Are you standing at the edge of the mobile computing divide, afraid to lead your company into the unknown? Well, fear no more, because Kevin J. Kelly has the answers you’re looking for as he makes a strong business case for adopting Palm handhelds into your enterprise. He also provides some great insight into how to integrate mobile computing into your existing enterprise infrastructures.

On November 13, 2000, Palm, Inc. announced that its Palm Mobile Internet Kit was shipping. The software product allows virtually all Palm handheld computer users to connect wirelessly to the Internet using a data-enabled mobile phone. PalmPower Senior Technical Editor Claire Pieterek reviews this important new software.

Tired of lugging around a bulky laptop and its assorted paraphernalia? Maybe you’ve been wondering if it’d be possible to replace your laptop with the compact convenience of your Palm device. Michael Connick has done just that, and in this article, he explains how he did it by introducing you to the hardware and software add-ons that can turn your handheld into a fully-functional mobile computer.

When it comes to early adopters of handheld technology, accounting and consulting professionals are right up there with doctors and lawyers. All are looking for the best resources available to help them increase efficiency and to achieve the ultimate profitability for their firms. If you’re in the accounting field, Travis Pittman’s sampling of what’s available for you is a must read.

Imagine that phone number you recorded in your mobile phone being available on your Palm device. Ever record a contact in Outlook and wish you could access it with your phone? ReadySyncGo! from Synchrologic lets all your devices talk to each other to help keep you informed wherever you may roam.

As a huge sports fan, Dr. Rodney J. Smith has discovered a number of great resources you can use to keep track of sports news and team schedules. He’ll also give you the scoop on some of the fun sports simulation games available for your Palm device.

While vacationing in Mexico, Claire Pieterek had no trouble bringing her Palm V along, thanks to Galen Worldwide’s QuickPower Travel Charger and InnoPocket Metal Deluxe Case Plus. Besides her review, which she managed to write while relaxing on a beach in Mazatlan, she also shares a delicious recipe for Albondigas de Anabella Cobantes.

Fredlet has returned safely from this year’s PalmSource convention, and we’re pleased to bring you her report on all the latest Palm-related happenings in Santa Clara.

As PalmPower kicks off its fourth year, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz reflects on why the predictions science fiction writers like Arthur C. Clarke had for the year 2001 failed to pan out. He then offers his own predictions for what the New Year will have in store for the Palm economy.

If you’re new to Palm computing, January’s PalmPower Site of the Month was made just for you. Steve Niles reviews a site with great resources if you’re just starting to get to know your new Palm handheld.