• Uncategorized

    Weathering an Outage?

    February 16, 2008 /

    I’ve noticed over the last day or two that I am no longer to get mobile weather updates on my Treo 755p and Apple iPod touch. Have you?

    On the Treo, I’m using GX-5’s Treo Weather and on the iPod I’m using Apple’s Weather applet. As far as I know, both applications use a connection to Yahoo! for weather updates.

    I’ll post an update when things are working again. Stay tuned.

    UPDATE:
    The Weather applet on my iPod touch is now working. So it is just my Sprint Treo 755p and GX-5’s Treo Weather that is being difficult.

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  • dataviz

    Documents To Go for Mobile Linux Devices

    February 11, 2008 /

    DataViz has just issued the following press release regarding their mobile Office productivity suite, Documents To Go.

    MILFORD, Conn. and SANTA CLARA, Calif. — February 11, 2008 — MontaVista® Software, Inc., the leader in embedded Linux® commercialization, and DataViz®, Inc., the leading provider of mobile Office compatibility solutions, today announced the availability of Documents To Go® for the MontaVista Mobilinux™ 5.0 mobile operating system. As a result of the integration of the mobile office suite Documents To Go by DataViz with Mobilinux, mobile device users will be able to open and view Microsoft® Office Word, Excel® and PowerPoint® email attachments directly on their Linux-based mobile devices.

    MontaVista will resell Documents To Go to mobile device developers and manufacturers, so the manufacturers and mobile operators can deliver document viewing capabilities to their customers on any device using the Mobilinux 5.0 mobile operating system. MontaVista and DataViz have agreed to collaborate to tailor Documents To Go to include additional features such as its critically acclaimed file editing, creation and more, based upon customer requests.

    “DataViz and MontaVista are currently working with a major hardware manufacturer to enable its mobile customers to work with the types of documents they most commonly use,” said Jim Ready, CTO and founder of MontaVista Software. “Documents To Go expands the power of the device. We expect many more mobile developers to be eager to provide Documents To Go functionality to their device users. It’s like taking your office in your pocket wherever you take a Mobilinux-powered device.”

    “MontaVista is the most widely-used provider of commercialized Linux software to the mobile telecom industry, so we are very pleased to join forces with MontaVista to integrate Documents To Go with MontaVista Linux,” said Dick Fontana, president and CEO of DataViz, Inc. “With MontaVista’s track record in the mobile industry, and Documents To Go’s proven ability to provide access to Microsoft Office documents, tens of millions of mobile consumers should benefit from our new integration.”

    MontaVista Mobilinux 5.0 with Documents To Go integration is available immediately from MontaVista.

    Documents To Go is now currently available on the Palm OS, Windows Mobile, and Symbian mobile operating systems. There was also a version of Documents To Go that was developed for Palm’s Foleo mobile companion (which also ran on a variant version of Linux.) DataViz is also working to bring Documents To Go to the RIM BlackBerry. I have to wonder how long it will be before Documents To Go makes an appearance on Apple’s iPhone and iPod touch. Apple’s software developer’s kit, or SDK, won’t be released until the end of the month at the earliest.

    In my opinion, DataViz is the dominant application for working with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat files on mobile devices. The addition of MontaVista Mobilinux is a sign that DataViz is recognized as and industry leader for mobile office document access.

    For more details on the new edition of Documents To Go for Mobilinux 5.0, visit the DataViz and MontaVista websites.

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  • centro,  rumors

    Rumor: Centro Coming to AT&T, Verizon Wireless

    February 5, 2008 /

    A CNNMoney.com article posted earlier today is siting a JP Morgan analyst as saying the consumer-oriented Palm Centro smartphone is coming to AT&T and Verizon Wireless.

    “Among the company’s new products, Coster said, will be a version of the Centro with phone service from AT&T Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc. An exclusive deal with Sprint Nextel Corp. will expire soon, he wrote.

    “In doing this 180-degree turn on the stock, we are putting a lot of faith in the technology and design competence of the new talent introduced to Palm by Elevation Partners,” he said.”

    It has been rumored for some time now that the Centro, possibly in white, would be coming to AT&T early in 2008. The report from JP Morgan analyst Coster is the first I’ve seen that specifically mentions Verizon. We all knew that Centro would eventually make it to Verizon seeing as how Sprint and Verizon are both CDMA/EVDO based networks.

    I wonder if we will see the AT&T Centro launched in February and a Verizon Wireless Centro in March or April. There are no rumors relating to which color(s) Verizon might order.

    Sprint Nextel was the first US carrier to launch the Palm Centro. The Centro is selling for $99 or less and is currently available in three colors: black, red, and pink.

    Read the full CNNMoney article…

    [Thanks to the tipster who sent this in.]

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  • nypc palmpilot

    NYPC PalmPilot Meeting Feb 6

    February 5, 2008 /

    NYPC PalmPilot SIG meetings are held the 1st Wednesday of the month and start at 6:30 PM. All user levels are welcome.

    NYPC membership is not mandatory, but highly recommended to Palm SIG members.

    Location: Meetings are held at NYPC’s offices in the New Yorker/Ramada Hotel, 8th Avenue & 34th Street, Suite 551.

    Directions: Take the A, E, or C trains to 34th Street.
    (Map:http://tinyurl.com/yavrxj)

    Feb. 6th Meeting: Content, Content, Content

    We’ll not only explore the popular knowlege-based Palm websites but delve into the nooks and crannies of what in-depth information there lies within.

    As per a great suggestion by member Jerry V, we’ll follow links, and realy get to the meat of what these websites have to offer.

    See you on Wednesday.

    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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  • astraware,  windows mobile

    Astraware Updates Two Popular Games

    January 31, 2008 /

    Astraware has released a pair of updates for two of their popular Palm OS and Windows Mobile games, Casino and Solitaire.

    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.

    Astraware Solitaire gets an update and romantic Valentine’s card backs!

    Astraware(R) is pleased to announce an update to Astraware Solitaire which more easily allows the addition of new graphical features like extra card backs and backgrounds.

    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.

    Update:
    Existing Astraware Solitaire customers who have version 1.20 installed can jump right to the Solitaire Extras page and start downloading right away.

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  • treo

    I Can’t Wait For My Treo 755p

    January 30, 2008 /

    Foleo Fanatics readers who also listen to my weekly 1SRC.com Palm Powered podcast know that I’ve purchased a blue Treo 755p. And I can’t wait for it to get here.

    Just today, my Treo 700p (with the 1.10 MR applied) has crashed on me 5 times. Once while surfing the web with Blazer. Again when I was checking the weather. A third time while reading my corporate email. The 700p took break this afternoon while it was sitting idle on my desk. And a fifth time just a few minutes ago when I placed it in my Palm Treo cradle.

    Did I mention blue is my favorite color?

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  • Uncategorized

    Pocket Tunes 4.0.6 Update

    January 30, 2008 /

    I just received and email from NormSoft alerting me that the PocketTunes 4.0.6 upgrade has been released. The 4.0.6 update includes one enhancement and several bug fixes for the 4.x code base.

    This is a free upgrade for customers who have purchased PocketTunes 4 or for LifeDrive, TX, Treo 680, Treo 700p, Treo 755p, and Centro customers who have PocketTunes bundled on their devices. Customers who purchased PocketTunes 3.x qualify for special upgrade pricing.

    A complete list of PocketTunes 4.x features and fixes is available on the NormSoft website.

    You can download the desktop updater or install the update directly on your Internet connected device with the Help > Check for Updates command in PocketTunes. The PocketTunes 4 user guide is also available online.

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  • 1src

    1SRC Podcast 165

    January 25, 2008 /

    I’ve posted this week’s 1SRC Podcast. This week I cover:

    • Palm is closing all of their retail locations. Photos of the New York City store here and here.
    • Treo 600 and Treo 650 customers will want to read about the Palza Class Action Settlement.
    • Alan is getting a blue Sprint Treo 755p. Don’t hate me. Hate the addiction!
    • 1SRC Editorial: The PDA Rebooted.

    Listen to the 1SRC Podcast 165 now…

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  • Uncategorized

    PDT 6.2 Sync Journal – Day 3

    January 20, 2008 /

    I’ve done some more testing, and it is becoming clear that to sync with Palm Desktop, the device must meet the two following conditions:

    • Be a Palm-branded device running Palm OS 5.2.1 or later
    • Be a Palm-branded device with the Palm enhanced PIM applications (Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, and Memos)

    The Palm Treo 600 smartphone is the exception to this rule. It runs Palm OS 5.2.1, but it does not use the Palm enhanced PIMs.

    If you have an older Palm-branded device, the Treo 600, or some other Palm OS device that runs Palm OS 3.5 or later, you can use HotSync Manager 7.0.2 to sync your device with Microsoft Outlook only.

    The following my list of tested devices and their sync status with Palm Desktop 6.2.2. Devices listed as Working should have no problems synchronizing PIM data with Palm Desktop 6.2.2. Devices listed as Outlook Only will only be able to sync data with Microsoft Outlook.

    Palm OS 5.4.x Devices

    • Palm Treo 700p – Working
    • Palm Treo 650 – Working
    • Palm TX – Working
    • Palm LifeDrive – Working
    • Palm Tungsten T5 – Working

    Palm OS 5.2.x Devices

    • Palm Tungsten T3 – Working
    • Palm Tungsten C – Not Working; Outlook Only
    • Palm Tungsten E – Working
    • Palm Tungsten T2 – Not Working; Outlook Only

    Palm OS 5.0 Devices

    • Palm Tungsten T (m550) – Not Working; Outlook Only
    • Sony Clie NZ90 – Not Working, Outlook Only
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