Targus released the Targus PDA Mouse, a convenient “stick on” mouse that allows full cursor control for your Palm OS. Utilizing built in hot key functions and a control bar, the Targus PDA mouse eliminates the use of a stylus.

Palm Boulevard reports the publisher of Physicians’ Desk Reference, Thomson Medical Economics, has launched mobilePDR, a free handheld version of the PDR available for the Palm OS. According to the article, by downloading mobilePDR clinicians will be able to research drugs on-rounds, in their office, or at home.=20

CNET News.com has an article on Handspring’s announcement that it would offer owners of its Visor handhelds a $100 rebate for purchasing a Treo 180.

Targus released the Targus PDA Mouse, a convenient “stick on” mouse that allows full cursor control for your Palm OS. Utilizing built in hot key functions and a control bar, the Targus PDA mouse eliminates the use of a stylus.

Pimlico Software has released DateBk5 for Palm OS, an advanced calendar application. The software features colors, fonts, icons, custom alarms, and repeats (on both events and To Do items).

GoAmerica announced Dan Luis has been appointed to the post of president and COO of the company. Joe Korb, GoAmerica co-founder will continue his active role in the company, now serving as executive vice chairman of strategy and strategic relationships.

Handheld Media Group announced the addition of VisorCentral to its Online Network, a consortium of top ranked Web sites representing best of breed sites in the PDA marketplace.

Handspring, Inc. announced the “Trade up to Treo” program allowing owners of any existing Visor, Palm OS, or even wireless email-enabled devices, such as a RIM wireless handheld, to receive a rebate for $100 off the purchase of Handspring’s Treo 180 communicator. This promotion is available exclusively from Handspring’s Web site. All current Visor owners will receive the rebate instantly upon purchase of a new Treo communicator, while customers who own another handheld device will receive the same discount through a mail-in rebate form. A complete list of qualifying products can be found on Handspring’s Web site. The trade-up program begins Tuesday, May 7 and runs through Sunday, June 2 and applies to Treo devices purchased either with or without service activation.

iambic, Inc. announced its support for InStep Fax and InStep Print products from the New Jersey-based InStep Group, makers of advanced print and fax solutions for mobile professionals. The FastWriter word processor is designed to allow mobile professionals to create documents in a wireless environment from any location. InStep Fax expands direct point-to-point fax beyond laptop and desktop computers. This collaboration will allow users to further take advantage of their mobile communications tools by providing the ability to create, print, and fax documents directly on a handheld device.

Palm Infocenter has a review of the Sony PEG-NR70V. According to the article, it’s the first to break away from the tablet shape and use a clamshell one instead with a keyboard on one side and the screen on the other.