DataViz has released a free upgrade to Documents To Go. New features include new document creation on the handheld, support for the jog dial feature on the Sony Clie and improved speed when using a portable keyboard. This is a free download for all Documents To Go 3.0 Professional Edition customers.

Microsoft has reached a proposed agreement with Federal Trade Commission lawyers to increase the print size of a disclosure in ads for its handhelds. The FTC said they didn't make it clear that users of Pocket PC devices would need to purchase a separate modem to access the Internet. The FTC charged Microsoft with deceptive advertising last week.

If what you require is the ultimate in Palm V series protection; the Harderware case is for you! This case was designed on a CAD/CAM machine and MILLED from a solid block of aircraft grade 7075-T651 aluminum. Read all about this Industrial grade palm case in our full review.

We have just received a leaked advertising brochure for the m105 from a source in Europe. It isn't in English but still a great deal can be learned from it.

As predicted, the m105 will have 8MB of RAM. It will have 2MB of non-flashable ROM and come pre-installed with OS 3.5. It will also come with the Palm Internet Kit, allowing it to use a mobile phone to make an Internet connection. In addition, it will have AvantGo and Sync to Desktop Mail, a conduit that will allow it to synchronize with Outlook, Eudora, cc:Mail, and more. It even comes with the Macintosh software.

According to the source, it will be released on Tuesday, March 6. It will sell for about $200.

pdaMD.com and MedicalMnemonics.com have released Medical Mnemonics 2.0 for the Palm OS platform, a mobile study tool that aids memorization and retention of critical medical information . By combining a widely utilized methodology to aid in recall with the mobility and convenience of handheld computers, it will provide an unparalled resource for health education. Medical Mnemonics 2.0 is available free of charge. -Erin Reed

PalmsLostorStolen.com and The Signal, the first providers of comprehensive insurance specifically for the PDA, officially announced the immediate change of the company’s website name and URL to PDAsLostorStolen.com. -Chad Parks

According to a Cnet article, recent rumors of an m300 model to replace the IIIxe aren't true. Instead, Palm is going to release the m105 at $200 with 8MB of memory and a cradle, alongside the $150 m100 with 2MB and no cradle. The m105 won't have flash ROM, meaning that its OS can't be upgraded.

Just citing "sources", the article says that the m105 will be launched any day now. A Palm representative declined to say anything about the new model but did confirm that the IIIxe has been discontinued.

IDC has released a study that predicts that this is the year that heldheld devices really catch on. Kevin Burden, manager for IDC's Smart Handheld Devices research program, said, "2001 will prove to be the year when mobile access devices hit their stride.'' They also predict that the worldwide market for smart handheld devices will grow from 12.9 million units in 2000 to over 63.4 million by 2004.

Mr. Burden warns that PocketPC and RIM devices are starting to cut into Palm's lead. "While Palm continues to reign supreme, for the first time the company is facing a solid threat to its dominance.''

Bachmann Software & Services today is introducing two new applications: PrintBoy Spreadsheets - Quicksheet Edition and PrintBoy Office.

PrintBoy Spreadsheets provides printing of spreadsheets from the Quicksheet and Quickoffice applications. It includes portrait and landscape views, grid lines, column alignment, proportional fonts, column headings, cell formatting and sheet selection. It sells for $20.

PrintBoy Office provides an complement to Cutting Edge's Software’s Quickoffice, as the spreadsheet and document printing match Quickoffice’s spreadsheet and document features. PrintBoy Office sells for $25, a 37% savings from purchasing the Spreadsheet and Document applications separately.

Palm CEO Carl Yankowski indicated, to the Massachusetts Software and Internet Council, that the new 3G wireless protocol is not necessary for a good internet and e-mail experience. He feels that 3G is like high-definition television where a few customers want it and it costs millions to implement. Currently, wireless systems can upgrade their 14.4K connection to up to 250K without much cost impact, but reworking the network for 3G will cost billions (reference: The Boston Globe)

Pine Tree Software is holding a "Program Idea Sweepstakes". Come up with a program idea and send it to Pine Tree Software before April 30, 2001. They will review the ideas and the lucky winner's idea is turned into an application. They win a copy of the program they came up with and get mention in the program's About screen. -qsilver

Rand McNally has finally announced a firm date for the cordless GPS for Palm IIIc and VII handhelds:April 6. It will sell for $200. -Dan Gentleman

Action Engine, a 1-year-old start-up, is getting ready to release e-sistant, a wireless e-commerce app. When a user makes a transaction, e-sistant handles most of it offline, connecting to the Internet only to download prices and upload what was purchased. This speeds up the process when wireless bandwidth is limited.

In order for e-sistant to work, it will have to be modified for each vendor. For example, for users to purchase tickets from a certain airline, a version of e-sistant will have to be written to access that airline's computer system.

The Federal Trade Commission has accused Microsoft of false and deceptive advertising in its 'Can Your Palm Do That?' campaign. The FTC found that Microsoft's ads last year deceptively claimed features that were unavailable unless buyers spent more for wireless capability. Microsoft is already negotiating to settle the charges.

They recently stopped the campaign without mentioning the FTC's involvement.