I just wanted to take a few seconds (lines) to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas from all of us here at Canuck-PDA!
Resco on Palm OS Software Sales - The Device Ranking
Tam Hanna from Tamoggemon Communications (of TamsPalm fame) sent us the following Press Release:
Resco on Palm OS Software Sales - The Device Ranking
Ed Colligan recently repeated his announcement to discontinue handheld sales due to lack of interest and “future perspective”. As his statement did not include any useful numbers, we from Resco s.r.o. are glad to fill up the void for you with the following numbers.
Surprisingly, handheld users bought more software over the last 30 days:
When breaking it down on a per-device perspective, the following “market shares” can be computed:
From our point of view, the discontinuation of new handhelds is a very bad move which will hurt the already struggling Palm OS economy significantly. We cannot see why other manufacturers like HP are highly successful selling their non-smartphone devices, while Palm struggles!
Douglas C. Jeffries to Join Palm as CFO
Douglas C. Jeffries to Join Palm as CFO
Andy Brown to Remain Through January to Ensure Smooth Transition
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec 15, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Palm, Inc. (NASDAQ:PALM) today announced that Douglas C. Jeffries, previously chief accounting officer at eBay, will join Palm, Inc. in January 2009 as the Company's Chief Financial Officer. Andy Brown will transition out of the CFO role and stay with the company through January.
"I am delighted to welcome Doug Jeffries to the Palm team. His extensive financial, operational and strategic experience will contribute enormously to Palm's future success. I look forward to partnering with Doug as we lead Palm to new levels of achievement in the years ahead," said Ed Colligan, president and chief executive officer. "I also want to personally thank Andy for the way he has guided Palm's finance organization and all that he has accomplished over the past four years. Andy was instrumental in our recent recapitalization and has been a key part of Palm's transformation."
Brown stated, "My experience at Palm has been exciting and fulfilling, but the time is right for me to pursue other interests. Palm's finance organization is well-positioned to support the company's strategic and financial objectives, and I am leaving the many responsibilities of the CFO role in exceptionally capable hands."
Doug Jeffries will assume the role of Palm's senior vice president and chief financial officer effective January 7. In addition to his role as chief accounting officer at eBay, Jeffries has held financial and information technology leadership roles at GenCorp, Red Herring Communications and Cardinal Health. Jeffries began his career at Price Waterhouse, is a CPA and holds an MBA from the University of Southern California.
Jeffries stated, "It's a great pleasure to join the Palm team and I'm thrilled with the prospect of helping to lead the company forward. As we complete the company's transformation and establish Palm as a leading innovator in the smartphone industry, we will continue to focus aggressively on financial discipline and shareholder value."
Handango's 12 Days of Savings
Today (Friday, 12 December 2008) Handango has started a sale entitled "Handango's 12 Days of Savings"
On the 1st Day of Savings
Handango gave to me…
15% off everything today
Use code FIRSTDAY at checkout
Be sure to visit Handango.com for a new deal every day during our 12 Days of Savings — now through December 23rd.
Resco Explorer 2009 for Palm OS Released!
Handheld / Smartphone feeling bored? Put it on Resco Explorer 2009! Our award-winning file manager for the Palm OS has just received a significant update, adding new features to make life easier. Explorer 2009 is the latest version of Resco’s award-winning file manager for the Palm OS. It moves, copies, finds and edits files on the go – if you have a memory card in your device, you need Resco Explorer to stay on top of your data.
If your device has a network connection or a Bluetooth radio, things get even merrier. Get camera images off that pesky N-Series camera phone! Get MP3 files off your Windows PC via WiFi. Save important files to an FTP server on the go. You name it, Resco Explorer does it! I guess that we didn’t win the Handango Champions Award for nothing after all, did we ;).
New feature: Folder Sync
As memory cards become bigger, sophisticated tools are needed to keep files in check. Resco Explorer 2009 introduces “Folder Sync” – a technology allowing you to keep files synchronized between two folders (on your handheld or the network). Just choose the folders, and select which changes should go where: a godsend for keeping your files in sync!
New feature: Card Scan
File system damage is the #1 reason for data loss on Palm OS devices.
Resco Explorer contains a card scanner, allowing you to detect damaged file systems on the go.
New feature: Better Network Engine
Network support has always been important for us. Resco Explorer is the only Palm OS program supporting FTP, Bluetooth file transfer and SMB (Windows) shares. This version revamps our network core, improving SSL support for even higher security.
New feature: Tarball Support
We were among the first companies to make zip support available to our
customers: and now go one step further. Resco Explorer 2009 allows you to get files out of compressed and uncompressed tarballs (.tar, .tar.gz, .taz, .tgz) – no Unix head should be left standing in the rain.
Free Trial Available
A free trial of the program can be downloaded from Resco's web site! Resco Explorer costs $29.95 and can be purchased at all mayor retailers. Customers who have bought the program in the last year get a free upgrade, all other Explorer customers can get a 50% rebate by contacting customer support.
ScrapBook 1.15c Released by Slow Cooked Software
Slow Cooked Software revolutionizes Palm OS note taking with ScrapBook 1.15c
Creating a note on Palm OS is easy. Finding the note you want, when you want it, efficiently and quickly, is what ScrapBook is all about.The simplest way to use ScrapBook is to create notes as needed, assigning a title to each note, but not spending any extra effort to organize the notes in any way. This makes it very easy to capture bits of information on the fly, with very little overhead. When you want to find one of your notes afterwards, ScrapBook’s sorting and searching capabilities are very effective tools to help you locate the note you want.
Those who want their notes to be well organized will be happy to know that ScrapBook provides three methods for organizing your notes: nested folders, categories, and keyword lists. You are free to use any or all (or none) of these methods on a note-by-note basis. You may, for example, have a group of notes that cover different aspects of a particular topic, and may wish to group those notes together in a folder that represents the topic.
Or, you may have a large set of notes, scattered across a variety of folders, yet they may all have in common the fact that they need to be considered when it comes time to prepare one’s taxes! In this case, assigning the keyword “taxes” to each of the notes would make it easy to call up this entire group of notes by performing a search for the keyword “taxes” – regardless of which folders or categories the notes are actually stored in.
Notes which are not organized at first can easily be organized later.
To find such notes, ScrapBook provides sort orders that help you locate notes created recently or notes not yet linked to a folder. You can then create appropriate folders (if necessary), and link each of the notes to a folder so that they are properly filed.
In order to keep your data safe, we support industry-standard encryption. It can be selected on a note-by-note basis to prevent slowdowns, but keep important data safe. The encryption feature is well integrated with ScrapBook’s searching capabilities, so one can allow a search to scan encrypted notes too (ScrapBook will prompt for any passwords needed - your data remains safe).
Some enhanced note-taking programs provide extended searching capabilities but only offer standard ‘categories’ for organization; and some programs provide enhanced organizational capabilities such as nested folders, but offer only a limited search capability. What distinguishes ScrapBook is that it is strong in both these areas – providing two enhanced organizational tools (nested folders and keyword lists), and also providing outstanding search capabilities!
Cutting a long story short: ScrapBook is the ideal note-taking application for tech-savvy power users. If you have outgrown the Memo Pad, this is your new best friend.
A free trial of the program can be obtained at the ScrapBook web site. The full version can be purchased at one of our distributor partners (eSellerate, PalmGear, Handango, RegNow, MobiHand) for $15.
OfficeSuite 5 for Symbian S60 Released
Our friend Tam Hanna at TamsPalm and tamoggemon.com sent us the following press release:
OfficeSuite 5 for Symbian S60 Released - Office 2007 Support Done Right
Office 2007 users all over the world celebrate the release of OfficeSuite 5 for S60. Excel and Word files have never been so mobile before: work wherever you are, courtesy of Mobile Systems!
While our competitors may feel that being the first-to-market is the only thing that counts, we at Mobile Systems believe in quality rather than speed. After all, nobody benefits from having to pay twice: once for the “beta”, and a few weeks later for a “new version” which mainly fixes bugs.
Let’s prove our point with a few case studies. While Excel users profit from business-critical features like full chart support, row/column hiding and AutoSum; your Word documents will look better than ever due to our superior image support, predictive text, TrueType support and spell checking. And should you have to deal with CSV or RTF files, you probably already know who your buddy is!
Hell gee – we wonder how people managed to get by so long without essentials like support for password-protected documents, word counting or a full-featured file manager, integrated into the Office Suite! And by the way: we don’t bug our customers by offering them a never-ending stream of oh-so-useful “third party products” – promised.
And even though we currently don’t do PowerPoint editing on the go, we excel at what really matters: giving presentations on the go! Use our various highly-flexible display modes to make sure that your message gets heard:
Take a deep breath and purge the quicksand fields off your mobile phone! Head over to www.mobisystems.com for your free 30 trial version – and feel free to purchase the program at our website or one of our hundreds of retailers all over the world! Customers who currently own OfficeSuite can upgrade for just $10 by contacting our customer care team!
Treo Pro by Palm (Unlocked), Now Available in USA
We received the following Press Release this afternoon via the Palm Canada News distribution list. However, all of these links will point you to the Treo Pro at the Palm USA online Store. The Treo Pro isn't listed at all on the Palm Canada site. In fact, the only Treo listed at the Palm Canada Store is the Treo 750. As far as the they are concerned, none of the following even exist: Treo 680, Treo 755p, Treo Centro, Treo 800 and Treo Pro! I for one am glad to see we have such a good neighbour as Palm USA is to Palm Canada.
Treo Pro by Palm, Now Available, Offers True End-to-End Enterprise Solution
Enterprise Support Programs -- Including a Two-Year Limited Warranty -- Available for Unlocked Treo Pro
SUNNYVALE, Calif., 26 Sep 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq:PALM) today announced that the unlocked Treo(TM) Pro smartphone is now available in the United States. With its unmatched blend of Palm's ease-of-use innovations, Windows Mobile 6.1, and enterprise support in a sleek new design, Treo Pro is a world phone built end-to-end for the global enterprise. It allows businesses to simplify their IT infrastructures while lowering costs and keeping their users productive and happy.
Treo Pro balances simplicity and productivity -- including email, Wi-Fi, GPS, web and UMTS/HSDPA network capabilities(1) -- to meet the needs of businesses and end users alike. Its thin design blends a flush, high-resolution color touch screen, one-touch buttons and a full QWERTY keyboard. The removable battery packs up to five hours of talk time and enough strength for the business user's needs, offering a powerful yet effortless mobile experience.
Treo Pro is unlocked, giving end users the flexibility to simply insert their existing active SIM card and immediately start using their Treo Pro anywhere there is GSM coverage, without a new contract.(2) Worldwide travelers using the Treo Pro can cut costs on international roaming charges by popping in a local country SIM card wherever they go.(3)
Because Treo Pro runs Windows Mobile 6.1, it is compatible with System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008, which Microsoft launched earlier this year. Adding value to mobile enterprise solutions, Mobile Device Manager allows IT professionals to manage Windows Mobile phones similarly to how they manage PCs and laptops.
"More than 33 million Converged Mobile Devices [CMDs] will ship in the U.S. in 2012, representing a growth of 37 percent, and we expect Windows Mobile device shipments to grow by nearly 48 percent in the U.S.," said Sean Ryan, Research Analyst, with the Mobile Enterprise practice at IDC. "Businesses want tools that enable their mobile workers to be highly responsive to customers and make better decisions. Rapid innovation around capabilities, connectivity, and performance is making converged devices increasingly attractive to enterprises looking to give their mobile workers an edge."
Treo Pro Support and Service
An enterprise product deserves enterprise-caliber support. Total cost of ownership is critical to Palm's business customers, and IT hardware cycles often exceed typical 12-month consumer warranties. Palm therefore is offering a 24-month limited warranty for qualifying business customers who deploy Treo Pro within their organizations. Should their smartphone require repair, customers can feel confident that they are protected from unforeseen costs and that Palm-authorized technicians will repair it or replace it with genuine Palm parts. The 24-month limited warranty lets companies extend the life of their investment, lowering the total cost of ownership and removing the burden from IT in the second year.
There are also a variety of support programs available for business customers, designed to be scalable to customers' needs and budgets. Palm's support services help businesses plan, deploy and support their mobile workforces, whether that means simply augmenting current capabilities with specialized support services or completely outsourcing the management of mobile solutions.
"For Treo Pro, we're approaching support with our heaviest users in mind," said John Moses, vice president of Customer Relations at Palm, Inc. "These international business customers often have the highest expectations and need assistance on important setup tasks, like safely migrating valuable calendar and contact data, configuring multiple email accounts and installing productivity software. We're here to ensure that their first moments with Treo Pro and their overall support experience exemplify Palm ease of use."
More information about Palm enterprise support is available at http://www.palm.com/enterprisesupport.
Pricing and Availability
Treo Pro is now available for a suggested retail price of $549 through the Palm online store (http://www.palm.com/store). Treo Pro, along with partner-provided services and support, also is available from Palm's extensive reseller network of Internet, retail and corporate resellers, including CDW, Dell, PC Connection, PC Mall and Enterprise Mobile.
The Treo Pro smartphone comes with a power charger, microUSB cable and a stereo headset (3.5mm). Other accessories designed exclusively for Treo Pro (sold separately) include a vehicle power charger, leather side case, travel microUSB cable, cradle, extra battery, TTY audio adapter, and replacement styli.
More information about the Treo Pro smartphone is available at www.palm.com/TreoPro.
Treo Pro Supporting Customer Quotes
Ohio State University Medical Center:
"Offering Treo Pro as an unlocked device is a very good business move on Palm's part," said Wasif Malik, senior systems consultant, Student Educational Services & Mobile Solutions, Ohio State University Medical Center. "A phone is a personal statement, and people want the flexibility to use it where they want without contract requirements and pricey roaming charges. Selling unlocked phones has been a very popular business model in Europe and globally this has been the trend."
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream:
"Palm did a really nice job getting Treo Pro to the right size," said Mike Corby, director of Business Excellence, Sales and Distribution at Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream. "It's significantly thinner, yet the keyboard is still easy to use. The design is very intuitive, so there's no steep learning curve, and the screen brightness is the best I've seen -- especially outside. People who see me using it keep asking me about it -- they love the look of it."
About Palm, Inc.
Palm, Inc. is a leading mobile products company, creating instinctive yet powerful mobile products that enable people to better manage their lives on the go. The company's products for consumers, mobile professionals and businesses include Palm(R) Treo(TM) and Centro(TM) smartphones and Palm handheld computers, as well as software, services and accessories.
Palm products are sold through select Internet, retail, reseller and wireless operator channels throughout the world, and at Palm online stores (http://www.palm.com/store).
More information about Palm, Inc. is available at http://www.palm.com.
(1) Within wireless coverage area only. Wi-Fi within range of 802.11b/g Wi-Fi network. Some Wi-Fi hotspots require fee for usage. Email, web, and GPS require an account and data services at additional cost. GPS application not available from all carriers. Third-party software may be required. GPS coverage not available in all areas at all times. More than 860 GSM networks provide coverage in 220 regions worldwide. Within UMTS/HSDPA data coverage area only. Actual data speeds vary based on network capacity and application design. Requires data services at additional cost.
(2) Users should refer to their existing contract for any possible restrictions.
(3) Within GSM/UMTS data coverage areas only.
Palm, Treo and Centro are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to Palm, Inc. All other brand and product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify products or services of, their respective owners.
SOURCE: Palm, Inc.
PowerSDHC Released by PalmPowerUps
Here's part of the information posted on PalmPowerUps.com about the newly released PowerSDHC for Palm devices, which costs $20.95 USD per device (and there is a trial version available).
As you may be aware, most Palm devices that do not carry a "Treo" or "Centro" brand cannot read or write to the new SDHC cards. This leaves everyone owning such devices behind in terms of storage and costs. SD cards top out at 2GB, while SDHC cards are available at 32GB sizes already, and 16GB cards can be obtained for less than $80 USD.
Palm Inc has repeatedly refused to write an SDHC driver for their handhelds. This has long been regarded as a lost cause by most Palm owners. Luckily Palm Inc are not the only ones in power to help. PalmPowerups to the rescue! We've been hard at work creating an SDHC driver for your devices. It is very difficult and has been one of the most complex projects we've ever undertaken here. It is made harder yet since each individual device needs to be uniquely supported and programmed for.
Today we're glad to announce that for for a small set of devices the driver has entered release cycle.
There are many benefits from this driver even if you do not have an SDHC card yet. For example with this driver the card access speed will grow very noticeably, and the card access will not shut off at low battery levels. And of course, now you have support for SDHC cards.
[...snip...]
Current version supports the following devices:Palm TX LifeDrive Tungsten T5 Tungsten E2 Zire 72 Zire 31 Tungsten C
[...snip...]
This is a feature / driver that a lot of us have waited a long time for. Until a few months ago, when Dmitry Grinberg announced that he would begin development on his own SDHC driver, most of us had given up on being able to access "modern" memory modules on our beloved Palm hardware. I'll definitely be purchasing a copy myself, and I'll let you know how it works on my Palm TX.
Astraware's Talk Like a Pirate Day Sale!
Pick Up Some Bargain Booty with Astraware's Talk Like a Pirate Day Sale!
The following is a press release we just received from Astraware.
Staffordshire, UK - 18th September 2008 - Avast me hearties!!! Friday 19th September is International Talk Like a Pirate Day and the Astraware Team is celebratin' once again! ARRR!Arrrrr! Astraware's International Talk Like a Pirate Day!
To celebrate with us, get your hands on some fine booty - 6 of the best pirate/nautical/treasure games on very special offer for just 24 hours with more than 50% off each!
Save several dubloons off the price of Tradewinds, Tradewinds 2, Hidden Expedition Titanic, Seven Seas, Bubble Babble, and Golden Skull, but don't delay - at the stroke of midnight the offer ends! Don't be a scurvy landlubber, get yourself along to http://www.astraware.com/promo/tlapd08
A word from Captain Redbeard Tomlinson: "Yarrr, these games be great for when ye've been marooned and the rum's run out!"
Don't forget - Friday 19th September - Yo Ho Ho!
About Astraware
Founded in 1994 and incorporated in 2000, Astraware Limited develops, publishes and distributes games for mobile devices. Some of Astraware's best known handheld titles include Astraware Sudoku, Zap! 2000/2016, and Astraware Solitaire. Astraware is a Microsoft(R) Certified Gold Partner, and a Palm(R) Select Developer. Mobile gaming enthusiasts have downloaded more than 55 million copies of Astraware's products, and the company has customers in more than 100 countries. Astraware is the registered trademark of Astraware Limited - the Handmark Games Studio. Visit Astraware at http://www.astraware.com. For more information about Astraware, press only: Alison Barclay, alison@astraware.com, +44 1782 667820.
(c) 2008 Astraware Limited, a subsidiary of Handmark, Inc.; Handmark, Pocket Express, and the distinctive hand design, are registered trademarks of Handmark, Inc. and Astraware is the registered trademark of Astraware Limited in the U.S. and other territories. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Prices exclude VAT in the EU.
FileFind 4.0 Released - Find Files On Your Memory Card Quickly
"This program is one of the core applications I use on my Treo. Finding texts on my memory card now takes seconds rather than hours!" – Hubert Reinisch, FileFind user
Tamoggemon Software’s FileFind is the only program that can search for files on the memory card of a Palm OS - powered device. Search criteria can consist of file names, contents, file dates, file sizes and a variety of other attributes.
Dozens of customers have provided us with valuable feedback which paved the way to a better FileFind experience. Call awareness has made searching painless as incoming calls are no longer discarded, while a variety of folder search options allows faster searches if the exact location of a file is known.
Folder search
FileFind can now search for folders that bear a specific name.
Furthermore, searches can be restricted to files in the parent folder for blazingly-fast searching.
Call awareness
Ever got called while searching for files? FileFind now checks in the background if a call is pending. Should a call come in while searching, the program will automatically stop the search process and allows you to take your call!
Centro compatibility
FileFind has been tested and works perfectly on all Centros.
Available from MobiHand&PocketGear In an attempt to give customers more options, a full version of FileFind can now be purchased from both MobiHand and PocketGear. As an act of courtesy to the customer, Tamoggemon Software will charge the same price across all distribution channels independent of the revenue share.
A free 30day trial of FileFind is available from http://www.palmfilefind.com. A full version of the program costs 9.95 and includes free updates for the lifetime of the product.
RescoViewer Discount from Tamoggemon
Tamoggemon (TamsPalm) Press Release
RescoViewer Discount - Help us fight the evil View of Splash
Shocked observers watch willingless peons queue up to receive the blessings of the View of Splash. The blessings of lacklustre feature sets, lack of advanced functionality, bloatedness, high price and low performance. All in the name of the holy Splash. Oh, Splash, let us praise thee!
Resco to the rescue! Please be a good citizen and help us put an end to this dangerous and obscure cult! Our team of Slovakian engineers have worked day and night to create the best image viewer currently available for Windows Mobile and Palm OS(*). We have true folder support that allow you to organize your images, advanced slide shows that give picture frames a run for their money and we’re blazingly fast[T1] (and sometimes even buy ads ;)).
Protect your readers from the evil View of Splash, lest it will hunt you later. Spread the following discount codes among your readers in order to vaccinate them and your MobiHand-branded stores will thank you for it:
Palm OS:
Resco Viewer for Palm OS (ID 156)
Coupon name ViewerTamsPalm
PPC:
Resco Photo Viewer 2007 Standard Edition
Coupon name ViewerTamsPPC
WMS:
Resco Photo Viewer for Smartphone
Coupon name ViewerTamsPPC
All coupons worth $10 Off and are Valid Aug 27 - Sep 7
As the peons of Splash will soon reach this editor’s desk, this press release ends here. Please continue my legacy! Don’t let my pain be in vain!
FrogPad Back To School Sale
Linda Marroquin, CEO of FrogPad let us know that they (FrogPad) have a "Back To School Sale" on from now until Sunday, 7 September 2008. Be sure to check them out, these FrogPad one-handed keyboards are really interesting. I'm hoping to get one (the Bluetooth version of course, so I can use it with my Palm TX) for review soon.
SAVE $31 OFF THE NORMAL PRICE OF $129.99. SPECIAL BACK TO SCHOOL SALE ON USB KEYBOARDS VALID THROUGH 7 SEPTEMBER 2008.
FrogPad is a one-handed keyboard that works with most USB compatible devices. This includes all desktops, laptops, tablets, wearable PC's, and gaming applications. Remember, a tutorial comes with your Froggie, yet, a serious tutorial is available through DeMarque. http://frogpad.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=550
Black USB FrogPad Right-handed (a left-handed version is available here)
Code: FPBKUSB30R
Price: $99.00
Specifications:
Black faceplate
Black keypad.
Matching keyboard case.
PC & Mac Compatible
USB Connection
Protect Your Passwords: IDGuard Companion for Windows Released
The following was submitted to us by our friend Tam Hanna of Tamoggemon Software, and TamsPalm fame.
Protect Your Passwords: IDGuard Companion for Windows Released
Resco IDGuard is a brand new Windows solution for protecting sensitive data of any kind - passwords, documents, images etc. The application provides a complete workflow for secure documents and can synchronize effortlessly with the Palm OS® platform.
Resco, the leading provider of end-user mobile applications and developer tools for the .NET platform, proudly announces the release of the Resco IDGuard - a new security solution for the Windows platform.
Resco IDGuard was initially implemented for the Palm OS® mobile platform, the Windows release can automatically synchronize its data onto a handheld device running IDGuard for Palm OS via HotSync.
Resco IDGuard can be used as a classic password manager with a very general data structure:
Records (PINs, logins, accounts...) can have notes, reminders and attachments and can be structured into the tree of any complexity.
Unique feature - Document Safe
Nowadays, every software house has a password manager. But Resco IDGuard does much more: it be used to store business documents or private data of any kind.
Moreover, IDGuard offers complete secure work flow for the common document types, so that the users can safely preview or edit sensitive documents. Secure handling is provided for MS Office documents, PDF, common image types and media files.
In case of "unsupported" file types, IDGuard provides semi-automatic mode, where the document is opened in its editor and IDGuard reminds the user to close it manually when done editing.
About Resco IDGuard
The Windows version is compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista, the PDA version requires Palm OS® 5.0+. Both version use the industrial standard in encryption technology to provide the maximum level of security - the AES encryption which is considered safe even by the US government.
A free 14-day trial can be found at http://www.resco.net/palm/idguard/.
IDGuard costs $19.95 USD and covers the license for both the Windows and PDA versions. The application is provided in English language, Palm OS® German version is distributed via pdassi.de.
About Resco
Founded in 1999, Resco, s.r.o. is the leading developer of a wide range of mobile software products for multiple handheld software platforms.
Besides the best selling end-user mobile applications, Resco offers developer tools as well as enterprise mobile solutions. The company has a more than 200,000 satisfied customers world-wide.
All Resco products are available for immediate download from www.resco.net.
* Palm OS® is a registered trademark of Palm Trademark Holding Company, LLC
Astraware announces their Hot Summer Sale!
Astraware announces their Hot Summer Sale!
Staffordshire, UK - 1st August 2008 - Summer's here and it's time for some fun! Whether you're on vacation, or just want something new to play, Astraware(R) has the solution - the Astraware Hot Summer Sale!
Starting on 1st August, Astraware is offering 25 games each with at least 25% off the regular price. Several of the games are as low as $9.95 each!
If you're looking for action games like Platypus or GTS World Racing, strategy titles like Westward or Tradewinds 2, word games like Bubble Babble, or favourite classics like Astraware Sudoku - they're all included with special prices for a limited time! The Hot Summer Sale only lasts until midnight on 17th August, so make sure you don't miss out.
For all the details and to bag yourself a bargain, visit the Hot Summer Sale page at: http://www.astraware.com/promo/summer08.
About Astraware
Founded in 1994 and incorporated in 2000, Astraware Limited develops, publishes and distributes games for mobile devices. Some of Astraware's best known handheld titles include Astraware Sudoku, Zap!2000, and Astraware Solitaire. Astraware is a Microsoft(R) Certified Gold Partner, and a Palm(R) Select Developer. Mobile gaming enthusiasts have downloaded more than 55 million copies of Astraware's products, and the company has customers in more than 100 countries. Astraware is the registered trademark of Astraware Limited - the Handmark Games Studio. Visit Astraware at http://www.astraware.com.
(c) 2008 Astraware Limited, a subsidiary of Handmark, Inc.; Handmark, Pocket Express, and the distinctive hand design, are registered trademarks of Handmark, Inc. and Astraware is the registered trademark of Astraware Limited in the U.S. and other territories. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Prices exclude VAT in the EU.
Skyskape's 15th Anniversary Sale!
Enjoy 15% discount on all Skyscape resources.
Skyscape invites you to celebrate with us as we mark our 15th Anniversary since our company's founding. We have been privileged to pioneer the world of mobile medical information and help transform healthcare decision support at the point of care. We are proud to enable over 800,000 healthcare providers to provide better care at lower costs, saving time and reducing medical errors.
We now offer over 500 mobile medical resources across 35+ specialties, supported on all industry-leading mobile platforms. We partner with more than 50 of the most prestigious names in medical publishing , specialty medical associations and societies as well as leading medical institutions.
We thank you, our user community and partners, for your support during the past 15 years by offering an exclusive 15% discount*. Truly, you are the reason that we do what we do.
To see Skyscape's entire portfolio and Nursing resources and get your 15% discount, click here.
Offer ends 5 August 2008!
Rogers Cell Phone Pricing Madness!
:CAUTION: This is a rant! :CAUTION:
I can’t believe Rogers phone pricing. In fact, I’m sitting here shaking my head!
OK – so here’s what happened. A friend of mine wanted “one device” that included all the things she has to carry around right now;
- MP3 Player
Calendar/Scheduler
Camera
Cell Phone
So I told her about the Palm Centro from Rogers and, of course, we discussed the iPhone. That took the discussion into the “cost” arena. I told her I thought that Rogers was charging $300 or $400 for the new iPhone 3G, while the Centro would only be $99. And either one of them should be able to take advantage of the current “special offer” from Rogers which bundles a $35 business plan with a $30 for 6Gig data plan (half their normal price) – (NO – I refuse to talk about how much higher wireless voice and data plans are in Canada than they are anywhere else in the world!)
Since it was after normal store hours, I went on the Rogers website to confirm pricing. Rogers has the iPhone 3G 8Gig for $199 and the 16Gig for $299. These are the exact same prices as AT&T in the USA. Not bad. I’m impressed. At least the hardware is not way over priced. Even if you do have to sign a minimum 3 year contract – NOOP (No Other Option Possible!) in order to get one.
Then I checked the Palm Centro. Rogers lists it as being available for as low as $299.99! Are they out of their minds? I double checked AT&T – yes they carry the Palm Centro in a wide range of colours, all for $99 for a 2 year contract (they actually list the retail price of the Palm Centro as $319). Yet Rogers has the Centro listed at only $20 below AT&T's Retail but requires you to sign a 3 year contract to receive this very special low (locked in) rate offer.
And they wonder why Canada has such a low rate of “adoption”. There’s a reason that 35% of Canadians don’t have a cell phone, and I’m willing to bet it has nothing to do with available cell phone features and everything to do with the ridiculously high prices! OK - so I ended up mentioning how much more expensive wireless voice and data plans are in Canada!
SoftMaker Adjusting it's Worldwide Pricing
We received the following information via a SoftMaker newsletter.
Dear SoftMaker customer:
As a German company, all of our accounting is done in Euros. To make it easier for customers in the United States and Canada, we also accept payments in US Dollars.
You probably know that the US Dollar has significantly lost value over the last six years. When the Euro was introduced in 2002, the US Dollar was near parity with the Euro, today it is worth 60 percent less.
We have tried to cope with this problem for several years, but at such a huge discrepancy, we cannot do this any longer.
This means that we have to adapt our pricing by raising (somewhat) our US Dollar prices and lowering (somewhat) our Euro prices.
Effective next Monday, here are the new adjusted prices:
** Full versions of SoftMaker Office 2008 **
Old: EUR 69.95 or US$ 79.95
New: EUR 59.95 (reduction) or US$ 79.95 (unchanged)
** Upgrades to SoftMaker Office 2008 for Windows **
Old: EUR 34.95 or US$ 39.95
New: EUR 29.95 (reduction) or US$ 44.95 (increase)
** Upgrades to SoftMaker Office 2008 for Pocket PCs **
Old: EUR 34.95 or US$ 44.95
New: EUR 29.95 (reduction) or US$ 44.95 (unchanged)
** Upgrades to SoftMaker Office 2008 for Pocket PCs and Windows **
Old: EUR 44.95 or US$ 54.95
New: EUR 39.95 (reduction) or US$ 59.95 (increase)
Customers in the United States and Canada will be billed in US Dollars, everybody else in Euros. We think that this new pricing more fairly reflects the value of the respective currencies.
These prices go into effect Monday, 28 July 2008.
We will revisit our pricing structure when the exchange rates change again significantly.
Tamoggemon Launches iPhone News Service
Tamoggemon Launches iPhone News Service; Cupertino Stroke Rate Raises 50%
“What a message…! One of the most devoted handheld enthusiasts covers yet another platform. If TamsIJungle will be just half as good as TamsPalm and its sister sites, then this is great news for the iPhoner's. I am personally keen to read cross-platform comparisons, which - I hope - will appear from time to time. “ Jan Slodicka, CEO of Resco’s Palm department
Our readers love their Tamoggemon-powered news services for their high-quality content and – usually accurate – predictions. Recently, many handheld enthusiasts switched to an Apple device and were left without Tamoggemon coverage.
This will now change, as we proudly announce TamsIJungle. TamsIJungle is funded entirely by our sponsors and is hosted in a country with intact press freedom for tech journalists. And this means trouble for the Cupertinians… Big trouble!
Expect rumour reports, firmware hacking, security leaks and hacking tricks – mixed in with classic hardware/software tests: TamsIJungle will cover everything, that the boys with the fruit in their logo don’t want you to know.
Little more to say here… Give us a click at http://tamsijungle.tamoggemon.com and hope, that the stroke rate in Cupertino doesn’t increase!
Tam Hanna has used mobile devices since the ages of the Palm IIIc. He started writing about mobile devices for the now-defunct German beam magazine and launched his first blog TamsPalm (http://tamspalm.tamoggemon.com) in 2004. When not writing, he develops applications for mobile computers, cooks, reads tech books or photographs night scenes…
Only the Beginning...
In the late 1990's, U.S. Robotics, then a consumer products giant, revealed an electronic device called the Palm Pilot. It was clearly not the first of its kind, but certainly the most well known. To some, it was the future of mobile computing; to others it was an over-priced toy. Only time would tell that the Palm Pilot would sprout and lead the way of the future. Even the likes of Gene Roddenberry would approve of it. Just over a decade ago we were happy with some 512 kilobytes of memory to store phone numbers and business addresses. Today, we expect to have at least 256 megabytes of program storage, and wireless communication radios no less.
Recently Palm has been idling quietly and every so often releasing a new device or two to satiate the market's extremely stressing demands to stay alive. However, these devices are not as breakthrough, or innovative, as Palm's - then U.S. Robotics - devices once were. In fact, people are finding Palm's newest devices lacking certain features that are considered quasi-standard in handhelds. For example, the Treo smartphones notoriously lack built-in WiFi (wireless internet connectivity) and the PalmOS based models have rather poor usage of storage memory leading to overall slow device performance (i.e. long loading times between switching applications). And in this day of modern technology, lacking features the market wants and expects usually spells certain doom - not always, but usually. Strangely, Palm is one of those few exceptions where their lack of inclusion or innovation has not killed them off, yet. Even so, this has brought Palm's head precariously close to the chopping block. With innovations and steady developments coming from other companies – more recently the iPhone from Apple and the plethora of devices from the behemoth HTC - Palm has long lost its greater share of the market.
To fight back against their doom and gloom that everybody discussed, Palm announced that they would be coming out with a new operating system platform, one that would save Palm’s hide. This sparked lots of debate, both positive and negative, about the future of Palm. Palm was coming back with a hit! Palm was possibly looking to let end user and developers customize the operating system at last! But no, Palm would never be that open ended with their products. Palm was going come back and possibly re-revolutionize the mobile computing world! Despite all the commotion, it seemed that Palm would come back on top.
The ACCESS Linux Platform – or ALP. It would be built from the ground up with the Linux kernel at the root. Would it be customizable by the end user and developers alike? Would it finally be the handheld operating system that people are looking for? Would it be the Saving Grace for Palm?
To this day, we - "we" being the consumers and developers - still will not know.
It has been well over a year since ACCESS/Palm announced the ALP, and still we have only seen a few screenshots that only show what the interface could have looked like. But that was also over a year ago - and in that time companies have risen and fallen in the mobile device industry. Rumour has it that the RAZR-making giant Motorola might wave the white flag.
However, during that same time, Palm had revived their name with the Palm Centro, a consumer friendly smartphone that anybody could pick up and use: it wasn't too sophisticated that only gadget freaks could only use, but it is far from being a basic cellular phone. In fact, it can be safely deemed a success, helping Palm gain about a healthy percentage of market share with introduction of said device alone.
Even more recently there have been news milling about regarding the Treo 800w. Based on the old rumours and even the product manual, the new Treo would finally include all the features that the mobile market so highly demands. But isn't it a little…late? is certainly the question many have and will ask. It would certainly seem like this Treo is one of those "maintainence" updates Palm releases. It's almost like Palm releases these devices to remind people that the company still exists.
Personally, I am not asking or looking for Palm to start killing the competition with breakthough technology. Heck, I don’t want my phone to pay my bills and rent my movies for me. It’s a little creepy if you ask me. I’m not asking for much. I am just hoping Palm will throw in the towel - not in defeat though.
Anything but defeat.
In the 1980s, Apple Computers made the world an offer it just couldn’t refuse: a pocket sized computer. The Apple “Newton” (formerly known as the Apple MessagePad) would be the next generation of computers. Alas, the world didn’t think much of it and the Newton didn’t catch on.
Over a decade later, U.S. Robotics made the world the exact same offer, only it seemed that the hands they were dealt and stakes they made were different. Yes, mobile computing was beyond the inevitable ever since a $10 (plus tax) scientific calculator had more computing power than the first room-sized UNIVAC computers. But U.S. Robotics re-introduced that possibility, and eventually the legacy. Undoubtedly another group of minds would have brought about handheld-sized computing eventually, but it was still U.S. Robotics who took the daring initiative. And it would be a few years before others began to follow - and eventually with definitively superior devices.
If you've read this far, you've already asked yourself why I've written this editorial, my rant if you prefer. Well, the truth is because people don't give U.S. Robotics and Palm the respect they deserve. (The "Thank You" award rightly goes to Apple for the Newton, but the kudos goes to U.S. Robotics for breathing life into it). As a matter of fact, I'm punching this away on my Treo 700p, after having heard an opinion during my daily commute. It wasn't just a simple opinion, but rather an uneducated one. To paraphrase, the individual crudely stated that Palm devices are, and were, extremely inferior products that only less wealthy individuals buy, and more or less cheap knock-off products of current devices in the market (talk about sugar coating things). And the person certainly didn't refrain from using explitive words either.
For years Palm rode on the top of the mobile world with the revolutionary Palm Pilot Profressional. The pixilated and green-hued LCD screen will not be forgotten by many, and will be noted in history by many more. It made Mr. Spock's shoulder-carried tricorder look like a G.I. Joe lunchbox. And yet, so many people don't understand that despite extraordinary technology advancements, everything must start from somewhere. Whether it's an apple or an ameoba, even we as humans had a simple beginning.
And this is what causes so many people to unjustifiably create opinions about Palm these days. Yes Palm's devices lack features that could make the devices amazing. And yes the Treos in the market all look mysteriously similar and clearly lack physical diversity. But it's their predecessors that made the mobile world. If it were not for a measily 512 kilobytes of phone numbers and mail addresses, Blackberrys would still be only found in markets and pies.
So forget about your new 3G iPhone and try to think about an alternate - and realistic - future that would have spawned from a generation without the first Palm Pilot, without the Newton, and even without the first vaccuum tube UNIVAC computer. Who knows what kind of “Personal Digital Assistants” we would be using right now. Even then, would we be using converged devices at all, if we even had handheld computers if at all? Don't you think Palm deserves some respect? Nobody expects you to bring a shaved goat to the altar to pay sacrificial homage to them, but at least be able to have a little respect for them.
So from one geek to another: Thanks for making our world a little smaller, and little nerdier. From my first hand-me-down Palm Pilot IIIxe to my current Treo, it was love at first byte.
Here's to an incredible and extraordinary history, and to a brighter and geekier future.
Palm and Rogers Wireless Bring Centro to Canada
We received a Press Release today stating that the Palm Centro is going to be available in Canada today, but the Rogers site didn't have any information, nor did the on-line help/chat lady.
The Rogers branded Centro is listed on the Palm site.
Palm Centro Smartphone Offers Touch Screen and Keyboard to Traditional Mobile Phone Users
TORONTO, Jun 16, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- For individuals and traditional mobile phone users who want to stay connected with friends, family and co-workers, Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq:PALM) and Rogers Wireless today announced the Canadian launch of the popular Palm(R) Centro(TM) smartphone, available at Rogers Wireless, the country's most reliable wireless network. The Centro is Palm's smallest and lightest smartphone and has sold more than one million units worldwide.
"Traditional cell phone users are stepping up the Palm Centro in droves because of its cool design, full keyboard and ease of use," said Brodie Keast, senior vice president of marketing for Palm, Inc. "More and more people need voice, text, email, web, contact and calendar capabilities all wrapped in one compact device so they can stay connected with everyone who is important to them. Centro delivers all that and more."
Centro has a modern, stylish look that feels comfortable in the hand, and discreetly fits in a pocket or clutch. Centro helps users manage email and text messaging, keep track of their schedules, stay up-to-date on the latest news, capture and share pictures, and get maps and directions with Google(TM) Maps(1) -- all in one small phone.(2) Its full keyboard also makes it easy to quickly type text messages and emails with complete thoughts and ideas.
Additional Centro Features and Benefits
- Superior Phone - Centro's touch screen and full keyboard, combined with the simplicity of Palm OS(R), make it easy to use, with key features such as one-touch speakerphone, conference calling, ignore a call with text messaging and Bluetooth(R) connectivity.
- Easy Messaging - Centro's full keyboard makes typing complete messages fast and easy when sending text, pictures, audio and video clips. Plus, Centro keeps all conversations in a chat-style view, just like Instant Messaging, so users can see the entire conversation unfold.
- Personal and Work Email - New users to the smartphone world now have an easy mobile email solution. Personal email, such as Gmail and Yahoo!, is simple to access right out of the box.(2) And, if users have to check their work email, Microsoft Direct Push Technology gives users access to their corporate email, as well as the ability to automatically update work calendars and accept or decline meeting invites, all on the go.(3)
- Web Browsing - Fast and easy web access on EDGE networks.(2) The full keyboard and touch screen provide quick access to online information.
- Multimedia - Pocket Tunes on Centro lets users manage music, audio books and videos easily. (4) Users can also shoot pictures or videos with the built-in digital camera and share them with friends.
- Productivity - Centro enables users to easily create, edit and view Word and Excel compatible documents, as well as view PowerPoint and PDF files. Centro also can be used as a modem for connecting a laptop to the Internet via Bluetooth, so users can stay connected anywhere within wireless coverage.(5)
The Palm Centro from Rogers Wireless also comes with a variety of out-of-box software, including Bluetooth(R), Calculator, Calendar, Camcorder, Camera, Contacts, Documents To Go(R) Professional Edition 10, Email (VersaMail(R) 4.0), HotSync(R), Memos, Messaging, My Centro, Phone, Pics and Video, Pocket Tunes(TM), Quick Tour, Tasks, Voice Dial, Voice Memo, Web (Blazer 4.5), and World Clock.
More information on Centro in Canada is available at www.palm.com/ca or www.rogers.com/centro.
New Palm SDHC Development Blog
Here’s his first post, entitled “Welcome”
Welcome to the Palm SDHC project blog. Since there has been a tremendous interest in the project, and I am tired of answering all the questions about the status, this blog is being started. All updates and notes will be posted here. This blog is hereby the authoritative source of all news and latests updates to the project.
So far, Dmitry has stated that he hopes to support the following devices: TX, Tungsten T5, LifeDrive, Zire 72, Zodiac, and Tungsten T3. Who knows what devices will follow.
Other than users of the very latest Treo Smartphones, and the very oldest Palm PDAs, there is virtually no one I can think of who shouldn’t be interested in the status of this $20 SDHC driver project. It has the potential to breath new life into virtually all modern, and even those not so modern, Palm PDAs!
Palm Treo 850 specs leaked – it HAS WiFi!
Tam Hanna (of TamsPalm and TamsPPC fame) has just posted a new article entitled:
"Palm Treo 850 specs leaked – it HAS WiFi!"
Here's a brief summary:
Palm’s Treo smart phones have been extremely popular ever since the Treo 600 introduced the QWERTY candybar format – Palm switched them over to Windows Mobile some time ago with the launch of the Treo 700w. However, WiFi has been a notable omission from all Treos so far – apparently, Palm has now addressed that in the upcoming (WM-Powered) Treo 850.
A Palm insider has provided us with a reliable list of specs – the device will be powered by Windows Mobile 6.1 and will have a WiFi radio inside. Other than that, we also know the amount of memory available to users, - generally everything.
Be sure to follow the link to read the entire article. TamsPPC also has an article with the first shapshot of the Treo 850.
This is a very exciting announcement, considering how long we've been waiting for WiFi to be integrated into the Treo hardware, but since this one runs Windows Mobile (which just doesn't work for me) I can't wait to see this hardware running PalmOS!
Palm Canada Newsletters Special Offers
Palm Canada Newsletters Special Offers -- Through Wednesday June 4, 2008
______________________________________________________________________
Save on Smartphones
Save on Handhelds
Save on Software
Save on Accessories
______________________________________________________________________
Free Palm(R) Wireless Keyboard (with purchase)
Buy the Palm(R) T|X handheld and receive a free Palm(R) Wireless Keyboard with Bluetooth(R) wireless technology. Type on the go with this compact, yet full-size keyboard.
______________________________________________________________________
Save 20% off accessories
Save on cables, chargers, cradles for your Palm(R) smartphone or handheld.
______________________________________________________________________
Save 20% off wireless accessories
Save big on headsets, keyboards, speakers with Bluetooth(R) wireless technology.
______________________________________________________________________
Offers available exclusively from canadastore.palm.com
Palm Special Offers 1.866.676.7256
Prices and Savings based on MSRP. Prices and availability subject to change. We reserve the right to substitute an item of equal or greater value. Not responsible for typographical errors. Limit one per customer. Unless otherwise noted, all email specials are offered only at the Palm Web Store.
Watchmaker 1.6 Released!
Watchmaker 1.6 Features:Six alarms, with 4 modes: Daily/weekly, one-time, count-up, count-down. Sound repeat and crescendo. Easy alarm setting by tapping a clockface or a number block. Flash-Alarm: With a single tap on the panel clock, set an alarm within the next hour. 12 integrated skins with analog, digital and binary clocks. Pick a skin and customize layout and colors by your self. Easy setting of the internal clock with second adjustment. Drift correction for an accurate handheld without PC syncing. With one hardware button, toggle between Watchmaker and any Palm application. Take a glance at the clock, with auto-off after 3 seconds. The panel shows the day and month in the language of your Palm OS. Needs Palm OS 5.0 and a high resolution display 320x320 or up.
AT&T and Palm Introduce Centro for $99.99
Easy-to-Use Phone Lets Customers Step Up to Messaging, E-Mail and Web Access
SAN ANTONIO and SUNNYVALE, Calif., 19 Feb 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- In an answer to the growing demand for crossover devices, AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) and Palm Inc. (Nasdaq: PALM) today announced the availability of the Palm® Centro™ from AT&T. Centro is designed for the expanding base of customers who want a better way to manage their busy lives. The device is available for just $99.99.
Centro is the smallest and lightest Palm product to date and works with the nation's largest digital voice and data network. Initially, the Palm Centro from AT&T is available in new "glacier white" with green keypad accents, and, in approximately one month, AT&T will debut a second color -- "obsidian black."
"The demand for crossover devices is skyrocketing, and the Centro hits a sweet spot for many customers looking for a QWERTY device with a solid suite of messaging and multimedia features," said Michael Woodward, vice president, Business Mobility Products for AT&T's wireless unit. "At a great price that can be coupled with a variety of AT&T's messaging and data options, we are thrilled to offer Centro to our 70.1 million customers."
"Centro offers a simple way for customers to stay connected to the people who are important to them while better managing their increasingly hectic lifestyles, all at the price of a traditional mobile phone," said Brodie Keast, senior vice president of Marketing for Palm, Inc.
New Valentine's Day Quotes for Daily Quote
Do skunks celebrate Valentine's Day? Sure, they're very scent-imental! - Anonymous
Not loving is but a long dying. - Wu Ti
Did the quotes above make you giggle? Are you starting to grow tired of all the Valentine’s day crap? We think we have an answer here….
Combined with our existing features like 2day integration and quote databases that can be edited on the go, Daily Quote remains the most comprehensive quote management/display solution for Palm OS!
A 14-day evaluation version is available for free from http://www.tamoggemon.
com/pdq/download.php; the full version costs $9.95 and can be purchased from MobiHand! Registered customers can simply install this, or any of the other free quote databases onto their handhelds!
Threaded SMS finally on Windows Mobile!
SMS-CHAT for UNLIMITED MESSAGING!
A huge SMS fan? Then you are sure to know that SMS-Chat is something the whole Windows Mobile community was longing for. Even if you send short messages just once in a while to congratulate your friends, you’ll soon find out SMS-Chat is a perfect solution for you.
SMS-Chat is a Windows Mobile SMS messenger that organizes your SMS correspondence into threaded SMS conversations. Isn’t it great to have a separate chat for every contact with whom you exchange short text messages, just like in your IM client? You can easily follow a conversation scrolling thru a chat with a finger: all messages are grouped by date. Chats with the most recent message always appear at the top.
Moreover, SMS-Chat presents a number of useful features like multiple SMS messaging, resending, forwarding and deleting messages (you can also delete the whole chat). Imagine how easy it is going to be to congratulate all your friends at once next time holidays come around. You send a single message to all of them and watch replies in separate chats.
The contact search is simplified with a filter that helps you find a contact in seconds by typing its name or number. You can also enjoy scrolling contact list with a finger.
SMS-Chat is available for $14.95 at http://iwindowsmobile.com. SMS-Chat supports English, German, French, Japanese, Spanish, Italian, and Hebrew.
VITO Technology Inc. is known for its high-tech products in the field of Windows Mobile and Symbian software, GPS navigation and custom projects. Introduced in the present article SMS-Chat is an SMS messenger that brings threaded SMS to Windows Mobile.
Resco releases Resco Suite for Palm OS®
Resco (www.resco.net), the leading provider of end-user mobile applications, announced today a new product combining together all its best-selling applications - Resco Suite for Palm OS®. Resco Suite consists of five essential applications - Explorer, Viewer, Backup, IDGuard and Neeews - and added bonus - Resco Sudoku:
About Resco Suite
Resco Explorer
Resco Explorer is a file manager, launcher, zipper and encryption tool.
The program can connect to LAN/FTP/VPN networks and offers many other advanced features that allow you to regain control of your Palm.
Resco Backup
Resco Backup is the #1 Palm OS backup solution. No other backup solution for Palm OS can verify backup results - Resco Backup makes sure that all is safe that should be safe.
Resco Viewer
Resco Viewer excels in every area - supported formats, image editing, speed, image management and image editing. And - let's not forget the slideshow mode that gives most digital photo frames a run for their money!
IDGuard
IDGuard is what password managers should be. It not only stores your passwords, PINs etc. - It protects sensitive documents and files.
Resco Neeews
Resco Neeews is the best news reader for Palm OS. HTML rendering, images and a huge collection of predefined feeds make Neeews the only feed reader you'll ever wish to use!
Resco Sudoku
Many Sudoku freaks consider Resco Sudoku the best Sudoku ever released for a mobile device. We included Sudoku into the suit - in case you ever feel like taking a go, the app is ready for you!
Tam Hanna, TamsPalm blog, about Resco Suite:
"Six of the best apps for Palm OS in a single package - a must-have for everyone who wants to get the most out of his Palm."
Who is Tam Hanna in his own words:
"I probably am the worst gadget addict on the planet; owning approximately 25 handhelds of all types(ranging from classics like the Palm V and the SX1 to devices like the Treo 680)."
Pricing and Availability
A 14-day trial can be found at: http://www.resco.net/palm/suite/. The cost is $59.95 USD. For comparison, the total cost of all applications making up the bundle is $124.70 USD.
About Resco
Founded in 1999, Resco, s.r.o. is the leading developer of a wide range of mobile software products for multiple handheld software platforms.
Besides the best selling end-user mobile applications, Resco offers developer tools as well as enterprise mobile solutions. Today the company has a lot more than 100,000 satisfied customers worldwide.
All Resco products are available for immediate download from www.resco.net.
Official Palm Blog Post on Palm's Stock Price
Primarily, he points out that since Palm paid out $9 per share last October, we need to add that $9 onto the current share price, if we want to make a fair comparison against historic Palm stock price (before the $9 pay out).
If this is a valid strategy, I can see how people (stock holders, investors, the public, etc.) might be concerned. Since Palm stock is currently (Jan 2008) at $5.42, it does appear to have dropped significantly from last year, since Paul's info places Palm stock at $13.84 in Jan 2007.
This "adjustment before comparison" did make sense to me... but then I'm not a financial whiz.
Palm to Present at Investor Conference
The company invites investors to listen to the live webcast at http://investor.palm.com/events.cfm
TamsWMS launched with world-exclusive pictures of Asus M930
TamsPalm’s readers have loved the web site for its high-quality content. In 2007, the blog got sisters covering Pocket PC (http://tamsppc.tamoggemon.com) and Series 60 (http://tamss60.tamoggemon.com) devices.
Now, it’s time to proudly announce TamsWMS, bringing our quality content to Windows Mobile Smartphone users. To start TamsWMS off, we are very happy to show you the first-ever photos of an Asus M930 in action here:
http://tamswms.tamoggemon.com/2008/01/27/the-asus-m930-exclusive-action-shots/
In case you are interested in further information about the Palm OS or mobile device market in general, feel free to send your questions to Tamog@gmx.at. We will then send our answers back as soon as possible (with images and graphs if permitted).
Tam Hanna has used mobile devices since the ages of the Palm IIIc. He started writing about mobile devices for the now-defunct German beam magazine, and launched his first blog TamsPalm(http://tamspalm.tamoggemon.com) in 2004. When not writing, he develops applications for mobile computers, cooks, reads tech books or photographs night scenes.
Astraware Casino updated with 2 new games!
Since the release of Astraware Casino in December 2007, customers have offered excellent feedback and requests for additional features. In response to these, Astraware Casino version 1.10 is now available as a FREE upgrade to registered owners. The new version includes two new games - Video Derby - which is reminiscent of the miniature mechanical horse racing games seen in casinos and arcades, and 3 Card Poker - a variation of poker also known as Tri-card Poker and based on the British card game, Brag. In addition, Astraware Casino now also includes a Repeat Last Bet option in Craps, Roulette, and 3 Card Poker to make it easier for players to repeat the more complex bets in those games.
With new games included in Astraware Casino, players will discover yet more fun trophies to be unlocked and added to their Souvenir Suitcase.
Astraware Casino version 1.10 is available for Palm OS(R) and Windows Mobile(R) smartphones and PDAs. Registered owners can simply download the new version and it will accept their existing registration code. New users can purchase a copy priced $19.95. To download, try or buy, visit http://www.astraware.com/casino.
About Astraware
Founded in 1994 and incorporated in 2000, Astraware Limited develops, publishes and distributes games for mobile devices. Some of Astraware's best known handheld titles include Astraware Sudoku, Zap! 2000/2016, and Astraware Solitaire. Astraware is a Microsoft(R) Certified Gold Partner, and a Palm(R) Select Developer. Mobile gaming enthusiasts have downloaded more than 50 million copies of Astraware's products, and the company has customers in more than 100 countries. Astraware is the registered trademark of Astraware Limited. Visit Astraware at http://www.astraware.com.
Astraware Solitaire gets an update and romantic Valentine's card backs!
Whilst players will see no difference in the way the game plays, Astraware Solitaire version 1.20 now includes a different way of handling resources so instead of having multiple special versions of Astraware Solitaire on their devices, players can keep one copy of the game on their device and install seasonal card back sets as they want. Spooky Halloween and seasonal Winter card back sets which were included in special versions of Astraware Solitaire are now available separately, and a brand new Valentine-themed card set is released just in time for the most romantic day of the year.
Version 1.20 of Astraware Solitaire is a FREE upgrade for everyone who already owns any version of the game! Users wishing to upgrade from the standard version of Astraware Solitaire can simply install the new version over the top. Users of Astraware Solitaire Winter or Halloween editions should install the new version and add the card back packs they want.
Astraware Solitaire is available from the Astraware website - http://www.astraware.com/solitaire. New users can purchase a registration code for $19.95.
About Astraware
Founded in 1994 and incorporated in 2000, Astraware Limited develops, publishes and distributes games for mobile devices. Some of Astraware's best known handheld titles include Astraware Sudoku, Zap! 2000/2016, and Astraware Solitaire. Astraware is a Microsoft(R) Certified Gold Partner, and a Palm(R) Select Developer. Mobile gaming enthusiasts have downloaded more than 50 million copies of Astraware's products, and the company has customers in more than 100 countries. Astraware is the registered trademark of Astraware Limited. Visit Astraware at http://www.astraware.com.
FunContact (Windows Mobile) has become faster!
Minor changes make big difference!
28 January, 2008 – VITO Technology releases a new version of FunContact. New version 2.1 of the contact manager loads in the twinkling of an eye. Managing contacts has become faster and still much fun! Minor bugs have been fixed.
Along with finger friendly touch oriented interface like on iPhone FunContact has other awesome features up its sleeve that turn Windows Mobile contact management into real FUN:
- quick access to favorite contacts
- quick access to call history
- instant finger scroll with alphabetic ruler
- keypad for dialing and T9 contacts look up
- built-in contacts editing
- sparkling graphics
- smooth navigation
- animated menus and
- big onscreen buttons
There’s been a definite call from FunContact users to speed up initial start of FunContact. The new version of FunContact starts about 8 times quicker!Memory usage has also been optimized. Now you can have FunContact running safely in background without having to worry how much memory is left for other applications.
Another new feature allows you to add a new contact or update an existing contact with a new number right from the call log.
Lefthanders will be surprised to see the alphabetic ruler appearing on the left side of the screen. It used to appear only on the right side of the screen and lefthanders could not see the big letter in the center of the screen while sliding the ruler for quick contact look-up.
In addition, minor bugs have been fixed. Contact sorting is saved alright even if you exit FunContact. The pretty Korean girl that appeared as default photo for all contacts is gone.
FunContact is available for $19.95 at http://iWindowsMobile.com. Current users upgrade for free.
VITO Technology Inc. is known for its high-tech products in the field of Windows Mobile and Symbian software, GPS navigation and custom projects. Introduced in the present article FunContact is a touch oriented finger friendly contact manager for Windows Mobile Pocket PC.
Pocket Tunes Version 4.0.6 Released
HOW TO INSTALL THE UPDATE
You can download the update from http://www.pocket-tunes.com/?page=current
To update, simply follow the normal installation instructions; it will automatically update. In particular, do not delete Pocket Tunes first; that will cause you to lose your settings and registration code.
For further information on installing Pocket Tunes, please see the online User Guide at http://www.pocket-tunes.com/pockettunes/docs/readme.html.
You can also update by selecting the "Check for Updates" menu option from Pocket Tunes on your device. You must have Internet access configured for use with your device.
TIP: HOW TO GET MUSIC TO YOUR DEVICE
You can find instructions for copying music to your device in our Knowledge Base: http://www.normsoft.com/kb/idx/0/188/article/
IS THIS A FREE UPDATE FOR YOU?
If you purchased Pocket Tunes 4.X, this is a free update for you.
If you have lost your registration code, please visit http://www.pocket-tunes.com/scripts/support.php to lookup your code or contact support.
If you purchased Pocket Tunes 3.X (Basic or Deluxe), this is not a free update, but you can purchase Pocket Tunes 4 at a discounted price by entering your current Registration Code here http://www.pocket-tunes.com/upgrade.html
If Pocket Tunes came on your LifeDrive, T|X, Treo 680, Treo 700p, Treo 755p, or Centro, then this is a free optional update for you. It contains bug fixes for the version that came with your device. In addition, this version will give you an optional free 15-day trial period of Pocket Tunes Deluxe. For a list of the features offered in Pocket Tunes Deluxe, please visit http://www.pocket-tunes.com/purchase.html (Note that the Centro includes Deluxe already.)
WHAT'S NEW?
Version 4.0.6 contains a large number of bug fixes and improvements. We recommend that all customers upgrade to take advantage of these improvements.
Version 4.0.6 (released 14 Jan 2008)
- Enhancement: Add copy protected indicator on Song Info screen (#4653)
- Bug fix: Improve layout of .zip file (#4649)
- Bug fix: Make menu name for external media prefs consistent (#4666)
- Bug fix: Improve error message when device has no storage cards when using MTP (#4640)
- Bug fix: Fix MTP protocol error causing problems with libmtp on Linux/Mac (#4733)
- Bug fix: Remove ".pla" from the names of transfered playlists (#3114)
- Bug fix: Fix crash when certain forms (e.g. incoming SMS) overlay the popup console (#4651)
Visit http://www.pocket-tunes.com/pockettunes/history.html for a complete list of changes.
Astraware to Join the Handmark Family
KANSAS CITY, Mo. USA & KEELE, Staffs. UK - 2008 January 7, 12.00 GMT - Handmark and Astraware have announced a new business relationship in which Astraware will become part of the Handmark family.
Handmark and Astraware have worked together on entertainment projects for several years. Astraware undertook development work on the Tetris. Handmark major game license, and both companies already offer each other's titles on their respective web shops.
Through the new relationship, Astraware will expand its existing UK games development studio to develop new high profile licenses as well as continuing work on original titles. In addition to Palm OS(R) and Windows Mobile(R), Astraware will release their first titles for Symbian(R) S60(R) and UIQ(R) in the first quarter of 2008, and will add games for BlackBerry(R) devices later in the year.
"We recognize the genius of the mobile gaming pioneers who created Astraware and welcome them to the Handmark family," said Paul Reddick, Handmark CEO. "We share a passion for delivering superior mobile experiences."
"For over 10 years, Astraware has successfully created some of the best mobile gaming brands in the industry, building a company through unparalleled focus on quality and customer satisfaction," said Howard Tomlinson, co-founder and CEO of Astraware. "I am excited to be joining forces with Handmark and we will be able to focus our experience and talent on creating games across more platforms, and together we will become one of the most powerful forces in the mobile gaming industry."
About Handmark
Handmark(R) is a global leader in the development and distribution of mobile media, focused information and entertainment content for BlackBerry(R), Palm(R) TreoTM, Symbian(R), and Windows Mobile(R) devices. The award-winning Handmark Pocket Express(R), transforms ordinary handsets into powerful business and entertainment tools. Handmark manages distribution partnerships around the world with major device manufacturers and operators. These partnerships, along with its technology and distribution relationships with The Associated Press, Oxford University Press, MobiTV, TV Guide, EA Mobile, and Zagat Survey as well as all major U.S. mobile operators, play a large part in the company's growth and success. Handmark has offices in London, UK; as well as in the U.S. in Kansas City (world headquarters); San Francisco; Atlanta; New York; and Dallas. For more information, visit www.handmark.com.
About Astraware
Astraware Limited develops, publishes and distributes games for mobile devices. Some of the company's best known handheld titles include Astraware Sudoku, Zap! 2000/2016, PopCap Games' Bejeweled(R), and Zuma(R), and Sandlot Games(R)' Tradewinds(R), and GlyphTM. Astraware is a Microsoft(R) Certified Gold Partner, and a Palm(R) Select Developer. Mobile gaming enthusiasts have downloaded more than 50 million copies of Astraware's products, and the company has customers in more than 100 countries. Visit Astraware at http://www.astraware.com.
(c)2007 Handmark, Inc.; Handmark, Pocket Express, and the distinctive hand design are registered trademarks of Handmark, Inc. in the U.S. and other territories. All rights reserved. All other trademarks and/or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Whoa. I'm awake now. The press release above just arrived and I must admit I find it to be quite surprising, and maybe, a little sad. I always felt that Astraware was more of a 'family' business, while Handmark was, I guess, just a business. To be sure, I've got nothing against Handmark. It's just... well, it just seems to me to be like Astraware was the 'Mom & Pop' shop (though with a much younger feel), while Handmark was a 'Big Box' store (though with a lot better staff).
I hope that Astraware is able to infuse (or share or pass on), what ever it is that makes them feel like a 'family business' to the rest of Handmark; on top of all the great software titles, programming talent and other excellent staff, etc. Astraware is bringing "to the table" of course. Actually, they both have a lot of these last items.
I wish both members of the new "Handmark Family" the best of luck in this new endeavour!
Last chance to download JVM for PalmOS
For the past few years, Palm has provided a download of the IBM WebSphere Micro Environment Java Virtual Machine (JVM) to our customers, which allowed users to install and run Java applications and games on their devices.
As of Jan. 12, 2008, we will no longer be providing this as a downloadable application from our website. We will continue to support the JVM on our website, but will not be able to offer version upgrades or software downloads.
Tim P. - Product Manager
If you're the least bit unsure whether you have a copy of the latest version of the "WebSphere Everyplace Micro Environment v5.7.2 for your Palm device" which is a free download for the "Treo 600, Treo 650, Treo 680 and Treo 700 P smartphones, T|X, Tungsten C, Tungsten T3, Tungsten E, Tungsten E2, Tungsten T5 and Zire 72 handhelds, LifeDrive mobile manager", then I strongly suggest you download a copy soon, before it's gone in few days, for good.
There is one interesting (to me anyway) side note to this story. The Palm JVM download page states that the latest version was "Posted July 13, 2007" but the majority of the files in the archive are dated 8 Feb 2007 and the newest file is dated 12 April 2007. It seems it took 3 months for Palm to post this version - probably due to compatibility testing. Well, at least I'd like to think that was the reason for the delay.
PS: Our thanks go out to Ryan Rix from the TamsPalm blog for the heads up on this news.
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)
Subscribe To
Posts
All Comments