WorldMate Professional Edition Now 50% Off

MobiMate sent me the following notice about their current promotional pricing on WorldMate Professional Edition 2007.

Take advantage of all your Palm has to give. If you travel with your Palm - Don’t get stuck without WorldMate.

WorldMate is one of the 3 best selling Palm applications of all times.

To learn more about how the new WorldMate 2007 will turn your Palm into all you want it to be, click here and get it at 50% off:
http://www.mobimate.com/WorldMatePalm50off

WorldMate Professional Edition saves you time and stress while traveling, with flight schedules, real time flight status, weather forecasts, itinerary, currency rates and much more - all on your Palm device.

Hurry! This offer expires Jan. 31st 2007.

Happy New Year!

The WorldMate Team
http://www.mobimate.com

Don’t own a Palm? Planning to get a different device?
No problem! WorldMate is available on all smartphone and PDA platforms.
For more info read our subscription policy at:
http://www.mobimate.com/subscriptionpolicy

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1SRC Wins "Best Palm Podcast" Award

Sammy McLoughlin has posted the results of the PalmAddict 2006 Reader Awards earlier today. I'm proud to announce that in the category of Best Palm Podcast, the 1SRC Podcast takes top honors!

I want to thank Sammy and all of my listeners, both new and old, for taking the time to listen to and vote for the 1SRC podcast. I would also like to extend a very special thank you to Reggie and Joel Suplido for giving me an opportunity to come to the Palm community each week with my views and opinions on the Palm community.

Out of 5,095 votes the 1SRC podcast captured a whopping 91%!

Best Palm Podcast

1src (91%)
PalmFocus (3%)
PalmForums (1%)
PalmOSC's Podcast (1%)

5095 total votes

From all of us at 1SRC, thanks for listening!

Alan Grassia
Host, 1SRC.com Podcast

NYPC PalmPilot SIG Meeting Jan 3, 2007

Ted and Grace from the NYPC PalmPilot SIG just dropped me a line with the details for next week's meeting.

January 3rd meeting: More music on your Palm with 'aacPlus' (vs. MP3)
2007 - out with the old, in with the new

MP3 audio OUT, 'aacPlus' IN

Come see what the newest audio technology has to offer. 'aacPlus' is an audio codec that's been around for a couple of years but is now gaining traction. 'aacPlus' music files are smaller AND have superior audio fidelity than MP3 files. 'aacPlus', NOT 'AAC', produces smaller files and has superior sound to MP3 files ripped at high, 96kbps, or higher rates. Now you can have more songs in the same memory footprint. Whether you have a Palm or not, see how you can rip your music to this exciting new audio format on your PC. Then transfer them to your portable device and take it with you.

WINAMPmp - is used to rip/transcode your music files (http://www.winamp.com). Winamp is freeware. Winamp for the PC has recently added, for free, the ability to convert music files and rip CD's to this format.

Palm: Ptunes Deluxe - not free, but worth it.
(http://www.pocket-tunes.com/). Ptunes, for Palm, has just released version 4.0.1 which includes 'aacPlus'

Hearing is believing. Hear the difference at the Palm SIG, Jan 3, 2007

See you in New Year!

Sincerely,
Ted and Grace
NYPC PalmPilot SIG
Grace Lee & Ted Cohn, Co-Chairs
email: nypcpalmpilot@gmail.com
URL: http://nypc.org/palm.php

The Palm Support Chat Returns

PalmAddict Treo editor, PJ Arts, beat me to the punch on this one. It seems that Palm has launched a new customer support chat system. After reading this article, I recalled having used a similar service when I was using my Palm Vx with MultiMail (the mail client that came before VersaMail).

Like the rest of the Treo 700p community, I am anxiously awaiting the release of the promised firmware updater. Even though Palm has said that it is due to be released in Q1-2007, that doesn't keep me from sneaking over to their Support pages every couple of days.

When I bopped over there last night, I saw something new...an icon saying:
"LIVE CHAT...Get Help With HotSync"

Needless to say, I had to push the button, and after a few minutes, was connected to an online support tech (the transcript is below).

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Merry Christmas

From all of us here at Grassia Network Solutions to you and yours, have a very Merry Christmas!

-Alan

1SRC Podcast 108

The 1SRC podcast show 108 has been posted over on 1SRC.com.

This week, I cover Palm's latest quarterly earnings conference call, Ed Colligan talks about the Butler, and Palm's newsletters. We've also got the low down on this week's 1SRC Editorial, The Garnet Source Code Deal: Part 2, and pictures of the inside of a Treo 650.

1SRC Podcast Shownotes...

Palm Treo eNewsletter Released

The latest Palm Treo eNewsletter has been mailed out. If you are not subscribing to it, you can view it online. If the Palm Treo eNewsletter is something you are interested in, you can subscribe to the newsletter here.

This month's newsletter includes:

- Feature:	FREE Overnight Shipping!
- Accessories:	Memory Cards price drop, Treo™ Cradle and Battery bundle
- Software:	Aces Texas Hold'em Limit, Blackjack, and Omaha; VoiceIt Solutions Pack
- Tips and Tricks:	Use your Treo smartphone as an alarm clock
- Write Stuff:	Treo smartphone wows customers

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The Garnet Source Code Deal: Part 2

The Garnet Source Code Deal: Part 2 is this week's new 1SRC editorial.

In last week’s editorial, The Garnet Source Code Deal: Part 1, I started a discussion of some of the options that could be facing Palm as they begin to move forward with their new perpetual license for the Palm OS. This week, I wrap up that discussion with my ideas on Palm and Windows Mobile.

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CityTime for Palm OS Updated

CodeCity has announced that they have released CityTime 5.8.2 for the Palm OS platform. This is a free upgrade for all existing Palm OS CityTime customers.

The following has been taken from the upgrade annoucement email sent to registered customers:

There are some important database changes in this version to update the Daylight Saving Time settings for various cities. DST in the U.S. has changed for 2007 and Perth (Australia) currently has DST on trial for the next three years. If you are upgrading from a previous version, or installing a new copy of the program then these cities will be updated for you automatically. Please note that if you have created your own cities in these areas they will need to be updated individually.

As with previous versions, there is no need to delete the existing application or data files - the new version will install directly over the top of any existing one. All database and registration information will be retained if you are upgrading from a previous version.

We hope you enjoy using the update. Thanks very much for your support of the program.

Code City Staff.

Info@codecity.net
http://www.codecity.net

Learn more about CityTime...

1SRC Podcast 107

I've posted this week's 1SRC podcast.

This week we cover the news, JAmerican has a new audio postcard for us and I talk about the new 1SRC Editorial: The Garnet Source Code Deal - Part 1.

Show notes and download link...

Resco Software Now 30% Off

Resco, makes of some really good software for Palm OS and Windows Mobile, is currently running a 30% off holiday sale on any product you purchase from their software store. This offer is good until January 10, 2007.

I use their Explorer and Backup software for Palm OS on a daily basis and recommend them both to Palm OS users. If you are a Windows Mobile Treo user, you'll want to purchase a copy of Explorer 2005.

Learn more about this offer...

Palm is Preparing Windows Vista Support

I know that Brighthand and other Palm enthusiast websites have covered this subject already, however, I wanted to point out Palm's Vista information page.

Palm has posted a new Windows Vista compatibility page on their website. Stay tuned for more information as we get closer to the consumer launch of Windows Vista on or about January 30, 2007.

PalmaryClock Screensaver 2.1 updated

PalmarySoft has announced that PalmaryClock Screensaver 2.1 is now available for download.

New in PalmaryClock Screensaver 2.1:

• New devices support
• New skins support
• Skin and background thumbnail preview

More about PalmaryClock from the PalmarySoft website:

"PalmaryClock Screensaver is a full-featured clock with skin and background support. Numerous skins we've developed for PalmaryClock allow you to adjust PalmaryClock Screensaver design according to your wishes. You can also create a new skin by yourself. It's possible to use even your digital camera photos for skin or background creating."

Bundled with SSManger PalmaryClock Screensaver can auto-launch and stay on in a powered-on cradle, start upon plug-in and work on battery power, at your choice.

The Garnet Source Code Deal: Part 1

I've posted this week's 1SRC Editorial, "The Garnet Source Code Deal: Part 1."

In last week’s podcast, show 106, I talked about Palm’s new perpetual license agreement with ACCESS. I suggested how this agreement will usher in a new wave of innovation to the Palm platform. In this two part editorial, I re-examine some the development options that could be facing Palm as we prepare to move into 2007.

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1SRC Podcast 106 Posted

I've posted this week's 1SRC podcast. This week we discuss what the new Palm/ACCESS license agreement means for Palm, ACCESS, and those of us who use Palm OS devices.

Download the show using the link below:
1SRC Podcast 106

Back to the Future with Palm

Brighthand's Editor-in-Chief, Ed Hardy, has posted a great new editorial on the state of Palm after yesterday's annoucement.

Think back to 2003. Palm, Inc. was in charge of development of the latest version of the Palm OS, working to make Garnet more competetive with Microsoft's Pocket PC.

Then three passed by, during which a lot of events took place. Spin-offs, buy-outs, roll-outs, name changes, just about everything you can imagine.

So, three years later, we have Palm, Inc. in charge of development of the latest version of the Palm OS, working to make Garnet more competetive with Microsoft's Pocket PC.

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More Coverage of the Palm/ACCESS Announcement

Ed Hardy has an excellent article over on Brighthand summing up the details of the new agreement between Palm and ACCESS.

From Ed's article:

As Palm now has the rights to use as well as make changes to this version of the Palm OS, several statements in today's announcement make it clear that it is Palm's intention to restart development on Garnet, which stopped last year under Access/PalmSource.

For example, Mark Bercow, senior vice president of business development at Palm, said, "This agreement gives Palm increased ability to innovate on the Palm OS Garnet base, and to effectively differentiate Palm products long into the future."'

"We value the Palm OS development community, and are very committed to our loyal base of Palm OS customers, all of whom will benefit from the agreement just concluded with Access," said Mark Bercow, senior vice president of business development at Palm.

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First thoughts on the Treo 680

Gadgets on the Go founder Jimmie Geddes has posted his initial thoughts on Palm's new Treo 680 smartphone.

Head and Shoulders uses their famous quote in their ads: " Don't forget, you never get a second chance to make a first impression!". When I opened the box and held the 680 in my hand I knew Palm did just that, they've made a great first impression with the new Treo 680.

Upon opening the box I was wondering if there was going to be a noticeable difference between the Treo 680 and my Treo 700p. I mean they basically look like the same device, sans the antenna. When I picked up the 680 I could tell this wasn't a Treo 700p with it's antenna cut off. It feels awesome in the hand, thanks to it's much curvier, and slimmer body. It also seemed much lighter ( a great sign), but it was time to pop in the battery. I looked through the box and couldn't find the battery... did Palm forget to send me a battery? To my pleasant surprise I opened the battery cover and the battery was already in, and fully charged (nice touch). This Treo is is noticeably lighter, thinner, and more comfortable in the hand than my Treo 700p or Treo 700wx (great job Palm).

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Palm Licenses Palm OS Garnet Source from ACCESS

ACCESS, the company that owns the source code the Palm OS Garnet, has announced in a press release today that they have reached a new licensing agreement with Palm, Inc. that grants Palm a perpetual license for the Palm OS Garnet operating system source code. Palm will pay ACCESs $44 million.

Under terms of the agreement, ACCESS has granted Palm specific rights to modify the code base of Palm OS Garnet for use in its devices such as the Palm Treo smartphone family and the company’s other handheld computers. The agreement also grants Palm the right to use Palm OS Garnet in whole, or in part, in any product from Palm and together with any other system technologies. To ensure forward-compatibility of Palm OS Garnet applications, ACCESS and Palm have agreed to continue to measure compatibility against the compatibility test harness in use between the two companies.

This agreement between Palm and ACCESS ensures that Palm will continue to develop and deliver solutions built on the Palm OS. Looking forward, one has to wonder how this announcement will effect devices that are released in 2007 that us Palm OS as the platform. Many fans of the Palm OS, myself included, welcome this news.

Saying Goodbye to the Treo 650

"Saying Goodbye to the Treo 650" is my latest 1SRC.com editorial.

This week Palm has quietly announced the Treo 650 smartphone is no longer in production. The announcement came in the form of a small notice at the bottom of the Treo 650 web page that read, “This device is no longer available.” This week, we take a look back at Palm’s popular Treo and examine what worked well and how newer phones are benefiting.

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Defeating the Tyranny of the Clerks!

PJ Arts has a new article on PalmAddicts called "Defeating the Tyranny of the Clerks."

You want to buy a new Treo, and you’ve been with your wireless carrier for ages. As a rock-solid customer, you just can’t wait to find out what kind of deal they are going to reward you with…right?

Does this sound familiar?
“…I’m sorry. That discount only applies to new accounts. If you still want that Treo, we’d be glad to add it to your account for only: $(fill in full list price)…”

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Palm Treo 680 Now Available on Rogers Wireless

According to a press release posted on their website, Palm has announced that the new Treo 680 is shipping for Rogers Wireless customers. (Interestingly, the Treo 680 hasn't been posted on the Palm Canada website yet.)

The Treo 680 is a GSM/GPRS/EDGE phone usable on wireless cellular networks around the world.

"The Treo 680 is the smartphone for everyone. It's small, sleek, fast and is available in four fun colors on the Palm Canada online store," said Michael Moskowitz, vice president, Americas International, Palm, Inc. "It's a great phone design for messaging and email, and provides users easy and fast access to the Internet and to their favorite music and pictures. The Treo 680 makes it easy for people to balance their business and personal lives while on the go."

"As Canada's leading wireless carrier, operating on Canada's only GSM network, we are proud to offer our customers leading-edge mobile devices like the Palm Treo 680. Email availability on a stylish, thin form factor will make the Treo 680 particularly appealing to small and medium-size businesses by enabling them to save time by having access to outstanding mobile innovation and email connectivity," said John Boynton, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, Rogers Wireless. Read more...

December NYPC PalmPilot SIG Meeting

The following is from Grace and Ted of NYPC PalmPilot SIG:

Hello:

NYPC PalmPilot SIG meetings are held the 1st Wednesday of the month and start at 6:30 PM. All user levels are welcome.

NYPC membership is not mandatory, but highly recommended to Palm SIG members.

Location: Meetings are held at NYPC's offices in the New Yorker/ Ramada Hotel, 8th Avenue & 34th Street, Suite 551. Take the A, E, or C trains to 34th Street.
(Map: http://tinyurl.com/yavrxj)

December 5th Meeting: Open Forum

See you tomorrow night!

Sincerely,
Ted & Grace

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NYPC PalmPilot SIG
Grace Lee & Ted Cohn, Co-Chairs
email: nypcpalmpilot@gmail.com
URL: http://nypc.org/palm.php

Opera Mini 3.0

Opera recently released version 3.0 of Opera Mini, the Java based, multi-platform web browser which works on feature phones and Windows Mobile and Palm smartphones and handhelds.

Far be it from me to throw a bucket cold water on anyone or thing, however, Opera Mini 3.0 isn't as stable as the previous version has been on my Treo. I'm using the Palm-Powered Treo 700p. Everytime I go to load a page, regardless of which one it is, the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) crashes and I get dumped back into the Palm OS application launcher.

If you plan on trying Opera Mini 3.0, make sure that you backup your Palm handheld or Treo smartphone before installing.

Should you want to try out Opera Mini, you can do so by visiting the official Opera Mini site.