TinySheet an essential

TinySheet from iambic has been named a Palmtop-Pro Approved Essentials program, calling TinySheet “the best spreadsheet available for the Palm platform.”

Posted on: August 2, 2001 9:00 am

Digital Link for the Visor

CNET reports Sprint PCS Group unveiled Digital Link, an add-on module for Handspring Visors that converts the devices into cellular phones. According to the article, Sprint PCS said its module, made by AirPrime, will begin shipping in September and will sell for $250.

Posted on: August 2, 2001 9:00 am

FullCharge travel adapter

eXtend Computer & Instrument introduced the FullCharge International Travel AC Adapter for the Visor Deluxe and Palm III and Palm VII series of handheld computers. The new adapter operates on 100v to 240v AC power.

Posted on: August 2, 2001 9:00 am

SuperUtility update

Handmark announced that it has released a Web-download-only update to its SuperUtility software. The new version 5 of SuperUtility adds new features, including the ability to analyze the content of the new SD/MMC expansion cards supported by the latest Palm 500 series of hardware from Palm, Inc. Users of Handmark SuperUtility can copy or move data to and from the SD card; the same functionality is supported for Compact Flash found on new HandEra devices and the SpringBaord memory modules featured in devices from Handspring.

Posted on: August 2, 2001 9:00 am

SkyGolf GPS for Visor

SkyHawke Technologies announced the introduction of the SkyGolf GPS Personal Digital Caddie for the Handspring Visor to U.S. and Canadian markets. Designed for the golf enthusiast, SkyGolf GPS utilizes the U.S. military’s Global Positioning System to provide golfers with real-time distances to critical targets on a golf course. SkyGolf GPS is the first personal handheld unit available to consumers that will work on any golf course with a view of the sky.

Posted on: August 2, 2001 9:00 am

Palm and airport management

Palm has issued a press release talking about how Palm OS handhelds are being employed at the heart of today’s travel industry, enhancing customer resource management, tracking demanding maintenance routines, and managing rigorous inspection schedules. The summer travel season and airfare wars are in full swing. According to the Air Transport Association, the U.S. airline industry transports more than 55 million customers each month. To manage this heavy customer load more safely and efficiently, airports, agencies and companies across the United States are turning to Palm OS handheld computers to improve customer service, enhance safety measures, and enable real-time communications.

Posted on: August 1, 2001 9:00 am

LandWare upgrade offer

LandWare announced a special limited-time program that allows owners of competing products to upgrade to their new Pocket Quicken 2.01 application for Palm OS handhelds. Under the terms of the new upgrade program, customers providing LandWare with proof of ownership of SplashMoney, QMate, Accounts and Loans, PMT, PocketMoney, or BankBook can purchase Pocket Quicken 2.0 for only $19.95, which is over 50% off the regular price. The upgrade offer runs until September 3, 2001.

Posted on: August 1, 2001 9:00 am

Parafone module for Visor

Arkon Networks, Inc. announced that the Parafone Cordless Telephone Springboard module for the Handspring Visor is now commercially available at select Future Shop stores and online at Palmgear.com, FutureShop.ca, and Amazon.com. The Parafone, combined with the Visor handheld computer allows the user to access all the phone numbers stored in a Visor handheld. People can simply highlight an entry in the address book and tap on the dial button to make a call.

Posted on: August 1, 2001 9:00 am

Vehicle valuation software

Gigglepop.com introduced eval-pal valuation software for auto professionals. The eval-pal software provides the user with official guidebook vehicle values.

Posted on: July 31, 2001 9:00 am

EveryWareUR CRM solutions

Astea International Inc. unveiled its EveryWareUR wireless and mobile CRM solutions at the Field Enterprise Solutions 2001 trade show in Chicago, IL. EveryWareUR provides companies with remote employees the ability to access real-time enterprise-wide service, sales, and dispatch information while in the field using handheld devices.

Posted on: July 31, 2001 9:00 am