dseifert software production announced version 1.0 of AdminPass, which addresses the problem of forgotten passwords for Palm OS-based devices by implementing a mechanism to easily replace the password in case of a lock-out, without compromising the security of the device.

The nice folks at Card Access recently gave us some insight into their Springboard modem modules. Their Thinmodem Plus module contains both a modem as well as 8MB of Flash RAM, is flash upgradeable (meaning that if new features are added to the modem, it can be upgraded), and, of course, no batteries are required. Interestingly, the company is also coming out with an Audible book-on-module player in May.

Our friend Dan Shafer recently sent us a link to a page that was just way too funny. In the spirit of Monday morning, we felt we’d share it with you. Be forewarned: it has a few bad words and is generally inappropriate for a serious publication like this. But if you use computers (as we know you all do), some of the items on this page will make you laugh out loud. And isn’t that a nice thing for us to do for you on a Monday? — DG

ZDNet has an article on HandEra’s announcement of the HandEra 330.

The Standard has an article detailing the difficulties Palm is facing at the moment.

Cutting Edge Software, Inc. announced that its Quickoffice productivity suite will be bundled on all HandEra 330 handheld computers.

HandEra, Inc. also officially announced its new name and corporate image, as well as “a renewed commitment to delivering next-generation handheld computing products.”

HandEra, Inc., formerly TRG Products, Inc., announced the HandEra 330. Its features include a high resolution screen, a 240 x 320 display, a Virtual Graffiti area, legible inking graffiti, 2MB of internal Flash memory and 8MB of internal RAM, two expansion slots (Secure Digital and CompactFlash), a voice recorder, an amplified speaker, a jog wheel and select button, and enhanced battery operation, allowing the user to choose between four AAA batteries and an optional rechargeable Lithium Ion battery pack. The HandEra 330 will be priced at $349.99 with volume corporate discounts available. The HandEra 330 will be available in Q2.

NovaSync announced an alliance with QRS Diagnostic to enable home healthcare workers to synchronize QRS’ portable medical testing devices with NovaSync’s HomeCare Helper. HomeCare Helper is a handheld data collection/transmission software that allows home healthcare workers to record and submit data in the formats required by State and Federal regulations, eliminating the need for data to be input and/or reconfigured at the back-office level.

Medix Resources, Inc. and WellPoint Pharmacy Management (WPM), today announced that Medix has been selected to provide handheld and wireless device integrator services for WPM. In this new capacity, Medix will manage technology integration initiatives with handheld and wireless device solutions vendors seeking to gain connectivity to WPM