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Proporta is starting 2005 with a monstrous great list of new product releases for all the leading PDA’s and Smartphones

Proporta is proud to announce the arrival of new protective cases for devices including the iPAQ hx2000, Dell Axim X50/X50v and Treo 650.



HP iPAQ hx2000

Proporta expand their extensive collection of protective cases to include the iPAQ hx2000 series. Available for the hx2000, Proporta have Aluminium and Silicone cases. Each has been specifically moulded to perfectly fit the device while giving access to the machine’s individual features such as synchronisation port and stylus.



Providing durable protection from 100% anodised aircraft grade aluminium, the hx2000 Aluminium Case securely holds your device whilst cushioning the machine from impacts courtesy of a thin layer of shock absorbent neoprene foam.



Securely housed inside the case are two SD/MMC card slots – keeping your memory cards protected and on hand.



iPAQ hx2000 Aluminium Case Image

iPAQ hx2000 Aluminium Case Product Page

All Proporta Aluminium Cases



For an impact protective case that adds virtually nothing to the slender hx2000 device, Proporta has created a Silicone Case. Manufactured from non-slip, shock absorbent silicone, the case allows the screen to be viewed fully and all controls to be accessed.



iPAQ hx2000 Silicone Case (image shown h4700)

iPAQ hx2000 Silicone Case Product Page

All Proporta Silicone Cases



HP iPAQ h6300

Alongside the standard Alu-Leather Cases (available in Book and Flip styles) released recently for the iPAQ h6300, Proporta has developed the Flip Case further to offer a removable case for the thumboard. The leather thumboard case attaches securely to the front of the main PDA case using two heavy-duty pop-in clasps. The thumboard case is completely removable so that it can be stored separately from the main h6300 case if preferred.



A removable belt attachment system and credit card module is also provided making the case both versatile and practical to use. With the case open, you have full access to all of the h6300 features, enabling the machine to be used inside the case.



iPAQ h6300 Alu-Leather Flip Type with thumboard Case Image

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iPAQ h6300 Alu-Leather Flip Type with thumboard Case Product Page

All Alu-Leather Cases



Dell Axim X50/X50v

Proporta unveils Alu-Leather protective cases and a 3-in-1 Stylus for the Dell Axim X50/X50v. Providing the dependable protection of Proporta’s unique Screen Saver System (an aluminium sheet is used to protect the screen of the PDA) combined with the style of a classic black hand-made leather case, the Dell Axim X50/X50v case is available in both Flip and Book styles. Both styles include SD/MMC card storage compartments and a removable credit card module and provide access to the Axim X50/X50v features - including synchronisation port, stereo output and stylus.



The Flip Case incorporates a fully removable belt attachment system and both the Flip and Book versions include a hidden magnetic docking system that allows the case to be securely connected to the Proporta in-vehicle mount. The cases are held securely closed by a magnetic self-homing clasp.



Axim X50/X50v Alu-Leather Flip Case Image

Axim X50/X50v Alu-Leather Flip Case Product Page

Axim X50/X50v Alu-Leather Book Case Image

Axim X50/X50v Alu-Leather Book Case Product Page

All Proporta Alu-Leather Cases



Also available for the Axim X50/X50v is the elegant and beautifully functional 3-in-1 stylus. The Proporta 3-in-1 stylus gives the convenience of a screen stylus, ballpoint pen and reset pin in one stylus which fits into the existing stylus silo of the device. Finished in brushed aluminium, this stylus is very much in keeping with the look of the Dell Axim X50/X50v.



Axim X50/X50v 3-in-1 Stylus Image

Axim X50/X50v 3-in-1 Product Page

All Proporta Styli



Nokia

Proporta releases a traditional, classic leather case created for the Nokia 9500 Communicator. Encasing the Smartphone in soft black leather with elegant contrast overstitching, the Proporta Leather Case includes a secure belt attachment clip and a handy cutout to make it easy to remove the phone from the case.



Nokia 9500 Leather Pouch Case Image

Nokia 9500 Leather Pouch Case Product Page





Blackberry

Custom designed to the precise measurements of the Blackberry 6700/7700 series, Proporta’s Aluminium Case offers unrivalled protection to your device. Lined with soft neoprene to prevent scratching, the Proporta Aluminium Cases offer protection and functionality. Precision moulded cutaways give access to the machine’s features with the case securely closed. The design also features a removable belt clip.



Blackberry 6700/7700 Aluminium Case Image

Blackberry 6700/7700 Aluminium Case Product Page

All Proporta Aluminium Cases





Xda IIi/Xda IIs/MDA III/i-mate PDA2K/Qtek 9090/HTC Blue Angel

Proporta has released an Aluminium Case offering protection to the PDA which is sure to win the award for having the most product names - the Xda IIi/Xda IIs/MDA III/i-mate PDA2K/Qtek 9090/HTC Blue Angel.



This is the lightest and smallest case on the market, made from aircraft grade aluminium and lined with a layer of neoprene which cushions the device from shocks and scratches. Created to allow the screen to be visible from inside the case, the Proporta Aluminium Case incorporates a transparent plastic front panel and a removable belt clip system. Cutouts give access to all the major functions and features of the device of so many names - such as synchronisation port, memory card slot, and vital buttons – all from inside the case.



Xda IIi/Xda IIs/MDA III/i-mate PDA2K/Qtek 9090/HTC Blue Angel Aluminium Case Image

Xda IIi/Xda IIs/MDA III/i-mate PDA2K/Qtek 9090/HTC Blue Angel Aluminium Case Product Page

All Proporta Aluminium Cases



Because the Xda IIi is so new, Proporta is waiting for stock of these cases to arrive so they’re offering a FREE neoprene case ‘while you wait’. If you order your aluminium case now, they’ll send you a sporty and highly protective Wet-Suit Style Neoprene Case to keep your Xda IIi in pristine condition while you wait. They’ll then send your aluminium case to you as soon as it arrives and you get to keep the Neoprene Case too – you’ll need to be quick though because once the Aluminium Cases are in stock, you won’t get your free Neoprene Case.



In addition, Proporta has just released a 3-in-1 stylus for the Xda IIi/Xda IIs/i-mate PDA2K/Qtek 9090/HTC Blue Angel. Finished in brushed aluminium, this elegant stylus is a perfect combination of practicality and style as it includes a pen and reset pin along with the standard screen stylus and still fits inside the normal stylus silo of your device.



Xda Iii/Xda IIs/MDA III/i-mate PDA2K/Qtek 9090/HTC Blue Angel 3-in-1 Stylus Image

Xda Iii/Xda Iis/MDA III/i-mate PDA2K/Qtek 9090/Htc Blue Angel 3-in-1 Stylus Product Page

All Proporta Styli



Treo

Proporta has announced the release of a protective Aluminium Case for the Treo 650 that combines the durability of anodised aircraft grade aluminium with the benefits of a moulded, clear plastic front panel – giving you an unobstructed view of the screen while the device is still safely inside the case.



Individual cutouts give access to all important Treo 650 buttons and controls and locks on both the sides and the bottom of the case ensure your Smartphone is held securely inside the cushioned neoprene lining.



Treo 650 Aluminium Case Image

Treo 650 Aluminium Case Product Page

All Proporta Aluminium Cases



As with the Xda IIs, Proporta is offering a FREE neoprene case ‘while you wait’. If you order your aluminium case now, they’ll send you a sporty and highly protective Wet-Suit Style Neoprene Case to keep your Treo 650 in immaculate condition while you wait. They’ll then send your aluminium case to you as soon as it arrives and you get to keep the Neoprene Case too – you’ll need to be quick though because once the Aluminium Cases are in stock, you won’t get your free Neoprene Case.



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All Proporta branded products can now be registered for a free Lifetime Warranty at www.proporta.com/lifetime (no matter where you bought them) and all purchases are covered by the Proporta “never argue” money-back guarantee - if for any reason or no reason at all you are not completely happy, Proporta will refund you in full or offer you a replacement – whichever you prefer.


-Ron Pendleton WebMaster, Palm Place and Wireless World

Chloe, Proporta's Marketing Director, has announced the launch of their latest edition of Proporta's PRO BACKUP product. Previously available in 32 MEG and 64 MEG sizes, they have now released a 128 MEG Version. I personally have a 64 MEG version and it has come in QUITE HANDY more then once. The key to this product is simplicity. You place the card in your Palm or Pocket PC device, it will then launch it's own Backup program on your device and then you simply select BACKUP or RESTORE. You can literally BACKUP one device onto the card, place the card in a brand new device and press RESTORE, and in minutes, you have an exact copy of your original device. I am sure you can see the advantages of that. When traveling, you can restore a corrupted device to full functionality, WITHOUT HAVING A PC. For further details or to buy one of these cards, now available in 32, 64 and the new 128 MEG Sizes, go to PROPORTA WEB SITE

Features:

Backup the entire memory of the handheld, including all documents, applications, preferences and other information.
-Uses Incremental Backup
- meaning that you only backup files which have been modified since last used to save time. In the event of partial or complete data loss simply insert the card and you are just one click away from a fully restored handheld.
- You can even encrypt your backups with a password.
- One click to backup, one click to restore - your mum could use this.


-Ron Pendleton WebMaster, Palm Place and Wireless World

Crystal Clear Protection That's Unbelievably Tough and Leaves Your PDA On Display.
Proporta – It’s all become Crystal clear!

Proporta is proud to announce its newest collection of protective cases for a number of popular PDAs. Each case has been carefully designed to provide unbeatable protection whilst complementing the PDA’s stylish good-looks.

The Proporta Crystal Case is made from a plastic known as polycarbonate. This material makes the case extremely durable and scratch resistant and is also used to produce such products as protective eyewear and bullet resistant glass.



Other than being extremely protective, another major advantage the Crystal case has is that is allows the user to view their PDA whether the case is open or closed…as the case is clear the screen is always visible. The double hinge allows the case to be folded through 360 degrees, making the case comfortable to hold and suitable for both left- and right-handed users.

Individual cutouts provide the user with easy access to all the PDA’s features without sacrificing protection or usability.


The Proporta Crystal Case is made from the type of durable and scratch resistant polycarbonate plastic that's used to make protective eyewear.

- shatterproof
- shock absorbent
- completely clear (ideal for use with GPS systems)
- cutouts give access to stylus, ports and controls
- secure closure catch prevents accidental opening
- double hinge allows case to be folded through 360 degrees

These cases are all priced at just $23.95 and are protected by PROPORTA's “never-argue” money-back guarantee. If for any reason or no reason at all, you are not completely happy, Proporta will refund you in full. And do not forget their low worldwide shipping pricing!!

Currently available for the Palm ZIRE 71, IPAQ 19xx Series, IPAQ 22xx Series and soon to be released IPAQ 41xx Series.

Also to be released, is a NEW RETRACTABLE EARBUD/HEADPHONE SET. I do NOT need to tell you the advantages of a retractable Earbud set. NO MORE TANGLES. Now here is an idea that the market has been waiting for. I ordered mine already and will be reviewing it soon for everyone. To be announced on 04-04-04 !! and we will have pictures!!


-Ron Pendleton WebMaster, Palm Place and Wireless World

I found a nice Member Forum and thought we would give it a try. We will cover Wireless Phones. Bluetooth etc, not just Palm PDA's. Yes, there is plenty of these "forums"surrounding the Palm and Wireless community, but I think we can do it better. And we are at least going to try. So, pop on over and register, remember once your favorite online name is gone, it's gone, so do not delay. Please send me suggestions for topics, what you would like to see and remember THE SKY'S THE LIMIT!!

ADDED: Bonus I have a few "gifts" that I have been given in the way of Palm Cases and Synch\Charging cords, so I think I will be giving away those at random to those who register, so you never know!! Also, we well NEVER sell your name or abuse your info. It is strictly for the Forums use.
See ya soon at http://kickme.to/wirelessworld, Palm Place Users Forum-Ron Pendleton WebMaster, Palm Place and Wireless World





-Ron Pendleton WebMaster, Palm Place and Wireless World

I found a nice Member Forum for the site and thought we would give it a try. Yes, there is plenty of these "forums"surrounding the Palm and Wireless community, but I think we can do it better. And we are at least going to try. So, pop on over and register, remember once your favorite online name is gone, it's gone, so do not delay. Please send me suggestions for topics, what you would like to see and remeber THE SKY'S THE LIMIT!!

ADDED: Bonus I have a few "gifts" that I have been given in the way of Palm Cases and Synch\Charging cords, so I think I will be giving away those at random to those who register, so you never know!! Also, we well NEVER sell your name or abuse your info. It is strictly for the Forums use.
See ya soon at http://wirelessway.proboard27.com, Palm Place Users Forum-Ron Pendleton WebMaster, Palm Place and Wireless World

THANKS TO PDA24/7 for posting a note today (2/26) that showed me how to get this $19.95 game FREE! Here is the promo code: 45103721 You can get it HERE from Palmsource.

I downloaded this and it's actually pretty cool. Great for kids of all ages! Options include the ability to set a password in order for someone to exit the "Playground" (to keep your other data safe), and the normal buttons don't work in "Playground" -- you have to exit using a dropdown from the menu (whether you use password or not).

Paint - a colorbook type application
Icons for paint bucket, brush or spray paint can be used to color in the included pictures; change colors by tapping on the crayon color-selector and then choosing the color you want; use the smiley face in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen to cycle through pictures.

Draw - create your own works of art
Icons for paint bucket, brush or spray paint can be used to color in the included pictures; change colors by tapping on the crayon color-selector and then choosing the color you want; use the smiley face in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen to bring up a blank screen

Match - a pairs game
It starts out with just one pair, and gets progressively more difficult with each level you complete

ScratchOff - simple game for "little ones"
Use the stylus to “scratch off” the image and reveal the picture underneath (try to guess what it is before you uncover it all)

FollowMe - A game of concentration
Follow the pattern of images and sounds. It starts out easy and gets harder as you go along.

PuzzlePath - an animated puzzle game
Move the puzzle pieces around so the little girl can safely collect all the fruit.
(if the path isn't ready when she gets to the end, she turns around and heads back the other way)

NOTE: These PalmSource PROMO's like this are gone as fast as they go up. Needless to say I am sorry if it is discontinued when you go there, so PLEASE HURRY time is awasting!!

-Ron Pendleton WebMaster, Palm Place and Wireless World

palmOne has announced a $30 price drop on the Palm Tungsten T2 making it now only $299. Save $30.00! Plus Free Overnight Shipping!
And just to make things exciting, palmOne has announced a $50 REBATE on the ZIRE 71, making the Palm Zire 71 now only $199 after $50 mail-in rebate. Save $50! Plus Free Shipping!

So, if you haven't been lucky enough to win one of the excellent PALM ADDICT contest's, here is two great new opportunities to get yourself a new palmOne T2 or ZIRE 71.
Ron P.

On Monday 2-26-2004, Motorola announced the Motorola MPx — a part of the Motorola MOTOPro series of handsets featuring Microsoft Windows Mobile software. The dual-hinge device opens both lengthways as a clamshell phone and in landscape mode as an email device with a wide screen and full QWERTY keyboard.
The Motorola MPx aims to replace use of multiple devices by blending the essentials of a mobile phone, personal data assistant (PDA) and email messenger in one device. By opening the device in landscape mode, Internet browsing, streaming video and access to corporate applications are all supposed to be within easy reach using the Motorola MPx.
The tri-band GSM/GRPS Motorola MPx is a business tool, with advanced features such as built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and Infrared support for data exchange. The MPx also sports a 2.8 inch, 16-bit color display providing a resolution of 320x240 pixels.
The device is built on the MOTOPro Innovation Platform, a feature rich software and hardware platform that leverages Motorola’s design and technologies, as well as the Microsoft Windows Mobile software. The Motorola MPx boasts up to 1GB of expandable memory through a SD/MMC slot, an integrated 1.3 mega pixel camera with flash, and Java technology.
The Motorola MPx will be shipped with Windows Media Player for playback of video clips. Video clips and pictures taken by the integrated camera can be sent via e-mail, MMS, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth.
The Motorola MPx is expected to be available in the second half of 2004, while pricing will depend on operator.



-Ron Pendleton WebMaster, Palm Place and Wireless World

CANNES, France (special to eWEEK.com)—Group Sense PDA, a PalmSource licensee, announced Tuesday at the 3GSM World Congress here its second PalmSource phone: the Xplore G88. This follows up last year's Xplore G18 and is a multifeature smartphone running Palm OS 4.1.2.

It has a a built-in 320-by-240 digital camera with zoom, 16MB RAM, a 22MB Flash Internal Memory Card with WAP/e-mail/Java support and a push-out keyboard like the Nokia 7650, but is a lot smaller and lighter.
Key to this announcement is that the product is a PalmSource smartphone (as opposed to a PalmSource PDA with built-in cellular) and is a high-spec device that networks can put under their own badge and sell in high volumes.

High volumes for smartphones, that is. A useful reality check to keep by you in Cannes is the knowledge that although Symbian has apparently won the smartphone war so far, its total sold licences are dwarfed by the total size of the phone market. In smartphones, PalmSource frequently suffers from the "too little, too late" tag. PalmSource's business development vice president, Albert Chu, declined to share market figures during the company's quiet period.


"We believe that the new G88 demonstrates GSPDA's continued track record to bring innovative and easy-to-use Palm-powered smartphones to market," said PalmSource President and CEO David Nagel. "GSPDA is not only an innovator in Palm-powered smartphone design, they also embrace their development efforts with a cutting-edge time to market approach."

GSPDA, as the company name might imply, started in PDAs and does a great deal of business in mainland China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore. In addition to PDAs and phones, it is active in education, entertainment, data storage and communications.
At recent presentations, Nagel has speculated that a wireless MP3 player could be a killer category. The notion of a wireless iPod as the "next big thing" could make a deal of sense. Wireless MP3 is something that GSPDA is looking at, and although it declined to confirm that there's a project in the works, it conceded that it's reasonable to speculate that it is working on devices in this category.





-Ron Pendleton WebMaster, Palm Place and Wireless World

Reader reports have come in that palmOne has begun to ship the Treo 600 to customers that had pre-ordered. The initial shipments are going out early, as previous estimates cited a early march shipping date.


Users that pre-order the device have begin to receive email notifications that the device has now shipped. The Treo 600 can now be ordered immediately online from palmOne.com, and through direct T-Mobile business sales channels and select value-added resellers. The Treo 600 smartphone will be available to new T-Mobile customers at an estimated U.S. street price of $499 when purchased with a service contract.

Through March 2, 2004, palmOne is offering all Treo 180, 270 and 300 owners the ability to upgrade to a Treo 600 smartphone for only $399, exclusively at palmOne.com. The device is now also available on the AT&T, Cingular and Sprint networks.



-Ron Pendleton WebMaster, Palm Place and Wireless World

Spring time is approaching, so it must be time for the rumors of upcoming palmOne handhelds to come in earnest, as palmOne, previously Palm, has traditionally announced new devices in the Spring and Fall. Why last year, the handheld company, released the Tungsten C and the Zire 71, two devices that helped complete a successful product turnaround for the company, which had seen its PDA line-up eclipsed by the likes of Sony and HP for excitement and the latest features.
The most recent rumor, as reported by Palm Addict, places a sequel to the Zire 71, which was palmOne's first PDA with an integrated digital camera, as appearing this spring. This device, the Zire 72, may look like the Tungsten E, palmOne's popular mid-level business PDA released last fall, and include 64MB of RAM with 56 MB available to the user, and like the Zire 71, a digital camera.

The Zire 71 only has 16 MB of memory and the camera on the Zire 72 is purported to be a far superior at 1.3 megapixels. The handheld would run Palm OS 5.2.1, now called Garnet. It may bring Bluetooth to the Zire line also.

Other rumored new handhelds from palmOne include a successor to the Treo 600. This would be the first Treo to come to light after PalmOne's merger with Handspring, the original designer


-Ron Pendleton WebMaster, Palm Place and Wireless World

I recently received and have been using the new Stylograph from a JAVOedge and I must say it is my new FAVORITE stylus. Ever pick something up and it just feels instantly "right"? This is one of those items. I instantly knew it was the right weight, thickness, tip was the right size (after some initial writing, of course) and it just plain looked GOOD! Made in a dulled chrome (also comes in Black and Grey) it looks great as well. Am I overly excited about a PDA stylus? Maybe, but at my age ya gotta grab for all the gusto you can when it comes along. But seriously, I really do like this stylus. And now for the big finish. They have put an extended, Golf Putter style head on the top of it. (Remove the top and get a nice little reset pin!) And the part I really like is that it sticks out of my Palm m500 series PERFECTLY. Just a flick of my thumb and out it pops with ease. I have always had problems fighting every stylus I've ever had. So , if your looking for a new or replacement stylus,( Available for most all makes/models of PDA by the way!) check out the folks at JAVOedge. They're good people with good product. Stay tuned, I have more reviews coming, and maybe a contest or two as well featuring some JAVOedge product !!!
-Ron Pendleton WebMaster, Palm Place and Wireless World

Nokia today launched their enterprise mobility solution for corporate customers. The new Nokia 9500 Communicator is one of the first cellular devices on the market designed to meet the demands of corporate IT departments for customization, manageability and security. The tri-band device supporting E-GPRS (EDGE) and Wi-Fi 802.11b is expected to be available in volume during the fourth quarter of 2004. It includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, MMC Card Slot and a Digital Camera. The price (unsubsidized) of the Nokia 9500 Communicator is expected to be around €800 in Europe or $1000 in the United States.
FULL DETAILS


-Ron Pendleton WebMaster, Palm Place and Wireless World

***ANNOUNCING OUR NEXT CONTEST!! ***WIN A ALUMINUM CASE FOR YOUR PALM (or CLIE) FROM PROPORTA ***!!!

I am pleased to announce that this week starts our next of many contests. PROPORTA (an "E"tailer of excellent PDA accessories) has given PALMPLACE an Aluminum Case for either a PALM or CLIE to Giveaway this weekend. So, heres what you need to do. Go to PROPORTA's WEBSITE at http://www.proporta.com and (after you have looked around and marveled at what is available and the incredible pricing !!) find the two words that they use to describe their warranty/return policy. I found it in 2 places with relative ease, so it should be a breeze. Then send that along with how you heard about this weekends contest to supportstaff@comcast.net. In the SUBJECT line please put CONTEST ENTRY. Then include your full name, shipping address, EMAIL address as well as the model Aluminum case you desire, PALM Model# or SONY CLIE Model#. The contest will run through TUES, MAR. 2nd at Midnite. Winner will be contacted by Chloe at PROPORTA and your case will be shipped off to your location. ALSO, all entrants will receive a discount code good for a nice discount off your next purchase at Proporta.
So all that's left to say is GET TO IT! And, oh, guess what? Please, limit one entry per email /shipping address. Thank You and Good Luck From PROPORTA and PALM PLACE

I use X-10 Home Automation all over my house. In fact, I have actually had X-10 since I was 12 years old. I have the original walnut grained control panal from Radio Shack and the Brown modules from them as well. The stuff does last. I don't wanna telll you how long ago that was, but it is long enough. I have X-10 software/modules turn my lights on automatically, make tea in the morning and automatically turn my lights on and off when I am away. It is worth a look, and it is inexpensive, very inexpensive. So if you have not looked at X-10 check 'em out, they have neat stuff.
Note: I just added a tabletop controller on my Mom's nitestand and gave her a PalmTop Controller for the Living Room/Rest of House. She wakes up, Hits "3 On" and the Tea Pot Starts" I am a hero, she still is not over it! She comes upstairs and forgets to turn the lights off in hallway or downstairs, "4 Off" and she is done. And thank God, No Clapping!! LOL. You can do much more if you use the software, but in her case kjust the standard controllers was all that was needed. If anyone has questions about X-10 stuff, drop me a line be glad to help you with it.

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-Ron Pendleton WebMaster, Palm Place and Wireless World

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-Ron Pendleton WebMaster, Palm Place and Wireless World

Following Directions: The Note Pad on your Palm is a handy place to store directions to a new client's offices and other venues you're not familiar with. Visit the client's Web site for directions to their offices (most companies usually post them under Contact Us or About Us.) Copy the directions from the site and paste them into Note Pad on your Palm™ Desktop. You may want to attach the note to the corresponding event in your Date Book. Don't forget to perform a HotSync® operation!


-Ron Pendleton WebMaster, Palm Place and Wireless World

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A serious Bluetooth security vulnerability allows mobile phone users' contact books to be stolen. You've heard of bluejacking - now meet 'bluesnarfing'
A security flaw has been discovered in Bluetooth that lets an attacker download all contact details along with other information from a vulnerable phone, while leaving no trace of the attack.
Unlike bluejacking, which is where users can send a message to Bluetooth phones without authorisation, this latest discovery for the wireless-data standard allows data, such as telephone numbers and diary entries, stored in a vulnerable device to be stolen by the attacker. The new exploit is called bluesnarfing.
Bluesnarfing is said to affect a number of Sony Ericsson, Ericsson and Nokia handsets, but some models are at greater risk because they invite attack even when in 'invisible mode' -- in which the handset is not supposed to broadcast its identity and should refuse connections from other Bluetooth devices.
Adam Laurie, chief security officer at UK networking and security firm AL Digital, told ZDNet UK that the Nokia 6310, 6310i, 8910 and 8910i models were at greatest risk. "On some models of phone, you are only vulnerable to attack if you are on visible mode; however, there are other models of phones where you are vulnerable even in non-visible mode," he said.
Laurie said he discovered the problem when he was asked to test how safe Bluetooth devices actually were. "Before we deploy any new technology for clients or our own staff, one of my duties is to investigate that technology and ensure it is secure. Actually rolling your sleeves up and looking at it, not just taking the manufacturers' claims at face value. When I did that, I found that it is not secure," he said.
According to Laurie, he can initiate a bluesnarfing attack from his laptop after making a modification to its Bluetooth settings: "It is a standard Bluetooth-enabled laptop and the only special bit is the software I am using in the Bluetooth stack. I have a modified the Bluetooth stack and that enables me to perform this attack," he said.
Bluesnarfing has huge potential for abuse because it leave no trace and victims will be unaware that their details have been stolen: "If your phone is in your pocket, you will be completely unaware," he said.
Laurie said he has had trouble getting the major handset manufacturers to admit the problem exists: "I have had experts telling me that it can't possibly exist because they have been trying to do this and failing."
Although the problem may affect other Bluetooth devices, such as laptops, Laurie said they are more difficult to target because the systems are more complex: "Mobiles are liable to be more vulnerable simply because the resources for menus and configuration are limited. Manufacturers try and make Bluetooth simple to use on phones, so you don't have much granularity in setting options. On a lot of phones, Bluetooth is either on or off," he said.
Laurie said that for now, there is no fix available. He said that the only way to be completely safe is to switch off the Bluetooth functionality.
AL Digital has developed several proof-of-concept utilities, but has not released them into the wild, said Laurie. They include: Bluestumbler, to monitor and log all visible Bluetooth devices (name, MAC address, signal strength, capabilities), and identify the manufacturer from MAC address lookup; and Bluesnarf, which can copy data from a target device.
According to the AL Digital's bluestumbler Web site, vulnerable phones include: Ericsson T68; Sony Ericsson R520m, T68i, T610 and Z1010; and Nokia 6310, 6310i, 7650, 8910 and 8910i.

Nokia and Sony Ericsson were not immediately available for comment.


-Ron Pendleton WebMaster, Palm Place and Wireless World

The Palm operating system is moving forward in two directions, with the announcement of two next-generation versions of the Palm OS that will appear on devices later this year.

The two upcoming releases, mainstream Palm OS Garnet and enterprise-oriented Palm OS Cobalt, are being previewed at the PalmSource Developers Conference in San Jose, California, this week.

Both new versions of the Palm OS are intended to make the popular handheld operating system more powerful than ever, and able to support an even wider range of hardware than the current array of Palm-based personal digital assistants and wireless communicators.

Cobalt's Shine
Palm OS Garnet corresponds to version 5.4 of the Palm OS, while Palm OS Cobalt is the equivalent of version 6. PalmSource hopes that by not using version numbers it will keep prospective Garnet customers from thinking they're getting an old or outdated product, but the bulk of the innovation is clearly going into Palm OS Cobalt
New features in Cobalt include improved graphics and multimedia support. Its customizable status bar will look familiar to owners of recent Tungsten PDAs, and the OS has a more robust contact manager with room for more data and a tabbed layout. PalmSource has also improved its support for various types of connectivity, including simultaneous voice and data sessions.

Under the hood, Cobalt will also have support for much more memory--up to 256MB each in RAM and ROM. PalmSource hopes the memory boost plus better security features will make the OS more suitable for heavy-duty enterprise applications.


Garnet Builds on OS 5
Palm OS Garnet, meanwhile, will basically improve on the most recent Palm 5 release. Among its features are support for higher screen resolutions (including 240 by 320) and a software-based Graffiti input area that can vanish as required (and which will look familiar to Tungsten T3 owners), plus enhanced tools for finding and using Bluetooth networks. Garnet stays within the current memory limits of 128MB in RAM and 16MB in ROM.

PalmSource expects that Cobalt's features will encourage development of new Palm-based devices such as tablets, electronic book readers, game players, and other types of hardware.

Meanwhile, to attract new Palm customers who may not care about the OS's core calendar and datebook features, PalmSource is seeking greater visibility for the 20,000 or so applications for Palms.

To that end, PalmSource's Web site now features a series of expert guides to Palm applications in categories ranging from knitting and religion to law and medicine.

-Ron Pendleton WebMaster, Palm Place and Wireless World

palmOne's
FIND AN APPLICATION QUICKLY
You can open an application from the Home screen by writing the Graffiti character for the first letter of its name. The Home screen scrolls to the first application with a name that begins with that letter.
Quick Menu Commands
To quickly execute menu commands, press the Command Stroke key + the appropriate command letter, for example, Command Stroke key + C to copy, or Command Stroke key + P to paste.
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-Ron Pendleton WebMaster, Palm Place and Wireless World

-Ron Pendleton WebMaster, Palm Place and Wireless World

Meet the PEG-TJ37 and PEG-TH55, just announced in Japan: features include video playback and cameras as well as coloured shells and typical Sony design.
Japanese giant Sony has added another two models to its PDA lineup: the TJ37 and TH55. Each handheld is to become available in Japan later this month, while no information on release schedules for other markets was available at the time of writing.
The TJ37 follows the general form-factor of the TJ series, adopting a 320 x 320 16-bit display with hard grafitti area in a sleek shell, which is available in a range of colours, including blue, silver and orange. The Palm OS 5-running TJ37 will be equipped with a 200 MHz ARM processor from Sony's i.MXL range, backed up by 32 MB of DRAM and 16 MB ROM.

It also features a VGA digital camera mounted on its reverse, and comes equipped with MP3-playing functionality courtesy of Aero Player. Further media ability is found in Quicktime movie playback. All this sits in a device measuring 75 x 115 x 13 mm.

The TH55 also runs Palm OS 5.2.1 atop a 123 MHz Sony processor, this time with 32 MB of RAM and 32 MB of ROM. The display is larger, running at Sony's highest resolution of 320 x 480, which incorporates a virtual grafitti area. The display is, of course, 16-bit.

This model incorporates the same camera found in the TJ37, but also features integrated 802.11b Wi-Fi and possibly Bluetooth. Quicktime movie playback is supplemented by MPEG-1 support and a voice recorder, although oddly no mention is made of MP3 functionality on this device.

The TH55 comes in black or red and features a new transparent flip-lid designed to allow use of the new Clie Organizer application, which offers handwritten notes and images within a standard PIM view. The device measures 73.3 x 121.5 x 15.7 mm and weighs a solid 185 g.

-Ron Pendleton WebMaster, Palm Place and Wireless World

-Ron Pendleton WebMaster, Palm Place and Wireless World

Security company AL Digital has issued a warning over some Bluetooth mobile phones that could enable a hacker to obtain access to the devices.

The company claims that a hacker could use a phone's Bluetooth connectivity to obtain a wide range of information such as a user's identity, bank account details, sales leads, business contacts and other confidential information. All this could reportedly be downloaded to the hacker's mobile phone using a wireless Bluetooth connection without the victim being aware of the theft.

AL Digital also said that the safety of vulnerable lone children or women could be compromised if their mobile number got into the wrong hands.



-Ron Pendleton WebMaster, Palm Place and Wireless World

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Check out a new supplier of PDA accessories. We have been chatting with the people over at JAVOedge and we like what we are hearing. They specialize in new and unique accessories for all makes and models of PDA's. It appears that convenience and practicality is the driving force behind their ideas and designs. We have some product on the way for review, so stick with us for some more info. Also, look forward for some nice contest's with JAVOedge product as prizes. So check them out!! You'll be glad you did.

NOTE: Anyone who uses Earbuds or Headset needs to take a look at this. One of the reasons I don't carry my MP3 player often is that I hate that cord tangle of my EarBuds. Check out their JAVOearbuds, this item I like alot!


-Ron Pendleton WebMaster, Palm Place and Wireless World

Owners of the popular Pocketop infrared keyboard beware: upgrade your device, and you could find yourself facing $20 USD to download new drivers compatible with your unit.
As the maker of the first widely popular infrared keyboard moves to a new web site, owners of the Pocketop keyboard have suddenly found downloads of new drivers come at a price. Stepping away from the company's previous policy, drivers for numerous devices based on the Palm OS and Pocket PC platforms which were previously available as free downloads now sell for up to $20 USD each.

In an open letter to its customers, Pocketop explains why the company has found it necessary to reconsider its policy of making drivers available for free. Apologizing for delays in processing users' requests for drivers for new devices, Pocketop says the very rapid pace of development in the hand-held market, including portable keyboards, has forced the manufacturer to change its policy on issuing drivers.

Part of the company's letter reads: "Unlike Windows devices, where typically only three or four drivers are sufficient to service every PC on the market, there is a huge and growing variety of hand-held devices. We have now developed in excess of 100 drivers that enable our keyboard to be used with hundreds of different PDA/Pocket PC/and cellphone devices. This trend is escalating with the need to provide drivers for devices using the Symbian operating system. The cost to develop drivers is very high."

Additionally, the company's letter also says it has been brought to its attention that users of portable keyboards purchased from its competitors download and use Pocketop's free drivers, a further incentive for the company to introduce a registration and payment policy for drivers.

Owners of Pocketop keyboards must now register with the manufacturer and pay from $10 to $20 USD for each set of drivers, a price Pocketop said it believes is modest compared with its costs. Lastly, the company also claimed its new policy would aid the company in providing new drivers in a timely fashion to meet customers' needs as new devices enter the market.


-Ron Pendleton WebMaster, Palm Place and Wireless World

SanDisk Wi-Fi SD card pushed back yet again
According to the information published on the official SanDisk web site, the company has put off the release of the highly anticipated Palm OS 5 driver for its Wi-Fi SD card.

The Palm support has already suffered quite a number of delays, and nobody can be sure that this one will be the last. The previous release date was slated for the first quarter of 2004. Now the Palm OS 5 driver is estimated for the second quarter.

SanDisk doesn’t give an explanation for this very delay, however you can read the company’s official statement on the development process of the driver in general and the problems they have to solve in order to make it finally available.

On the other hand, SanDisk may have focused on the latest SyChip’s low power Wi-Fi SD card announced some time ago, and Palm OS 5 driver for the initial version of the card is not in the high priority for the company any more.



-Ron Pendleton WebMaster, Palm Place and Wireless World

MyDoom E-Mail Worm Spreading Quickly
January 26, 2004
A fast-moving Windows worm known as MyDoom on Monday began spreading at a furious rate on the Internet.

MyDoom arrives via e-mail and has a randomized sender's address and subject line. The body of the message varies, but purports to be an error message, such as: "The message cannot be represented in 7-bit ASCII and has been sent as a binary attachment."

The file attachment is often in a ZIP archive format and can have any one of a number of file extensions, including .exe, .pif and .scr. The icon for the attachment looks like the one used for text messages in Windows.

Once the user runs the attached file, the worm copies itself to the machine in the following manner:


c:\Program Files\KaZaA\My Shared Folder\activation_crack.scr

c:\WINDOWS\Desktop\Document.scr

c:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\taskmon.exe
One IT manager said he was now blocking all ZIP attachements to limit the spread of MyDoom.

MyDoom also copies itself to the registry in Windows so that it executes at startup, according to a preliminary analysis by Network Associates Inc.'s McAfee Security unit. The worm also opens Port 3127 and begins listening for instructions from a remote host.

Much of the data in the worm's code is encrypted, anti-virus experts said, making analysis of the worm much more difficult. Some users reported receiving as many as 100 copies of the worm in a 30-minute span on Monday afternoon.

-Ron Pendleton WebMaster, Palm Place and Wireless World

EDITORIAL: The GeekZone, well known for their Bluetooth "How To Guide"", has a link to an informative FLASH Video made by Bluetooth SIG, that answers just that question. As more and more devices are released everyday with Bluetooth capabilities, many are still thinking, "Bluetooth, sure, it's so I can wear a headset without a cord". Well Bluetooth is that and Sooooo much more. Take a few minutes, take off that corded headset and check out this flick and informative read!.
The Official Bluetooth Website also has lots of information to put you in the know as well in their "HOW IT WORKS" section. You can also sign up for the Bluetooth newsletter that will keep you abreast of whats new and upcoming in Bluetooth. So take some time out and get to know Bluetooth, it is an amazing technology that looks like it has arrived, and it's here to stay, finally.

Pendleton WebMaster, Palm Place and Wireless World

One thing that has always been an issue is the fact that everytime that a new palmOne device or model line was released, your $300-$500 worth of accessories became worthless or throwins when you sold the old palm. That was to be eliminated with the introduction of the palmOne Universal Connector. Most chargers, cables and cradles connect via the
Palm™ Universal Connector making them usable across many Palm handheld models. Most peripherals made for Palm™ handhelds connect via the Palm™ Universal Connector making them usable across most of the Palm handheld models* shown at right.

*You should check the model compatibility list for each individual accessory to confirm which handheld models are fully compatible. The Palm OS® version and physical form of a specific handheld model may affect compatibility with individual accessories. The following models have the Universal Connector :

• Tungsten™ T Handheld
• Tungsten™ T2 Handheld
• Tungsten™ T3 Handheld
• Tungsten™ C Handheld
• Tungsten™ W Handheld

• Zire™ 71 Handheld

• Palm™ m515 Handheld
• Palm™ m505 Handheld
• Palm™ m500 Handheld

• Palm™ i705 Handheld

• Palm™ m130 Handheld
• Palm™ m125 Handheld

palmOne has released a neat lil addition to any palmOne device that utilizes the Universal connector. ( the m500 series and up ) This lightweight, compact power management solution recharges your handheld when you can't stop working or when you can't be near an electric outlet. Clips onto the back of your handheld without the need to power down or reset; you can hot swap additional Power To Go battery packs for days or weeks of uninterrupted work.
• Recharges handheld 1-2 times, depending on model
• Charge status LED
• Pass-through Universal Connector allows handheld and Power To Go to recharge together in a cradle or travel charger

P10906U - Connects to Palm™ Universal Connector. Model Compatibility
Tungsten™ C, W, T, T2, T3, m500 series, i705, Zire™ 71 Click on the palmOne LOGO above to go to the palmOne store for more deatils and pricing.

PROPORTA LAUNCHES NEW RETRACTABLE SYNCH/CHARGE CABLE FOR USB PORTS
(OR IN MY OPINION< NEXT GREATEST INVENTION TO THE WHEEL!!)

Proporta is proud to announce the launch of the new retractable USB sync and charge cable.


Available for Palm and iPAQ handhelds, it could not be any simpler to charge your handheld whilst on the move. These lightweight cables have a soft-feel finish and are ideal for carrying around in your pocket between USB ports. The cable can be fully extended to any length up to 85 cm, and will contract to just 12 cm in total length.


To see which PDAs this charging option is compatible with please see the below link:
Retractable cables

SPECIAL OFFER FOR WIRELESS WORLD READERS !! GET 10% OFF NOW!!
Get 10% off the purchase of the USB Sunch cable. Use the following code and get not only 10% off the Synch cable, BUT YOUR ENTIRE PROPORTA ORDER!! USE CODE PALMPLAH10

NEW CONTEST STARTS THIS WEEKEND!!! WIN AN ALUMINUM CASE FOR YOUR PALM OR SONY CLIE from PROPORTA, www.proporta.com !!!

I am pleased to announce that this weekend starts another of many contests we will be having. PROPORTA (a "E"tailer of excellent PDA accessories) has given Wireless World an Aluminum Case for either a PALM or CLIE to GIVEAWAY this weekend. So, heres what you need to do. Go to PROPORTA's WEBSITE at http://www.proporta.com and (after you have looked around and marveled at what is available and the incredible pricing !!) find the NEW RETRACTIBLE USB SYNCH & CHARGE CABLE. Give us any 2 Features listed for the SYNCH AND CHARGE CABLE ( any PDA Version). I found it in 4 places with relative ease, so it should be a breeze. Then send that along with how/where you heard about this weekends contest to supportstaff@comcast.net. In the SUBJECT line please put CONTEST ENTRY. Then include your full name, shipping address, EMAIL address as well as the model Aluminum case you desire, PALM Model# or SONY CLIE Model#. The contest will run through Monday, Oct. 27st at Midnite. Winner will be contacted by Chloe at PROPORTA and your case will be speedily shipped to your location. ALSO, all entrants will receive a discount code good for a nice discount off your next purchase at Proporta.
So all that's left to say is GET TO IT! And, oh, guess what? Please, limit one entry per email /shipping address. Thank You and Good Luck From PROPORTA and WIRELESS WORLD (Entry information will not be released, sold or used for any form of marketing)

So-called 'ultra-personal computers', or UPCs, which squeeze a full-blown PC into a form factor more reminiscent of a PDA, have been touted as the next big thing for several years. The recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas has finally shown that the UPC may at last have become a practical proposition.

The realization of the UPC concept can be attributed to a couple of crucial factors. First, component miniaturization, especially of high-quality VGA displays and hard drives, is now making a desktop-type experience feasible on a small device.

Secondly, the commitment of chip vendor Transmeta to the UPC concept, with the latest generations of its low-power Efficeon and Crusoe designs, provides the necessary horsepower to drive devices based on a 'full' desktop operating system as opposed to the relatively slim-line operating systems used by today's PDAs.

But is there really a market for such devices? To date, none of the vendors pursuing the cause has made much of an impact on the global market. Indeed, some have been stuck in a pre-production phase lasting several years. Can they escape?

PDAs and smart phones have sold the concept of ultra-portability to millions of users worldwide, but not without a few caveats. Synchronization technology might help blur the distinction between document formats on the device and those on the desktop, but the relative lack of sophistication of high-end business applications on PDAs could provide an opportunity for pygmy PCs.

The familiarity of the desktop operating system, or systems, used by UPCs might also prove a boon for corporates, with additional training, development of new applications, security considerations, maintenance and integration issues all largely-covered within existing policies.

Of course, PDAs themselves are not standing still and are developing rapidly in terms of performance and integration with other systems. But the differences between the technologies involved could leave the door open to UPCs, which could prove more flexible than their more slim-line counterparts in many circumstances.

What is really needed is a respected enterprise hardware supplier to back the concept, but many of the most likely candidates are already committed to PDAs. Without it, the UPC looks set to remain at best a niche product.

PalmOne today said it will rid itself of around 100 workers - 12 per cent of its headcount - in a bid to streamline the company following its acquisition of Handspring.

Todd Bradley, the PDA maker's president and CEO, described the decision to embark on this "second phase" of the integration of the two companies as "tough but strategic".

The move centres on a "rebalancing" of the investment split between its PDA and smartphone divisions, and will "enable us to reduce overall spending", said Bradley. That, he hopes, will help the company achieve profitability in fiscal 2005.

The company is currently a month or so into the third quarter of its 2004 fiscal year, so it's giving itself plenty of time to achieve the "growth and profitability" it's after.

The company declined to state what financial impact the redundancies will have, or when it will account for the cost of the restructure, which will leave it with 740 employees

palmOne's
Return to Home Screen using the 5-Way
To return to the "Home" screen, simply press and hold the "select" button in the center of the 5-way navigator. Now you can easily navigate your way back home one-handed.

Older Palm? Want to improve your Graffiti accuracy? Here's some quick and easy steps to writing better Graffiti:

1 .Write at a natural speed.
2. Do not write on a slant.
3. Write large characters.

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-Ron Pendleton WebMaster, Palm Place and Wireless World

HARDWARE:SETUP: INITIAL BATTERY CHARGING ON NEW PALMS
I had originally written this on another site and it slipped my mind getting it on here. In short I was adressing all of us Boys and Girls getting our new Palms and other Electronic gear , ripping the boxes open and just playing away. Well I am sure others are still getting some new after holiday sales palms so I thought I would throw it on here as well. So here we go: Well I am sure we got some adults with some new palmOne product and 2 things come to mind. The phrase "Manual! We don'need no stinking manuals!!" and "Real men don't read owner's manuals!!" Ok, some things you just can't change. But if there was ever one thing of importance with today's battery powered personal electronics, it is the first initial battery charge. It can effect the battery performance and overall life of your battery from this moment forward So, I went to palmOne and got the initial battery charge times on the current product line. Please folks, the maximum time is 3 hours, you waited all year, what's another 3 hours? Also, the majority of the times were preceeded by "At least x hours" so a little extra will not hurt anything.
So let's take another look at that new baby, and let us place it on the charger now for:
Tungsten E=3 Hours
Tungsten C=2 Hours
Tungsten W=2 Hours
Tungsten T3=2 Hours
Tungsten T2=2 Hours
Tungsten T =2 Hours
ZIRE 71=2 Hours
ZIRE 21=3 Hours
ZIRE= 3 Hours

For those of you who may prefer some simple instructions or even short video to getting started CLICK HERE and select the model that applies to you. The palmOne support and setup guides are excellent.
-Ron Pendleton WebMaster, Palm Place and Wireless World

EDITORIAL: BLUETOOTH, Still Plugging Away At It!!
The more I use Bluetooth, the more I like it. The more I use Bluetooth, the more I see potential uses. And finally, the more I use Bluetooth, the more articles I read that it is a struggling technology that is not being accepted by the consumer. So LISTEN UP PEOPLE!! If you all cause me to lose Bluetooth, and slow down the advancement of more neater and cooler Bluetooth ideas, IM GONNA BE MAD (milder word, I prefer starts with a "P" and rhymes with KISSED). I just don not get it. It is very easy and simple to setup (Yes there can be a snag or two like with anything) All in all, it does what it is supposed to do, and that is basically eliminate wires, (That is a good idea, is it not?) and help us communicate between our different devices and keep them synchronised. (The basics, yes I know it does more) So what is the problem? OK, mini rant is over, here is the intro to an article that started me off today.

Bluetooth: At a Crossroads?
Fierce Wireless
Bluetooth is at a crossroads: the technology is appearing on more devices than ever, but it has failed to excite consumer interest. At this week's Bluetooth Americas conference in San Jose, Bluetooth insiders debated the future of the technology. Some claim that given its penetration on mobile devices, Bluetooth could take off in the next year. The Bluetooth SIG plans a number of branding and marketing exercises in 2004 designed to raise the technology's awareness among consumers. Critics, however, remain skeptical citing Bluetooth's continued inability to live up to its promise. Many analysts think Bluetooth's time has passed. Competition from WiFi and emerging rival standards such as Ultrawideband and ZigBee will, they claim, spell the end of the standard. END

Ok, now back to me. Some of the issues related to adoption of Bluetooth is cost, of course. An interesting bit of conversation follows: Analysts studies have shown that consumers will pay significant premiums to eliminate clutter, especially on the desktop. But to truly take off, Bluetooth headsets have to become a smaller percentage of that overall cost, said Michael Sharer, OEM sales manager at Fellowes Manufacturing Co. of Itasca, Ill., wandering the show floor in search of contacts. "As companies put more technology into phones, it will drive the price up," Sharer said. "But paying $100 for a headset is not going to be something people who buy these cheap, refurbished phones are going to do. It's like saying, OK, you're going to buy a $400 PC as well as a $400 Klipsch speaker system? That's as much as the PC. That doesn't happen."

That, makes good sense. The industry has to realize that while these phones and our beloved Palms come bundled with Bluetooth capability, the average person who spent $400 for a Tungsten X, (Generic Palm with BT I just made up, don't wanna be quoted tomorrow that I have announced the release of the new PALM X at $400 LOL) is not going to turn around and spend another $100 ( one quarter of the purchase price) just to lose the wire going from their PDA to the headset. (Except maybe Sammy)
So in closing, I guess I have talked myself into blaming the industry as well as the consumer for hindering the growth of a very cool and benefical technology. If any one cares to join in, maybe you could drop a line or two into your PALM stories that you all are sending in, and give us a quick Bluetooth opinion. I for one, would like to hear it.
-Ron Pendleton WebMaster, Palm Place and Wireless World

HARDWARE:REVIEW: LARRY GARFIELD LOOKS AT SPRINT'S TREO 600
While most of us were getting that last minute XMAS shopping in yesterday, it seems Larry Garfield was getting his last review up and posted on InfoSynch. One of my favorite news sources, both InfoSynch and Larry Garfield do an excellent job. So if you got a TREO 600 today, take a look at what Larry thinks about it, or if you need to spend some of that Christmas Cash, maybe a TREO 600 is in your future?


While manyReview: Handspring Treo 600 by Sprint
By: Larry Garfield, Wednesday 24th December 2003, 22:45 GMT companies are heading towards hybrid handheld/phones, Handspring is already there. Larry Garfield oogles at the Handspring Treo 600.
Handspring has long had a reputation for paying attention to the "little details" that make or break a handheld. It's latest, and last independent, device is the Treo 600, which like its predecessor shows an attention to detail and polish that is second to none in the industry today. The Treo 600 replaces the Treo 300 as the standard-setting hybrid device on the market, and the wireless handheld to beat.
Design
The Treo 600 is a tiny candybar unit, which crucially feels more like a phone than a PDA in the hand. Although it is relatively thick it is ergonomically shaped and sits very comfortably in the palm. This is the first reason why the 600 is so good: it is a full PDA with a touchscreen and a thumbboard, and yet its phone features don't feel out of place: one never feels like they're holding a computer to their head. Perhaps most importantly, it's small enough to carry everywhere like a phone.
COMPLETE STORY

NEWS: WAP Energiser Breathes New Life Into Old Content
MobileAware, specialists in delivering Internet content to wireless PDA's. wireless handsets and other portable DATA devices, today announces the availability of its WAP Energiser.
MobileAware’s WAP Energiser is a plug-and-play, ‘device-aware’ real-time engine that, in a mobile environment increasingly characterised by colour screens and greater memory, overcomes the limitations of existing WAP content by inserting colour icons and images, tailoring delivery according to handset capabilities, and providing additional campaign and marketing management tools.
Today there are thousands of WAP content sites accessible by mobile devices. The problem is that most WAP site content is presented in a “one-size fits all” format targeting first generation WAP browsers, resulting in small greyscale text and limited navigation. Recognising this, MobileAware developed WAP Energiser to take bland content and, without changing the code, optimise it in real- time to transform the existing portal into an easily accessible, colourful experience. Automatic generation of access keys for one-touch navigation, softkey labelling and click-through navigation links transform the user experience and create new service and marketing opportunities.
WAP Energiser provides simple web-based site management, and allows marketing teams to become involved in the look and feel of content to deliver consistent branding, campaign management, banner advertising or the running of real-time competitions. More than just a face-lift, WAP Energiser totally revamps the WAP environment for users and creates new market and revenue generating opportunities for operators and content providers.
According to Paul Strzelecki, Executive Chairman, MobileAware: “Presentation is one of the key barriers to even greater uptake of mobile data content – and current WAP presentation is generally dull. Despite this, WAP usage is on the rise with some 29 million page impressions every day in the UK alone.”
“MobileAware’s WAP Energiser represents a huge step forwards in terms of presentation and campaign management that will excite operators and content owners, help to create new services and transform the WAP experience,”
Strzelecki believes the mobile data content market will reach mass consumer levels when the issues surrounding availability and accessibility of content from wireless handsets and its on-screen presentation have been solved.
“With WAP Energiser, MobileAware adds greater value and appeal to already existing content, and solves crucial problems that have dogged WAP from the beginning with a real solution that is available today.”
-Ron Pendleton Associate Writer, Palm Place and Wireless World

Remember there is 6 Days left to WIN in PROPORTA's 12 Days Of CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY and it is not to late to REGISTER to WIN!! Remember, the whole contest culminates on Decmber 24th with one lucky person winning a brand spanking new PDA. (Your Choice of a palmOne Tungsten T3 or COMPAQ IPAQ 4150 !! Not Too Shabby, Eh? ) So get off of your "Sled Seat Polisher" and get REGISTERED!!
REMEMBER THIS: When shopping for that last minute gift for your favorite PDA User do NOT forget our friends at PROPORTA!! They carry a fine line of quality accessories for most all PDA makes and models, and of course the full palmOne line, past and present. Also, PROPORTA now charges only $3.50 to ship your order to the United States, ONLY $3.50 for your entire order!!.


$50 Price drop on the Zire 71 handheld. Now only $249! Plus FREE MP3 Audio Kit and FREE Overnight Shipping!

HARDWARE: palmOne SETS UP SPECIAL HOLIDAY WARRANTY
I thought this little tidbit may be of interest to anyone considering a purchase from palmOne this holiday season. I have to admit, was fairly considerate of palmOne in todays world of the disgruntled consumer. So, here it is for your reading and informational pleasure:

Special Holiday Return Policy
During the busy holiday shopping season, we're making things a little easier on you. Our normal 30-day return policy has been extended for all holiday purchases made between November 1 and December 31, 2003. If you are not satisfied with your gift purchase made during this time, simply return it by January 31, 2004, according to our Return Instructions.

The item must be returned in good condition, in original boxes (whenever possible), and with all paperwork, parts and accessories to ensure full credit. All items properly returned under this policy are eligible for a full refund of the purchase price, minus the shipping, handling, gift wrap, or other charges.

Software and SD Expansion Cards

All software purchases and MultiMedia / SD expansion cards may be returned for exchange or online credit only (no refunds). A MultiMedia / SD expansion card may only be returned if it is damaged or defective. To return Software or SD Expansion Cards, contact a Customer Sales & Service Specialist at 1-800-881-7256 to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) code and return instructions.

If you should be interested in any other palmOne warranty exchanged info, here is a link to the palmOne Warranty Site
-Ron Pendleton Associate Writer, Palm Place and Wireless World

Guaranteed delivery by December 25th at the Official Palm Store. NEW Special Offers everyday! Specials start on 12/15 7:30AM EST and ends 12/21 11:59PM EST:
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2 - FREE Essentials kit w/Palm Zire 21 handheld! SAVE $19.95!
3 - FREE Palm 128MB Memory after Rebate w/Palm Tungsten C handheld!

NEWS: Wireless2Web Founder Receives Patent for LinkPush Technology
Dec. 12, 2003 12:31 PM EST

LOS ANGELES—Richard Helferich, Wireless2Web founder, has been awarded a patent from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office for its LinkPush technology included in Wireless2Web’s multi-modal TalkBack feature that enables wireless phone users to verbally respond to text messages.
With LinkPush, cell-phone users receive short text messages indicating they have a message waiting and an option of acting on the message, by retrieving, deleting or forwarding it. The solution minimizes clutter on the handset and conserves bandwidth, according to Wireless2Web. “It is as if we sent the user an Internet hyperlink, wirelessly, directly to their wireless device, Smartphone or cell phone,” said Helferich.
-Ron Pendleton Associate Writer, Palm Place and Wireless World

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HARDWARE: palmOne Drops Price On ZIRE 71 DOWN $50
palmOne announced today they are dropping the price of the palmOne ZIRE 71 down to $249, a savings of $50 from the old $299 price tag. In a move to grab last minute Holiday Sales, they have also incorporated their FREE MP3 PLAYER Kit Promotion ($99 Savings) with the price reduction. Not bad, not bad at all. So for those looking for a last, minute gift idea for Post Man or Newspaper Boy, this could be it!!! (And if you do buy one for them, I would like to deliver your newspaper!) So for further details or to order that last minute gift, click on link below.
-Ron Pendleton Associate Writer, Palm Place and Wireless World


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REVIEW: Zodiac Not Quite Star in Handheld Market
I found this review rather enlightening and objective. Picks up on some interesting quirks about the Zodiac. Sounds like SONY is got the "ZODIAC KILLER" in the wings, or so the author believes. And then there is those guys at NOKIA....... Sounds like it's gonna be an interesting future in mobile gaming with integrated devices. Or is it integrated devices with built in mobile gaming? Or is it......

Video Gaming Never Looked So Good On A Handheld Computer.
By ERIK STETSON Associated Press writer
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -

The Zodiac from Tapwave Inc. is a first: a portable digital assistant based on the Palm operating system that's built mainly for playing games.
With a sleek oval design, a snazzy gray-and-silver finish and a thumb joystick, the Zodiac makes Nintendo's Game Boy Advance look like a blocky, budget-level Toyota. Yet while its vivid, 16,000-color display is gorgeous, the Zodiac does have its shortcomings.
Tapwave got plenty right: the six-ounce Zodiac boasts a screen about 50 percent bigger than Palm's top models and on par with Sony's best multimedia handhelds.
Game Boy Advances have twice as many colors, but only a quarter of the screen resolution.
Nokia's new N-Gage, a combination cell phone/gaming device, places dead last here, with only about 4,000 colors, a screen resolution roughly equal to the Game Boy's and contact-lens sized games that are difficult to install.
With a built-in eight-megabyte graphics accelerator, the Zodiac has almost unheard-of muscle among handhelds. And it has stereo speakers and support for headphones and external speakers that enhance music- and video-playing.
The Zodiac offers more input options to game makers and players, with two shoulder buttons and a set of four-way buttons - in addition to the joystick and stylus.
A Zodiac with 32 megabytes of built-in storage costs $300. For $400 you get 128 megabytes. Other high-end handhelds can cost $600 or more. This one even vibrates, and its screen display rotates horizontally or vertically with the tap of a stylus.
But the Zodiac's beefy specs alone won't win it converts.
For one thing, the Game Boy Advance has an overwhelming edge with its titanic library of more than 550 game titles.
Both the Zodiac and N-Gage are scheduled to get less than 25 titles each so far, with the Zodiac getting a few top titles the N-Gage won't, including the role-player Neverwinter Nights and shoot-em-ups Doom II and Duke Nukem.
Also, the Zodiac can't do two things at once. For example, it can't play music while showing stored pictures. This is common in handhelds, but walking and chewing gum at the same time ought to be easy for a comprehensive new entertainment device like this.
Zodiacs also lack certain features increasingly common in high-end handhelds, such as voice recording and a thumb keyboard - or the ability to attach one. The software doesn't link with Microsoft Outlook's e-mail program as a standard feature.
The Zodiac also comes up a little short on multiplayer gaming, offering it only via a Bluetooth wireless connection, which has a range of just 30 feet.
Bluetooth-networked games tended to take at least a minute on average to start when I tested them with two Zodiacs.
A few games didn't connect at all and others, including top offerings like Spy Hunter, were rather sluggish and difficult to control.
Tapwave aimed to beat Sony to the punch with the Zodiac. Sony's PlayStation Portable, promised for late 2004, is being touted as the ``Walkman of the 21st Century.''
Tapwave has partly succeeded. But Zodiacs are only evolutionary, not revolutionary.
I think I'll wait for Sony's attempt
-Ron Pendleton Associate Writer, Palm Place and Wireless World


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