Novasib, LLC announced the immediate availability of Silkyboard v3.0 software update. Silkyboard is a data input solution for the PDA. This solution is a screen protective keyboard overlay that allows you to type or use graffiti. The keyboard is designed to protect the heavily used portion of the PDA while simplifying data input.

Mapopolis announced the release of maps for Western Europe and announced the availability of real-time traffic data in early 2003. With the new products, you can generate routes anywhere in Europe. For U.S. users, starting early next year, it will be possible to take traffic into account when generating directions.

MARGI announced a joint promotion with IBM and Palm that will reduce the burdens placed upon traveling presenters Through the end of the year, IBM will provide a free Palm m515 and a MARGI Presenter-to-Go SD with the purchase of its iLM300 MicroPortable Projector. Any presentation created from PowerPoint, Word, Excel, PhotoShop, or any number of other applications can be transferred onto the Palm handheld and displayed in high-quality full color resolution using MARGI Presenter-to-Go SD. This bundle weighs less than three and a half pounds, and saves $548 over separate purchases.

Proporta announced the release of the Proporta aluminium SJ30 case, which they claim is the smallest SJ30 case in the world.

World Book, Inc., has published a concise version of its 22-volume general reference set for viewing on Palm OS handhelds. Town Compass, LLC has created The World Book Concise Encyclopedia 2003 Palm OS Edition. The 17,000+ entry product operates on the Town Compass DataViewer format for Palm OS. The World Book Concise Encyclopedia 2003 Palm OS Edition is distributed online via PocketDirectory.com Town Compass will also be releasing the World Book for Palm OS on SD Cards.

Handspring, Inc. kicked off the holiday season with a new promotion. Customers will now receive a free DVD player with the purchase of a Treo 90 organizer or color Treo communicator. The DVD promotion is only available while supplies last.

Hexacto released two new Palm OS titles: Pop’s Pipes and Slurp. Initially available for Pocket PC, Slurp and Pop’s Pipes (formerly Bob The Pipe Fitter) were awarded first and second positions for Best Puzzle Games at the 2002 Pocket PC Awards in Hollywood. These new Palm OS versions provide the same gaming experiences as the Pocket PC versions.

Palm, Inc. suggests the new Palm Zire handheld available for less than $100 might make a good gift for the holidays. The device is designed for students, supermoms, and business people juggling endless events and activities.

Global Star Software began shipping Translator, their latest addition to their lineup of PDA utilities. This dual-platform utility will transform both Palm OS and Pocket PC devices into a personal language interpreter for both French and Spanish. Translator for PDA includes more than 47,000 English-Spanish/Spanish-English phrases and over 79,000 English-French/French-English words and phrases.

SCOTTeVEST released the Version 2.5-SSE-Sport Special Edition, which features recent product enhancements made to the 2.5 Version, but also has limited edition features such as a mesh interior, rip-stop nylon material, and hook and loop fastener cuffs. It is available in a charcoal gray rip-stop material. The Special Edition will cost $139.99, but is currently being pre-sold for $89.99 until they arrive in early December. Only 600 units will be available.