• centro

    The Pink Centro Arrives on Sprint

    January 13, 2008 /

    The pink Palm Centro when public today on the Palm website. As expected, the pink Centro from Sprint has the same product specifications as the previously released black and red Centro smartphones released last year.

    I’m glad to see Palm releasing a pink smartphone. Over the last year, I have seen more women toting around smartphones and this phone should help keep sales of the Palm Centro at a brisk pace.

    You can order the new pink Palm Centro directly from the Palm online store, the Sprint online store, or from a local Palm or Sprint store.

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  • dataviz,  mac os x

    Passwords Plus Gets Leopard Compatibility

    January 13, 2008 /

    One of the Palm OS software packages that I use every day is Passwords Plus from DataViz. Earlier this month, DataViz released a Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard update for Passwords Plus 1.006 customers.

    The latest update to Passwords Plus is compatible with both Palm Desktop 4.2.1 and Mark/Space The Missing Sync (you’ll need version 6.0.2).

    The Passwords Plus patch download link and full installation directions can be found on the DataViz website.

    I’m happy to see that DataViz is still actively supporting their software on both the Palm OS and Macintosh platforms. It shows that DataViz is still committed to their customers who are part of the Palm and Apple user communities. By making this upgrade available, DataViz has helped make my transition back to the Macintosh (from Windows XP) a little bit easier.

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  • Uncategorized

    Palm OS JVM…Going, Going, Gone!

    January 9, 2008 /

    It has been a while since I last looked at the Palm blog, and it seems that I did just in time.

    This weekend, 1/11/08, will be the last time Palm OS customers will be able to download the IBM WebSphere Micro Environment Java Virtual Machine, or Java JVM.

    Power users of the Palm OS platform are already starting to boil over as this engine is the only way to run the Opera Mini web browsers on a Palm OS device.

    Palm has not stated the reason for why the download is being pulled from the website, however the company does state that they will continue to support the software via the Palm website. The post does specifically state that Palm will not be able to offer updates or downloads after 1/11/08.

    Make sure you download your installer today, because it won’t be able for much longer! To help Palm OS users out, this link will take you directly to the software download page, by passing the download form. Please note that the latest version of the Palm OS JVM no longer supports the Tungsten T2, Tungsten W, Zire 71, and earlier Palm OS devices.

    IBM Palm OS WebSphere Micro Environment JVM download page…

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  • rumors,  treo

    Is this Drucker?

    January 7, 2008 /

    Did Microsoft’s Bill Gates “out” Palm’s rumored Treo “Drucker”?

    Over the weekend, Gadgets On the Go covered a leaked product roadmap from Vodafone that showed two slides of upcoming Windows Mobile-based Palm Treo smartphones. The high-end device, code named “Drucker” did not have an image. Did Bill Gates, accidentally give us a sneak-peek at the new device rumored to be due out by mid-year?

    “Drucker”, if the leaked information is to be believed, will include a built-in Wi-Fi radio (a first for Palm), Windows Mobile 6.1, a 320×320 display, Bluetooth 2.0, and a 2.0MP camera.

    Photo Credit: Engadget.com

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  • astraware

    Astraware to join the Handmark family

    January 7, 2008 /

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. USA & KEELE, Staffs. UK – January 7, 2008 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 others 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.”

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  • Uncategorized

    Palm Store Specials – Ends 1/6/08

    January 4, 2008 /

    I normally don’t talk about the sales that Palm runs on their online store, but I’m going to make an exception here.

    Palm is running an online sale until the end of the day on January 6, 2008. The sale items includes a new Palm TX handheld for $299 along with a free Palm hard case (valued at $40); and Palm’s ChatterEmail for $29.95 (regularly $39.95). According to the Palm software store details page, ChatterEmail was last updated on 12/17/07. No details have been posted on the website as to what has been changed or updated in the latest release of ChatterEmail.

    Palm customers looking to upgrade their handheld (or add a spare one) should consider doing so now and get the free case. (Last month, Palm was offering a free IR wireless keyboard.) Customers who are looking for an upgrade from VersaMail to gain full support for the new Gmail IMAP feature or background email processing (as found in VersaMail 4.0 on the Palm Centro) will want to purchase ChatterEmail while it is still on sale.

    The Palm TX promotion can be viewed here, while the Palm ChatterEmail savings can be found here.

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  • nypc palmpilot

    NYPC PalmPilot SIG on January 9th

    January 2, 2008 /

    I received the following note from Grace and Ted about this month’s upcoming NYPC PalmPilot SIG. I really do need to get down to the city for one of these meetings.

    Hello:

    Because of the New Year holiday, we’ve rescheduled the PalmPilot SIG
    meeting for Wednesday, January 9th.

    Best wishes for the holidays and a happy 2008!

    All the best,
    Ted and Grace

    ===================
    NYPC PalmPilot SIG
    Grace Lee & Ted Cohn, Co-Chairs
    email: nypcpalmpilot@gmail.com
    URL: http://nypc.org/palm.php

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  • 1src,  editorial

    New Year’s Resolutions

    December 31, 2007 /


    I’ve posted this week’s 1SRC editorial, New Year’s Resolutions.

    “With all eyes on Palm Executive Chairman Jon Rubinstein and his senior management team in 2008, here are some New Year’s resolutions the company might take under consideration.

    Closing the Books on 2007

    2007 was a tough year for Palm. Earnings were down for two consecutive quarters. The Treo 755p failed to meet the target delivery date for the crucial holiday shopping season for carrier partner Verizon Wireless. The Foleo mobile companion was cancelled just weeks before it was due to begin shipping. No new handheld PDAs were shipped. And Palm CEO Ed Colligan suggested that the new Linux-based operating system, “Palm OS II” as I call it, would not appear on devices until 2009.

    There have been a few successes for Palm. The new Centro smartphone has been a hit. Currently available only from Sprint and in black onyx and ruby red, there are rumors of the imminent release of a new pink Centro on Sprint and the launch of a white GSM Centro on AT&T Wireless. And Palm sold about 27% of the company to private equity firm Elevation Partners.

    Looking Ahead to 2008

    This New Year, Palm should consider the following resolutions:

    1. Drive “Palm OS II” to completion

    The single largest liability for Palm right now is the age of its Palm OS 5 operating system. The current code base that powers the Treo 680, 755p, and Centro was never really intended to power smartphones. The new Linux operating system needs to be completed this year and certified by Palm’s major wireless carrier partners.

    Some of the features that customers will be looking for in Palm OS II include:
    • a true multitasking operating system (voice and data at the same time)
    • an updated modular user interface that still preserves Palm’s ease of use
    • robust file management tools that will interact with other Palm devices
    • robust web browser and email client
    • support for multiple active wireless radios (cellular, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi)”

    Keep reading…

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  • astraware

    Astraware Mogmanay Party 2008!

    December 31, 2007 /

    Join Astraware for their Annual Hogmanay Party and save on a range of great games!

    KEELE, Staffordshire, UK – Monday 31st December 2007 – Astraware would like to invite you to their Annual Hogmanay Party sale which starts today – 31st December 2007 – and runs until midnight PST on 11th January 2008!

    Each day during this New Year celebration, one or two games will be offered with huge discounts. With a wide range of action, adventure, word games, puzzles, strategy and card games to choose from, there’s certain to be something for everyone. Each offer lasts for just 24 hours, changing at midnight, so make sure to check back for the new offer each day!

    The first game in the Annual Hogmanay Party on Monday 31st December is the beautiful puzzler Glyph for just $9.95. To grab this, or any of the great Hogmanay offers, head over to http://www.astraware.com/promo/hogmanay08.

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