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Mon May 31, 2004

Pretec Demonstrates MMC 4.0 World's Fastest Flash Memory Card

General PDA

image Compatible with most Secure Digital (SD) slots used by mobile phones, digital cameras, and other portable digital devices, MMC (MultiMediaCard) is one of the most popular memory cards in the world today. Version 4.0 is the most recent release of MMCA http://www.mmca.org/ , with maximum transfer speed up to 20 times of today's MMC, and 4 times faster than today's SD card without any royalties for the high-speed interface. The speed of Pretec MMC 4.0 is about 200% faster than the fastest SD card available in the market and about 800% faster than Pretec MMC (V3.2) 1GB, which is the fastest and highest capacity in the market today. More...

SignWise Pro 2.51 Review @ net-security.org

Windows Mobile News

Quote:

"After the initial install was completed, users are given a notice that introduces them to the early steps of the SignWise setup. Basically, to complete the process the Pocket PC device must be restarted (this is done automatically) and briefly after starting the software for the first time, users must register their signature. As this is a crucial part of making this program THE boot up protection solution for your favorite handheld, you must take care of creating a decent signature. After restarting the device, we can see some new icons that were generated by SignWise. The first, SWLogout, is placed in the start menu and the important one, the SignWise program icon, is placed in the Settings/Personal folder. This is a bit peculiar from the first time user's point of view, as we usually strive to click the new icons in the Start menu. In this case we first need to go to the SignWise binary in the mentioned Settings/Personal folder."

Link: http://www.net-security.org/review.php?id=128 More...

Nokia 3220 Camera Phone Preview @ Modtown

Mobile Phones

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"From the company that pioneered text messaging, picture messaging and multimedia messaging, comes new innovation - "Light Messaging". By waving the Nokia 3220 from side to side, the LED lights of the Nokia Xpress-on™ Fun Shell light up to "write" a message that appears to float in mid-air..."

http://modtown.co.uk/mt/review2.php?id=nokia3220 More...

Abidia updates mobile eBay solution for Windows Mobile Pocket PC devices

Windows Mobile News

Abidia announced the release of Abidia Wireless version 2.2 for Windows Mobile Pocket PC today, the latest version of the world’s first cellular phone application bringing eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY) to wireless devices. Abidia Wireless offers an auction experience that includes easy, on-the-go access to real-time information and visual images available from Pocket PC Phones and Handhelds, developed by Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT). Abidia Wireless is compatible with any Windows Mobile based Pocket PC handheld, as well as mobile phones and PDA’s based upon Java, RIM BlackBerry, Symbian OS, and Palm OS. More...

The Next Frontiers: Way Cool Phones

Mobile Phones

As phones get smarter, smaller and faster and enable users to connect at high speeds to the Internet, is the mobile phone handset turning into the next computer? Newsweek Silicon Valley Correspondent Brad Stone examines the possibility in the June 7 cover, "Next Frontiers: Way Cool Phones" (on newsstands Monday, May 31). Stone looks at the sophistication of mobile phones, how pervasive wireless communications have become around the world and talks to experts about the possibilities of telephones replacing the computer. "One day, 2 or 3 billion people will have cell phones, and they are all not going to have PCs," says Jeff Hawkins, inventor of the Palm Pilot and the chief technology officer of PalmOne. "The mobile phone will become their digital life." More...

Sat May 29, 2004

First playable alpha version of our upcoming game, Flux Challenge

Windows Mobile News

PDAmill just put online the first public alpha version of our upcoming 3D racer for the Pocket PC, called Flux Challenge. This is an early alpha version, so many things are unfinished or unpolished and some of the planned features of the final version are either missing or broken.

Read more at: http://www.pdamill.com/flux.shtml More...

Fri May 28, 2004

Bluetooth Enabled Temperature Measurement for Handheld Computers

General PDA

image Tangent Systems, Inc. today announced the newest member in its line of Versid temperature acquisition modules. The Versid ST-10b is a single channel device offering laboratory grade accurate temperature input over the range of -300 F to + 1800 F and is capable of wireless connections to computers supporting industry standard Bluetooth protocols.

Featuring a compact design with an integrated belt-clip for easy use, the Versid ST-10b supports a wide range of Type K thermocouple sensors via the standard two-pronged mini connector. Rechargeable batteries and operation from an AC source mean the Versid ST-10b is always ready to go. More...

Pocket Adventures.com releases The Travel Collection

Windows Mobile News

Pocket Adventures.com is proud to announce the release of The Travel Collection, a compilation of six classic board games: Chess, Checkers, Reversi, 3-D Tic-Tac-Toe, 4 In A Row and Dots. These well-known games are brought to life on the Pocket PC by the talents of Jason Surguine and Ryan Anspach (of Snails fame) and the programming skills of John Till (author of Dr. Pocket). More...

Proporta have released Bluetooth and Serial GPS Navigation for PalmOS and Pocket PC with plans for a Symbian version soon

General PDA

To keep things simple, Proporta is offering a GPS kit which includes everything you need to turn your PDA into a GPS system plus, importantly, any technical support you need to get started (you can also buy the kit components separately).

The kit includes the GPS receiver (there’s a serial and a Bluetooth version), PDA connector cables, windscreen mount (serial version only) and TomTom’s talking route-mapping software. More...

Size, Simplicity and 4.0 Megapixel-Power: New Nikon(R) Coolpix 4100 the Perfect Companion for Family Photographers

Consumer Electronic News

Today's digital photographers want more camera, less hassle and great pictures. The new Nikon Coolpix 4100 digital camera (www.nikoncoolpix.com) answers that call with a host of user- friendly features like Scene Assist and Blur Warning designed to help "get the perfect shot" the first time without relying on a computer to fix mistakes. The Nikon Coolpix 4100 is a powerful, capable, PictBridge(TM)-enabled digital camera that can transfer beautiful pictures directly to compatible printers for prints at sizes of up to 11x 17-inches. Generous 4.0-effective megapixel power, Scene Assist and In-Camera Cropping each work seamlessly together to make creative composition a reality, without sacrificing print quality. Families and fun-loving digital photographers will love the freedom of shooting wider and cropping tighter with the Coolpix 4100. Nikon now offers digital photographers a simple, affordable new tool to advance their picture- taking capabilities to new levels. More...

Nokia and Guangdong MCC Trial Push to Talk Services Over GSM/GPRS in China

Mobile Phones

Guangdong MCC demonstrated Nokia's Push to talk over Cellular technology to the public at World Telecom Day on May 17. Following the initial service trials, Guangdong MCC will undertake market trials, where its lead customers will trial push to talk with Nokia terminals over Nokia Push to talk over Cellular infrastructure. Guangdong MCC intends to launch push to talk commercially in the second half of this year.

With push to talk, mobile phone users can use their mobiles like walkie- talkies, communicating with a selected group or an individual with the push of a single button. The service is a new direct method for instant one-on-one or one-to-group communications. More...

Thu May 27, 2004

Windows Mobile 2003 SE Update Now Available for Toshiba e800

Windows Mobile News

Owners of the Toshiba e800 PocketPC will find themselves blessed with a free update to Windows Mobile 2003 SE:

Toshiba Europe has posted on its web site something many handheld users have been eagerly waiting for: a Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition update for the e800/e805.

Available on the site are updates for both the version of this handheld with Bluetooth and the one with built-in Wi-Fi.

http://www.toshiba-tro.de/...
Source: www.anandtech.com More...

Sharp Zaurus SL-6000 Review @ PDABuyersGuide.com

General PDA News

PDA Buyer's Guide has published an in-depth review of the Sharp Zaurus SL-6000.

"If you like livin' large, this super-sized Linux PDA may be just the ticket. Sharp targets the enterprise rather than consumers with this Zaurus model, which looks like an SL-5600 on steroids. It has an amazing VGA display, a 400 MHz processor, thumb keyboard, WiFi and more." Read the full review:

http://www.pdabuyersguide.com/sharp_zaurus_SL6000.htm More...

Proporta’s ProBackup just got BIGGER

General PDA

Whether you've run out of power, corrupted your data or even lost your handheld, your data is just a click away. You don't even need access to a PC! ProBackup is compatible with any PalmOS or PocketPC handheld with an MMC/SD card slot and up to 128Mb of internal storage.

ProBackup essentially allows you to keep your handheld data safe at all times, wherever you are. Simply insert the card into your handheld's memory card slot and hit BACKUP or RESTORE…it’s that simple. More...

MapSonic Europe en test sur Freepaq

Windows Mobile News

Description :
Couvrant toute l\\Europe (100 000 villes), MapSonic est un logiciel d\\affichage de cartes, coupl un calcul d\\itinraires perfectionn avec guidage vocal.
Utilis avec une antenne GPS* et install dans votre vhicule, il transforme votre PDA en un vritable systme de navigation.

N'hsitez pas ajouter des commentaires, en effet, c'est grce vous que je peux sans cesse amliorer Freepaq pour que celui-ci devienne l'un des sites franais incontournables sur les PocketPC

http://www.freepaq.com/bons/affichetest.php?testid=134 More...

Samsung Mobile Enterprise Solutions Group and MP2 Announce Mobile Point of Sale Solution

Windows Mobile News

image Samsung Telecommunications America, the third largest manufacturer of wireless handsets in the U.S., and MP2 Solutions, a premier provider of enterprise mobility solutions, today announced the first point of sale solution for a Windows Mobile(TM) device. Businesses are now able to completely manage field sales using Samsung's Microsoft(R) Windows Mobile(TM)-based SPH-i700 Pocket PC Phone powered by MP2 Solutions.

This collaboration makes the i700 a powerful all-in-one business solution for mobile sales forces, enabling sales professionals to perform secure credit card transactions, capture digital signatures and print receipts from the field. The MP2 application platform also offers asset tracking, field surveys, inventory management and delivery confirmation, all of which are integrated with robust reporting engines and tools. MP2 will seamlessly aggregate all handheld transaction information and combine it with existing back office system data to produce end-to-end company reports. The entire MP2 product suite accomplishes all of this while maintaining the full functionality of a wireless phone and PDA. More...

Video Showcases MessagEase Text Entry for Small Devices

General PDA

Exideas has released a video showcasing its MessagEase text entry technology for small devices. The video demonstrates how MessagEase provides full text and complete keyboard replacement using a very small area or few buttons. You can access this video from www.exideas.com or by following one of these links: Windows Media: http://www.exideas.com/ME/videos/MEintro.wmv More...

3amlabs Launches Improved Remote Access for PDAs

Windows Mobile News

3amlabs, provider of a secure service that enables customers to access and manage their IT anytime, anywhere, announced today the release of improved remote capabilities for personal digital assistants (PDAs) -- providing users with easier, more powerful access to their home or office-based computer from anywhere in the world using only an Internet-connected PDA.

LogMeIn for PDAs provides access to documents from any Internet-enabled PDA or smartphone. PDAs using the Windows PocketPC 2003 operating system can use LogMeIn to securely transfer files and take full desktop control of the target computer's desktop. 3amlabs also plans to extend this feature to PDAs running PalmOS or Symbian operating systems by late summer. More...

Minimusic Adds Enhanced Audio Support For Tapwave Zodiac

PalmOne News

Updates of the popular miniMusic NotePad and BeatPad music applications were made available today. Both are now enhanced for the TapWave Zodiac Palm Powered handheld computer. The new versions of the software can access the Yamaha sound card built into all Zodiac models to produce rich polyphonic sound (meaning many different tones can be played simultaneously). With NotePad, users can quickly write songs (using music notation or a graphical notation, or by playing an on-screen piano keyboard), edit the songs, play them back or export the songs to a desktop computer. BeatPad is pattern based, letting a user quickly design looping patterns for drums and other instruments and change everything about the patterns while they play. More...

Wed May 26, 2004

Naked News(TM) on m-Vision, now on mobile phones worldwide

Windows Mobile News

Naked News(TM) (www.NakedNews.com) (Naked News TV!) ("The Program with Nothing to Hide"), announced today that it had have entered into a distribution partnership with Australian ASX listed online media and communications company, GoConnect Ltd. for world wide mobile phone distribution of the Naked News program.

While millions of people are watching Naked News online and on specialty cable and pay-per-view television, now via GoConnect's unique mobile video distribution platform, m-Vision, mobile phone users from anywhere in the world will also be able to watch Naked News on their Windows Mobile Pocket PC, or Smartphone. m-Vision subscribers of the Naked News channel will be provided with over 200 minutes a month of high quality video News and Entertainment delivered to users in clean naked fun, in both daily and weekly segments. More...

How Palm Got Cool Again

PalmOne News

Palm created the handheld computer market, and then sank into a haze of infighting and errors. But a little smartphone gadget called the Treo has given it a lifeline. With the device becoming a must-have for tech-fiends and business players, Palm may have its cool back, but for how long? Business 2.0 takes a look at the challenges facing the firm from its frantic dash for cover and deeper pockets to its production line woes:

http://www.business2.com/b2/web/articles/0,17863,633243,00.html

Source: http://www.tryloncommunications.com/ More...

PocketPC program for the European Soccer Championship 2004 in Portugal available

Windows Mobile News

On time before the start of the European soccer championship, PocketPC-Ennovation has developed the program EURO 2004. With EURO 2004 you have all information about the European soccer championship in Portugal on your PocketPC. You only have to input manually the results of the matches. The program automatically calculates the rankings according to the FIFA rules as well as the matches of the quarter final, the semi final and the final. The program contains information about the time and place of each match and shows even the location of the stadiums in a map. You can also use the program to simulate fictive scenarios. All results are stored automatically in a database. You can select between English, French and German language in EURO 2004. The program is written very compact and needs only about 280 Kbytes memory on your PocketPC. The program is available at www.handango.com and cost approximately 3. The direct link to the program is

http://www.handango.com/PlatformProductDetail.jsp?productId=122070 More...

Battle Dwarves Now for Smartphone and Pocket PC

Windows Mobile News

Introducing Battle Dwarves for the Smartphone and Version 1.1 for Pocket PC at Special Price for May! Free Upgrade for Current Pocket PC Owners

Battle Dwarves is a wild game of modern, tactical warfare.

What's cooler than an army of medieval dwarves with modern-day weapons? How about 8 different armies? That's right, choose from 8 different armies of Dwarven fighters and blow each other to Kingdom come! Arm your team with 20 different weapons ranging from bazooookas and frag grenades to railguns and napalm! If you want destruction on a grand level, Battle Dwarves is for you! More...

Transcend TV-Box USB2.0 Review @ Bjorn3D

Personal Computer News

Since USB 2.0 has given us alot more bandwidth, Chad has sat down and played with the Transcend TV-Box USB2.0. Lets see what he thinks.

Snip:

If you're thinking about adding TV viewing capabilities to your PC, you have probably noticed there are a lot of options out there. The easiest devices to set up are external TV tuners that use the USB interface to transfer data to and from the PC. Transcend's TV-Box USB2.0 is one such device vying to meet your TV viewing needs. Read this review to find out if it can.

http://www.bjorn3d.com/_preview.php?articleID=467 More...

TORNADO expands wireless product range with Bluetooth products

Mobile Phones

After the successful introduction of its Wireless LAN products, TORNADO, supplier of computer peripherals, expands its product range in the field of wireless network with a compact Bluetooth Class 1 USB dongle, the Tornado 201, and a Bluetooth Printer Adapter for both USB- and Parallel printers called the Tornado 206. More...

Emap Lifestyle Magazines Choose Cascata To Produce Mobile Phone Content

Mobile Phones

Following its success producing mobile and interactive content for brands such as Love Hearts, Basil Brush, and Mr Bean, innovations and publishing company Cascata Limited has signed a non-exclusive two-year deal with EMAP’s 34 top-selling active (outdoor) and automotive titles to produce and deliver its branded mobile phone content.

The deal, worth in excess of £0.5m, will see Cascata produce and deliver a variety of mobile content such as screensavers, wallpaper, audio tones, 3G video clips and branded games, individually tailored to promote and accompany each of the EMAP magazine brands, which include Max Power, Classic Car, What Bike, Golf World, Angling Times, Your Horse and Practical Photography. More...

Comcast and T-Mobile to Create Philadelphia's First-Ever Outdoor Wi-Fi HotSpot at South Street's Headhouse Square

Mobile Phones

Comcast and T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced the planned June launch of Philadelphia's first-ever outdoor Wi-Fi wireless Internet service located at Philadelphia's historic Headhouse Square Plaza. The T-Mobile HotSpot network, supported at Headhouse Square by the Comcast high-speed data network, will give residents and visitors the ability to get online at wireless broadband speeds with a Wi- Fi enabled laptop computer or personal data assistant (PDA). The launch will create one of the nation's largest Wi-Fi "hotspots," available in most indoor and outdoor areas of the plaza, covering Second Street between South and Pine Streets. More...

Creative MuVo 2 Compact FLash Mod @ Viper Lair

Consumer Electronic News

With Creative MuVo 2 shells going on the cheap on eBay, they picked one up and show you how get a full fledged MP3 player again.

"A quick look shows us that 256MB MP3 players run from $120 to $200. The quality will be a crapshoot, but several reviews of the MuVo 2 have been quite positive regarding sound quality. Considering I picked up the kit for $40, and added a 50$ 256MB CF card, this was quite a bargain. If you have access to a larger CF card, even better."

http://www.viperlair.com/articles/howto/mods/muvo2/ More...

Tue May 25, 2004

Toshiba Debuts First Full-Color 'System On Glass' (SOG) Input Display With Image Capture Technology

Consumer Electronic News

In an effort further develop leading-edge system on glass (SOG) display solutions, Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)* today announced it is demonstrating a full-color version of its "system on glass" (SOG) input display technology, developed by Toshiba Matsushita Display Technology Co., Ltd. (TMD)**, at the Society for Information Display International Exhibition (SID) 2004, May 25 to 27, in Seattle, Washington, in booth #342. TMD has developed a working color prototype of the display which can directly capture images and/or text via sensors within a thin film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD).

The color prototype, a 3.5-inch diagonal, low-temperature polysilicon (LTPS) TFT LCD with QVGA (320 x 240) resolution format, displays color images with an enhanced data input function that captures color images, such as photos or printed text, for redisplay purposes. The input functionality is achieved through sensor devices embedded in the LCD panel, and input resolution at which the image is captured and redisplayed is up to 320 (xRGB) x 240. A monochrome version of the input display was first shown at SID 2003. More...

palmOne and TomTom Guide Tungsten T3 and Zire 72 Handheld Users with GPS Navigator

PalmOne News

palmOne, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMO) is turning handhelds into personal and vehicle navigation solutions. The world's leading maker of handheld computers and maker of highly acclaimed smartphones today announced GPS Navigator by palmOne. The Bluetooth(R) technology-enabled navigator is paired easily with Tungsten(TM) T3 and Zire(TM) 72 handhelds. It provides users with reliable and easy-to-follow maps and directions based on the latest global satellite technology. With voice-guided turn-by-turn instructions, drivers using the GPS Navigator by palmOne can now focus on driving to their destinations and not worry about getting lost or stopping to look at a map. More...

Agere Systems Announces 802.11g Wi-Fi(R) Mini-Module Designed for Handheld Consumer Electronics

Mobile Phones

Agere Systems (NYSE:AGR.A) (NYSE:AGR.B) today announced a small-form-factor 802.11g mobile Wi-Fi(R) module specifically designed for handheld consumer devices. This embedded system-in-package (SiP) delivers 54 megabit-per-second (Mbit/s) speeds while balancing exceptional range and power savings for such wireless products as personal digital assistants (PDAs), media players, Smartphones, handheld video game devices, and digital cameras and camcorders. More...

IOGEAR Reveals Wi-Fi Surfers Are Wearing Next To Nothing

Mobile Phones

Taking the 'always on' Internet revolution to the extreme, consumers happily admit to surfing the Net via Wi-Fi in their underwear, according to a recent survey by IOGEAR, Inc., a leading Wi-Fi connectivity and peripheral manufacturer.

In an online poll of 478 consumers in April 2004, 64% of the respondents admitted to connecting to the Internet when just wearing their undergarments, showing the growing popularity of the wireless lifestyle. IOGEAR posed the question as part of a survey to gauge how and where the public is using Wi-Fi technology, as it becomes more prevalent in today's society. More...

OQO Selects 40 Major Corporate Customer Pilots for Ultra Personal Computer, Adds Key Executives, Braces for Demand

Personal Computer News

image OQO today announced that it has selected 40 major corporate customers to evaluate the model 01 ultra personal computer (uPC), the smallest, high performance Windows XP computer with complete PC functionality. The company has already had product in the hands of numerous customers via informal trials; the additional formal evaluations will commence in July. OQO remains on plan for general availability of the model 01 this fall.

The OQO model 01 ultra personal computer weighs approximately 14 ounces, making it the smallest, high performance Windows XP computer with complete PC functionality. Measuring a mere 4.9 inches x 3.4 inches x 0.9 inches, the OQO computer is the size of a PDA with the power and features of a laptop. High resolution photos are available at: http://www.oqo.com/press/ More...

Battle Dwarves Throws Down The Gauntlet Before Smartphone Gamers Everywhere

Windows Mobile News

Infinite Ventures, Inc. announced the worldwide release today of Battle Dwarves, a fast-paced and fun strategy-action game for Microsoft Smartphones including the Motorola MPx200, Orange SPV, and Samsung i600.

"Taking full advantage of the graphic capabilities of the Microsoft Smartphone, Battle Dwarve’s strategic aspects, usher a new level of fun and challenging game play to this versatile phone”, announced Eugene Evans, president of Infinite Ventures. “Smartphone owners looking for strategy-action with a comedic twist will enjoy sparring with dwarven armies alone, or against up to three other players" More...

Mon May 24, 2004

State Library of Ohio Consortium Launches New Digital Library

Consumer Electronic News

In the heart of rural Ohio, where horse-drawn carriages and tractors share the road with cars, library patrons are downloading eBooks directly to their PCs and PDAs using the internet. Southeastern Ohio Automation Consortium (SEO), a consortium of 67 Ohio public libraries, has launched a new online service ( http://seoebook.seo.lib.oh.us/ ) for its library members and their patrons enabling browsing and check out of popular eBooks from homes, offices and schools.

Bestsellers and classics, fiction and non-fiction from popular authors and leading publishers such as HarperCollins, McGraw-Hill, Zondervan, and John Wiley and Sons are available in Adobe PDF and Mobipocket formats. Patrons download free reader software and use their library cards to check out and download eBooks from the website to their PCs, Macs, PDA (Palm OS) devices, Pocket PCs and certain Smartphones. eBooks automatically return to the collection at the end of the loan period. More...

Ecouteurs ritractable Proporta en test sur Freepaq

Windows Mobile News

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Ecouteurs ritractable Proporta, pour une icoute partout et sans jtre encombrer !!

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Sandisk Rolls Out Comprehensive Family Of Small Cards For Retail Sales To Mobile Phone Customers Worldwide

General PDA

SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) today announced the introduction of its Mobile products line, a complete family of small flash memory cards for the newest generation of mobile phones. The Mobile products line allows retailers in the mobile phone segment offer all of the small-size memory cards for aftermarket sales to the high-growth segment of mobile phones that use memory cards to store personal files, video games, music, digital images, video and other storage-intensive content. SanDisk's new Mobile products line includes TransFlash, SD, miniSD, MultiMediaCard, RS-MMC, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD Wi-Fi cards. The announcement was made at the Digital Experience media conference in New York. More...

Sandisk Ships Sd Card That Combines 256mb Flash Memory And Wi-Fi Communications

Windows Mobile News

imageSanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) announced today the availability of the SanDisk 256 megabyte (MB) + Wi-Fi® SD Combination card, the world's first card to include both memory and WLAN (802.11b) communications in a single SD card. The new card is compatible with handheld devices that feature an SDIO-enabled slot and use Microsoft® Pocket PC 2002, Pocket PC 2003 or Windows Mobile(tm) 2003 operating environments.

Availability of the SanDisk Combination SD card, with shipping planned in the next 30 days to worldwide markets, was announced at the Digital Experience media conference in New York. SanDisk's 256MB+Wi-Fi SD card has already received a 2004 Mobility Award from MobileTraxx.

The new SanDisk SD Combination card ships with consumer and enterprise-grade security solutions, including WEP, 802.1x, PSK and WPA on the Windows CE platform. It uses Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
(DSSS) Wireless LAN technology to provide bandwidths of up to 11Mbps and ranges of up to 800 feet depending on environment. More...

StylusCentral.com Announces Availability of 2-in-1 Stylus Micro Pens for Various PDA Models

General PDA

StylusCentral.com announces the commercial availability of new 2-in-1 micro stylus pens, manufactured by the A.T. Cross Company, that come with three different caps to enable the stylus to perfectly fit the silos of a wide variety of PDA models. The new model is available in silver and black and not only enables users to safely input information using the touch-screen of their PDA, but doubles as a handy writing utensil. Each stylus comes with a retractable pen and black ink refill. More...

Varibyte releases Version 1.3 of Wide Notes

PalmOne News

With Wide Notes not only can you write ink notes full screen, but you can use it in split screen mode, with ink notes and drawings on one side and text on the other. Wide Notes offers three line widths, a color picker, an eraser, the ability to assign a note to an alarm and more. More...

JP Mobile's SureWave Enterprise Server Named Finalist for Best of TechEd 2004 Awards

General PDA

Windows & .NET Magazine today announced that JP Mobile's (http://www.jpmobile.com/ ) SureWave Enterprise Server was selected as one of 41 finalists for the "Best of TechEd 2004" Awards. Final voting will take place at TechEd 2004 in San Diego, California and the winner will be announced at the global tradeshow, on May 26th at an evening awards reception.

"All of the products that were evaluated for the Best of TechEd 2004 awards were of exceptional quality and the products selected as finalists stood out amongst the competition for providing the best strategic importance to the market, the highest competitive advantage to the organization, and the most value to the customer," said Mike Otey, Senior Technical Editor for Windows & .NET Magazine. More...

Texas Schools Stay on Cutting Edge of Technology With Thousands of palmOne Handheld Computers for Administration, Assessment and Curriculum

PalmOne News

With thousands of handheld computers in K-12 schools, Texas continues its cutting-edge implementation of technology in education, and serves as an icon to other states, palmOne, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMO) said today.

"As an early adopter of computer technology in education, Texas is keenly aware of its benefits to teaching, learning and administration," said Mike Lorion, vice president of vertical markets at palmOne. "Its schools were among the first to use handhelds in large school districts, and today it continues to break new ground using handhelds for reading assessment in schools throughout the state." More...

Good Technology to Deliver GoodLink Wireless Messaging System on AT&T Wireless Audiovox(R) PPC4100 Pocket PC

Windows Mobile News

Good Technology, Inc., the leader in industry standards-based wireless messaging and corporate data access, announced that its recently released GoodLink for Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs will be available on the new AT&T Wireless Audiovox PPC4100 Pocket PC, introduced today at the Microsoft Tech Ed Conference in San Diego, CA. Good will work to co-market and co-sell the combined messaging system with AT&T Wireless in order to provide enterprise customers with a powerful system that incorporates enhanced security features for conducting important business while on the go. GoodLink for Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs will be available on the PPC4100 when it begins shipping in June. More...

Audiovox and AT&T Wireless Announce Affordable and Innovative Pocket PC with Integrated Wireless Voice and Data

Windows Mobile News

Audiovox Communications Corporation, a majority owned subsidiary of Audiovox Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX) and AT&T Wireless (NYSE:AWE) announced today the PPC 4100, an integrated wireless PDA phone featuring Windows Mobile software, will be available in June 2004 and showcased for the first time today at Microsoft's Tech Ed conference in San Diego, CA. The PPC 4100 will be available for $349 after a $50 instant rebate. The unmatched combination of power, function and form makes this competitively priced "all-in-one" device one of the best values on the market today. More...

Fri May 21, 2004

Short Videos for PDAs Article @ videomaker.com

General PDA


Quote:

"Just as computers revolutionized work and play, Personal Digital Assistants (also known as PDAs) could change the way we see the world. Initially we only used PDAs as organizers, but now PDAs are also cell phones, cameras and music players. And now they can even play video. PDA manufacturers have been trying to put video on their machines for several years, but only recently has the quality of the video been good enough for it to be marketable. Initially PDA processors were much too slow to handle the amount of information it takes to produce good-looking video. We're seeing fast processors in most new PDAs from Palm and Windows based machines, and they will run video. "

http://www.videomaker.com/scripts/article.cfm?id=10254 More...

Nokia Expands Research and Development in China

Mobile Phones

Nokia announced today a significant expansion of its Research and Development (R&D) undertakings in China. This expansion includes the launch of a Nokia Postdoctoral Program, the creation of a unit to promote open standards and technology localization, and the establishment of a CDMA R&D facility in Beijing. The announcements also include a plan to expand the scale of product design and development for Nokia mobile phones at the Nokia Product Creation Center in Beijing. More...

Thu May 20, 2004

MobileWrite Handwriting Recognition for Palm OS

PalmOne News

Inkmark Software has released MobileWrite v. 3.2, a popular handwriting recognition program that makes it easy to enter text and data into your favorite Palm OS applications. Unlike handwriting recognition programs that force you to learn special characters, or to write your text in all upper case or all lower case letters, MobileWrite recognizes your own handwriting immediately.

MobileWrite converts your stylus strokes into letters, numbers, and punctuation. You can write directly onto the screen of the application which you're using, with no need for a keyboard. MobileWrite works with your calendar, address book, memo sheet, and all Palm OS applications. More...

Michigan Fire Commander Designs Tool to Improve the Way Firefighters Fight Fires

Windows Mobile News

According to the United States Fire Administration, more than 100 firefighters across America lose their lives every year. A Michigan firefighter has invented a product that he believes will reduce this statistic, and improve the way firefighters protect lives and property.

John Ellis, a 23-year firefighter veteran for the Fraser Public Safety Department in Fraser, Mich., has partnered with an information technology company to design accountability software that is compatible with a hand-held personal computer. Ellis predicts that using a pocket PC equipped with PAR (Personal Accountability Recorder) software will eventually replace the manual system that firefighters have historically used to account for personnel in the throws of a fire or emergency scene. More...

Intel Pentium 4 Heatsink Roundup - Battle Of The Giants!

Personal Computer News

Quote:

"Not too long ago when the Pentium 4 was released it was suffice to say that most overclockers agreed that it wasn't the hottest running processor. Well times have changed, and with three FSB changes and numerous stepping changes the Pentium 4 is now a hot running processor. This is especially the case with the newer Prescott cores, which so far is Intel's newest processor offering. one of the newest fads, as far as air-cooling is concerned, is to cool your processor using a heatpipe method. Today, at ClubOC we have a veteran in the ring along with two newer designs that we are sure will do the overclocking job rather nicely."

http://www.cluboc.net/reviews/heatsinks/p4roundup2/index.htm More...

Quetec 4-in-1 Wireless Solution Review @ myWORLD Hardware

Mobile Phones

Here's a little quote from the review article:

"Quetec has brought us a uniquely innovative product that performed admirably. Their all-in-one concept provides a cheap alternative to setup Wireless Network without forking out a big wad of cash. Another bonus is its ease of setup, which makes it appealing for novice users who want to start on making their networks cable free. The provided software/driver is also relatively easy to customise and settings are amended live in a matter of seconds. From Internet Sharing to WEP, the software is able to provide a straightforward setup without compromising functionality. "

Direct link: http://www.myworldhardware.com/v4/articles.php?ID=104 More...

MDM Offers 15% Discount on Any Software Title to Celebrate New goMDM.com Website

General PDA

Mobile Digital Media (MDM), the world's largest publisher of high quality consumer software for mobile phones and PDAs on plug-and-play SD/MMC cards, today announced that from May 19 thru June 18th all new registrants for the MDM newsletter at the newly upgraded www.goMDM.com website will receive a 15% discount good toward purchase of any one MDM software title on the site. More...

Sprint Unveils Plans for Mobile Banking Services Solution

PalmOne News

Sprint (NYSE:FON) plans to make it easier and more cost effective for financial institutions to provide banking services to small and independent business owners with Sprint Mobile Loan Officer. The new solution will allow bank employees to process loans, establish accounts, transfer funds and complete other financial transactions using wireless handheld devices certified to operate on the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, including the popular Sprint PCS Vision(SM) Smart Device Treo(TM) 600 by palmOne(TM). Sprint will make this solution available through Sprint business sales channels early this summer. More...

VOOM Aligns With BrandsMart USA Stores

Consumer Electronic News

VOOM, the first comprehensive high-definition (HD) satellite television service, announced today it is teaming with South Florida's number one discount retailer of appliances, consumer electronics and housewares, BrandsMart USA. Now, VOOM will have a strong presence at the BrandsMart USA's five showrooms, all in South Florida. Since its preview period ended in March, VOOM maintains its commitment to making HDTV accessible to more consumers by introducing compelling pricing offers and expanding distribution. More...

Wed May 19, 2004

Major New Version of GoRemote Mobile Office(TM) is World's Easiest-to-Use Secure Remote Access Solution for Corporate Road Warriors

Windows Mobile News

imageGoRemote(TM) (NASDAQ:GRIC) , formerly GRIC Communications, Inc., today unveiled a major new version of its award-winning GoRemote Mobile Office(TM) that makes it easier than ever for mobile professionals likes salespeople to be productive anytime, anywhere, and with any popular access method or device.

GoRemote Mobile Office features a completely redesigned user interface that is intuitive, easy-to-use, and seamless. By dramatically simplifying secure mobile access, GoRemote Mobile Office enables mobile professionals to close more sales, communicate more often with customers, and collaborate more easily and effortlessly with colleagues from virtually anywhere. GoRemote also is now providing support for Pocket PC, so PDA users can now also access GoRemote's global network. More...

What's Coming from HP - The Details On a New Line of iPaqs

Windows Mobile News

Mobile Gadget News has the scoop on all of HP's upcoming iPAQ products which will feature Intel's new processors and Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition:

$229 - Release July '04 - Eastwood (Music and Photos) >> 203 MHz, 32MB/32MB, PPC2003SE, 3.5" QVGA, SDIO, cable, serial support
$349 - Release November '04 - Morpheus (Basic +) >> 316 MHz, 64MB/64MB, PPC2003SE, 3.5" QVGA, Bluetooth, SDIO, CFII, Cradle
$399 - Release July '04 - Gable (Entertainment) >> 300 MHz, 64MB/64MB, PPC2003SE, 3.5" transflective, Bluetooth, 1.3 MP Camera, SDIO, Cradle
$499 - Release July '04 - Monroe (Performance) >> 400 MHz, 64MB/64MB, PPC2003SE, 3.5 Transflective, Bluetooth, 802.11b, 1.3 MP Camera, SDIO, Cradel, Nevo Medial Manager, Universal Remote
$549 - Release November '04- Morpheus (Secure Mobile) >> 624 MHz, 128MB/128MB, 64MB file store, PPC 2003SE, 3.5 Transflective, Bluetooth, 802.11b, SDIO, CFII, Cradle
$649 - Release July '04 - Explorers (VGA Display) >> 624 MHz, 128MB/64MB, PPC2003SE, 4.0" VGA screen, Bluetooth, 802.11b, SDIO, CFII, 1800 mAh, Cradle
$649 - Release - h6300 (Secure Mobility) >> 64MB/64MB, PPC2003 Phone Edition, 3.5" Transflective, Bluetooth, 802.11b, GSM/GPRS, VGA CMOS Camera, SDIO, 1800 mAh, Cradle, Leather Case, Snap on Micro Keyboard

http://www.mobilegadgetnews.com/hp.html More...

Iomega Ships New Micro Mini 256MB USB 2.0 Drive

Consumer Electronic News

image Weighing only 0.3 ounces (9 grams), the new Micro Mini 256MB USB 2.0 Drive delivers heavyweight file storage capacity that goes anywhere, no installation required**. The blinking of a blue LED reveals when the drive is active, delivering performance of up to 8 MB/sec. (read speed) from its solid-state memory without the fuss of AC adapters, power cables, or batteries. For added security, Mini Lock software lets users password protect their important data. And uniquely in its category, the Micro Mini USB drive includes accessories like an illuminated USB extension cable, a key chain, a neck chain, and three brightly colored snap-on caps for easy customization. More...

Snapfish Breaks the Upload Barrier in Online Photo Processing -- Now Email in Pictures Directly From Camera Phone or Computer

Consumer Electronic News

Snapfish, the leading online photo service, announced today that it will now enable people to upload their images from camera phones as well as computers thru email. Snapfish's newest leap in online photo services also includes new and improved free photo software, and poster sized printing.

Building on its spectacular growth, the industry's best pricing and customer friendly printing and sharing services, Snapfish is the first major online photo service to allow people to email images directly to their Snapfish accounts, bypassing the need to upload through the website. Whether on a computer, camera phone or PDA, people can simply email their images to save@mysnapfish.com Once images are received and confirmed with a response email, Snapfish simply posts the images in the person's Snapfish account or creates a new one if they've never before used the service. From there, users can share the photos with family and friends or order film-quality prints for as low as 19 cents. More...

Socket Provides RFID Product Roadmap and Developer Path for Mobile RFID Readers

Windows Mobile News

Socket Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT, PSE: SOK), the Mobile Connection™ Company, demonstrated its CompactFlash RFID reader at the AEA Micro Cap Financial Conference yesterday in Monterey, California. Socket also announced an RFID strategy to help customers, value added resellers (VARs), system integrators (SIs), and Auto ID software developers add RFID technology to their mobile solutions using Pocket PCs. More...

ASUS MyPAL A620BT PDA Review @ OCWorkbench.com

Windows Mobile News

Quote:

"The ASUS A620BT is a pretty impressive PDA considering that this is their second model of its range of PDAs. In terms of functionality, A620BT has the necessary expandability but it still uses the CF instead of the newer SD. Well, CF might be a cheaper solution but it seems that it also consumes a lot of power when we tried it with a CF 802.11b card to wirelessly access the internet."

http://www.ocworkbench.com/2004/asus/a620bt/a620bt-3.htm More...

JP Mobile Acquires PDA Defense Product from Asynchrony Solutions, Inc.

General PDA

JP Mobile(R) (www.jpmobile.com), a leading provider of enterprise mobility software, today announced it has signed an agreement to immediately acquire the PDA Defense product from Asynchrony Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of collaboration, communication, and security solutions. JP Mobile will re-brand the product as SureWave(R) Mobile Defense.

This acquisition positions the SureWave Mobile Defense product as the industry standard in Mobile Device data security and provides multi-layered security for Microsoft Windows Mobile, Palm, Symbian and Research In Motion (RIM) devices. More...

Tue May 18, 2004

Spb Software House Releases its Advanced and Skinnable Time Application - Spb Time

Windows Mobile News

Quote:

"Spb Software House announces the release of a feature-rich, extraordinarily attractive time application - Spb Time.

We think that even when a Pocket PC is idle it should be attractive. We also think that when a Pocket PC is just sitting in your cradle is can be useful. Let it be a clock. Let it be a very beautiful clock. And let it be brand new, every day. The main aim of Spb Time is to make you feel like you are holding a real watch in the palm of your hand. " More...

iPod FlipStand Case available from Proporta

Consumer Electronic News

image The iPod FlipStand is made from a plastic known as polycarbonate. This material makes the case extremely durable and scratch resistant and is also used to produce such products as protective eyewear and bullet resistant glass. Not only does the case provide unbeatable protection, but it also compliments the iPod’s award-winning good looks and allows the user to view the screen at all times.

There’s access to the scroll wheel and music control buttons via the scroll wheel door and, if you open the door 360 degrees, the case then doubles into a built-in desk stand. More...

PDA Buyer's Guide in-depth review of the Dell Axim X30

Windows Mobile News

"The first line of Pocket PCs running the new Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition OS on an Intel PXA270 Bulverde processor are here. There are three X30 models, and two of them have both Bluetooth and WiFi. The top model has a screaming 624 MHz processor! As always, these Dells are priced right. We review the 312 and 624 MHz wireless models." Read the full review:

http://www.pdabuyersguide.com/Dell_axim_X30.htm More...

AgendaVU 1.1 Enhances Calendar Wallpaper in Zire72

PalmOne News

CushySoft today announced an update to their popular AgendaVU software to support the palmOne Zire 72. AgendaVU v1.1 is a shareware software add-on that displays photographic images as "wallpaper" behind the Agenda view in the Calendar application on newer palmOne handhelds. More...

Adwalker Selects Xybernaut Wearable Computers For Unique Wearable Media Platform

General PDA

pda Xybernaut Corporation (Nasdaq:XYBR) today announced that Adwalker plc (Ofex:ADW) has purchased and is deploying more than 130 Xybernaut wearable computers for its unique mobile advertising, marketing and promotional media organization.

Adwalker plc, a Dublin, Ireland based media firm, has created a brand new media platform for its clients.

The Adwalker system works by equipping highly skilled Adwalker marketing representatives with a wearable computer configured with wireless network connectivity, a flat panel display (FPD) which is touch-screen enabled and a compact body pack incorporating a daylight viewable LCD screen, high output batteries and a direct thermal printer. This allows Adwalker to provide interactive games and competitions, research and data mining, ticketing, point-of-sale, digital coupons and product demonstrations.

Adwalker offers its services and applications to clients in locations such as music festivals and concerts, sporting events, product launches, in store promotions, urban environments, trade shows and exhibitions, shopping malls and sponsored events. More...

Intellisync Mobile Suite Beats RIM BlackBerry as Best Mobile Wireless Email System

General PDA

Intellisync Corporation (NASDAQ:SYNC) , a leading provider of synchronization and mobilization software, today announced that its Intellisync(R) Mobile Suite software won Network Computing magazine's 2004 Well-Connected Award as "Best Mobile Wireless Email System." The Intellisync solution, which provides wireless access to a wide range of enterprise data, was selected over a dozen competing products based on performance, price and number of supported devices. More...

ACCESS Releases Upgraded Version of NetFront Browser for Nokia Series 60 Smartphone Platform

Mobile Phones

ACCESS (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 4813), a global provider of mobile content delivery and Internet access technologies, today announced the immediate availability of an upgraded version of its NetFront v3.1 browser software for Series 60 smartphones. The software is available for purchase from Nokia's Software Market (www.softwaremarket.nokia.com) and Handango (www.handango.com ).

NetFront v3.1 for Series 60 is the latest version of the most widely deployed and actively used embedded browser in the world. In addition to the already impressive feature set, the new version of the acclaimed NetFront for Series 60 browser offers major improvements in performance and usability: More...

Fully integrated, single-chip Bluetooth 1.2 device enables cell phone, smart phones, and PDAs to run longer

Mobile Phones

STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) announced today that the company is sampling its latest Bluetooth product, the STLC2500, a single-chip product for handheld terminal applications that adds full Bluetooth v1.2 function and capability with superior radio performance and very low power consumption. The STLC2500 includes a highly integrated radio, a base-band using the Ericsson Core Bluetooth Baseband Platform Q-E1, an ARM7 microprocessor core, RAM, ROM, and patch RAM, all on the same silicon die. Its high level of integration requires with very few additional external components. More...

Laplink Extends Remote Access to Pocket PC

Windows Mobile News

Laplink, the Expert in Remote Access Technology, Introduces Laplink Controller, Allowing Complete Remote Access to any Pocket PC Device.

Users will also discover Laplink Controller is invaluable as a presentation and training tool. By projecting their Pocket PC onto their desktop/notebook screen (or other large screen), the entire audience can easily see what is being displayed. Laplink Controller can create video recordings for software training and demonstrations, print the Pocket PC's screen, and synchronise the clipboards of the user's desktop/notebook and handheld for data copying. More...

Mon May 17, 2004

ARM Announces First Integrated Multiprocessor Core

General PDA

ARM [LSE: ARM, Nasdaq: ARMHY], the industry's leading provider of 16/32-bit embedded RISC processor solutions, today announced at the Embedded Processor Forum, San Jose, Calif., the availability of a new form of licensable processor, which has been developed as part of its ongoing partnership with NEC Electronics. The MPCore™ synthesizable multiprocessor, based on the ARMv6 architecture, can be configured to contain between one and four processors delivering up to 2600 Dhrystone MIPS of performance. The MPCore multiprocessor implements Adaptive Shutdown™ technology and the ARM® Intelligent Energy Manager technology to reduce power consumption by up to 85 percent. NEC Electronics will use the configurable ARM processor in high-performance, low-power products across the consumer electronics, automotive and mobile markets. More...

U.S. Patent Office Grants Calypso Wireless a Patent for Technology That Allows Mobile Devices to Seamlessly Switch Between Wi-Fi and Cellular Networks

Mobile Phones

Calypso Wireless, Inc. (OTC:CLYW) recently started negotiations with one of the major ODM (Original Design Manufacture) companies. A potential agreement with this company may result in a source of sizeable revenue for the Calypso. It could also lead to ASNAP(TM) becoming a de facto standard for seamlessly switch between cellular and Wi-Fi Networks for next generation of handheld devices such as laptops, cellular phones and PDA. More...

TCS Joins Symbian Platinum Program

Mobile Phones

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced today that it has joined the Symbian Platinum Program to support the growing market for smartphones based on Symbian OS(TM). As a Platinum Partner, TCS is extending its mobile computing-based services, solutions and offerings to the Symbian OS ecosystem. Symbian Software Limited develops and licenses Symbian OS, the global industry standard operating system for smartphones, to the world's leading handset manufacturers. Symbian OS licensees account for over 85% of worldwide mobile phone sales(1) and in 2003, more than 6.67 million phones based on Symbian OS were shipped worldwide. More...

Celestica Radeon 9800XT 256mb Gold Edition Review @ cluboverclocker.com

Personal Computer News

Celestica Radeon 9800XT 256mb Gold Edition @ cluboverclocker.com, here is a blurb:

"The ATi Radeon X800 series may very well be the best video cards money can buy right now, but what will happen to the cards that were the best just a couple weeks ago? As crazy as it sounds, those cards are now considered mid range. Normally, I almost never run right out and purchase a video card as soon as it is released. I usually wait and purchase that top end card when prices fall due to the next generation of video cards being released. Now is one of those times. We all know the Radeon 9800 series has been the champ for a long time now, so the best of the best would be the Radeon 9800XT series."

http://www.cluboc.net/reviews/video/celestica/radeon9800xt_gold/index.htm More...

Chicago Tech Firm, Hilton Development Group, Inc., Introduces MailWave, Economical Solution to Wireless Email Access

PalmOne News

Hilton Development Group, Inc., announced the rollout of MailWave, a new state of the art wireless gateway to accessing email for Palm OS(R) handheld devices. MailWave features include: anytime new message notification, calendar viewing, one-handed operation, and support for portrait/landscape views. The MailWave solution will work with a majority of Palm based devices using OS version 3.5 or higher, and will also work with the Treo(TM) 600 smartphone. The solution has already been certified for use by several US wireless network providers. More...

Sygate Introduces First Endpoint Security Solution For Windows XP Embedded- Based Devices

General PDA

Sygate Technologies, the market leader of enterprise endpoint security solutions, introduced today the Sygate Security Agent for Windows XP Embedded, the first value-added endpoint security solution for Microsoft Windows XP Embedded-based devices such as point-of-sale terminals, public kiosks, ATMs, and other network-connected systems including medical, gaming, and manufacturing control systems. Sygate's first-to-market solution delivers intrusion detection and prevention, personal firewall, host integrity and centralized management to devices running Microsoft Windows XP Embedded. More...

#1 Toyota Dealership Worldwide Speeds Ahead With SyncSurvey

General PDA

SyncSurvey, a provider of web-enabled data collection, market research and survey software, has signed Longo Toyota, the largest single location Toyota dealer among 1300 dealers nationwide as its latest client. By switching to SyncSurvey's ResearchPro, a PDA-based survey system, Longo Toyota now conducts approximately 2,500 customer satisfaction surveys per month and has almost doubled its response rate over the same period. Longo Toyota also holds the record of largest Toyota dealership worldwide and has been the no. 1 Toyota volume dealer in the U.S. for 37 straight years. More...

Good Technology Ships GoodLink for Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PC Phone Edition

Windows Mobile News

Good Technology, Inc., the leader in industry standards-based wireless messaging and corporate data access, today announced that GoodLink is available for wireless devices powered by Microsoft's Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PC Phone Edition, including the T-Mobile Pocket PC Phone Edition. Forthcoming GoodLink- ready Windows Mobile-powered devices include the exciting new Motorola MPx.

When combined with GoodLink, Windows Mobile delivers laptop power to smartphones: true multi-tasking, a familiar Outlook-like user interface, and the ability to download and edit rich attachments generated with Microsoft Office and other Windows applications. More...

Fri May 14, 2004

PDACorps reviews Sprint RG

Windows Mobile News

'Super Sprint is one of the great classics of all time. I played it time and time again, as well many other games that followed like Championship Sprint, 3D Stock Cars, Super OffRoad, the list goes on. It's not that these games had flashy graphics or great sound ... its success was due to pure gameplay, adrenaline of fierce competition, boosted by tension of narrow tracks. So, does Sprint RG have what it takes to follow on the footsteps of its notorious predecessors?’

Link - http://www.pdacorps.com/default.asp?key=pages/sprintrg.htm More...

A Home Test for Parallel Universes

Science

When you think of a parallel universe, do you think of a universe, or a world, similar to ours but different in some fundamental quality. Bill Clinton, for instance, is a happily celibate priest. Or George W. Bush delights his fellow Mensa members, at parties, with his verbal games. Or, perhaps, you only have a science-fiction quality vagueness to what you think of a parallel universe: pointed ears, warp-drive through worm holes, and form fitting Lycra body suits on a thin, well-groomed crew. A parallel universe, it may surprise you to learn, is actually detectable in your own home, office, or almost anywhere indoors. All that’s required is a red laser pointer, a pin, and a piece of paper. More...

Imation 256MB USB 2.0 Swivel Flash Drive Review @ Bjorn3D.com

Personal Computer News

image Shane checks out a USB with twist, the Imation 256MB USB 2.0 Swivel Flash Drive.

Snip:

People lose stuff. Whether it's car keys, a five dollar bill or a favorite pen, we all seem to lose things we don't want to lose. I guess people were losing their USB drive caps too, because Imation decided to come to the rescue and prevent any more lost caps. Most USB drives (commonly called pen drives and flash drives) are very similar in design, but Imation's USB 2.0 Swivel Flash Drive takes a new approach.

http://www.bjorn3d.com/_preview.php?articleID=460 More...

Tough Handheld Computers Get An Anti-Theft Security Feature

General PDA

Mobile devices including handheld computers are very attractive to thieves and are also commonly stolen items.

In order to safeguard vulnerable handhelds, a dominant durable handheld and laptop computer supplier, Rugged Notebooks, added a security feature called “SmartProtec Plus” to all their product lines. So, Rugged Notebooks computers are protected against theft by SmartProtec Plus, which is a protection service that acts as an anti-theft security feature of the equipment. More...

Mio DigiWalker 168 de Mitac : le "prêt à naviguer"

Windows Mobile News

Disposer d'un Pocket PC est une bonne chose et l'équiper d'un module GPS est l'une des premières préoccupations des utilisateurs.

Arrivent alors rapidement les interrogations concernant le choix de la technologie de raccordement du GPS au Pocket PC (filaire, Compact Flash, BlueTooth), de celui du paramétrage de la connexion, de celui de l'autonomie/alimentation du Pocket PC & récepteur ainsi que le choix d'un mode de fixation dans le véhicule.

http://www.pocketpcparadise.com/tests/materiels_mio_168.htm More...

E3 is “Blast from the Past” for Mobile Gamers

Events

The highlight of the first day at E3 was getting “hands-on” time with the new Nintendo DS or Dual Screen handheld. Nintendo has decided to put in Bluetooth connectivity in order to encourage mini-LAN play in a circa-100 foot area and the double-screen does even more than we initially expected. While the DS still features the familiar touch pad and four-button diamond pad, the bottom screen is a touch pad that can be used to provide additional on-screen details or serve as the game interface. We played with games featuring the traditional Nintendo IP characters in which you could race with the traditional controllers a la Mario Karts and in which you could use a stylus on the touch pad to circle items or creatures on the touch screen and have them disappear from the top screen. More...

The Leonard Maltin Movie and Video Guide for Pocket PC Preview Now Available

Windows Mobile News

LandWare, a pioneering developer of handheld computer solutions announced today that principal shooting is now complete and the Leonard Maltin Movie and Video Guide for Windows Mobile" Pocket PC is currently undergoing final editing for its premiere. The Pocket PC version is loaded with the same great features as the Palm Powered version which Laptop Magazine recently named Editors Choice. More...

Deluxe Screen Protectors From Proporta

General PDA

Proporta are pleased to announce the latest addition to their PDA-protection product line, the new Deluxe Screen Protector. Each individual screen protector is made from a tough, washable, high clarity plastic which improves the feel of your screen as well as protecting it from dust, dirt and scratching.

As the material used is extremely durable, the user can wash and return the PDA screen protector back onto their device a number of times, increasing the product life expectancy considerably. More...

Mark/Space Announces Missing Sync for Pocket PC 1.0.4

Windows Mobile News

Mark/Space, Inc., makers of the award-winning Missing Sync(TM) software, today announced the immediate availability of Missing Sync for Pocket PC version 1.0.4. Missing Sync for Pocket PC offers superior integration and ease of use by employing Apple's native iSync technology to synchronize information between a Pocket PC handheld and a Mac running Mac OS X.

A free update for registered owners, version 1.0.4 is now available in a multi-language installer with English, French, German, and Japanese language software, each complete with localized documentation. More...

Thu May 13, 2004

Interview with Intel @ Viper Lair

Personal Computer News

Viper Lair sat down with Dan Snyder of Intel and talked a bit about current and upcoming Intel technologies and overclocking.

"The key thing in terms of the support is that overclocked CPUs are not covered by warranties. We have our processors are locked at their frequency, in terms of their multiplier. People of course are going out there and doing stuff with the voltages and FSB, and we know this but as always "do this at your own risk."

http://www.viperlair.com/articles/interviews/intel/ More...

MMI Offers Advice About How to Avoid Debt While Keeping Up With the Latest Gadgets

Consumer Electronic News

Personal technology is showing up everywhere, from board rooms of Fortune 500 companies to elementary school classrooms. Pocket PCs, camera phones, high definition TV and MP3 players tout the luxury of offering consumers the "latest and greatest" in both quality and convenience.

While having the newest model "must have" in mobile computing may be fashionable and undoubtedly convenient, experts from Money Management International (MMI) remind consumers it can be an expensive habit that can rack up debt quickly. In fact, the latest and coolest wireless Internet devices can cost $500 or more. More...

Astraware going mobile at E3

General PDA

Astraware, the premier developer of PDA games, is proud to announce three brand new game titles for all Palm OS® and Windows Mobile™ for Pocket PC owners. Astraware, currently exhibiting at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, have always endeavored to bring cutting edge technology and gameplay to the mobile sector and these new releases, once again, certainly deliver. More...

VAIO Next Generation

Personal Computer News

VAIO, Sony's exclusive IT brand is set to break the boundaries between AV and PC products, by evolving beyond the PC. VAIO, which stands for Video Audio Integrated Operation, was built 7 years ago on the concept of integrating audio-visual and information technology together resulting in the creation of music and video enjoyment on the PC. "Now VAIO is moving to pursue the original concept of VAIO by introducing personal computers with "new ways of operation" or "new forms", which conventional PCs were not able to offer. " says Gildas Pelliet, Vice-President Sony Information Technology Europe. "This will allow the user to experience high-quality picture and sound, wide connectivity options, compact and lightweight build, increased battery stamina and an intelligent interface that is central to the new unified VAIO identity". More...

Handango Announces the 2004 Handango Champion Award Finalists

General PDA

Today, Handango, the leading provider of mobile downloads, announced the finalists for the annual Handango Champion Awards. The Handango Champion Awards recognize outstanding mobile software applications and developers. The 2004 Handango Champion Award finalists were chosen by customer votes and nominations from experts.

Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on June 24, 2004, at the Handango Partner Summit in San Diego, California. Awards will be presented for Symbian OS(TM), Java(TM), Palm OS(R), Windows Mobile(TM) Pocket PC, Windows Mobile Smartphone and Linux applications in the following categories: More...

Wed May 12, 2004

Despite Growing Popularity of Navigation Products, The Aftermarket Industry Faces Many New Challenges, Finds ABI Research

Consumer Electronic News

Historically, aftermarket automotive electronics solutions have been very competitive with OEM offerings because of their ability to lead on innovation and value. But with many new, lower-cost consumer electronics offerings entering the market, such as GPS-enabled PDAs and GPS-enabled handsets with Internet connectivity, aftermarket navigation vendors may no longer count on competitive offerings on price alone, according to new research from ABI Research. More...

10-15% of Laptops Will Run on Micro Fuel Cells in 2012, Forecasts ABI Research

Consumer Electronic News

Micro fuel cell (MFC) technology will power nearly 15% of the world's laptop computers as early as 2012, according to a recent ABI Research study.

The new power source should be seen in a limited number of laptops and PDAs, and in certain niche applications, in 2005. ABI Research's projections indicate a trial production of 2,000 units next year, mostly in Japan and in the US. Though the technology's initial promise was demonstrated by US-based companies, Japanese firms have taken the lead more recently. More...

Real-World Wearable Technologies Focal Point of 8th International Conference on Wearable Computing

Events

Xybernaut Corporation (Nasdaq:XYBR) today announced a line-up of cutting edge technologies that are among those to be shown during the 8th International Conference on Wearable Computing (ICWC).

ICWC, which will be co-located with The McGraw-Hill Company Homeland Security Summit and Exposition, June 2 - 4, 2004 will be held at the Washington Convention Center located at 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW, Washington, DC. More...

Electric Pocket has released an update to its BugMe! Notepad for Palm OS

PalmOne News

Here is a list of the updates:

*Added landscape mode support (with wide notes) *Added configurable alarm repeat/nag timings *Added note counter to edit view *Added 5 levels of undo *Added text clipboard support (cut, copy, paste) *Added Palm midi alarms support *Added Zire 72 camera support *Added option to hide title bar, for full-screen editing *Added support for Agendus icons (Handy Shopper, etc) and *SilverScreen icons *Added a default favorite, which can be used for each new note *Streamlined color picker *Major speed improvements *Fixed garbling of clip art after a reset *Fixed some favorites crashes *Favorites now stored in a compressed form *Fixed color picker with CJOS (no more white squares) *Fixed crashes with PocketTunes in background on T/T2

More information on BugMe! Notepad can be found at www.electricpocket.com More...

NHJ Wrist TV VTV-101 Review @ i4u.com

Consumer Electronic News

image Future Technology News (www.i4u.com) reviews the Wearable Color TV VTV-101 herer is a blurb:

"The Wearable Color TV VTV-101 we received from NHJ USA has sample stickers on it, indicating that it is not necessarily the final shipping product. The box contains the main small TV unit, antenna earphone, wrist band, external battery-pack, AC power adaptor and neck strap.

The TV unit itself measures 48x48x18mm and weighs 50g (my measurements), making it the smallest TV I have ever seen. The TV display itself measures 1.5" diagonal. Above the TV display is a digital Time indicator. NHJ did a great job to make the wearable TV versatile to use. I can either snap the TV unit on the wrist strap to wear it as a Wrist Watch, attach the neck strap to wear it or clip it onto the external battery unit to get extended power. The external battery-pack functions also as the charging station for the VTV-101.
Because the TV unit is very light, wearing it at the wrist is quite comfortable. With 18mm height the Watch is definitely bulky, but acceptable. The wrist band is a free adjustable Velcro band. "

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Lapping a P4 IHS: any good? @ Madshrimps

Personal Computer News

The Madshrimps have a quick lap-dance with a P4 to see if it holds large performance increases

Quote: "If removing the Integrated Heat Spreader from your P4 sounds too extreme, then maybe lapping it might be an alternative."

Direct Link: http://www.madshrimps.be/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4954 More...

PocketSensei Updates VideoHound's Golden Movie Retriever for Palm Powered Mobile Devices

PalmOne News

PocketSensei announced today the release of version 1.1 of the VideoHound¹s Golden Movie Retriever for Palm Powered handhelds and smartphones. VideoHound represents the most in-depth and full-featured movie guide ever created for the Palm OS® platform and its introduction coincides with the Cannes Film Festival which runs from May 12 to 23. More...

Is the E3 Crowd Discovering What PDA Today Readers Have Always Known?

Events

One of the great ironies of gaming is the little-known fact that the original Nintendo Entertainment System (8-bit) was designed to include modem functionality. The U.S. model that conquered the interactive entertainment industry and redefined mass market sales for game designers never actually implemented the feature, nor did Nintendo ever create the dial-up service that they had planned for their users that might have been a mini-equivalent of a fledgling AOL (then known as QuantumLink and PC Link).

Complete Coverage: http://www.pdatoday.com/pdaviews_more/1549_0_4_0_C/ More...

Laplink Introduces a Faster and More Powerful PDA Synchronization Solution

General PDA

PDAsync 3.0 synchronizes: your contacts, calendar, tasks, email, and notes, between your mobile devices and popular applications on your desktop/notebook. Laplink's new PDAsync is a powerful synchronization tool that provides more functionality and compatibility than using Palm Hotsync or MS ActiveSync alone.

"Laplink PDAsync is perfect for Pocket PC and Palm users who wish to synchronize with Outlook, Lotus Notes, Lotus Organizer, or ACT," said Thomas Koll, CEO Laplink Software Inc. "Once people start using PDAsync they will wonder why they didn't have this program sooner." More...

Software to Synchronize Panasonic's SyncML-compliant GSM/GPRS Mobile Phones With Key PC Applications

Mobile Phones

Panasonic will provide many of the features that have enabled the full version of Intellisync to achieve a leading market presence among PC-to-PDA synchronization products sold in the U.S. retail software channel. Intellisync intends to offer Panasonic mobile phone customers the opportunity to upgrade to the full version of Intellisync, which will provide advanced features such as data filtering, custom field mapping and support of multiple folders. The upgrade will be available from Intellisync's Web Store at www.intellisync.com More...

QUALCOMM Announces New Messaging Capability Based on Its CMX Multimedia Solution

Mobile Phones

QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) , pioneer and world leader of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) digital wireless technology, today announced the introduction of CMix(TM), a new handset messaging technology based on the Company's market-proven Compact Media Extensions(TM) (CMX(TM)) multimedia software. CMix, a unique messaging program based on the CMX 3GPP2 standardized solution, equips wireless subscribers with the ability to simply and artfully create their own unique greetings to send from one wireless phone to another. Following in the footsteps of multimedia messaging -- a key driver for 3G -- CMix helps foster the growth of mobile messaging, spurring the evolution from today's text-based service to the multimedia applications environment. More...

Laplink Introduces a Faster and More Powerful PDA Synchronization Solution

General PDA

PDAsync 3.0 synchronizes: your contacts, calendar, tasks, email, and notes, between your mobile devices and popular applications on your desktop/notebook. Laplink's new PDAsync is a powerful synchronization tool that provides more functionality and compatibility than using Palm Hotsync or MS ActiveSync alone. More...

Tue May 11, 2004

Hasbro's MICRO MACHINES Brand Goes Mobile

Mobile Phones

Under license from Atari, Inc., and Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS), the MICRO MACHINES mobile game allows gamers to burn tires in single player races. The games are developed in J2ME and offer players all the fun, excitement and challenging gameplay associated with the previous video game titles and based on the MICRO MACHINES brand. The MICRO MACHINES games will be distributed via the iFone sales channels to all the major international operators such as Vodafone, AT&T, Sprint, O2, Orange, and T-Mobile in Q2 this year. More...

Growing Number of Consumers Choose SIRIUS' Commercial Free Music and Variety of News, Sports and Entertainment

Consumer Electronic News

SIRIUS, the premium satellite radio provider (NASDAQ:SIRI) , known for delivering the very best in commercial-free music and sports programming to cars and homes across the country, today announced that it reached the 400,000 subscriber mark for its nationwide service of over 60-commercial-free music channels and more than 50 channels of news, traffic, weather, sports, information and entertainment. More...

Virtual Laser Keyboard Ships to Industry Analysts

General PDA

iBIZ Technology Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: IBZT) , an innovative manufacturer and distributor of accessories for personal digital assistants (PDAs) and other handheld devices, announced today the first production units of the new Virtual Laser Keyboard manufactured by Enterprise Capital and powered by VKB's technology have shipped to industry analysts for review. iBIZ awaits FCC and Laser certifications before shipping to customers/end-users. More...

Spb Software House Releases The Ultimate Pocket PC Enhancement Package: Pocket Plus 2.0

Windows Mobile News

Spb Software House announces Pocket Plus 2.0, the most significant release yet of this award-winning application. One of the most popular applications on the market today, Pocket Plus was the #1 selling application at PocketGear for the last two years. The design philosophy behind Pocket Plus has always been focused on one task: to address the shortcomings of the Windows Mobile operating system through strategic enhancements to the existing system. Rather than writing a new Web browser for instance, Pocket Plus enhances and improves the Web browser that comes with all Pocket PCs. More...

Palm OS Leads the U.S. Smartphone Market

PalmOne News

PalmSource(TM), Inc. (NASDAQ:PSRC) provider of Palm OS(TM), a leading operating system powering next generation mobile devices and smartphones, today announced Palm OS is the leader in the U.S. smartphone market for the third straight month. Based on data released by the NPD Group(1), a retail sales tracking firm, U.S. market share for Palm Powered(TM) smartphones in March 2004 exceeded Microsoft and Symbian Series 60 market share combined. More...

The Top 10-selling phones in April according to Krusell

Mobile Phones

1. (2) Sony Ericsson T610/628/630
2. (1) Nokia 6600
3. (3) Samsung SGH-E700/ SPH-A640
4. (9) Motorola v600
5. (4) PalmOne/Handspring Treo 600
6. (5) Sony Ericsson Z600
7. (7) Nokia 3510
8. (6) Motorola v300/303/400/500/525
9. (-) Nokia 6230
10. (-) Nokia 5100
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The top 10 selling PDAs/Smartphones in April 2004

General PDA

1. (1) HP iPAQ H1900-series
2. (2) PalmOne/Handspring Treo 600
3 . (7) Sony Ericsson P900
4 . (3) HP iPAQ H2200-series
5. (6) PalmOne Tungsten T3
6 . (5) Qtek 2020/O2 MDA II
7. (-) Blackberry Rim 6200/7200/7230
8 . (8) PalmOne Tungsten E
9 . (4) HP iPAQ H4100-series
10 . (-) Mio Mitac 168/Yakumo 300 GPS
( )= last months position.
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Portable Software Puts Travel Information on Smart Phones, PDAs

General PDA

In a move to increase support for mobile users, EmergeCore Networks, a leading provider of hardware and software solutions for Small to Medium Businesses (SMB), introduced the new Traveler tool for the new Smart Phone Technology. EmergeCore introduced the Traveler module in conjunction with the launch of the expanded IT-500 IT IN A BOX(R) all-in-one network appliance today. More...

Handmark Releases New Version of Warfare Incorporated RTS Game

General PDA

A new version of the award- winning, worldwide phenomenon Warfare Incorporated was released today, adding exhilarating multiplayer functionality, a complete Mission Editor, and access to dozens of original user-contributed missions, while setting new standards for real-time strategy game play on handheld mobile devices. More...

Intellisync Extends Wireless Enterprise Server Platform by Launching Support for Windows Mobile-Based Smartphones

Windows Mobile News

Intellisync Corporation (NASDAQ:SYNC) , a leading provider of synchronization and mobilization software, today announced a new release of its Intellisync(R) Mobile Suite platform that extends the product's broad device support to include Windows Mobile-based Smartphones. The latest release of Intellisync Mobile Suite -- version 5.5 -- also provides improvements both to server scalability and wireless sync performance -- plus the ability to monitor and push email across enterprise workgroups without requiring a direct connection to the groupware server. More...

Sierra Wireless Embeds Certicom's movianVPN Client in new Voq Professional Phone

Windows Mobile News

Certicom Corp. (TSX: CIC), the authority for strong, efficient cryptography, today announced that Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ:SWIR) (NASDAQ:-) (NASDAQ:TSX:) (NASDAQ:SW) has embedded movianVPN(TM) by Certicom into its VoqMail(TM) Professional Edition (VoqMail Pro) wireless e-mail solution, offered for the new Voq Professional Phone(TM). As an embedded feature that supports multiple VPN gateways, the solution is designed to offer IT managers minimal administration and a better return on their existing security infrastructure investment.

Based on the Microsoft Windows Mobile(TM) software for Smartphones, the Voq Professional Phone was developed specifically for enterprise users and mobile professionals. The product is designed to offer vital business applications, such as e-mail, and strong security for sensitive and confidential information. More...

Tiger Telematics Challenges the Handheld Gaming Industry With its Multi-Entertainer Device, Gizmondo

Windows Mobile News

image Gizmondo, the eagerly anticipated new handheld multi-entertainment device from Tiger Telematics (OTC:TIGR) will be showcased this week at the 2004 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3Expo), May 12-14, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. E3Expo is the world's premier trade show for computer and video games and related products now in its tenth year. The Gizmondo booth (formerly Gametrac), located in the South Hall #446, will be a hands-on experience where attendees will have an opportunity to experience the fully functioning gaming device.

The Gizmondo, powered by a Microsoft Windows CE.net platform, boosts a 2.8-inch TFT color screen with an ARM9 400Mhz processor and incorporates a 64-bit graphics accelerator. It provides cutting-edge gaming, multimedia messaging, an MP3 music player, MPEG 4 movie playing capability, a digital camera and a GPRS network link to allow wide-area network gaming. Additionally, it contains a GPS chip for location-based services, is equipped with Bluetooth for use in multi-player gaming and accepts MMC card accessories.
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Mon May 10, 2004

OAG Launches WorldMate For US Travelers; New Product Enables Business Travelers to Access Travel Information on PDA's

General PDA

OAG(R) (Official Airline Guides), the world's leading source of independent flight schedule information, announced the launch of OAG WorldMate, a new product that enables business travelers to easily access flight and travel information on their PDA.

Using data from OAG's unparalleled flight schedules database, OAG WorldMate includes all published direct and connecting flights worldwide from over 900 airlines allowing travelers to see all their travel options while they're on the move. More...

Fido Launches Trio of New Sony Ericsson Handsets

Mobile Phones

Fido today announced the addition of three new Sony Ericsson handsets to its ever-expanding device portfolio. The Sony Ericsson T237, Z600 and P900 each provide a different experience, enabling customers to choose a handset that matches their requirements and budget. Whether they are looking for an entry-level handset with multimedia capabilities at an affordable price, an enhanced imaging and messaging experience in a flip phone format, or a high-octane device that combines a phone, PDA, camera and MP3 player, there is truly something for everyone in this latest wave of Sony Ericsson devices. More...

Research and Markets: Mobile Operating Systems

General PDA

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of "Mobile operating systems" report to their offering.

Symbian, Microsoft, Palmsource and new entrants Montavista and SavaJe are amongst the players currently competing for a top spot in the fast growing smartphone and PDA phone platform market. With smartphone sales surging in Europe, fuelled by the launch of new models from Nokia, Sony Ericsson and Microsoft's Smartphone (built by HTC), it is clear that mobile operating systems are set to play an ever increasing role in the future of mobile services. More...

Picasa and Google's Blogger Join Forces to Post Photos Faster

General PDA

Picasa, Inc., http://www.picasa.net the leading digital photo organizing software which allows photographers to organize, manage and share digital photos, announced today it's partnership with Blogger.com, a subsidiary of Google, to allow Blogger members to post photos and captions directly to their personal online journal or Weblog using Picasa's innovative sharing tool Hello. More...

Gadgets galore at CeBIT

Windows Mobile News

Navman launched a handheld computer with a built-in global positioning system route planner — the Navman PiN Pocket PC.

Well, it doesn't work indoors, but it's lots of fun to play with.

Navman sales manager David King says it works straight out of the box. A PDA running Windows Mobile 2003, it has a built-in GPS antenna and preinstalled software.

http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,9502686%5E15841%5E%5Enbv%5E,00.html More...

JVC to enter US PC market in June with ultra-portable

Personal Computer

Victor Co. of Japan Ltd. (JVC) will take its first steps into the U.S. personal computer market next month when it launches an ultra-portable PC aimed at corporate users on the move. The launch comes at a time when many PC makers are moving in the opposite direction and devising strategies to take on companies like JVC in the audio-visual sector.

The MP-XV841 is based on an Intel Corp. Centrino package that includes a Pentium M ULV (ultra low voltage) processor running at 1GHz. The computer also features an 8.9-inch liquid crystal display (LCD), 256M bytes of memory and a 40G byte hard disk drive. Its secret weapon is an optical drive that supports DVD reading and CD writing, which is unusual in a machine of its size: It weighs 3 pounds and 4 ounces (1.5 kilograms). The system is scheduled to go on sale in June, priced at US$2,400.

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Gyration Ultra GT Compact Keyboard Suite @ Bjorn3D

Personal Computer News

image Shane takes a look at a very cool wirless keyboard and mouse.

Snip:

If you're looking for a good, long-range cordless mouse and keyboard, then you should definitely check out the Gyration Ultra GT Compact Keyboard Suite. In addition to being a good mouse and keyboard for regular use, the mouse includes the capability of being use in the air!

http://www.bjorn3d.com/_preview.php?articleID=455 More...

AXCESS Inc.'s RFID Technology Helps Prevent Casino Shutdowns

General PDA

AXCESS International Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: AXSI), an RFID and digital video solutions provider of physical security and asset management today announced that Delta Downs Racetrack and Casino will implement AXCESS' ActiveTag(TM) RFID technology to prevent state-ordered shutdowns of its slot machine operations in the event of lost slot machine keys.

AXCESS' wireless radio frequency identification (RFID) tags are affixed to the keys and are identified at doorways to prevent them from being removed from the casino. More...

Thomson PDR Provides New Physicians With Modern Tools to Prevent Medical Errors

General PDA

This May, more than 100,000 third- and fourth-year medical students and residents across the country will receive an important package from Thomson PDR(TM), a part of The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX). PDR is helping new physicians nationwide improve patient safety and prevent medical errors by arming them with samples of PDR's full array of high-tech drug information tools, delivered in the formats demanded by today's physicians. More...

Fri May 07, 2004

Major labels 'force 70% price hike' on Apple

Consumer Electronic News

image The world's five biggest music labels have successfully forced Apple to increase the prices it charges for songs on the online iTunes Music Store.

As we reported back in April, the major labels have been engaged in negotiations with the Mac maker in a bid to persuade it to put up prices.

According to a New York Post report today, citing sources close to the talks, all five have succeeded.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/05/07/apple_itunes_price_rises/ More...

BlueTake BT210 Bluetooth USB Printer Adapter Review @ Modtown

General PDA

Quote:

"The BlueTake BT210 Bluetooth USB Printer Adapter is a fantastic product. It allows a user to take their USB Printer and turn it into a Bluetooth Enabled Printer with no fuss and easy setup. For the single user, the BT210 reduces cable clutter and allows the Printer to be placed anywhere within a room - without worrying if the USB cable will be long enough..."

http://modtown.co.uk/mt/review2.php?id=bt210 More...

Mitsumi 7 in 1 Card Reader with Floppy Drive @ cluboverclocker.com

Personal Computer News

Take a look at your computer and see if you can guess which piece of hardware hasn’t changed in about 15 years. No, it’s not your power supply. Even it has gone through some major changes over the years. Give up? It’s your floppy drive! Sure we have zips and the LS-120 tried real hard to replace the floppy, but it never happened. The sad thing is, we really need this stone age piece of hardware and it’s next to impossible to live without one. Especially when it comes to installing drivers, updating a mainboard bios, or even formatting a hard drive for the first time.

http://www.cluboc.net/reviews/drives/7in1floppy/index.htm More...

Kungfu Fighting Sneak Preview

Windows Mobile News

image You are the only living pupil of the late Kung-Fu Master Sun Yas-Tsje. After refusing an assignment by the Kai-Chiang family, they have cowardly kidnapped your girlfriend. The Kai-Chiang family cannot be trusted, and therefore your choices are limited. If you ever want to see your girlfriend again, you will have to free her yourself.

This sneak preview gives you an impression of the quality and style of the full game, to be released by the end of this month: More...

palmOne Opens Flagship Store at Philadelphia International Airport

PalmOne News

palmOne, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMO) today announced the opening of a flagship store in Philadelphia to showcase and sell the company's Zire(TM) and Tungsten(TM) handheld computers, Treo(TM) smartphones, and accessories. The palmOne retail store at Philadelphia International Airport (Terminal B) is the 11th hybrid store that the worldwide handheld computer and communications leader has opened following a pilot program that began in October 2002. Others are in major shopping malls and airports. More...

Thu May 06, 2004

PlanMaker for Linux: Public beta version of new spreadsheet

General PDA News

The first public beta version of PlanMaker 2004 for Linux, the new Microsoft Excel-compatible spreadsheet for multiple operating systems, has been released today.

Any Linux user can now download PlanMaker 2004 for Linux from the manufacturer's web site at www.softmaker.com . The Windows, Pocket PC, and Handheld PC versions of PlanMaker have been available for several weeks now. More...

Krusell initiates infringement proceedings

General PDA

Infringements have been made on Krusell’s intellectual property rights including their patents on the American market as well as on the European market. Krusell has due to that initiated infringement proceedings.

"-We want to be very clear on our position in matters like this. We do not accept infringements of any kind on our intellectual property rights, Ulf Sandberg Marketing Director at Krusell International AB says. It is without doubt that we have to protect our rights, as well as all our local distributors and retailers’ rights. He continues; -Unique and patented products like ours often represents a large part of each dealers profit and can of course not be jeopardized." More...

Globalstar Introduces Satellite Fax Service

General PDA

Globalstar, the world's most widely-used handheld satellite phone, today announced the commercial introduction of fax service over its network, allowing users to send and receive fax documents wherever they use their Globalstar phone around the world. The company's new StarFax service offers the highest fax transmission speed of any mobile satellite phone service and at the lowest per-page cost.

The new StarFax service provides Globalstar users with complete fax capability via a small interface device that works with virtually any standard Group 3 fax machine. The interface device communicates via the Globalstar satellite network with a central server that receives fax images and forwards them on to their final destination. As a result, users can send and receive faxes via their fax machine as if it were connected to a regular phone line, with all satellite and interface links handled automatically in the background. More...

Wed May 05, 2004

TealAgent Brings Web to Handhelds without Wireless

PalmOne News

TealPoint Software(TM), the leading developer of business and consumer applications for Palm(TM) connected organizers, announced today the release of TealAgent(TM) version 2.00 for Palm OS(R) handhelds. A conduit for news, movie times, stock quotes, driving directions, restaurant listings, web pages, file downloads, and more, TealAgent fetches and formats web-based content for offline viewing on your handheld. When installed on an Internet-capable PC, TealAgent and the TealAgent Desktop makes any PalmOS handheld web-aware without the cost or hassles of wireless. More...

Companies Introduce the First Hard Drive-Based Digital Media Product for the Railport System

General PDA

image Today, officials at automotive supplier Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI) and PhatNoise, Inc. announced that the companies are working together to develop the PhatNoise(R) Digital Media Player Module for the Johnson Controls Railport(TM) Vehicle Personalization System.

The two companies are producing the first hard-drive-based digital media product for the Railport system, which provides a convenient way for consumers to easily customize and add a wide variety of vehicle accessories and electronics to the vehicle interior in a convenient overhead location. With this audio module, consumers can intuitively organize and store thousands of songs and transfer the collection from their homes to their vehicles.

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CareDecision Corp. Receives ResidenceWare Orders to Install Wi-Fi E-Business Networks in Highly Desired Hotels in Florida & Texas

Mobile Phones

CareDecision Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: CDED) a leading Wi-Fi PDA technology provider to the lodging and satellite media industries and the developer of patent-pending technologies for Wi-Fi PDA e-health and EMR applications, reported today that it has received orders for the initial placement at 10 hotels, for 780 units of its proprietary PDA-based ResidenceWare Wi-Fi e-business systems, in highly desirable locations in Texas and Florida. This new order will involve ResidenceWare implementations at individual hotels that are members of well-known hotel groups such as Cendant, Marriott, Choice and Intercontinental Hotels. At full implementation the Company believes that this latest order could encompass the installation of over 5350 ResidenceWare units at approximately 70 individual hotel locations. More...

Tue May 04, 2004

The Most Popular PDA Game Ever Comes to Windows Mobile™ Powered Smartphones.

Windows Mobile News

Today sees the long awaited release of Astraware's Bejeweled for Windows Mobile™ Powered Smartphones. Bejeweled, converted from the original PopCap web and PC title, is very simple to play, but difficult for players to put down. They can choose from a relaxing and absorbing Easy-level, or a frantic Timed-level game, tapping adjacent pairs of gems to swap them and make matching horizontal and vertical lines of three or more.

Utilising the power of the Windows Mobile™ for Smartphone platform, has enabled Astraware to produce a version for mobile phone users that retains all the award winning playability, graphics and dynamic musical score that made Bejeweled one of the most popular Web, PC and PDA games of all time. More...

SanDisk Improves Cruzer Titanium

Consumer Electronic News

SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) today announced that it is bolstering its top-of-the-line Cruzer® Titanium USB portable flash drive with two powerful software programs that allow users to carry their important Microsoft® Outlook® information, access and edit it from other Microsoft® Windows®-based personal computers, and efficiently back up their files from any source. The programs were designed exclusively for SanDisk and are available only on Cruzer Titanium USB flash drives. More...

Bill Gates to Showcase Windows Innovation at WinHEC 2004

Events

imageMicrosoft Corp. Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates will unveil the future of Windows® computing -- including an innovative Windows Home Concept PC developed in collaboration with HP -- during his keynote address at the 13th annual Windows Hardware Engineering Conference (WinHEC) to be held May 4--7 in Seattle.

WinHEC, the premier event for computer industry hardware manufacturers to learn about new trends in software and hardware, brings the Windows hardware community together each year to explore the future for the Windows platform and align around a common vision for the hardware industry. This year's WinHEC showcases hardware, software and services coming together in an innovative fashion to create products that deliver compelling end-to-end experiences, resulting in opportunity for the entire industry. More...

Microsoft, HP Unveil New PC Designs

General PDA

Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft Corp. will use a Windows hardware conference in Seattle this week to unveil updated concepts of consumer and business PCs, plus a glimpse into the future of the Media PC.

Although observers expected the Windows Hardware and Engineering Conference (WinHEC) here to discuss Microsoft's delayed next-generation Longhorn operating system, it appears that Microsoft executives will instead encourage developers to focus on the PC. Jim Allchin, group vice-president of Microsoft's platforms group will unveil the HP-designed "Troy" business concept PC on Tuesday, as well as the "Hermes" mobile concept PC.

While the concept PCs are just that, they also represent a proving ground of sorts for next-generation technologies. Although consumers have embraced the notebook and desktop PC, other form factors including the PDA, Tablet PC, and Auto PC have been slower to take off. Athens, Hermes, and Troy represent small, careful steps toward designing a product that customers will naturally be attracted to, executives said.

http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1558,1584058,00.asp More...

Nexgen City Produces Industry's First Push-To-Talk Handheld Communicator For Mesh-Based Public Safety Broadband Networks

General PDA News

imageNexGen City TM , manufacturer of mobile, high-speed wireless communications systems for first responders, today announced that it has developed the industry's first Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) push-to-talk (PTT) radio handset for use with its NexLink™ wireless broadband mobile network. The NexPaq™ personal communicator combines the standard public safety features of a PTT radio with those of a personal digital assistant (PDA). Testing is well underway. Availability of production units is planned for the fourth quarter of 2004.

The rugged, lightweight NexPaq communicator is powered by an Intel 400 MHz microprocessor and uses the Linux operating system. The first-generation device includes a back lit display, keypad, cursor controls, and programmable multi-function keys. As part of its PTT functionality, the handheld radio has an emergency call button, a channel selection switch, and volume control. A command and control center can create virtual talk groups on the fly so that different first responder organizations arriving at the scene can communicate immediately on the same channel. More...

Make free PDA phone calls PDQ with PocketSkype

Windows Mobile News

The new PocketSkype software lets you make free international and domestic phone calls from PDAs. The software is free from www.skype.com

Two things are required to make this work: The PDA must use the Microsoft Pocket PC operating system and must be wi-fi enabled, meaning it can connect to the Internet by wireless. This is not as unusual a combination as it might sound. Pocket PC is by far the most common system for handhelds. And the top PDA makers are now selling units that combine the PDA with a phone, camera and wi-fi. Basically, these are ready to go worldwide with free phone calls and photo transmission.

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/business/8581795.htm?1c More...

Bluefire Disables Bluetooth and Infrared Device Communication With New Version of Mobile Security Software

General PDA

Bluefire Security Technologies announced today the availability of a major new version of its mobile security software, Bluefire Mobile Firewall Plus 3.0, the only complete handheld security solution available combining multiple security features with strong management capabilities. Faced with the growing security threat created by mobile devices with Bluetooth and Infrared connectivity, security administrators can use the upgraded version of Bluefire Security's flagship product to disable these communication capabilities before an enterprise deployment of personal digital assistants (PDAs) or converged devices.

The vulnerability of Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices, as demonstrated by frequent break-ins over the past year, has raised serious concerns among the security community. Since most PDAs and smart phones come standard with Bluetooth or Infrared built-in, administrators need to disable these capabilities before issuing the devices to employees and risking information theft or backdoor exposure to the enterprise. Planning to issue 900 Hewlett- Packard iPAQ PDAs to its employees, an agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will increase security protection of its PDAs through the use of Bluetooth-disabling, pre-installed Bluefire software. More...

Sony Online Entertaiment Announces Champions: Return to Arms for the PlayStation 2

Personal Computer News

imageSony Online Entertainment Inc. (SOE), a worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online gaming, today announced Champions: Return to Arms(TM), the sequel to the critically acclaimed Action/RPG, Champions of Norrath(TM). Champions: Return to Arms, developed by Snowblind Studios (the creators of Baldur's Gate(TM): Dark Alliance(TM) and developers Champions of Norrath) and published by Sony Online Entertainment, will be available exclusively for the PlayStation(R) 2 computer entertainment system in the first quarter of 2005.

"Champions of Norrath was an incredible success and left PlayStation 2 gamers definitely wanting more," said Donald Vercelli, senior vice president of sales and marketing, Sony Online Entertainment. "Champions: Return to Arms will build upon the progressive features of the first edition with more single-player adventures, a deeper online and multiplayer experience, plus new characters, monsters, weapons and items." More...

GearGrip™ Notebook Travel Harness now available

Consumer Electronic News

CaseAce, a leading innovator in quality computer and monitor transport protection systems, today announced that its GearGrip™ Notebook Travel Harness is now available. The new Notebook Travel Harness is an inexpensive solution to installing LCD screens in vehicles for entertainment. The harness will hold most notebook computers, allowing passengers to view a movie on DVD, video CD, play video games by installing controllers or do homework and projects with an external keyboard and mouse. When compared to the high cost of in-car DVD or other entertainment system this product saves a customer hundreds of dollars and installs in minutes. More...

HighPoint RocketRAID 1820A Review @ Club Overclocker

Personal Computer News

Quote:

"While I've been out 'playing' on Dale Hollow Lake in Tennessee, the folks back here on ClubOC have been hard at work on some serious reviewage. Scott has got a HighPoint RAID setup that utilizes up to eight Serial ATA drives and is capable of RAID 5 and 10 operation. Based on a 64-bit PCI interface, this card is for high performance server systems rather than your average desktop system. He takes aim at a comparable SCSI setup and tries to dethrone the performance king. See how results went by reading his review!"

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Mon May 03, 2004

Handango Highlights 10 Winning Stories of Deep, Maniacal, Mobile Fanaticism; Crowns Local Texan the Most Fanatical

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What do a nurse, sign language interpreter, ski addict and cat lover have in common? They -- along with six others -- are winners of Handango's Mobile Fanatic Contest.

The Handango Software Mobile Fanatic Contest recognizes people with funny, bizarre or touching stories. After receiving dozens of submissions from around the world, a panel of Handango judges narrowed the list of participants to one grand prize winner and ten finalists. More...

Bfg Technologies Rewards Pc Enthusiast Community By Sponsoring Bjorn3d.Com Forums

Personal Computer News

Snip: The Bjorn3D Forums are a great way to share information with other readers, learn about new technologies, and get free tech advice from each other,” said John Malley, Director of marketing and public relations for BFG Technologies. “We are always looking for ways to give back to the gaming community and this sponsorship will be a great way to reward those who post often a chance to win a nice piece of BFG hardware each month."

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Astraware is offer a $5.00 discount offer PDAToday and MaximumPDA readers on all ChromaGames

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Astraware is offer a $5.00 discount offer PDAToday and MaximumPDA readers on all ChromaGames.

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IOGEAR Launches Industry's Shortest Wi-Fi Card

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IOGEAR has unveiled the industry's shortest Wi-Fi 802.11g notebook network card, allowing users to leave Wi-Fi access cards in laptops for easy networking.

Mobile professionals are now free from having to insert and remove a notebook network card each time they want to work wirelessly, with IOGEAR's new Wireless-G Notebook Network Card. More...

Krusell launches a new assortment of cases for cameras

Consumer Electronic News

Today the Swedish case manufacturer Krusell launched their new assortment of cases for digital cameras and camcorders. Krusell has a long tradition in cases for mobile phones and PDA's.

"-It's our ambition to widen our range of products into areas within cases for portable electronics where we not yet have been seen", Ulf Sandberg Marketing Director at Krusell says. "Mobile phones become cameras, cameras turns into bluetooth equipped communicators etc. All this makes us eager to accompany our customers into this exciting world of new devices. We have earlier proven to serve our users with unique features and functionality, so we will this time as well", he ends.

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Garmin(R) Adds GPS Technology to Pocket PCs Via cf Que(TM) Module

Windows Mobile News

imageGarmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN) , today announced that the company will offer its Que application with a new CompactFlash(R) GPS module that is optimized for popular Pocket PC handhelds. The cf Que 1620 is a module featuring Garmin's new Que software application, which delivers high-performance GPS location, mapping and turn-by-turn navigation capabilities to Pocket PC devices.

"The cf Que is a comprehensive GPS module that offers ample memory and intuitive operation," said Gary Kelley, Garmin's director of marketing. "Users don't need to sacrifice internal memory or their preferred applications to get complete navigation capabilities on their Pocket PC, because all of the map data can be stored on the module." More...

Cases roundup for the Dell Axim X3 & X3i @ PDABuyersGuide.com

Windows Mobile News

PDA Buyer's Guide has published a roundup review of 7 Axim X3 cases including Rhinoskin Aluminum, Krusell Leather, DSI Aluminum, Piel Frama Leather, Sena Leather, Bellagio Design & PDair Leather Book Type cases. Read the full review here:

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Point of CareWare Launches New Product Aimed at Assisted Living Communities

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Point of CareWare, Inc., a technology leader in information products designed for assisted living and retirement communities, today introduced Point of CareWare Suite 2.1 -- a software and hardware solution for assisted living communities.

Point of CareWare Suite 2.1 provides information retrieval, schedules, secure data collection and reports along the complete cycle of assisted living care from initial resident assessment through quality assurance checks. Caregivers use handheld computers (PDA's) at the point of patient care to view and immediately record services provided. Community managers employ Point of CareWare to input schedules, service plans and resident data. The result is better quality of care, improved communication with resident's families and lower costs to communities. More...

New Laser Keyboard to Begin Shipping to Industry Analysts, and End Users With Continuing Shipments to Retailers Commencing in May

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iBIZ Technology Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: IBZT) , an innovative manufacturer and distributor of accessories for personal digital assistants (PDAs) and other handheld devices, announced today the new Virtual Laser Keyboard manufactured by Enterprise Capital and powered by VKB's technology is now in stock and ready for shipping. iBIZ Technology is the first to launch this exciting new product in North America and will begin filling orders. More...

NAVTEQ(TM) Maps Fuel Mio Technology's New Mio 168 Pocket PC

Windows Mobile News

NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital map data for in-vehicle, Internet/wireless, government and business solutions, is enabling the Mio168 Pocket PC with NAVTEQ(TM) maps of North America. Developed by Taiwanese manufacturer MiTAC and marketed by Mio Technology in North America, the Mio 168 is the first Windows Mobile PDA that integrates a GPS receiver and advanced navigation software into a compact, all-in-one device. More...

Pochette transparante Proporta pour iPAQ 22xx en test sur Freepaq

Windows Mobile News

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Pochette Crystal de Proporta est une pochette en plastique transparant de grande qualiti introduisant un nouveau look ` votre iPAQ 22xx.

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MyDTV Improves Digital TV Viewers' Experience With Its Next Generation Personalized Navigation System

Consumer Electronic News

MyDTV, Inc.(TM), a Personal Navigation Systems company that enables viewers to take control of the ever-increasing number of television programs they receive, today unveiled TV Agent 2.0(TM). MyDTV's personalized navigation system enables digital television viewers to easily navigate hundreds of channels to find the programs or segments of programs they desire most. TV Agent 2.0 generates more real-time descriptive information about television program content (also known as metadata), providing viewers with more accurate alerts for thousands of programs including High Definition Television (HDTV) and video on demand (VOD). More...

Siemens and Microsoft to Cross-License Patent Holdings

Windows Mobile News

Siemens AG (NYSE:SI) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) today announced a broad cross-licensing agreement to allow expanded access to the patent portfolios each company holds. The agreement signifies an expanded collaboration between Siemens and Microsoft, enabling each company to expand offerings to customers and deliver even more comprehensive and compelling customer solutions. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

One example of the close cooperation between Siemens and Microsoft is the HiPath OpenScape solution from Siemens Information and Communications Networks (ICN). The OpenScape solution leverages Microsoft(R) Live Communications Server 2003 for intelligent, real-time, communication management. Intelligent routing links into various communication media (e.g., e-mail, PDA, mobile phone, SIP telephone), connects them with one another, and converts information to make it available in the appropriate format. HiPath OpenScape is also configurable to launch a Microsoft Office Live Meeting Web conference, allowing instant ad hoc meetings, training, document sharing and presentations. More...

Sun May 02, 2004

The Mobile GPU Comparison Guide @ Adrian's Rojak Pot

Personal Computer News

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

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" 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. 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! “

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Sat May 01, 2004

PDACorps have just launched a new competition

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PDACorps (www.pdacorps.com) have just launched a competition to win one of three cases of the winners choice from the entire Piel Frama range (www.pielframa.com).

"If your PDA doesn´t have anything to get dressed, Piel Frama has the perfect leather suit for each brand and model, HP Compaq, Sony, Palm, Toshiba, Casio, Asus, Sharp, Tablet Pc, Sony Ericsson..."

The full competition details can be found at http://www.pdacorps.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2879&PN=1 More...

 

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