CNET News.com reports Symbol Technologies has unveiled a new line of rugged handheld computers for factory employees, soldiers, and postal workers who need wireless Web access. The new products include the Symbol SPT 1700, based on the Palm operating system, the Symbol PPT 2700 with Pocket PC software, and the Symbol PDT 7500, which is available in Windows CE and DOS versions.

Wired News has an article on Palm’s demonstration of an MP3 player attachment for the Palm m100 and Palm V handhelds. The devices, made by Singapore Shinei Sangyo Pte Ltd, are also designed to function as digital voice recorders and backup devices for handhelds.

Jesse Berst at ZDNet has an article on the various ways handhelds are being expanded to turn them into something else, whether it be a cell phone, a gaming machine, or a wireless Web tool.

Free registration is required to read this New York Times article expounding on the greatness of the Pocket PC.

allNetDevices reports VTech has released a PDA aimed at pre-teens. The device is called Phusion and is designed for kids ages nine and up.

DDH Software announced a new contest designed to build upon its gallery of customer-developed HanDBase applets available for free in the company’s online applet gallery. The company is offering a $1,000 prize to the developer of the best custom HanDBase applet.

Epinions has a review of the Palm m100 Slim Leather Case.

Jesse Berst at ZDNet has an article on the various ways handhelds are being expanded to turn them into something else, whether it be a cell phone, a gaming machine, or a wireless Web tool.

allNetDevices reports VTech has released a PDA aimed at pre-teens. The device is called Phusion and is designed for busy kids ages nine and up.

Cutting Edge Software, Inc. announced a special promotion to be run through the month of October during which Quicksheet will be discounted to $29.95 from its original MSRP of $39.95.