Posted Wednesday, December 3, 2003 11:56:27 AM PST
by Ryan
In a new research study by IDC, the firm has created four distinct types of the modern mobile technology consumer. The report aims to spell out the different segments of the mobile user community through cluster analysis to more clearly identify discrete differences between types of mobile users.
Posted Tuesday, December 2, 2003 1:25:32 PM PST
by Ryan
There's a new opinion piece in the latest copy of BusinessWeek that takes another look at the differing mobile device strategies of PalmSource and Microsoft. The authors compliments the creativity of Palm OS licensees and bemoans the uninventive, commoditized uniformity of pocket pc designs.
Posted Tuesday, December 2, 2003 12:13:31 PM PST
by Ryan
A new market research report has been released that claims palmOne has now sold over 5 million handhelds to date in Europe. The report also claims palmOne now holds 38% market-share of the worldwide handheld market.
Posted Tuesday, December 2, 2003 11:52:48 AM PST
by Ryan
iNDUSTRY entertainment has released a new 2D side scrolling platform game for the Palm OS. Jack or 100 Ways to Barbecue features impressive graphics, sound and game-play.
Posted Monday, December 1, 2003 10:39:10 AM PST
by Ryan
A new Palm OS PDA from Chinese company Lenovo, runs the latest version of the Palm OS, has built in Chinese language support and a built in Chinese - English dictionary and tutorial applications.
Posted Friday, November 28, 2003 11:27:34 AM PST
by Ryan
A new Commodore 64 Emulatpr has hit the Palm OS. Frodo is a new classic C64 emulator. The C64 debuted in 1982 and became one of the most successful home computers of its generation.
Posted Tuesday, November 25, 2003 1:02:57 PM PST
by Ryan
If the only thing holding you back from the Treo 600 is the price, here comes some good news.
Amazon.com is now offering the Treo 600 for $250 after rebate and new Sprint PCS service agreements.
update (3): The rebate has been extended further until Jan 6th, 2004
Posted Tuesday, November 25, 2003 10:33:02 AM PST
by Ryan
SanDisk has again confirmed the delay of drivers for the SD Wi-Fi card for Palm OS 5. The company originally promised to release the 802.11b SDIO wireless card in the Spring. This marks the fourth time the drivers have been postponed.
Posted Tuesday, November 25, 2003 9:57:38 AM PST
by Ryan
Toysoft has released a new version of wavAlarms. The application allows you to use MP3 files and other standard audio formats for richer sounding audible alarm alerts.
Posted Monday, November 24, 2003 9:08:42 AM PST
by Ryan
AT&T Wireless and palmOne today announced the immediate availability of the Treo 600 smartphone. It is available to AT&T customers starting at a $499.99 and existing Treo owners are eligible for a $399 limited time upgrade price.
Posted Thursday, November 20, 2003 11:36:32 AM PST
by Ryan
NS BASIC Corporation has released NS Basic/Palm 4.0. Major new features include improved shared library/API function support and closer ties to POSE and the Palm OS Simulator. There is also support an e-commerce plug in, and enhancements for OS 5 devices and larger screens.
Posted Wednesday, November 19, 2003 11:15:40 AM PST
by Ryan
Renowned artist Dane Picard's latest exhibit, "Portraits, Ids, and Snapshots," which opens Saturday at the Richard Heller Gallery in Bergamot Station in Santa Monica, Calif. Fusing art and technology, the exhibit features Zire 71 handhelds with Picard's digital vision.

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