Those with iTunes should be interested to hear this at Engadget. "We knew it was coming soon, but now it?s looking like the next iteration of iTunes may in fact be unveiled tomorrow instead of July 7. This according to Dave Winer, harbinger of all things podcasting, who says not only will Apple be announcing the release of iTunes 4.9 but also an unnamed ?big corporate content partnership.? What do you think ? is it Sirius? The iTunes client app will be supporting RSS 2.0 enclosures which of course includes video as well as audio ? will they drop a bomb and unveil the iTunes Movie Store with Sony? Give us your predictions."
- Sammy (Manchester, UK)
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Sell my Tungsten C? Nope
One of the questions I get asked the most is have I sold my Tungsten C and the simple answer to that is no I have not and because I am one of those people who retain their PDA's and you never know I may need it in the future. Don't get me wrong I do love the LifeDrive and I cannot see myself at this stage using any other device but the Tungsten C will always be an important PDA in my life. if I has to recommend a PDA to anyone in the future then the TC would certainly be on my list especially to a Palm newbie who wants wifi. The keyboard on the TC is one that I think is ecellent for any PDA. So the answer to whether I would ever sell my Tungsten C then the answer would be certainly not.
- Sammy (Manchester, UK)
FreeNews
Take a look at Freenews which is quite new to the Palm community. Get the best of millions of websites and blogs to your cell phone in less than 1 minute a day! FreeNews works on Blackberry, Sony Ericsson, Symbian, Palm Treo, Nokia, Samsung, Motorola, LG or any Java phone. Get Your News - Anywhere, Anytime. FreeNews gathers the information you care about from the web and puts it on your mobile device. With FreeNews, you don't waste time surfing websites with your phone - waiting endlessly for pages to load. You get information you select from anywhere in the world - always at your fingertips. Wherever your busy schedule takes you, FreeNews will keep you up-to-date with the world and your unique interests in it! I have heard that this works well on a Treo.
- Sammy (Manchester, UK)
Illuminated Keyboard
Saw this at DSI website which looks quite cool, it's a backlit keyboard, quite cool actually.
- Sammy (Manchester, UK)
MIT Technology Review’s BlackBerry primer
Here is some general PDA news and if you’ve been following the latest exploits of the BlackBerry gang over at Research in Motion (and we know you have), you’ll want to check out this company history at MIT’s Technology Review. The article covers the last few years — and particularly RIM’s software-licensing strategy — in depth, but also goes back to the company’s roots, offering such arcana as the origins of the BlackBerry brand (the original — and fortunately not final — name was “PocketLink”). More on this story over at Enadget.
- Sammy (Manchester, UK)
palmOne Expands Accessory Lineup as Demand Grows
Accessory sales for palmOne, Inc. have shown growth in the past year as customers have been personalizing and expanding the functionality of their palmOne(TM) products. Building on this success, palmOne (Nasdaq: PLMO) today announced additions to its accessory lineup -- two global-positioning system (GPS) navigation solutions, designer cases and customized accessories from partner companies.
"Accessories let customers turn their handheld computer or smartphone into a mapping solution, or give a powerful product a personality to match its owner or an activity," said Jim Schwabe, general manager of palmOne Accessories. "The growing popularity of our accessories at the time of device purchase and after purchase show that people love to expand and extend the usefulness of their mobile-computing products."
Responding to the growing interest in handheld-based GPS solutions, palmOne is adding the GPS Car Kit to its available solutions. It features an integrated GPS receiver that mounts to a car windshield or dashboard and holds a Tungsten(TM) E2 or Tungsten T5 handheld securely in place, while a vehicle power adaptor provides power to the GPS receiver and the handheld. The included customized TomTom Navigator 5 software works seamlessly with the GPS receiver cradle, and a built-in speaker makes voice-guided directions audible over road noise. The palmOne GPS Car Kit is scheduled to be available in August for $249.99. (NOTE: All prices are estimated U.S. street prices.) A $100 rebate will be available for a limited time to U.S. customers who purchase a Tungsten E2 handheld with the GPS Car Kit.
A redesigned palmOne GPS Navigator soon will be available for use with the LifeDrive(TM) mobile manager, Treo(TM) 650 smartphone, and Tungsten E2 and Tungsten T5 handhelds. The GPS Navigator's compact Bluetooth(R) enabled receiver is suited for cyclists and pedestrians, as well as for use in vehicles. This product also uses TomTom Navigator 5 software plus Tele Atlas map data to provide real-time location information, turn-by-turn directions, maps in 2-D and 3-D, and millions of points of interest. The palmOne GPS Navigator is scheduled to be available in July for $249.99.
Other new accessories from palmOne include an aluminum hard case ($39.99) designed to fit a Tungsten E2 handheld with a palmOne Wi-Fi Card ($99.99) in use. The case also provides secure storage for the Wi-Fi Card when not in use. For the new LifeDrive mobile manager, an aluminum hard case ($49.99), a protective leather case ($39.99) and a travel charger ($29.99) now are available.
This year, palmOne has formed new alliances to broaden its accessory offerings and provide designer cases, Bluetooth car kits, and audio accessories. They include the following:
-- Dooney & Bourke -- Signature carrying case for Treo 650 and Treo 600 smartphones ($49.99) and matching satchel ($265).
-- Crumpler -- Colorful bags ($57.50-$145) and matching cases for Treo 650 and Treo 600 smartphones ($19.99).
-- Covertec -- Affordable leather cases in multiple styles and colors for Treo 650 and Treo 600 smartphones. ($29.95-$39.95)
-- Timbuk2 -- Padded ballistic nylon cases in five colors for Treo 650 and Treo 600 smartphones. ($19.99)
-- Vaja -- Premium leather cases in more than 30 colors for LifeDrive, Treo 650 and Treo 600 smartphones, Zire(TM) 72 handhelds, and most Tungsten handhelds. Sales of Vaja cases have quadrupled in less than a year. ($74.90-$140)
-- eGrips -- Sleek, stylish non-slip appliquis for Treo 650 smartphones. ($19.95)
-- Parrot -- Hands-free Bluetooth car kits for Treo 650 smartphones. ($79-$229)
-- Altec Lansing -- Portable speaker system turns any MP3-capable palmOne device into a portable stereo.(1) ($99.99)
-- Belkin -- Tune Cast Mobile FM transmitter ($49.99) and Mobile Cassette Adapter ($19.99) make it easy to listen to MP3s in the car via a compatible palmOne device.(1)
Top-selling accessories during the past quarter include the following:
-- palmOne Universal Wireless Keyboard -- The keyboard folds small enough to fit in the side pocket of a briefcase or backpack and works via infrared to connect to any palmOne device, including Treo smartphones, LifeDrive mobile manager, and Tungsten and Zire handhelds. ($69.99)
-- palmOne Wi-Fi Card -- Tungsten E2, Tungsten T5 and Zire 72 handheld users can check email and surf the web from any Wi-Fi access point or hotspot.(2) ($99.99)
-- Treo 650 Wireless Headset -- The lightweight, adjustable Bluetooth headset lets Treo 650 users go hands- and cord-free to answer and end calls from up to 30 feet away. ($79.99)
-- palmOne Cradle Kits -- Cradle kits let users charge, synchronize, and display a LifeDrive mobile manager or Tungsten E2 or Tungsten T5 handheld, or even charge an extra battery for a Treo 650. ($49.99-$59.99)
-- palmOne cases -- More than 300,000 brushed aluminum hard cases for the Tungsten E and Tungsten E2 have been sold to date. A variety of aluminum and leather cases are available for Treo, Tungsten, and Zire devices.
Availability of accessories varies by product. A complete listing of accessory products, pricing and availability is available from PalmOne .
- Sammy (Manchester, UK)
Mike Cane on the Nokia 770
Mike Cane has just dropped me a line to point me in the direction of his review of the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet. "During the recent LinuxWorld Expo in New York City, Nokia surprised everyone by announcing the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet. The net was filled with reports about it and I just had to see it in person. A quick email to IDG's Mike Sponseller and less than 24 hours later I was at Nokia's booth as Press. (Thanks again, Mike!) (This report is accompanied by photos. Unfortunately, the model of Casio Exilim camera I was using lacks a close-up mode. So images tend to be very blurry. To overcome my non-existent photographic skills, Japan needs to introduce AI into their cameras.)"
- Sammy (Manchester, UK)
goMP3
goMP3 Player is a different mp3 player that I have not seen before which I picked up on over at Palmgear today. Go for the best with goMP3, the freshest MP3 player for your Treo or PDA. goMP3 gives you instant access to all your tunes, and has great features like QuickMix, Favorites, Playlists - and an exclusive full color album cover art display.
- Sammy (Manchester, UK)
Motorola V3 rumor, a Treo killer? Thoughts please
I have received a number of emails this morning discussing the possibility that Motorola are to produce a Windows Mobile version of the V3. I have had some Treo users who have expressed concerns that this may well be a Treo killer. I, personally am not sure although I think the device looks a beauty but I thought I would open this one up to you to consider. Thoughts please here on the forum.
- Sammy (Manchester, UK)
Freeware Barcode/13 Shows Treo 6xx Potential
I read this over at Palmloyal. Barcode/13 is a full software barcode scanner for palmOne Treo600 and palmOne Treo650. Barcode/13 uses the Treo camera to scan ISBN, UPC-A and EAN-13 barcodes and exports the decoded value to the system clipboard. Barcode/13 can be launched within any application, and the returned value can be retrieve from the clipboard to make use of it into the initial application. More details
- Sammy (Manchester, UK)
