Handhelds > Solutions Home > Handhelds > Solutions Categories Government & military (6) Health & medicine (20) International (3) Legal (7) Real estate (4) Sales (8) Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) (11) Training (2) Articles PalmSource clarifies our coverage of Palm OS and ALP Computing Unplugged Magazine - March 2006 Over the past few weeks, we've been covering the changes in the Palm OS and its apparent eventual migration into something called ALP. As is always the case when trying to understand something new and relatively poorly documented, we got some of our facts wrong. Fortunately, we've gotten some excellent clarification on ALP from two PalmSource executives who would know: Maureen O'Connell, Senior Director, Corporate Communications and David "Lefty" Schlesinger, Director, Core Tools and Technologies. These two comments provide some excellent clues about what we might expect in the future from PalmSource. The future of the Palm platform: lessons learned from the Sharp Zaurus Computing Unplugged Magazine - February 2006 From December of 2002 through February of 2003, Computing Unplugged Senior Technical Editor Jason Perlow was Software Developer Liaison for Sharp Electronics' Zaurus. As some of you may recall, the Zaurus was also a Linux PDA, which shared many similarities with the ALP platform, and like ACCESS and PalmSource, the Zaurus was also the product of a Japanese company. The Zaurus had many things going for it, but it failed miserably in the US and European consumer market. In this important article, Jason shares his insights into what went wrong and what ACCESS has to do to get it right. The future of the Palm platform: rosy or uncertain? Computing Unplugged Magazine - February 2006 Recently, ACCESS briefed Computing Unplugged on its new strategy to bring the Palm OS to embedded Linux. We also discussed how it intends to transition its traditional Palm OS developer community over to its new ALP, the ACCESS Linux Platform, which is now confirmed to be based on Wind River's Platform For Consumer Devices, Linux Edition. In this article, we take a close look at the details of the ACCESS plan. Should you replace a perfectly good laptop? Computing Unplugged Magazine - February 2006 According to Wikipedia, "Planned obsolescence is the conscious decision on the part of an agency to produce a consumer product that will become obsolete and/or non-functional in a defined time frame." In theory, planned obsolescence is bad, because the devices we paid a lot for are no longer functional. But, especially in the world of mobile technology, sometimes the devices we use work for a lot longer than might be practical. That's the subject of this article. In it, we ask the tough question: should you replace a perfectly good laptop? A cheap way to schedule repeating tasks Computing Unplugged Magazine - January 2006 Ever wanted to schedule a repeating task in your Palm handheld? There are a bunch of add-on applications, but for those who don't want to spend even a few bucks for an add-on solution, Mike Stout's got a great budget solution. The Franklin Electronic ROLODEX, an inexpensive and very functional PDA substitute Computing Unplugged Magazine - September 2005 Can a modern technophile and user of laptops, Tablet PCs, and high-end handhelds gain any benefit from the simplicity of an ordinary digital organizer? Read on to find out as author Jason Giacchino reviews the Franklin Rolodex PDA. The state of adult content in the handheld device market Computing Unplugged Magazine - June 2005 For good or bad, adult entertainment is a substantial driver for new technology and to truly cover new technology in a way that's accurate, some coverage of adult content is honestly necessary. This article, by an expert who's been involved in this field for quite some time, provides a thought-provoking analysis. Frankly, we found the size of this market -- just the portion that's mobile -- to be shockingly large. Why buy a PDA? Computing Unplugged Magazine - April 2005 Senior Technical Editor Claire Pieterek had a friend in need. Her friend's company was phasing out her position, requiring that she return her company-issued iPAQ. After fixing her friend up with a CLIE, Claire had to ask herself what the real point was in getting a PDA. With the functions on PDAs and mobile phones merging, why buy a PDA? And which one will come out on top in the end? Wireless stocking-stuffers Computing Unplugged Magazine - December 2004 Once again, the winter holiday is upon us, and gift giving is imminent. Whether you're a wireless enthusiast or a wireless wannabe, there are a lot of toys available for stocking-stuffers. In this article, author Tim Hillebrand offers some suggestions for gifts to give, or hints for you to discreetly drop to friends and loved ones. You want me to carry what??? Computing Unplugged Magazine - August 2003 If managers and IT want accurate data and quick return on their investments, they really need to investigate the handheld market for their sales force. Ray Sheehan discusses how he was able to improve productivity by switching to handheld devices. Presenter-to-Go puts PowerPoint presentations on your Palm OS handheld PalmPower Magazine - November 2002 The missing piece of the puzzle for Vladimir Campos in turning his Palm handheld into the ultimate business tool was the ability to view and display PowerPoint presentations from the device. Now that's possible, thanks to Presenter-to-Go from Margi Systems. Find out how it's done in this review. Improving productivity in the housing industry PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition - August 2002 From construction to final sale, Palm OS handhelds are popping up in all facets of the housing industry. Steve Niles shows how real estate companies, lenders, and homebuilders are improving productivity, customer satisfaction, and bottom lines through the use of wireless Palm OS handhelds. Automate everything with pScripts PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition - August 2002 In his fourth article in a series on using hacks to extend the power of your Palm handheld, Contributing Editor Michael Connick will show you how two programs, LapTopHack and peditPro, can be used in conjunction to automate many of the routine functions you perform on your Palm handheld. He'll also introduce you to the powerful concept of pScripting, which is guaranteed to save you time and effort by simplifying common tasks. MegaWiki ties your information together with cool links PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition - July 2002 In his third article in a series on using hacks to extend the power of your Palm handheld, Contributing Editor Michael Connick will introduce you to MegaWiki, a hack that allows you to create Web-like hyperlinks between data contained in the standard Palm OS applications, as well as a large number of common third-party Palm OS applications. Palm broadens options in education PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition - July 2002 From a key spot at the National Education Computing Conference to a West Virginian program to provide educators statewide with the skills and strategies to help them teach in student-centered, high-technology classrooms, June was a big month for Palm in the field of education. Steve Niles has a summary of the recent announcements Palm made regarding its broader choices in mobile products for education. Consulting with your handheld PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition - July 2002 As a consultant, Contributing Editor Stephen Vance finds his Palm m505 indispensable. In this article, he describes some of the tools and techniques he uses to support his consulting. If you're a consultant, you'll be fascinated to see how your Palm handheld can be used for hours tracking, email management, document editing, and reference. Palm offers graduates shortcuts to success PalmPower Magazine - June 2002 Just in time for graduation, if you purchase a Palm m130 handheld, a Palm m500 handheld, or a Palm m505 handheld, you get a free expansion card designed for graduates titled "Shortcuts to Success." Steve Niles has details on all the cool software you'll find inside. Where no handheld has gone before PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition - June 2002 By virtue of their design, Palm handhelds have been approved to enter industries where no handheld has gone before. In recent months, Palm technology has voyaged into two new and exciting environments. Steve Niles will show you how Palm handhelds are being used in both petro-chemical industrial facilities and outer space. Scientists, flavor your handhelds with at twist of LyME PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition - June 2002 Designing and simulating dynamic systems is necessary in many scientific fields. Calerga, makers of SysQuake, are making that job easier with handy software tools. Steve Niles has chosen Calerga's LyME 2.2, scientific software for Palm handhelds, as PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition Product of the Month. Wireless Database Access Server cures development headaches PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition - May 2002 If the idea of developing wireless applications for the Palm OS seems intimidating, you need no longer worry. Steve Niles has details on Palm's new Wireless Database Access Server for developers who need to create wireless applications that access corporate databases in real time. LinCo Services drives efficiencies with handheld route delivery application PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition - May 2002 Route delivery, traditionally a low-tech enterprise, is in a time of transition--thanks to new Palm OS handheld applications that are improving efficiency and providing route drivers unprecedented access to customer information. Christine Harland Williams will show you how LinCo Services has improved its route delivery business by deploying the MiniMate handheld solution on wireless Palm handhelds. News analysis: growth in Palm market PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition - May 2002 2001 was a rough year for everyone. However, there are signs that things are starting to pick up, which is undeniably positive. Steve Niles, who does our daily news updates, shares the good news that came out of some recent Palm announcements. Do-it-yourself handheld repairs PalmPower Magazine - April 2002 If your trusty Palm OS computer breaks, don't just throw it away. If you're handy, you can fix it yourself at a reasonable price. Before you run out and spend too much on a new device, be sure to read this article. The Palm i705 Wireless Messaging Solution satisfies the needs of today's business world PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition - April 2002 As business computing goes increasingly mobile, the transition is having a profound effect on enterprises, developers, and software vendors alike. Each group has its own concerns as it attempts to stay current in this new environment. Fulfilling these needs and addressing these concerns is the goal of the Palm i705 Wireless Messaging Solution. Contributing Editor Steve Niles takes a detailed look at the various components of this vital enterprise solution. Palm's Enterprise Solutions Directory PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition - February 2002 The simplicity and versatility of the Palm OS platform has made it possible for developers to create solutions that can fit into just about any business environment you can imagine. To find the application that's right for your business needs, consult Palm's Enterprise Solutions Directory, which Contributing Editor Steve Niles has spotlighted as this month's Site of the Month. What the heck is wireless data conferencing? PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition - February 2002 As evidenced by the release of the Palm i705, a new breed of connected devices is about to change the Palm OS landscape and lead to both new users and new software. Customers are beginning to seek applications that include a different level of connectivity. In this article from our sponsor, you'll learn how Cutting Edge Software is taking the lead in developing the next generation of business-focused applications, starting with Quickoffice Conference Edition, which enables wireless data conference session participants to exchange information and share files between multiple users and even connect to data-logging machines or databases in real-time. A simple solution to staying organized PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition - February 2002 In order to be a truly effective employee of any enterprise, you need to master the skills of self-organization However, a poor organization system can make your attempts to simplify your life more complicated than it's worth. Contributing Editor Michael Connick has hit upon a wonderfully simple solution for staying organized, and he'll share it with you in this extremely helpful article. How to develop your organization's mobile strategy PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition - February 2002 Ryan Niemann knows a great deal about what businesses face when developing a mobile solutions strategy. In this important article he shares some valuable advice for IT managers scrambling for solutions. He addresses the new security and support challenges that arise as a growing number of enterprise workers take their email and corporate data on the go.