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Program Requirements: Device: Palm size PC (may not work with your model due to direct screen access techniques. Read more about this below) 90 K free RAM Version 1.10 SpeedWay by Surerange and Jimmy is a top view racing game for Palm-sized PCs running WindowsCE. It uses special direct screen access techniques to create smooth […]
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Program Requirements: Desktop: Intel Machines: Windows 95/98 or NT 4.0 8mb RAM minimum One available serial port CD-ROM drive Macintosh Machines: Requires Palm MacPac which is sold separately The Palm V from 3Com / Palm Computing is one of the two latest models of their very popular connected organizer. The body style of this model
For those of you who are thinking of getting a cell phone, there is so much information, (and misinformation), out there, that we at the Gadgeteer thought it was time to do a cell phone review. Although this review will focus on the Nokia 252 cell phone, there is so much more information that you
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The German company Rotring has created a 4-in-1 instrument called the Quattro-Pen Data. Rotring has been producing high quality writing instruments since 1928. The Quattro-Pen Data is a stylus, pen, pencil, and highlighter in one slender package. The body of the pen is metal and the finish is matte black. At the top of the
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Discontinued Product Program Requirements: Desktop: PC with a Pentium processor and an available PCI slot. Windows 98 or 95 Minimum 16mb RAM 4mb disk space from CVideo-Mail Sound card (SoundBlaster compatible) CDrom Monitor capable of viewing 256 colors CVideo-Mail Pro is a software/hardware solution for sending video email to anyone, including family, friends, co-workers,etc. CVideo-Mail
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The PalmSuit by MarWare is a neoprene zippered case for the PalmPilot, PalmIII, Casio E-10, E-11, Everex Freestyle, Palmax PD-300, and Samsung Infogear PDAs. For those of you that don’t know, neoprene is a soft stretchy knit material. This case is made of 3mm neoprene which makes the case feel a bit padded. The PalmSuit
Program Requirements: Desktop: Windows 95 or NT I’ve heard the saying that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. If that’s the case, then Royal must really have a thing for the PalmPilot. Royal who has been selling low cost organizers and calculators for years has recently introduced a PDA called the daVinci. This unit
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Program Requirements: Desktop: Windows 98, 95 or NT with CDrom Psion has been developing handheld computers since 1984. Their current range of computers includes the Siena, Series 3 and Series 5 with the Series 5 being their latest model. Psion handhelds are the most overlooked of any palmtop products. But they seem to be more
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Are you in the mood for some serious hacking, slashing, and exploring? If so, then Palm Creation’s new 3D graphical adventure game; Dragon Bane might be just the diversion you need. Dragon Bane has a huge 3D world of towns, forests and dungeons. There are 20 levels in the registered version and 3 levels (the
The Satellite case by PDA Concepts is a play-through case that will fit the following (but is not limited to) PDAs and mini notebook computers: Newton MP2000/2100 Libretto 20,30,50,70 HP620, 660LX HPC LG Phenom Ultra HPC See PDA Concepts compatibility page for a more comprehensive list of machines that will fit in this case. The
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The WinCE Suit by MarWare is a neoprene zippered case that fits quite a few clamshell type PDAs.: Casio Cassiopeia, Casio A-20 Compaq Companion Hitachi HP 320 LX, HP 360 LX LG Phenom GP40M Mobile Pro, Mobile Pro 700 Philips Velo 1, Philips Velo 500 Sharp Mobilon HC-4500 PSION Series 5, PSION 3c, PSION 3a
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Program Requirements: Device: PalmPilot Personal, PalmPilot Professional, IBM WorkPad, or Palm III Palm OS v2.0 or later 105 K free RAM (Maps and directions take up additional space) Desktop: Windows 95/98 or NT 4.0 The Earthmate is Delorme’s 2nd generation GPS that can work with a Laptop or PalmPilot. For those of you that don’t
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Since the new REX Pro model was released, a few new cases for one of the worlds smallest PDAs have also been released. Here is a short review of cases by Tech Center Labs and the Mini-flip cases by K&K.  Crystal Hard Case by Tech Center Labs The Crystal hard case by Tech Center
The PalmJacket by PilotGear H.Q. is a leather screen protector. I don’t consider it a case because it leaves the sides of the Pilot or Palm III exposed. All the PalmJacket really does is protect the screen. It is made of one piece of black leather with the PilotGear logo embossed on the front. The
The E-Z SyncCable by Pacific Neo-tek is a hotsync cable with an added feature. It has a button on the connector that you can press to initiate the hotsync! If you’re like me, you’ve used a regular hotsync cable but hated that you had to turn on your PalmPilot and then navigate to the hotsync
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The Titanium Cockpit case is made by RhinoSkin. This is the ultimate PalmPilot case. Just holding the case makes me want to grunt like Tim ‘The Toolman’ Taylor. The Cockpit case is made of titanium; a metal which has a slight yellow or golden haze to it. The finish is a smooth matte. The metal
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The Targus PalmPilot case is a black leather case designed to fit the PalmPilot, Palm III, and IBM WorkPad. This case is constructed with the usual Targus quality: strong stitching, stiff leather, and overall good construction. It has the Targus logo on the front, and the inside has a smooth nylon lining.The first thing I
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The PalmPilot is a perfect information gathering/lookup device. A good way to take advantage of this fact is with a database program. Databases let you collect and view data. There are several available ranging from freeware to commercial. I’ll be reviewing all of them. Let me know if I have overlooked any other database programs.
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The Nino by Philips is one of the latest Palm size PCs out of the gate. It’s also currently the most creatively styled PSPC with its silvery finish and rounded docking station. After reviewing both the Casio E10 and Everex Associate A15, I was curious to see what differences the Nino would have to offer.
Citizen has now gone high-tech with a new line of solar powered wristwatches. These new Eco-Drive watches will never need to have the battery replaced. And they come in a wide variety of styles for both men and women. My brother first introduced me to these cool watches, and after researching them, I just had
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