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Palm, in conjunction with developers and channel partners, announced a Windows NT server-based solution for large businesses to incorporate handheld computers into mainstream information management systems. Palm is now shipping the Palm HotSync Server and a Microsoft Exchange Conduit, offering handheld management and synchronization of Palm OS handheld computers with enterprise groupware and line-of-business applications. Palm expects to add support for Windows CE-based handhelds later this year.

Novatel Wireless has signed an agreement with Symbol Technologies to deliver Cellular Digital Packet Data (CDPD) Merlin modem modules for integration into next generation wireless handheld devices. Novatel’s Merlin Wireless PC Card Modems will be designed into Symbol Technologies’ Palm OS and Windows-powered Pocket PC handhelds.

Fodors.com and AvantGo announced that Fodors.com is now available via the AvantGo mobile Internet service. The Fodors.com channel features up-to-date reviews and information about hotels and restaurants throughout the United States.

Handspring announced that it has lowered its initial public offering range to to between $17 and $19 from between $19 and $22. News.com reports that will make about $166.8 million if the shares are sold for $18 each.

3Com and Palm announced a licensing agreement to use Palm OS technologies in 3Com’s upcoming Internet appliance line. 3Com plans to integrate features of the Palm OS software, including the HotSync data synchronization technology, into 3Com’s first Internet appliance which will debut later this year.

Palm, in conjunction with developers and channel partners, announced a Windows NT server-based solution for large businesses to incorporate handheld computers into mainstream information management systems. Palm is now shipping the Palm HotSync Server and a Microsoft Exchange Conduit, offering handheld management and synchronization of Palm OS handheld computers with enterprise groupware and line-of-business applications. Palm expects to add support for Windows CE-based handhelds later this year.

The San Jose Mercury News has this story on the Palm IIIc’s cracked cases and the HP Jornada’s color display. The article reports that Palm said Wednesday it has received about 25 reports of its Palm IIIc developing a hairline crack on the back of the casing. The Jornada PocketPC displays just 4,096 colors, not the 65,536 colors HP said the device could display.

Bloomberg News reports that Palm will replace Palm IIIc units that have developed a crack on the device for free.

The San Jose Mercury News has this story on the Palm IIIc’s cracked cases and the HP Jornada’s color display. The article reports that Palm said Wednesday it has received about 25 reports of its Palm IIIc developing a hairline crack on the back of the casing. The Jornada PocketPC displays just 4,096 colors, not the 65,536 colors HP said the device could display.