Head right on over to Palm.com the color Palm IIIc is officially here! Palm also launched this morning the IIIxe, the Palm Pocket Keyboard, and a new unlimited service plan for Palm.net. (I'm going to make it my personal mission to find a IIIc in a store today, let us know what you come up with... -@) Update: (8pm) Mission accomplished! I found a Palm IIIc at a local Franklin Covey store. Of all the retailers I called they were the only store that had them in. They sold all 8 in one day. I will be posting a detailed review later. My first impression is that the screen is absolutely gorgeous. Color really makes a big difference. There's also a review at MSNBC, a story at CNET, a piece on /. and finally ZDNet has a review as well.

(Was anyone able to get into the chat? I tried but couldn't get in. If you have a log send it to us and we'll get it posted.)

Palm Computing will be hosting an OnLine chat on Tuesday, February 22 at 3:30 pm PST/6:30 EST, to chat with the folks behind the scenes at Palm Computing. This should be an exciting and informative event, so don't forget to set your datebook alarm! Look for more details soon on www.palm.com

Take a break from all the color news and read our latest review of the PalmDock V by Solvepoint... So you upgraded from a Palm III series to a Palm V/Vx? Well, if you are like me you have many Palm III accessories that are now useless! Well hold on, enter the PalmDockV! Review by Robert Zach.

Extended Systems (Nasdaq:XTND - news), a world leader in short-range wireless connectivity, announced today that it has licensed its Bluetooth software technology to 3Com Corporation (Nasdaq:COMS - news) for use in Palm, Inc. products. Bluetooth technology is a global specification for small form factor, low-cost, wireless communication and networking between PCs, mobile phones and other portable devices. Endorsed by leading PC, PDA, and telecommunications manufacturers, Bluetooth uses an omni-directional radio signal to connect multiple devices up to 10 meters apart. It replaces proprietary cables, providing seamless voice and data transmission via wireless, short-range radio. Read the rest of the press release here.

The Nederlandse Palmclub has a review of the Palm IIIc. Unfortunately the review is in Dutch, but they have some spectacular shots of the IIIc in action along with shots of the color apps that come with it.

Tired of the Drab Factory Gray of Your Palm Pilot?
Galen Design Worldwide introduces "Color Translucent Replacement Cases" for Palm Pilot III, IIIx & IIIe Connected Organizers. Similar to the iMac computer shells, they're available in six colors: Blueberry, Tangerine, Aqua-Blue, Grape, Lime and Clear. Everything is included in the kit to completely transform, upgrade and personalize your Palm III. Matching color flip lids are also available. Interested parties should contact (clearpalm@galenworldwide.com) for more information.

USNews and world report has a review of the Palm IIIc with an excellent picture. The article is predated to Feb 28th so I assume it will show up in the magazine as well.

The Stowaway keyboard from the folks at Think Outside is beginning to surface at several online retailers. Not wanting to give advantage to one retailer over another, you readers can search which retailers have them. Once at a retailer, search for the phrase "Palm V keyboard" or "Palm III/VII keyboard". This should turn up a product with a 3Com product code (3C10439U for the Palm V stowaway). While not shipping yet, 3Com told me yesterday they would have more information on the keyboards on or around February 22. Hopefully they'll be shipping not long after that.

With the recent release of Windows 2000, many Visor users thought their USB prayers would finally be answered. Not so. Many people have been using beta versions of Windows 2000 for over a year, and have had the final code for some time, however Visor users have not been able to use their USB cradles with Windows 2000 for lack of a driver. Handspring Technical Support had been replying to Visor users with cryptic emails, sometimes saying that USB drivers would be available soon, sometimes referring to an ongoing beta test, sometimes actually stating that USB drivers would be available on February 17th along with the release of Windows 2000. After what I am sure must have been a deluge of emails begin for the drivers on the 17th, Handspring posted the following to their website:

The Japanese Palm news site Palmfan.com has a scan of a Palm IIIc review from a magazine issue of the UK magazine PC Pro. According to the review the IIIc is using a TFT screen, the 20mhz Dragonball EZ processor and has 8 megs of RAM and 2 megs of Flash. It also utilizes a rechargeable Lithium ion rechargeable battery and is slightly taller and heavier than a standard P3. The Palm IIIc is the smallest and lightest color device on the market and earned a spot on the reviewers "A list."

Oakland, California, February 9, 2000 - Revolve Design, a leader in mobile computing solutions, announced today the launch of RoadWriter and the Power UniMount dock, the first low cost mobile office/communications solutions for Enterprise, Trucking, Transportation, Field Service, Military and Medical Industries. The RoadWriter and Power UniMount are mobile solutions utilizing an integrated Touch -Type Keyboard (fully optimized for the Palm™ Hand Held Computer) and Serial Port connection for efficient, in-vehicle Palm™ usage. The products offer a very cost-effective alternative to bulky, expensive laptops or dedicated terminals while on the road.