Purple Data Cables announced a method for users of Nokia, Ericsson, Panasonic, Siemens, and certain Audiovox model cell phones to connect to their Palm OS device. The Purple Data Cables approach involves a short, standard RS232 conversion cable which is purchased to match the type of Palm OS PDA that a customer owns.

PGSoft, Inc. has issued a press release stating QBMobile version 1.0 has received tremendous response and is making a significant impact on the accounting procedures of small businesses. The new software program is designed to allow users to enter common, daily accounting transactions directly on their PDA while providing the mobility small business operators need. According to the press release, QBMobile helps streamline a company’s accounting by handling entries that can be directly downloaded into QuickBooks. These entries include: invoices, time tracking, check recording, inventory counts, estimates, and more.

Palm, Inc. will launch a new, strategic ad campaign, beginning with TV spots and extensive online ads that focus on the myriad day-to-day uses for Palm handheld computers: news, financial information, maps, games, ebooks, digital photography, stock updates, graphs, and even language translation. As part of their product focus, the ads leverage the Panasonic and Palm alliance to promote Secure Digital (SD) technology and feature expansion capabilities that enable Palm customers to add an array of functionality to their Palm m505 handhelds, including additional memory or new content, such as a road atlas or dictionary.

Supplynet announced they have developed direct connect cellular cables for all Handspring Visors and Palm handhelds to fit to the cell phones, including; Motorola, Samsung, Kyocera, Audiovox, Sanyo, and many others. Cables are approximately 8 inches in length and connect to the bottom of the PDA (thus freeing up the expansion module) and then plugging directly into the bottom of the cellular phone.

CNET News.com reports Palm plans to replace some of its handheld units after owners complained of glitches while synchronizing Palm m500 and m505 devices with a PC. According to the article, under Palm’s rules, there is no cost to the owner for replacement. Owners must send in their handheld and wait five to seven business days to get a new device and cradle.

Lynx System Developers announced SeriaLynx and VCPD. SeriaLynx is a communication device which provides an interface between Serial Data communication devices and Ethernet networks. A SeriaLynx unit can communicate over Ethernet using standard 10baseT or 802.11b wireless networking. The SeriaLynx 802.11 Wireless Adaptor for Palm is compatible with all handheld devices running the Palm OS 3 or higher.

Palm, Inc. announced the availability of regional workshops aimed at providing professional development for individual educators and schools on how to effectively integrate Palm handheld computers into teaching and learning. The announcement was made to school district technology leaders and other school leaders at the Technology + Learning Conference that runs through Saturday at The Georgia World Congress Center. The conference is sponsored by the National School Board Association.

We just got a fun letter from Steve Likman, one of our favorite PDA tech support specialists. We thought we’d pass it on to you and ask you to click and help him out:

As many of you know, I am a musician besides being a PDA tech support specialist. My parents always said “get a real job and do your music as a hobby.” So I did. Now, I have an opportunity to make some good money with my music, but I need your support. I am currently listed as an artist on MP3.com using the stage name Git R. Man. During the month of November, a $50,000 bonus is available to those artists who generate 10,000 song plays on their site.

At the end of the month, please send me a message using the Contact page on the Git R. Man site to let me know you participated. If we are successful, those of you who participate will benefit through business ad postings for The PDA Co., holiday gifts, song dedications, and the consumption of some holiday spirits. So, thank you all in advance for your participation and have a Happy Thanksgiving!

We just played his piece and it’s not half bad. Be aware, though, that MP3.com requires you to provide your email address before you can play the track.

Hands High announced FontBucket, a new software utility designed to enable easier font access and use in Palm OS applications. This software utility will be available for free download from the Hands High Web site. Hands High also announced a Windows desktop companion for its idea organizer: ThoughtManager. The Windows version, called ThoughtManager Desktop, includes the Palm OS-based version of ThoughtManager and enables users to download outlines developed on the desktop to the Palm handheld for mobile reference and vice-versa.

Cutting Edge Software, Inc. announced the release of a new version of its Quickoffice productivity suite for Palm OS handhelds. The new version expands the recently released word processing and spreadsheet features to users of HandEra 330 handheld computers. This version of Quickoffice is available to past purchasers of HandEra 330 handhelds free of charge and will be included with future HandEra 330 product shipments.