320, 320x480, 480x320)

Medieval Heroes II is available for $19.95 USD. It requires PalmOS 5.0 or higher, high resolution display and 2.5 MB of free space (3.3 Mb for version with additional music)

Visit http://www.medievalheroes.com to get more information on Medieval Heroes II. More...

Thu Dec 09, 2004

New game "Super Reax" is now available for Palm OS 5

Handango, the leading mobile downloads provider, today released the November 2004 edition of the Handango Yardstick, a monthly report on the state of the mobile downloads economy.

For the first time in over a year and a half, a new handset has taken the lead as the number one phone adding mobile content. The palmOne Treo 600 topped the list for the first time in its history, indicating a big appetite for applications from customers of the red-hot device.

The average selling price of applications jumped heartily from $17.57 to $18.41, a record high for the past two years. Customer searches remained relatively consistent with "MP3/Music," "GPS" and "Games" totaling approximately 12 percent of the top searches. "Ringtones" and "Internet" rounded out the top five accounting for more than 6 percent of the searches. More...

Agilix GoBinder 2005 Takes First Prize Award in Microsoft Tablet PC Developer Contest

"You must be a careful and very attentive watcher in order to compete with a dynamic gameplay. Will your strategy be elaborate enough to unlock the hidden skins? Challenge Super Reax and its 8 different game modes. Line up 3 bricks at least to Release a reaction, it's up to you to built up the biggest reactions possible! Would you be able to collect enough golden coins to get all the bonus shop gifts? With its 8 skins and 8 game modes, Super Reax is the most advanced gems game."

Super Reax it's :

# Attractive and absolutely dynamic gameplay
# 8 high resolution skins - 4 of them have to be unlocked
# 8 game modes : Score Game, Time Attack, Bonus Game, Explosion Game and 4 secret modes.
# Full animated menus
# More than 50 fully animated blocks
# High quality FX sound.
# A great variety of the latest generation special effects (zoom, particles and so on)
# Saving of high score and of games in the process

Have a look here for the Super Reax-Palm OS homepage: http://www.gamazura.com/Palm/S-Reax/sr_h.html More...

Personal Computer

Agilix Labs, Inc., a leading developer of mobile software solutions, today announced that GoBinder 2005 received First Prize in the Microsoft Tablet PC Developer Contest for its rich support of digital ink for the education market. Additionally, GoBinder provides universities and students with a replacement for expensive paper and printing costs while preserving and even extending the usefulness of the paper-like experience into the digital realm.

"When we first saw the Tablet PC, we knew immediately that digital ink in the classroom would have a huge impact on teaching and learning," said Curt Allen, President and CEO at Agilix. "We are pleased that GoBinder demonstrates the benefits of the Tablet PC so well for students and educators, and believe this award validates what we're hearing from thousands of customers who are using GoBinder to improve their grades, organize their research, and mobilize their course management systems." More...

palmOne's Treo 650 Features ACCESS NetFront Browser Engine

T-Mobile USA Launches CallerTunes - Nationwide Ringback Tone Service

ACCESS Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 4813), a global provider of mobile content delivery and Internet access technologies, today announced that the latest version of its NetFront Browser Engine(TM) has been deployed as the core browser technology for palmOne, Inc.'s new Treo(TM) 650 smartphone through palmOne's new Blazer(R) 4.0 Web Browser.

The Treo 650 is the newest member of the Treo family and builds on the award-winning design of the Treo 600 with new and improved features including a new 320 x 320 display that together with the browser technologies enabled by NetFront Browser Engine provide Treo 650 mobile professionals with one of the most advanced and functional mobile Internet experiences available on handhelds today.(1) Among the unique mobile browser technologies enabled by NetFront Browser Engine is Rapid-Render(TM) a technology that progressively renders Web page content, significantly accelerating the presentation, discovery and interaction opportunities for end-users.

"The remarkable success of devices like the Treo 600 and soon the Treo 650 demonstrate that palmOne is dedicated to providing their customers with the best possible mobile solutions," said Toru Arakawa, president and CEO of ACCESS. "It is our goal at ACCESS to help palmOne in their efforts." More...

Wed Dec 08, 2004

PRETEC i-Disk II 8GB, The Highest Capacity USB Flash Drive in the World

Starting Today T-Mobile USA subscribers across the country now can ditch the dull switchboard ring that their callers hear, in favor of a tune that represents their unique style, with the launch today of T-Mobile’s ringback tone service – CallerTunes™. T-Mobile is the first company to launch a ringback tone service nationwide.

T-Mobile has partnered with the three largest music companies – SONY BMG Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group – as well as key independent record labels and other content providers, to give subscribers the power to express themselves through the broadest collection of exciting ringback tone content to date.

As part of a CallerTunes 30-day free trial offer, T-Mobile and Sony BMG’s J Records have partnered to make “Karma” by Alicia Keys the service’s first Bonus CallerTune.

CallerTunes is a network-based offering, making it available to all T-Mobile post-pay customers. As a special introductory offer, the first month of CallerTunes service will be available free-of-charge. Subscribers also will be offered a free Bonus CallerTune that will be rotated with a fresh new CallerTune periodically. The cost for the service is a $1.49 monthly subscription fee, and a one-time charge of $1.99 for each CallerTune.

Users can sign-up and manage their service in three ways: from their T-Mobile phone, they can dial *TUNE (*8863) or go to t-zones® under ‘Download Fun™’; or on the Web, they can visit www.t-mobile.com/callertunes More...

Syntrax, the complete music studio for the mobile phone and PDA

Pretec Electronics Corp., the 2nd company in the world offering CompactFlash (CF) memory card since 1995, announced the world's highest capacity and high speed USB flash drive supporting dual channel data transmission, which can reach the highest average transfer rate up to 120X.

Equipped with hi-speed transmission of dual channel technology, PRETEC i-Disk II 8GB can process files transfer concurrently and bring you the extremely high speed in read & write up to 16MB/sec and 12MB/sec. With its design-in functions of data encryption, compression and write protection, users can fully leverage the largest memory space of PRETEC i-Disk II 8GB under a data secured environment. Light weight, compact, and bundled with the FlashMail, MobileLock, SecretZip software, PRETEC i-Disk II 8GB is a perfect storage solution for active mobile users traveling around the world.

Pretec iDisk II currently provides storage capacities from 32MB to 4GB in mass production, i-Disk II 8GB USB flash drive will be delivered by Q1 2005, priced at $999. i-Disk BT, Multi-function USB Flash drive combined with Bluetooth is also available in Pretec i-Disk II housing, which enables VOIP applications allowing users to call anywhere in the world free using the existing internet connection for any PC or Mac users. More...

Is Verizon Technology Leadership stranding the Small Business Client

Syntrax has been ported to the Series 60 devices which means that Syntrax now runs on Nokia NGage(QD), 6600, 6620, 6630 as well as the Siemens SX-1. The previous release of Syntrax added the Symbian UIQ family of devices which include the Sony Ericcson p800 and p900 as well as other brands.

Even though mobile phones have limited resources, Syntrax is designed to deliver all the features the modern musician expects from a mobile pocket studio. The core of Syntrax is it's compact soundengine which delivers high performance sound synthesis and sample playback. Syntrax enables the musician who is away from his studio to be able to experiment with sounds, and doodle musical inspirations at any time, anywhere.

Syntrax is the first and only professional music package for the mobile phone. Syntrax runs on Symbian devices as well as the PocketPC. More...

PalmSource to Extend Leadership in Phone Software With Acquisition of China MobileSoft

We recently applauded Verizon (Verizon Wireless Offers palmOne's Treo 600 smartphone With Always-on Wireless Sync, Palm News, July 19, 2004) for their marriage of Palm Treo 600 Technology with Intellisync “always-on” technology to become the only carrier to offer an integrated e-mail solution on the Treo 600 smartphone so that e-mails sent to a customer's PC will be immediately sent to their Treo 600. We noted that The Treo 600 is an ideal device for business executives, seamlessly combining a full-featured mobile phone and a Palm OS(R) organizer with wireless data applications in one compact, powerful device. Recent feedback to that review indicates that a consequence of this move by Verizon is the impact on Verizon’s significant subscriber base comprised of small business users and non-executives. Reports are that these subscribers who would love to upgrade to the Treo platform primarily for the originally intended benefits of the cell phone and PDA combination, must contract with Verizon for their unlimited internet access package in order to use the equipment.

Our understanding is that the marriage of the Treo with Intellisync to provide the always-on capability is a one way-street in that Verizon does not allow the combined technology to be disengaged. The consequence is that a Treo user on Verizion is indeed “always-on” the internet, even if they would prefer not to be. This always-on capability will consume their air-time minutes unless they choose to subscribe to Verizon’s unlimited data package. This internet access, Wireless Sync consumes standard air-time minutes, unless the user subscribes to Verizon’s unlimited internet access package (approx $45/month). Without this package, users potentially incur monthly costs in excess of $1000 for air-time. In their defense, it seems that Verizon may not even be fully up to speed on this issue. Visits to their stores and multiple calls to their customer service and technology departments resulted in varying responses regarding the requirement to subscribe to the data pack or knowledge about the impact of the WirelessSync Capability.

Verizon was slow to offer Treo technology compared to other wireless providers, and only then under considerable pressure from their subscriber base. Considering the delay that Verizon subscribers suffered in waiting for this technology, it is additionally painful now to find out that the equipment is not a economically viable option for the type of user for which the TREO was intended. While we continue to applaud Verizon for their ingenuity in creating the always-on capability around the TREO platform, we wonder at what costs this comes if popular technology such as the Treo is removed from the hands of a large segment of Verizon’s subscribers. We would like to see Verizon make the Treo available with Wireless Sync as an optional as opposed to a standard feature.

Today’s counter commentary was sent in by Charlie Maclay. Thanks Charlie for pointing out some very valid arguments, let see what Verizon has to say. More...

MEA Announces Mobile Impact(TM) Awards Winners

PalmSource, Inc. (NASDAQ:PSRC) , provider of Palm OS(R), a leading operating system powering next generation mobile devices and smartphones today announced entry into an agreement for the acquisition of China MobileSoft Limited (CMS), a leading Chinese mobile phone software company with business operations headquartered with its wholly-owned subsidiary, MobileSoft Technology (Nanjing), in China. Pursuant to the agreement, PalmSource would issue approximately 1,570,000 shares of PalmSource common stock in exchange for the outstanding equity and rights to acquire equity in CMS. The transaction is subject to certain conditions, including CMS shareholder approval. The transaction is anticipated to close before the end of PalmSource's third fiscal quarter, ending February 28, 2005.

The acquisition of CMS is expected to further extend PalmSource's leadership as a software provider for phones and mobile devices worldwide. The combination of Palm OS and CMS's software products will give PalmSource one of the broadest line of mobile software in the industry, powering mobile phones at all price points in all regions of the world. More...

palmOne Selects ACCESS NetFront Browser Engine to Power New Blazer 4.0 Mobile Browser, Expand Collaboration

The Mobile Enterprise Alliance (MEA), a global advocacy group promoting the business benefits of workforce mobility to enterprise end users and decision makers, today announced the winners of the 2004 MEA Mobile Impact(TM) Awards program. The Mobile Impact Awards recognize leading enterprises for successful and innovative deployments of mobile enterprise solutions in North America, Western Europe and around the globe. The MEA is a global advocacy group promoting the business benefits of workforce mobility to enterprise end users and decision makers. Winners were announced at a reception in Santa Clara, California on Tuesday, December 7, 2004. The winners are:

-- Best Mobile Office Solution: Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care
-- Most Cost-Effective Extended Enterprise Computing and Connectivity:
Verenigde Tankrederij B.V. (Unilloyd)
-- Best Field Force Solution: Biogen Idec
-- Greatest Foresight In Mobile Management: Pitney Bowes
-- Most Pragmatic Mobile Security Solution: Winners (tie): Grant Thornton
and the State of South Carolina Department of Probation Parole and
Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) More...

Iambic Unveils Agendus 9, The Next Generation Of Its Award-Winning Productivity Enhancement Software For Palm Os(R) Devices

ACCESS Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 4813), a global provider of mobile content delivery and Internet access technologies, today announced that palmOne, Inc. has selected ACCESS' NetFront Browser Engine(TM) to power palmOne's new Blazer(R) 4.0 mobile browser. palmOne and ACCESS also are expanding their existing relationship to include browser technology collaboration on selected future palmOne(TM) devices. The first palmOne product to include the new Blazer 4.0 browser is the recently announced Tungsten(TM) T5, with additional devices to follow.

Blazer 4.0 provides palmOne users with improved performance enabled by NetFront browser technologies including Rapid-Render(TM) a technology that progressively renders Web page content, significantly accelerating the presentation, discovery and interaction opportunities for end-users. Blazer 4.0 provides extensive support for Web standards including HTML 4.01, xHTML 1.0, cHTML, WML 1.3, SSL 3.0, HTTP 1.1, JavaScript 1.5, CSS 1.0 and 2.0 (partial), GIF, animated GIF, JPEG, PNG, BMP, and Cookies. Blazer 4.0 also supports landscape mode viewing an additional advantage for mobile handheld users. More...

Tue Dec 07, 2004

CrossTec Corporation challenges editors to Head-to-Head comparison of NetOp Remote Control and pcAnywhere

Tailored for Treo Users, Agendus 9 Includes the Industry's Most Robust and Integrated System for Managing To Do's and Seamless Access to Weather Information Over the Air

SUNNYVALE, Calif., December 7, 2004 - iambic, Inc., a leading provider of productivity enhancement software for handheld computers (PDAs and smartphones), today announced the release of Agendus 9, a powerful new version of its award-winning, fully-integrated, personal information manager for Palm OS devices. Agendus 9 delivers a higher level of functionality and offers a richer, more insightful experience for palmOne Treo users.

Agendus 9 also features the most robust To Do management system available in a handheld. To Do's can be organized hierarchically, which allows users to create sub tasks for any action item. Additionally, for the first time on a Palm OS device, Agendus 9 includes an "Importance/Urgency" matrix to help the user set priorities. More...

pointWORLD: The World at Your Fingertip

CrossTec Corporation (www.CrossTecCorp.com), the North American distributor for the NetOp product line, announced today that they challenge any editor, analyst, or technical reviewer to evaluate NetOp Remote Control v7.65 in a head-to-head comparison against the recent release of pcAnywhere v11.5. NetOp Remote Control has been designed for the enterprise network environment since its inception in 1987. pcAnywhere v11.5 just recently adds features that NetOp Remote Control has had for years.

"pcAnywhere v11.5 is an excellent example of our competitors playing catch-up to NetOp", Robert Rounsavall, technical product manager for CrossTec, explains. "NetOp has always set the standard for enterprise remote control utilities. No other product on the market offers as comprehensive of a solution as NetOp. We're very confident of this." More...

The Ripe and Crispy LingvoSoft Dictionaries for your Pocket PC

pointWORLD 2.0 provides now also information about all the cities of the world with more than 1 million population and new charts with numbers of population of the cities, in which countries the cities are located and the names of the cites in their national languages. Navigate in the city map and the world map by using the 5-way navigation of your Palm OS device. The version 2.0 provides new buttons for quicker switching between different charts. Use pointWORLD as a reference application. Switch from every application on your Palm OS Organizer to a country or a city in pointWORLD just by using the Global Find functionality.

Explore the world by moving across the world map and get the key information about all countries of the world in an instant: position of the country displayed in the world map, animated national flag, capital and cities with more than 1 million population, area, population, toplevel Domain, international area-code, actual position of the sun, time and date of your own time-zone, time and date of the current selected country in the world map. pointWORLD provides low and high resolution versions for all devices and high quality color or grey graphics and sampled sound.

The quiz functionality of pointWORLD offers nearly unlimited possibilities to test your knowledge about flags, capitals, areas and biggest cities of the world. Every quiz is generated out of hundreds of thousands possible questions.

More detailed information is available at www.fun4palm.com More...

Federal Reserve Electronic Payment Findings Support USA Technologies' Investment In Developing Next Generation, Wireless Cashless Payment Technology

Now, LingvoSoft gives you 3 brand new releases, and 7 updates! Never before, had we offered English–Albanian, Bulgarian or Hungarian Talking Dictionaries for sale. We have also refreshed the line of our existing Talking and Non-Talking applications. Check out the smashing Word Grabber feature – it automatically copies any highlighted text from other applications into the dictionary and offers translations of it, and in the talking versions… Ready? The highlighted text is pronounced! Also, the new LingvoSoft Dictionaries for Pocket PC can now do the translating in the Landscape mode! And choosy users can split the window horizontally OR vertically. These, and more nifty gadgets make our dictionaries, simply better. LingvoSoft – the smart way to get smart with your Pocket PC

Related link
http://www.lingvosoft.com/Pocket-PC-Dictionary-Software-items/?refid=15664 More...

Pointsec's Security Solution Adds Support for Windows Mobile Smartphone 2003

USA Technologies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: USTT) , announced today that it has invested in an extensive product line of cashless technology that can capitalize on the Federal Reserve finding that electronic transactions had outpaced check payments for the first time.

"The Federal Reserve's findings support our vision of a wireless networked, cashless global marketplace, especially targeting the vending and emerging kiosk industries, and our 'next gen' e-Port(TM) cashless payment technology is expected to be in demand," said Mr. Jensen. "We began our cashless journey 10 years ago, and already we're managing more than one- million electronic transactions a month through our cashless product line and have 55 patents to protect this opportunity." More...

The PocketSurfer(TM) Ends Web Surfing Pains for Cell Phone Users

Pointsec, a global leader and the provider of the de facto standard for enterprise security software for laptop and desktop PCs, PDAs and smartphones, today released Pointsec(R) for Smartphone, a new version of its security software for smartphones running Windows Mobile Smartphone 2003.

Pointsec(R) for Smartphone is the first available solution to offer extensive data protection including sign-on and encryption for mobile devices based on Smartphone 2003. Any data residing in files and folders is automatically encrypted in real time, with no user intervention required. Email and SMS data can also be encrypted and decrypted on the fly. More...

Leading European Distributor to Sell iGo's Consumer Electronics Products Through Web Sites, Value-Added Resellers, and Retailers

According to some in the wireless industry, web access for road warriors and other mobile users is as easy as pulling out a Blackberry(TM) handheld device, wireless PDA or Internet-enabled cell phone. Ask the actual users of mobile Internet technology, however, and you'll often get a far different story.

Tiny display screens. Frustratingly small keyboards. Clipped or squashed web pages. Unreliable coverage. And download times rivaling the last Ice Age.

To end the aggravation, web access hardware manufacturer DataWind Corporation has developed a patented and highly affordable alternative: the PocketSurfer(TM) Web Viewer, the first cell phone accessory that provides a desktop-quality web experience in a device small enough for breast pocket or purse.

"All-in-one cellular Internet products try to do too many things, and wind up doing none of them well," said Suneet S. Tuli, chief executive officer of DataWind. "The PocketSurfer lets cell phone users access the technology they need, when they need it, with complete flexibility and convenience. And it does this at a lower overall cost than a Blackberry or Handspring Treo(TM)." More...

Over 50 Expert Guides Extend the Functionality of Palm Powered Wireless Devices

Mobility Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:MOBE) , a leading provider of innovative portable computing solutions for the mobile electronics device user, today announced that Portable Add-ons(R), part of the eXpansys group and the largest specialist distributor of wireless technology in Europe, has signed an agreement to market, sell and distribute Mobility's new line of iGo(TM) consumer electronics power adapters throughout Europe. The products will be available through Portable Add-ons' network of value-added resellers and retailers. The products will also be made available throughout Europe to consumers on the eXpansys web site at www.expansys.com

Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2004, Portable Add-ons will distribute the iGo AutoPower(TM) 3000 Series, the iGo EverywherePower(TM) 3500 Series, the iGo WallPower(TM) 2000 Series, as well as the interchangeable itips(TM). Additional consumer electronics power adapters expected to be introduced throughout 2005 are also scheduled for distribution under this agreement. The products will be co-branded under the "iGo(TM)" name and "Portable Add-ons." Per the terms of the agreement, Portable Add-ons has placed an initial purchase order for an assortment of Mobility's low-power universal power adapters. More...

NoviiRemote Deluxe - The best remote control software for PDAs just got a WHOLE lot better

With over 20,000 software titles available for Palm OS(R), finding just the right application for your Palm Powered(TM) handheld or smartphone can be challenging. Look no further than the Palm Powered Expert Guides, one of the Web's most comprehensive directory of Palm OS applications, online resources, e-books and user testimonials that is sure to turn any Palm Powered handheld or smartphone into the ultimate personal and professional companion.

"Many Palm OS users extend the usability of Palm Powered products beyond the traditional calendaring and personal information management (PIM) applications by adding additional software," said Michael Mace, chief competitive officer for PalmSource. "We believe the Expert Guides not only offer users a great resource to learn what they can do with their device, but the guides also provide increased exposure for our Palm OS software developers, who have created some of the most innovative and useful solutions in the industry." More...

Mon Dec 06, 2004

New Wireless Weight-Loss Tools Fit in The Palm of Your Hand

NoviiMedia, software developers for handheld computers, have unveiled a new version of their award-winning remote control software NoviiRemote Deluxe. A totally-new graphics engine now permits unprecedented flexibility in setting up the interface, and options for customizing NoviiRemote Deluxe according to individual preferences are nearly unlimited. The program now supports the full screen (320 x 480 resolution) of the amazing Tapwave Zodiac, palmOne Tungsten T3, T5 and virtually all other Palm OS handhelds.

"We set out to create an upgrade to NoviiRemote," stated Geoff Evans, President of NoviiMedia, "but discovered that we were making a totally-new program. Our team made the decision to pull out all the stops, and we have devoted many months and enormous resources to creating what observers will consider the best-looking, most advanced, yet easiest-to-use remote control software ever created. We are extremely proud of this accomplishment." More...

Release 8 of SecuGen's SDK Collection now provides fingerprint biometric support for Microsoft .NET, Pocket PC 2003 and SuSE Linux

WeightWatchers.com announced today the introduction of the first mobile weight-loss application that syncs with a Web-based account via the Internet. Now, with Weight Watchers(R) On-the-Go(TM), WeightWatchers.com subscribers have access to a powerful set of interactive weight-loss tools for their handheld devices to help them stay on track. Weight Watchers On-the-Go synchronizes with subscribers' individual WeightWatchers.com accounts via the Internet to keep plan information up-to-date -- no double entry required.

"Weight Watchers On-the-Go is like the Global Positioning System for weight management," said David Kirchhoff, chief executive officer of WeightWatchers.com, Inc. "Our customers told us they want tools to help them make wise food and exercise choices whether they are at their desks or on the move. Weight Watchers On-the-Go synchronized with our Internet products allows our customers to stay in touch with their weight-loss plan wherever they are."

Weight Watchers On-the-Go for handheld devices delivers the food lists, tracking and synchronization to help WeightWatchers.com subscribers make smart meal choices anytime, anywhere. It mobilizes essential weight-loss tools to help people on Weight Watchers stay on track, and synchronizes data between the handheld and a Weight Watchers Online or Weight Watchers eTools account. More...

Good Technology Unveils GoodLink 4.0 With Secure Over-The-Air(TM) Management and Worldwide Reach

SecuGen announces the next release of its Software Developer Kit (SDK) Collection, which is used to build powerful biometric software applications that incorporate SecuGen's increasingly popular fingerprint recognition technology.

The SecuGen SDK Collection Release 8 supports the widest range of platforms in the industry, including Windows, Windows CE, Windows CE .NET, Linux (USB), Linux (parallel), DOS, and now Microsoft .NET and Pocket PC 2003. SecuGen's minutiae-based fingerprint recognition technology allows a person's fingerprints to work like unique digital codes that are more secure and convenient than passwords and that are not easily lost, stolen or forgotten. This newest release of the SecuGen SDK Collection now makes fingerprint authentication more accessible to developers around the world who work with all kinds of operating environments.

"We are seeing more developers interested in building powerful software applications that integrate SecuGen's rugged and accurate fingerprint sensors. The improvements and new features in SDK Collection 8 are the result of listening to our customers' needs and continually developing higher quality fingerprint technology with greater functionality," says Dan Riley, SecuGen's VP of Software Development. More...

Trend Micro Offers New Mobile Security for Mobile Phones and PDAs

Good Technology, Inc., the leader in industry standards-based wireless messaging and corporate data access, today introduced GoodLink(TM) 4.0 featuring Zero-IT-Touch(TM) management of GoodLink and all other smartphone applications; Global Connect(TM) technology providing support for GoodLink on any CDMA or GPRS carrier in any country around the globe; more productivity-enhancing Outlook-like features; and support for a broader range of Pocket PC and PalmOS standards-based handheld devices. GoodLink 4.0 builds on Good's zero-desktop footprint lead in wireless messaging by dramatically lowering management costs for IT, increasing wireless security and enhancing the end-user experience.

Zero-IT-Touch Management of Smartphone Applications

Organizations can now deploy and upgrade GoodLink and the more than 35,000 wireless security, productivity and vertical business applications available for PalmOS and Windows Mobile smartphones entirely over-the-air, with no need for IT to physically touch the mobile devices -- even the first time they are deployed -- thanks to GoodLink 4.0's Secure Over-The-Air (Secure OTA(TM)) technology. Ideal for the growing number of distributed enterprises with wireless users in remote locations, Secure OTA lowers the TCO and complexity of managing wireless applications and makes more efficient use of scarce IT resources. More...

Get the X-MAS Runner LITE for free from Ballshooter Games

Trend Micro, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMIC) , a leader in network antivirus and Internet content security software and services, today announced the availability of Trend Micro(TM) Mobile Security, providing antivirus and anti-spam protection for SMS messaging customers using data-centric mobile phones and PDAs.

Industry analysts predict that due to the rising popularity of data- centric mobile phones and PDAs, these devices will become an attractive target for virus writers. TrendLabs(SM), Trend Micro's global network of antivirus research centers, identified in 2004 a number of proof-of-concept viruses for mobile phones, such as SYMBOS_SKULLS.A (a Trojan which targets Series 60 phones with the Symbian operating system, particularly Nokia 7610 models) and SYMBOS_CABIR.A (a worm which spreads through BLUETOOTH-enabled Series 60 phones); it is likely that further attacks on such devices will occur in the future. More...

Sat Dec 04, 2004

Book: Cisco Wireless LAN Security released

Ballshooter Games released 100% free "X-MAS Runner LITE". This game is a Christmas gift for you and your Pocket PC.

You and the bounty hunter join forces to collect all the treasures, candies and gifts while eluding (or preferably destroying) evil guards who are trained to kill. Put on your thinking torque, because there are a lot of riddles that need guessing if you want to make it through all of the new levels.

Make the holiday season even more magical with our freeware game X-MAS Runner LITE.

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Arcade Challenge is a collection of 10 single button controlled action-arcade games for the PPC

Cisco Wireless LAN Security is an in-depth guide to wireless LAN technology and security, introducing the key aspects of 802.11 security by illustrating major wireless LAN (WLAN) standards that can protect the entire network. Because a WLAN is less effective as an isolated piece of the network, this book emphasizes how to effectively integrate WLAN devices into the wired network while maintaining maximum security. Each chapter includes detailed illustrations, checklists, design templates, and other resources. Readers will also find generic wireless deployment patterns based on real-world customer installations and functional examples of architecture, design, and best practices.

Krishna Sankar, Sri Sundaralingam, Darrin Miller, and Andrew Balinsky • ISBN: 1-58705-154-0 • SRP: US $55.00

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Cellphones get broken by tight jeans

eSoft Interactive's Arcade Challenge is a collection of 10 never-before-seen, one-button action-arcade controlled games for the small screen! Whatever type of arcade game you're into, chances are, you'll enjoy eSoft Interactive's latest offering in its "Challenge" series of games.

Game #1 - The Fly
Game #2 - Jumpbot
Game #3 - Captain Gravity
Game #4 - Toy Factory
Game #5 - Jump Rope
Game #6 - Alienz
Game #7 - Basket Hoops
Game #8 - Skateboard Spiff
Game #9 - Circus Cannon
Game #10 - Litterbug

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Fri Dec 03, 2004

SanDisk Announces Company Name In Chinese Characters

Siemens AB in Sweden asked themselves: "What are the most common cellphone accidents"?
300 swedish retailers participated in the survey by listing the most common reasons for end-user accidents.

To squeeze the handset in tight jeans, using the cellphone in heavy rain or throwing it on the ground in rage were some of the most common "stories/excuses for accidents". "We notice that people use their cellphones directly after coming out from the shower or a gym session, even out in the rain", says Magnus Svensson, After Sales Manager at The Phonehouse Sweden in a pressrelease.

Ulf Sandberg Marketing Director at the Swedish company Krusell International adds ; "Professional retailers around the world are very aware of the "situations" that users seem to run into. Highlighting the money and the trouble users can save themselves by using a case, the retailers will not only benefit from added sales but also customer satisfaction, which will create loyality to their stores ." More...

Mobihand Announces New Software Portal For Palm Os, Pocket Pc, Windows Mobile Smartphone, And Symbian

SanDisk® Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) today introduced the Chinese version of the company name whose Chinese characters “SHENG DIE” translate to “Disk bright as the sun.” The name is designed to help maximize the opportunity for the SanDisk brand to reach more than a billion consumers and potential customers across China.

China is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing markets for information technology and is a priority market for SanDisk. The company made the announcement at a press conference it held at the Grand Hyatt Shanghai Hotel today. More...

Thu Dec 02, 2004

Motorola MPx: Launch Schedule & Memory Configuration

- MobiHand, Inc., a provider of mobile software marketing and distribution solutions, today announced the first module of the MobiReach Suite, the multi-platform online portal for mobile software available at www.mobihand.com

The online software catalog consisting of only best-of-breed applications provides unique, compelling benefits to the software buyers. Users don’t have to search through thousands of applications to find the best and most trusted software; they can now save time while having a great experience. Mobile users can navigate the software catalog by platform, device types or categories and, as more titles are added, they can access the only complete “best of” collection available on the market today. In addition, the excellent customer support is a clear differentiator, because there aren’t many vendors out there offering this level of expertise and service. More...

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Jason Dunn sends word from my HOME TOWN....and if your wondering why I am not at Mobius...join the club, im working on it. :-)

"I'm in Seattle at Microsoft's Mobius conference, and we just had a presentation from a Motorola representative where he confirmed that the Motorola MPx will be released before the end of the year...in SE Asia. He did, however, indicate that the phone would be available in other markets "shortly". I'm not sure what that means, but I'll venture a guess we'll see it released in North America in Q1 2005...let's hope that's not too far off. That's the good news - what follows is the bad."

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New Palm Game - Bomber Deluxe	PalmOne News
PDASoft Developing Group made a new Bomerman/Dyna Blaster remake for PalmOS - "Bomber Deluxe". You can find it at Handango for Palm (non afiliate) and Handango for Palm Treo 600(non afiliate) and on PalmGear as well. It supports Hires,Hires+ landscape/portrait and Treo 600. Zodiac version will be released in a few days. More...

Free Software and Great Gifts to Make Your Yuletide Brighter and Your Smartphone Smarter

Visiting www.fun4palm.com is especially attractive in December! Visitors benefit from attractive discounts and odds.

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Subscribe today to the fun4palm Advent Calendar with your email-address and win one of three JABRA BT 200 Bluetooth Headsets. The raffle drawing takes place on December 27, 2004.

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Windows XP Media Center Edition 05, everybodys favorite?	Personal Computer News
Thinking about buying a new PC featuring Microsoft's new Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system? Give this article a good read, there's a few things you ought to know before you do. http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/article/1760/ More...

Synergetic Technologies Inc., Unveils New Product Named 'CABWATCH(TM)'

This holiday season, Handango is helping customers deck their smartphones and handhelds with a huge giveaway. During December and January, customers can get a different free software application each week. All customers have to do is register with Handango at http://www.handango.com/freeapp , and they can get up to eight free applications.

For customers filled with the spirit of giving, Handango is also offering a 10 percent bonus on each gift certificate purchase. A customer buying a $50 gift certificate will get an extra $5 gift certificate at no cost. To learn more, visit http://www.handango.com/giftcertificates . More...

512MB SanDisk Memory Stick PRO Review Rev. 2.0 @ rojakpot.com

Synergetic Technologies Inc., (OTC Pinksheets: SYGG) is pleased to announce that it's subsidiary Advent Technologies Inc., has completed the development of a new product named "CABWATCH(TM)" designed specifically for the automotive and transportation industries, to provide protection for both employees and customers as a deterrence to vandalism and other illegal activities.

The unit, which is based on Advent Technologies proprietary technologies, provides streaming DVD quality video surveillance for all aspects of driver and passenger actions and interactions in any vehicle the unit is installed in. Captured footage may be viewed from a lap top, desk top, PDA or cell phone. Applications include but are not limited to Taxi cabs, buses, trains, aircraft, boats, delivery services, or any application where instant surveillance is desired or any application where surveillance storage is required. The application can be used for all aspects of commercial and private use. In an age where personal safety is an ever present concern, this product is capable of giving the user a clear view of all aspects of their car before, during and after use, or in the case of accidents or unauthorized entry. More...

Arvale: Journey of Illusion updated to version 1.3 plus a discount

Adrian's Rojak Pot ( http://www.rojakpot.com/ ) has just posted the 512MB SanDisk Memory Stick PRO Review Rev. 2.0!

Quote - " 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 512MB 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!

Here are the updates:-

- Updated the review with results from the 256MB SanDisk Memory Stick PRO card.
- Added additional comments.
- Awarded the 512MB SanDisk Memory Stick PRO with a Reviewer's Choice award. "

Direct URL - http://www.rojakpot.com/showarticle.aspx?artno=138&pgno=0 More...

VersaMail 2.7 Now Available for palmOne's Treo 600 Smartphone

PDAmill have just updated their new (and already best-selling) epic role-playing game, Arvale: Journey of Illusion. The new version (1.3) fixes installation and registration bugs and includes minor gameplay fixes.

The update is available for free in the online stores selling the game (Handango, ClickGamer and PocketLand), so if you have already purchased the game, visit the store you used and re-download the latest full version. The trial version was also updated, and now it lets you play until Level 10 instead of Level 5 :-) Read more at www.arvale.com

PDAmill is also running a massive upsell discount at their site, so if you buy any of their games you get 30% OFF for three other titles! To take advantage of this offer, just visit www.pdamill.com and add a game to your shopping cart. More...

ePocrates Essentials Reviewed at PocketPCReviews.net

palmOne, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMO) today announced palmOne's award-winning(1) VersaMail(TM) 2.7 wireless email software is now available for Treo(TM) 600 smartphones. The availability of VersaMail 2.7 on the Treo 600 provides users with access to IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol), an industry-standard protocol for accessing email from a server.(2) Today's announcement demonstrates palmOne's continued investment in software and accessories available for the Treo 600.

Some versions of the Treo 600 currently include Treo Mail, which provides basic POP email access. Now, with the availability of VersaMail 2.7 for the Treo 600, both POP and IMAP are supported. The IMAP protocol is used by some popular consumer email services as well as many small- and medium-sized businesses for corporate email. VersaMail is now available for handhelds and smartphones, offering customers a common user interface for email. More...

Wed Dec 01, 2004

For World AIDS Day: Skyscape and SATELLIFE Will Refit Handheld Devices With Medical References And Donate Them to Doctors in Africa

Now here's a twist: a medical data base program -- aimed clearly at the professionals -- reviewed by a "professional" lay person!
In other words: we're looking at the latest suite of software from the folks at ePocrates more from a PocketPC point of view rather than the medical content.

You can't argue with the usefulness of the ePocrates Essentials program but it can still be improved for the PPC platform in many ways.

Check it out on: http://www.pocketpcreviews.net/reviews/112004/essentials.htm More...

Audiovox PPC 6601 Reviewed @ PDABuyersGuide.com

2004Most of the seven million Americans who upgrade to a new PDA every year simply throw their used one away or put it in a drawer not knowing what to do with it. Skyscape and SATELLIFE are creating a “Global Supply Line” that will eliminate this waste and put old handheld devices to good useby donating them to physicians in Africa. Skyscape will equip these handheld devices with mobile medical references enabling health practitioners in the developing world to access to the latest medical information while working in rural areas. This program begins December 1, 2004, (World AIDS Day).

“Like cell phones, PDA turnover is high as new models are introduced. This holiday season many PDAs will be retired, but these can be put to good use: Helping doctors in developing nations provide better healthcare,” said Sandeep Shah, CEO of Skyscape. “For more than a decade we have been developing different ways by which mobile medicine can improve healthcare. Now teaming with SATELLIFE, Skyscape is bringing these benefits to the farthest corners of the world.” More...

TCOM Announces IC Star MMS Launch at News Channel of the WAP Portal of China Mobile Communications

PDA Buyer's Guide has published a hands-on review of the Audiovox PPC-6601 Pocket PC Phone Edition from Sprint.

"How nice when we in the US get the latest, greatest Pocket PC phone without having to wait a year or resort to importers. The PPC-6601 is the CDMA cousin to the XDA III in Europe and Asia. This unit builds on the remarkable XDA II design and adds a "slide and hide" thumb keyboard. It runs on Sprint's network in the US and supports high speed data. It's got a fast processor, lots of memory and Bluetooth. A strong contender in the Pocket PC phone marketplace!" Read the full review:

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Intellisync Corporation Named as 'Key Player' in Worldwide Mobile Middleware Market

Telecom Communications, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TCOM - News) the Total Solutions Provider, is offering Integrated Communications Network Solutions and Internet Content Service in universal voice, video, data web and mobile communication for interactive media applications. The Company announced today that its subsidiary, IC Star MMS Limited (http://www.icstarmms.com/), has launched IC Star News on WAP.

IC Star News a channel of WAP portal of China Mobile Communications (CMCC) provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date mobile entertainment services in China. This service has free promotion over November. China Mobile WAP users can access IC Star News for the most comprehensive infotainment news and services in real time. With the formation of the IC Star on WAP club, users who register as club members can enjoy a wide range of unique services and privileges. These include opportunities to receive free tickets for movie previews and concerts, advance bookings for popular concerts, as well as exclusive daily star tracks. In addition, members can participate in all kinds of club activities such as mini concerts and star gatherings. More...

3G Reaches Norway With the Nokia 6630 smartphone

Intellisync Corporation (NASDAQ:SYNC) , a leading developer and marketer of wireless software solutions for the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced that IDC, a leading provider of global IT research and advice, positioned Intellisync in the "Leadership" quadrant of its just-released study on the worldwide mobile middleware market. The report, entitled Worldwide Mobile Middleware 2004-2008 Forecast and Analysis (IDC# 32212, November 2004), also predicts that the market for wireless carrier deployments of mobile email, which is still relatively untapped, will grow significantly over the next two to three years thanks to mass-market adoption.

Based on its 2003 revenues and 24.1 percent market share growth from 2002 to 2003, Intellisync ranks in the top three mobile middleware companies in the world, according to IDC.

This is the second time in 2004 that IDC has recognized Intellisync as an industry "Leader." In August, IDC positioned Intellisync in the Leadership quadrant of its comprehensive research report on enterprise mobile device management (Worldwide Mobile Device Management Enterprise 2003 Vendor Shares, IDC# 31745). More...