With Passover just around the corner, I wanted to pass on our warmest regards for the forthcoming holiday to those that celebrate it, which I believe begins on April 24th. "In 2005, Passover is celebrated April 24-May 1. (The observance of all Jewish holidays begins at sundown the previous day.) Annually, Passover starts at sundown on the 15th day of the Jewish lunar month Nissan, which typically falls in March or April. The year 2005 translates to the year 5765 on the Jewish calendar."
- Sammy (Manchester, UK)
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Handango InHand for Treo users
Thanks to Ben Soper for the heads up "Handango recently launched a new service designed specifically for the Treo 600 and Treo 650. Owners of the Sprint Treo 650 may even recognize Inhand as something that came on their installation disk called “Sprint PCS Software Store.” According to Clint Patterson, V.P. Of Marketing at Handango, the marketing strategy behind Inhand is to expose new Treo users to the wealth of applications available for these great devices. Treo owners will then gain the ability to access this software in a whole new way with Inhand. >>>>>" myTreo.net
- Sammy (Manchester, UK)
Play foosball and win a device
From Dave Garr at PalmSource "Enter PalmSource's DevCon foosball tournament and (maybe) win a device. Finally, a chance to prove that all your foosball training hasn't gone to waste. On Wednesday night of DevCon (May 25 at 7 PM) we'll have a Foosball Tournament (the final match will be played on stage on Thursday). The tournament is open to all attendees. We know your time is valuable, so we'll have four foosball tables, and 32 individuals competing in a single elimination bracket. No teammates...these will be one-on-one matches. The foosball tables will be next to the Hardware Lab, so you can walk back and forth between them without breaking a sweat." More details
- Sammy (Manchester, UK)
247 websites down
From Shaun McGill regarding the Palm247 websites “Palm247 and WindowsMobile247 are currently offline. We initially thought we had a scripting problem but further investigation suggests it may be a more malicious event. The site is offline as a precaution but should be back up either later tonight or tomorrow morning. It is expected that the forum will remain down for an extra period of time while the problem is fully investigated.”
- Sammy (Manchester, UK)
visNotes PalmOS
From Andy Berrios "Hi Sammy! I just wanted to share with palm users this software: visNotes PalmOS 1.1.0 " visNotes encrypts all the data you put in (128 Bit Twofish-encryption) Additionally, access to the memos is protected by a visual Key-password - the well-proven graphical login based on our patented visual Key technology. visNotes is available for Palm and Pocket PC." The program is freeware" More details.
- Sammy (Manchester, UK)
TreoCentral reviews the PalmOne Wireless Keyboard
TreoCentral has a good write up on the PalmOne Wireless Keyboard. "The original Stowaway keyboard from ThinkOutside was a marvel of engineering. Coupled with a Palm or Handspring unit, it took the handheld to levels far beyond the capabilities of a simple PDA. The PalmOne Universal Wireless Keyboard is a direct descendent of the original Stowaway, with subtle enhancements and changes that make it an admirable companion for the Treo. After all this time, the unfolding of a keyboard still leaves me a bit in awe of the engineering to achieve such a feat. In a case not much bigger than the Treo itself, the unit slides apart, gracefully unfurls its ‘wings’, and snaps into place. At the same time, a stand for the Treo flips out. The keyboard is also usable with many other Palm and Pocket PC devices, as this is a universal keyboard."
- Sammy (Manchester, UK)
15% off a Treo
From Charles Ng "Right now I got a PalmOne Store coupon that is 15% off the entire cart from the Treo "Thanks a Million" contest. "Thank you for entering our Treo Thanks a Million contest. Although you did not win one of our free Treo™ smartphones, you did qualify to receive 15% off any Treo Store order placed by April 26, 2005. To redeem your coupon, visit here. Enter coupon code: TGB75Q2ZXN. Your 15% discount will be applied to your entire order in the shopping cart."
- Sammy (Manchester, UK)
Orange lauch Treo in Switzerland
Shawn from Treoaddicts has let me know that he has posted news that Orange have launched the Treo 650 in Switzerland "Orange is the first mobile communications provider in Switzerland to offer the new Treo 650. The new Treo 650 from Orange comes with PalmOS, integrated QWERTY-keypad and camera, e-mail and Internet access, calendar, contacts, to do list, memos, multimedia and many other functions - everything you need for mobile working and entertainment. With numerous additional applications and specially developed business solutions (e.g. MobileFinder), the Treo 650 will appeal particularly to companies" >>>>> More information at Orange (sent in by Shawn at TreoAddicts)
- Sammy (Manchester, UK)
Qool Labs Selects Intellisync as Mobility Provider for New QDA700 ...
"Intellisync Corporation (Nasdaq: SYNC), a leading developer and marketer of wireless software for the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced a licensing agreement with Qool Labs. Through the agreement, Intellisync(R) software will be bundled with a new Palm OS-based smartphone developed by Qool Labs -- the QDA700 (PDA phone model) -- enabling synchronization of calendar, contacts, tasks and notes between QDA700 and the Microsoft Outlook and Palm Desktop software applications. The new, Intellisync-enabled smartphones will be sold to customers and licensed to other manufacturers in Asia, Europe and other parts of the world.
"The Asian and European mobility markets are experiencing rapid growth across a wide range of markets," said Mr. KH Lim, CEO for Qool Labs. "We are committed to delivering a complete mobility solution that addresses the demands of mobile users around the globe. Synchronization is a top requirement
for maximizing mobility for our customers, which is why we selected Intellisync's award-winning technology to deliver this vital capability for our QDA700. Intellisync will help ensure that our customers stay up-to-the-
minute while away from the office." To provide Chinese-language markets with synchronization software for
QDA700 smartphone, a key requirement was wireless software that enabled Chinese character functionality. Intellisync easily delivered both simplified and traditional Chinese languages, so that buyers of QDA700 will have the option of purchasing Chinese-language versions of Intellisync that provide additional functionality, including support of more PC applications.
"Our agreement with Qool Labs further illustrates Intellisync's leadership in delivering wireless application and synchronization software for a wide range of mobile devices, platforms and languages," said Intellisync Chief Operating Officer Clyde Foster. "We look forward to working with Qool Labs to increase the adoption of their devices and our mobility technology throughout Asia, Europe and other parts of the globe.""
- Sammy (Manchester, UK)
Free Yourself from the Tyranny of Email
Great editorial over at Brighthand regarding freeing yourself from the reigns of always accesable email "You don't need a smartphone or BlackBerry to be able to check your email while you are away from your PC. One way or another, just about every handheld can be hooked up with a mobile phone. But just because you can read your messages wherever you go, doesn't mean you should. >>>>>" Brighthand
- Sammy (Manchester, UK)
