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May.-24/99
Is it possible to use my Palm-size PC as an alarm clock when I am on the road?
May.-20/99
I am visiting a number of different cities on my trip. Is there any way in which I can get related travel information such as recommended hotels and restaurants on my Palm-size PC?
May.-19/99
I plan to play golf on my forthcoming trip. Are there any applications that will allow me to record my scores on my Palm-size PC?
May.-17/99
What kind of expense filing and tracking applications are available for Windows CE Handheld and Palm-size PC devices (Part 2)?
May.-14/99
What kind of expense filing and tracking applications are available for Windows CE Handheld and Palm-size PC devices (Part 1)?
May.-13/99
What kind of mapping and route-planning software applications are available for Windows CE Palm-size and Handheld PCs?
May.-12/99
Are there any LAN Cards available for Palm-size PCs that I can use to securely access data on my corporate network while I am away from my office?
May.-11/99
I have limited storage capacity on my Handheld PC. Are there any Internet-based hosting services that allow me to store files and access them while I am on the road?
May.-07/99
My Palm-size PC does not have an internal fax/modem. How can I connect it to the Internet when I am on the road?
May.-05/99
Is there any dictionary or phrase book software that I can install on a Handheld or Palm-size PC?
May.-04/99
I am planning to go on an extended business trip to a large number of countries, and I get confused with having to handle lots of different currencies. Is there any Windows CE software available that will allow me to carry out currency conversions on the fly?
May.-03/99
I am planning to go on an extended business trip to a large number of countries. Is there any Palm-size PC software available that will allow me to record my flight, car rental, hotel and expense information?
Tips -May. 24/99
Is it possible to use my Palm-size PC as an alarm clock when I am on the road?
There are two applications available that will allow you to turn your Palm-size PC into an alarm clock. You can download Startler from the Thumbs Up! home page at http://www.thumbsupsoft.com/maphtm/startler.html, or pTravelAlarm from the Burr Oaks home page at http://www.burroak.on.ca/pta.html.
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Tips -May. 20/99
I am visiting a number of different cities on my trip. Is there any way in which I can get related travel information such as recommended hotels and restaurants on my Palm-size PC?
One of the best sources for travel-related information can be found on www.avantgo.com, where you can download information about a wide variety of cities ranging from San Francisco, Chicago, and Atlanta to Barcelona and even Hong Kong provided by leasing publishers like ontheroad.com and Fodors. This information is available in AvantGo's mobile channel format. To download it you will need to download Avantgo's free client software and subscribe to the company's free AvantGo.com service.
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Tips -May. 19/99
I plan to play golf on my forthcoming trip. Are there any applications that will allow me to record my scores on my Palm-size PC?
There are a number of golf scoring applications available. One of the most popular is IntelliGolf™from Karrier Communications, while another is P.T. Golf from Prevalent Technologies, Inc.
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Tips -May. 17/99
What kind of expense filing and tracking applications are available for Windows CE Handheld and Palm-size PC devices (Part 2)?
Many Windows CE Palm-size and Handheld PCs also come with an expense tracking program preloaded either on the ROM (Read-Only Memory) or a CD-ROM. One of the most popular of these programs is Quicken Expensable from On the Go Software. Other expense tracking applications that are available include bTRACK from BSQUARE and Pocket Administrator from Handheld Solutions Inc.
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Tips -May. 14/99
What kind of expense filing and tracking applications are available for Windows CE Handheld and Palm-size PC devices (Part 1)?
If you have a Handheld PC or Handheld PC Professional device, Pocket Excel comes with a template file that has been specially designed for recording and tracking expenses. To use this template, first tap on the Pocket Excel icon, then tap File>New>Workbook from Template. Then select the Expense Report template by tapping on it. You can also transfer expense template files created in Excel to Pocket Excel on your Handheld PC.
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Tips -May. 13/99
What kind of mapping and route-planning software applications are available for Windows CE Palm-size and Handheld PCs?
One the most popular Windows CE mapping applications is Microsoft Pocket Streets, which is available as a free download from the Microsoft Windows CE website. Designed for use with Microsoft Expedia Streets & Trips 2000, Microsoft MapPoint 2000, Microsoft AutoRoute Express Great Britain 2000, Pocket Streets lets you download city maps and customized road and street routes to your Palm-size PC. Once the maps are installed on your device, the program lets you view them in varying styles and levels of detail and also allows you to search for street names and places.
Another common program is HandMap, a vector-based map viewer for Handheld and Palm-size PCs. With suitable map modules it allows you to search for streets or landmarks, plan routes, and create custom markers.
If you have a Palm-size PC, you could also try out the Pocket MapBlast service offered at http://www.mapblast.com. After clicking the "Pocket MapBlast Home" button, you will be asked what kind of palm computer you own; simply click Windows CE and follow the instructions. MapBlast offers a huge variety of both US and international maps, which look very good on a color Palm-size PC screen. To view the maps, you'll need to download some software called PalmPICS and a shareware Windows screen capture utility called HyperSnap. These programs are both available on the MapBlast home page.
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Tips -May. 12/99
Are there any LAN Cards available for Palm-size PCs that I can use to securely access data on my corporate network while I am away from my office?
Pretec's CompactLAN card is a 10Mbps network card that can be installed in the CompactFlash slot on your Palm-size PC. It can also fit in the Card Bus slot on a Handheld PC or notebook using an adapter that is shipped with the product. Xircom will also be introducing a CompactFlash network card in June 1999. The CompactCard Ethernet 10 features BatterySave™ advanced power management for longer battery life and ships with the Xircom CardCaddy™ converter that enables the CompactCard to fit larger handheld Type II PC Card slots.
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Tips -May. 11/99
I have limited storage capacity on my Handheld PC. Are there any Internet-based hosting services that allow me to store files and access them while I am on the road?
A web page called My Docs Online, Inc. offers a free web-based hosting service for Windows CE users. With My Docs Online! you can upload and store your important business and personal files on the Internet and then access them from anywhere in the world.
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Tips -May. 07/99
My Palm-size PC does not have an internal fax/modem. How can I connect it to the Internet when I am on the road?
Some Palm-size PC manufacturers such as Philips and Everex offer fax/modem accessories either as a clip-on module or integrated into the cradle. The most flexible solution currently available, however, is the CompactModem from Pretec. The CompactModem runs at 56.6Kbps and can be inserted into the CompactFlash slot on your Palm-size PC (Please check with the manufacturer for compactibility details). It also comes with a special adapter that allows you to install it into a PC Card slot on a notebook or Handheld PC.
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Tips -May. 05/99
Is there any dictionary or phrase book software that I can install on a Handheld or Palm-size PC?
SureRange offers a range of Pocket French, Pocket German, and Pocket Spanish applications that allow you translate words from English to these languages and vice-versa. The applications also include a spell checking facility, and can be downloaded from the SureRange website for £20 ($32).
Another application that's worth considering is First Words In Hand™ from Burr Oak Software, an application that gives you essential phrases from eight languages with their phonetic spelling and an audio clip so that you can hear how they're supposed to sound. The program supports French, German, Italian, Polish, Hindi, Greek, Spanish and Japanese languages, and also includes cultural clues for the area where each language is spoken and the ability to add your own custom phrases.
You can download the trial version of First Words In Hand™, as well as the languages of your choice, from the from the Burr Oaks website for US$20. A free 30-day trial version is also available.
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Tips -May. 04/99
I am planning to go on an extended business trip to a large number of countries, and I get confused with having to handle lots of different currencies. Is there any Windows CE software available that will allow me to carry out currency conversions on the fly?
Conversions In Hand™ from Burr Oak Software not only allows you to make currency conversions, but also lets you convert imperial measures such as inches and pounds to metric measures such as centimetres and kilograms.
Since currency conversions go out of date very quickly, you can update currency conversion settings on Conversions In Hand™ from Burr Oak's Home Page by downloading an updated conversion file or Mobile Channel from this web site. You can also customize the conversion tab layout to place your frequently used conversion types into the most easily accessible location.
Conversions In Hand™ is available in Palm-size PC, Handheld PC and Handheld PC Pro versions, and can be purchased for US$20 from the Burr Oaks website. A 30-day trial package can also be downloaded.
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Tips -May. 03/99
I am planning to go on an extended business trip to a large number of countries. Is there any Palm-size PC software available that will allow me to record my flight, car rental, hotel and expense information?
One application that you might consider is EZ Travel 1.0 from Synctel Software. It lets you store multiple itineraries, receive flight notifications, write down your hotel booking information, and record your expenses and total and sort them by date or by category. You can also transfer your travel data to your desktop or notebook PC in .txt format. You can download EZ Travel from the Synctel website at www.synctel.com for $14.95.
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