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ParaGraph recently announced the release of CaliGrapher 5.3 Eurobeta -the French and German versions of their award winning handwriting recognition software. Interested parties can test drive the beta release, share their comments with ParaGraph and earn themselves a free, fully functional commercial copy of CaliGrapher 5.3 Eurobeta when it becomes available. For complete details about participating in the Eurobeta testing program visit: http://www.paragraph.com/products/internetink/calligrapher/eurobeta/
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LEO Systems, Inc. brings the ultra-lightweight, highly portable LEOSync QuickPAD keyboard for Palm-size computing devices to market
Never before has data entry into Palm-size computing devices been so simple or so fast while maintaining full Palm-size portability.
Taipei, Taiwan, 23 September 1999 – LEOSync. a division of LEO Systems Inc. today unveiled its new QuickPAD Keyboard for Palm-size computing devices. This highly portable accessory takes "ease of use" to new levels in palm-size computing. Weighing in at only 300 g the QuickPAD allows for fast, comfortable and convenient data input, without sacrificing the portability that Palm-size computing device users demand. Designed to specifically operate with the forthcoming LEOSync e-Color Palm-size PC (a Chinese language device), the multi-language capable QuickPAD easily connects via a serial port to Palm-size computing devices including the PalmPilot, Palm III, Palm V, Palm VII as well as most Windows® CE operating system based hardware. Commented Richard Brown, Director of Marketing, LEOSync, "Its impossible to ignore the utility of this handy accessory as it conveniently and affordably allows you to turn your Palm-size computing device into a notebook when you need to more quickly input data on the go."The LEO QuickPAD Keyboard for Palm-size computing devices
While travelling users can take advantage of any downtime and simply connect their QuickPAD to their Palm-size computing device and immediately begin writing emails, filling out contacts or write notes at their full normal typing speed. Sits comfortably in the users lap in a taxi or rests perfectly on a desk at the hotel. Diminutive in size (260X120X30 mm) the LEO QuickPAD 's specially shaped contours and ergonomic design means you don't have to sacrifice comfort for the improved data entry speed.The LEO QuickPAD also won't drain your Palm-size computing device's battery as its own internal 3 AAA Alkaline batteries provide it with up to 400 hours of operation or 1200 hours of standby power. 16 programmable "Hot Keys" make data entry even simpler and faster. Available with English or Chinese keys, the LEOSync QuickPAD is the ideal portable companion for your Palm-size computing device.
Availability
The LEOSync QuickPAD keyboard for palm-size computing devices has samples available now. To order samples or obtain further information about the QuickPAD or any of LEOSync's products please email: timothy@leotpe.leosys.com or view the website at http://w3.leosys.com/Zone/leosync.htmlCompany Background
A division of LEO Systems, Inc. makers of the LEO Freestyle Palm-size PC, LEOSync was developed to further promote and cultivate the expertise created by LEO Systems, Incs. growing experience in the palm-size computing and peripherals field. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, LEO Systems, Inc. designs and manufactures a range of powerful, feature-rich server and portable systems, including its LEO Palm-size PC and LEO Server Series of high-performance IntelÒ CeleronÔ, Pentium® II and Pentium® III processor-based solutions and the modular LEO DESIGNote notebooks. Ranked first in Taiwan's desktop systems market, LEO Systems, Inc. has branch offices in China and Dubai, and is part of FIC Group, one of Taiwan's leading PC manufacturers. In 1997, FIC Group's total revenues reached US$1.2 billion.Contact: Timothy J. Brown
Phone: (886-2)-2715-3670, Ext. 832
Fax: (886-2)-2545-1585/86
E-Mail: Timothy@leotpe.leosys.com
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CNet reports that Compaq is unveiling its new Aero 1530 Palm-size PC on Monday in an attempt to draw business from rival Palm Computing's ultra-sleek Palm V. It is the smallest handheld device running on Windows CE software, the lighter sibling to Microsoft's desktop PC operating systems.
iambic Software has released Expense Director] for the Palm-size PC, together with a major upgrade of the same product for the Palm platform. It provides Windows CE users with an essential tool for recording expenses for a broad range of purposes. The application can be downloaded from the iambic Software website for US$29.95.
Advance Systems Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Extended Systems Inc. has announced that a new version of its ASL-Connect management and synchronization server solution for Windows CE and Palm computing devices has been released and is now shipping.
The 2.2 version supports IBM's DB2 Everywhere 1.1 (DB2E) handheld relational database and Microsoft's ActiveX Data Object (ADO) interface. In addition, the product features a complete set of tools for enterprise management of mobile devices and a Replication Wizard for easy application development.
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On The Go Software, Inc., makers of Quicken ExpensAble, today announced it has begun shipping Pocket Quicken® for Windows CE. Pocket Quicken for Windows CE was developed in cooperation with Intuit to be used in conjunction with Quicken Deluxe 99 and Quicken Deluxe 2000 to track finances while traveling or away from the PC. Users can now capture checking, credit card and cash transactions while on the go and gain freedom and mobility utilizing Pocket Quicken. The program can be downloaded from On the Go Software's website for US$49.95.
Developer One, Inc. has released AutoGraph 1.5, which enables you to graph your Pocket Excel data on your Handheld or Handheld PC Pro device. The application supports seven different graph types, automatic range zooming, axis scaling and more. It can be downloaded from the Developer One website for $34.95.
HP not to be outdone by the announcements by Handspring and 3Com this week will also be releasing in October their Jornada 430se -a direct challenger to Casio's E-100 palm-size PC. Featuring a color screen, 65,000 colors, 133MHz of processing power, and MP3 digital audio software with a stereo headphone jack, HP plans to get their piece of the pie of an increasingly multi-media appreciative PDA market that Casio has been dominating thus far. HP's Jornada 430se should be coming out priced around US$499.
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Casio has announced the introduction of a digital camera card for use with its Cassiopeia E-100 and E-105 color Palm-size PCs. This new Digital Camera Card will be available in the fourth quarter at a suggested retail price of $299.
Clarinet Systems Inc. has unveiled its EthIR WAN access system designed to link notebook, handheld and Palm-size PCs to the Internet or corporate network, via their built-in infrared (IR) ports, eliminating the need for cards, wires or third-party software.
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SoftWinter, Inc. has released a Windows CE version of its transparent encryption product, Sentry 2020 which uses strong encryption algorithms that allow you to protect confidential files on your Windows CE device. The program is priced at $50.
Proxim, HP, and Odyssey Software, have announced a co-marketing initiative to provide a single-solution JumpStart developers toolkit that offers companies low-cost, real-time mobile access to enterprise information via the ultra-portable HP Jornada 680 Handheld PC Professional device.
Using the toolkit, in-house or commercial developers and solution providers can quickly and easily build mobile, real-time wireless applications with best-of-breed components, including the Jornada 680(TM), such as real-time access to electronic patient records and streamlining recording procedures and diagnosis to help automate patient billing.
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Pentax® Technologies Corporation has introduced the PocketJet® 200 portable printer -- a compact, 1.1 pound printer compatible with Windows-based devices, including those using the Windows CE platform. The PocketJet 200 prints 200-dpi text and graphics at speeds up to three pages per minute. The printer is ideal for sales force automation, enterprise solutions or any other situation when a quick hard-copy print out is needed.
Palmtop Software has announced the Millenium Edition of its popular route planning software. Available for both Symbian EPOC and Microsoft Windows CE, Route Planner enables users to map directions on the move. Improvements have been made to its speed, GPS interface capabilities and software features. Users of colour HPCs and Palm-size PCs may take advantage of a variety of colour schemes, tailored to match the mapping conventions of the country they are travelling in.
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Socket Communications and Hitachi have announced a co-marketing agreement to promote Socket's Battery Friendly™ plug-in cards and Hitachi's ePlate™ palm-size PC. Eplate™ a tablet style palm-size PC designed to be used for more vertical solution purposes requires a longer battery life than more consumer style palm-size PCs. Eplate™ therefore can take advantage of Socket's energy saving Battery Friendly™ plug-in cards, which support bar code scanning or printing, networking, data communications, and wireless connectivity. Eplate's hardware has also been designed in such a way that it can accommodate a PC Card and CompactFlash Card simultaneously allowing you to use 2 Battery Friendly ™ plug in cards for further energy savings.
To read the full Press Release please click here.
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TeleType Co. has announced a new version of the TeleType GPS software for the Microsoft Windows CE operating system which supports door to door routing and marine maps. The TeleType GPS software records, tracks, and transmits position worldwide with automatic map display.
Read the full Press Release at the TeleType GPS website:
http://www.teletype.com/gps/gpspr.html
ART (Advanced Recognition Technologies Inc) has released the newest version of its award-winning handwriting recognition program, ARTrecognition for Windows CE Palm-size PCs. ARTrecognition v.1.5 boasts a more powerful handwriting recognition engine than its predecessor, greatly increasing the handwriting recognition rate of users writing. Initial beta testers have reported results of up to a 30 percent increase in the handwriting recognition rate compared to the previous version.
ARTrecognition v.1.5 for Palm-size PCs is sold exclusively on the ART Web site at www.artcomp.com for $59.95. An upgrade to ARTrecognition v.1.5 is also available.
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Ilium Software has announced ListPro 2.0 for Handheld, Palm-size, and Desktop PCs. ListPro gives users an easy way to make, use and re-use all their important lists. This new version adds hierarchical lists, user defined columns, new column types (including date and yes/no), direct editing of list items, a global find option and IR transfer between CE devices. The program can be downloaded from the Ilium website for US$24.95. A free trial version is also available.
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Compaq Aero Palm-size PC owners can now brighten up your device's color screen by downloading a free 64K color driver from the Compaq website. You can also download some handy free utility applications as well.
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