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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Price and Availability

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

Click Here for our review of the TDS Recon 400

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Whether you use a desktop or laptop computer, there is one thing that will certainly happen, one day you will run out of hard disk space.  For those who need to easily add more hard disk space to their computer or simply want to be able to transport large amounts of data from one machine to another, there is now an easy way to solve your problem.  External hard drives have been available for a long time.  Based on SCSI, Parallel, USB, or FireWire, they provide an external case for a standard hard drive with connectors for the interface and power.  One of the latest offerings from Targus is the X-MeM External HDD.

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

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

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

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

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

http://www.clickgamer.com/moreinfo.htm?pid=1553&section=PPC

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

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

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

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

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