Posted Thursday, June 6, 2002 11:17:27 AM PST
by Ed
FileMaker Mobile 2 is a new version of the app designed to allow users to synchronize their data between FileMaker Pro on their desktop and their handheld. The new version adds numerous user interface improvements designed to make data entry easier, like the ability to transfer from a desktop database Pop-Up Menus, Pop-Up Lists and single Check Boxes. FileMaker Mobile 2 costs $50 but it is a free upgrade for registered users of the previous version.
Posted Thursday, June 6, 2002 9:50:01 AM PST
by Ed
Mark/Space has released
Missing Sync 3.0, which allows most Sony Cliés to HotSync with Macs using Palm Desktop 4.0 under OS X. In addition to OS X support, the new version includes support for Apple's iTunes, iPhoto and the new Sony NR70 and NR70V. It also allows many Sony models to mount Memory Sticks on their desktops as a removable drive. Missing Sync 3.0 costs $30.
Posted Thursday, June 6, 2002 8:19:31 AM PST
by Ed
A ZDnet Japan
review of the new Sony T650C mentions that it comes with a hi-res version of DataViz's SheetToGo, its spreadsheet app. The hi-res version allows the user to view spreadsheets at regular size, or zoom out to get a wider view of the sheet.
Update: A DataViz spokesperson said, "At this time we do not have the high res version of Sheet To Go as part of the retail sold Documents To Go Standard Edition. It was provided to Sony for the bundle and it is something we are working on for the future."
Posted Thursday, June 6, 2002 8:14:42 AM PST
by As Listed
The English version of
Xiino is now available. This is a web browser that offers support for Javascript, 128-bit SSL encryption, color, tables, cookies, and frames. It costs $25. -Ed
PMN Publications has an article on office suites, including reviews of the latest versions of Documents To Go, Iambic Office, and Quickoffice. It also has interviews with the software developers behind each product. -PR
Posted Wednesday, June 5, 2002 9:33:21 AM PST
by Ed
Cutting Edge Software has just released
Quickoffice 6.0, the latest version of its office suite of applications. This is made up of Quickword, a word processor; Quicksheet, a spreadsheet app; and Quickchart, a charting app which is tied to Quicksheet. The new version offers both VFS and hi-res+ support, an improved desktop client, and many other new features. It is available now for $40.
Posted Wednesday, June 5, 2002 8:17:42 AM PST
by Ed
Sony said yesterday it expects good financial results for its U.S. consumer electronics business during this quarter, according to
Reuters.. The company said much better than expected sales of its Clié handhelds is one of the reasons.
PC World has chosen the Sony NR70V as the Best PDA in its 20th World Class Awards.
Posted Tuesday, June 4, 2002 4:28:06 PM PST
by Ed
Vaja Cases has begun selling three new cases for Sony's NR series.
The I-VOLUTION Dyna is a flip-case with leather on the outside and inside, but an ABS plastic insert strengthens it for extra handheld protection. It has access ports for the headphones and Jog Dial and comes in a wide variety of colors. It sells for $120.
Posted Tuesday, June 4, 2002 11:20:15 AM PST
by Ed
After first announcing it back in January, Thales Navigation has finally introduced the
GPS Companion for Palm m500 Series, a GPS receiver and software combination capable of giving the user turn-by-turn directions. It is bundled with Rand McNally's StreetFinder Deluxe software and is available now for $200.
Posted Tuesday, June 4, 2002 10:10:27 AM PST
by Ed
Microsoft will provide a component to allow synchronization between Palm OS handhelds and the new
Entourage X for Mac OS X as a free download starting July 15. -PR
Later today or tomorrow, iambic will release Bump Attack Pinball 2.0, which adds hi-res+ support and an additional table. -PR
Posted Monday, June 3, 2002 7:55:33 PM PST
by Ed
Sony has
announced that the long-awaited Memory Stick Duo will be released in Japan in July. Duos are about a third the size of regular Memory Sticks. The first ones will be 16 MB with larger capacities coming later. There is no word yet on price or when they will be available in other countries.
Posted Monday, June 3, 2002 10:00:07 AM PST
by Ed
Pocket PC Films has made a multi-year licensing agreement with Generic Media to use their
gMovie Player to play feature films and other types of programming on any Palm OS handheld. Pocket PC Films holds a library of more than 25,000 titles, including ones from Lions Gate Entertainment. Their catalog has titles of all genres, including business training videos, animated and children's programming, sporting programs, and religious programming.
Posted Monday, June 3, 2002 8:34:22 AM PST
by Ed
Palm has introduced a version of its
Mini Keyboard for the m500 series. It is basically the same as the one for the i705 except for the slight changes necessary for it to fit the m500 series. It is a small keyboard that is intended to be typed on with the thumbs and it uses the QWERTY key layout. It is available now for $60.
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