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Listed below are all of the news items filed during May 2005.
New Cases from Vaja: iPod Shuffle, LifeDrive, iRiver H10
May 27, 2005
Just heard about some new cases from Vaja— my favorite vendor for very high-end luxurious cases for mobile electronics. AP11 for iPod Shuffle Easy access to control pad Cutout for earphones connector & led indicator Access to Slider Allows USB…
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New Products from Brando
May 27, 2005
Here’s the weekly update from Brando, with more gadget goodies: PDA & SONY PSP section : ======================== PSP External Battery Pack http://shop.brando.com.hk/pspexternalbatterypack.php Multi UMD Storage Box http://shop.brando.com.hk/umdstoragebox.php Mini Speaker http://shop.brando.com.hk/minispeaker.php EagleTec PCMCIA to CF Adapter http://shop.brando.com.hk/eagletecpcmciatocfadapter.php EagleTec CF to SD/MMC…
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Speck Introduces the iGuy
May 27, 2005
This is about the coolest product announcement I’ve ever see! Speck Products has just announced the iGuy, a rubberized “friend”/case for your 4th gen iPod or iPod Photo. It’s a case and it’s also a poseable desktop friend with arms…
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SkyForce Now Available for Palm OS
May 20, 2005
SkyForce is a shooter that has been around for a while on the PocketPC and Symbian platforms, but it’s not available for Palm OS devices as well. You can get more information and screenshots at the Infinite Dreams web site….
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Instant Text Mobile Now Available
May 20, 2005
Here’s a press release regarding Instant Text Mobile, a text-completion program for Palm OS devices: For years we have been addressing the needs of fast text-entry with separate products: Instant Text on PCs, and Fitaly on PDAs. Our impression was…
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New Site Offers Discounts on Handheld Software
May 20, 2005
This looks rather interesting; if you like the idea of getting handheld software for less $$$, then check it out. # PRESS RELEASE PDA Offers is a new kind of web site at http://www.pdaoffers.com, collecting together discount offers from developers…
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Bonsai Update
May 20, 2005
Bonsai version 3.3.5 has been released and is now available at the Natara web site. This version addresses several problems and has added the ability to support handhelds with multiple storage card slots. Although this update is recommended for all…
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palmOne Unveils the LifeDrive
May 18, 2005
After months of speculation, palmOne has finally unveiled their latest device, the LifeDrive. In many ways it functions as a cross between a traditional Palm OS handheld and a mobile media player. Features include 4GB hard driveWiFi and BluetoothNative support…
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WaterField Focus Week
May 17, 2005
I forgot to make this announcement yesterday— Oops! This is WaterField Focus Week here at PocketGoddess.com, which means that I’ll be posting reviews of several of their incredible products. Yesterday I reviewed two of their laptop Sleevecases; today it’s a…
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Looking for Inexpensive Mobile Gaming Accessories?
May 16, 2005
If you have a Sony PSP, Nintendo DS/GBA SP or other gaming accessory needs, check out http://www.gamestech.com/index.htm for a huge selection at reasonable prices….
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Free Tennis Stats App from RefToGo
May 16, 2005
RefToGo has announced the release of Tennis Stats- a FREE database add-on for DEPReader that runs on Palm OS and Pocket PC handhelds. Browse an extensive list of the World’s ATP and WTA tennis players with their personal data and…
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Handango Releases April 2005 Statistics
May 16, 2005
Handango just released their “Yardstick” of mobile software download statistics for the month of April: Palm OS® 1. AOL 2. Agendus Professional Edition 3. Ringo Pro 4. Agendus for Windows Outlook 5. PocketMirror Standard 6. Village Sim 7. Treo Voice…
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OtterBox Cases for the iPod and iPod mini
May 16, 2005
I reviewed the OtterBox for iPod last week and just found out that the OtterBox folk have an updated design available that addresses some of my concerns from last week’s review. Their new cases are completely clear and have an…
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palmOne Now Offering Treo 650 for Verizon Customers
May 16, 2005
I just received notice that palmOne is now offering a version of the Treo 650 for Verizon Wireless customers. If you’re a current customer it appears that you’re out of luck— the palmOne web site doesn’t even offer the option…
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New Products from Brando
May 16, 2005
PDA (and PSP) section : ======================== PSP Multiple Cradle, added. http://shop.brando.com.hk/pspmultiplecradle.php X phone II USB Cradle, added. http://shop.brando.com.hk/xphoneIIcradle.php BW UltraClear Screen Protector for Sony Ericsson K750, LG U8180, LG U8330, added. http://shop.brando.com.hk/ultraclearscreenprotector.php Treo 600 USB Cradle, added. http://shop.brando.com.hk/treo600cradle.php Digital Express…
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Connect & Protect Your iPod Shuffle
May 12, 2005
Speck Products has just announced one of the coolest case solutions I’ve ever seen for the iPod Shuffle. The Connect & Protect system includes a clear main “skin” for the Shuffle along with four different caps that provide a variety…
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Pre-E3 News from Down Under
May 12, 2005
I just got some news from the Game Developer’s Association of Australia— seems that several new games for a variety of platforms will be shown at E3 next week. Here are some of the highlights:
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New Products from Brando
May 10, 2005
Some cool new items this week: PDA (and PSP) section : ======================== iPAQ hx2100 series USB Cradle, added. http://shop.brando.com.hk/ipaqhx2100cradle.php PSP UMD Storage Stand, added. http://shop.brando.com.hk/pspumdstoragestand.php PSP Aluminium Carrying Case, added. http://shop.brando.com.hk/pspaluminiumcase.php Gadget Section : ======================== Key Ring Mini-Torch http://gadget.brando.com.hk/KeyRingMiniTorch.php USB…
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Documents to Go for Sony Ericsson Smartphones
May 9, 2005
Dataviz has just announced the availablility of Documents to Go for Sony Ericsson P800/P900/P910 smartphones, with the ability to view and edit Microsoft Word & Excel files, as well as a PowerPoint presentation viewer. Additional features include TrueType font support,…
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New PSP Case from Play-Asia
May 9, 2005
Just saw a new PSP case from Lik-Sang that looks rather nice for only $14.90: it’s made of water-resistant black nylon, closes with a zipper, and features a fold out portable “stage” that holds the PSP at just the right…
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BoxWave Drawing Winners Announced
May 6, 2005
Congratulations to the seven lucky winners in the BoxWave drawing! They each win the miniSync or screen protector of their choice. alslayer bosscomm claddagh dcottle flagman jskillin robertv If you want to win, just join the PocketGoddess discussion forums. There’s…
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Creative Algorithms Spring Sale
May 6, 2005
Here’s info about a software sale and promo code good through the end of May: Select software is on sale, including our Trip Boss travel manager ($5 off) for $24.95 and Date Wheel, time between dates calculator, ($3 off) for…
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New Products from Brando
May 5, 2005
PDA Section : ===================== PSP Stereo Amplifier http://shop.brando.com.hk/pspstereoamplifier.php PDA Battery for Dell Axim X50/X50V, Motorola MPx 220 added. http://shop.brando.com.hk/pdabattery.php Nokia 7710 Silicone Case http://shop.brando.com.hk/nokia7710siliconecase.php SonyEricsson K700i Silicone Case http://shop.brando.com.hk/sonyk700isiliconecase.php Sony MDR-EX81SL, MDR-EX51SP, MDR-EX51LP Earphone added. http://shop.brando.com.hk/ipod.php Mobile Section : =====================…
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Personal Blog: Pocket Lint
May 4, 2005
If you’re interested in reading some of the PocketGoddess’ more personal rantings and ramblings on things not directly related to mobile technology, check out the new Pocket Lint section. I’m not sure exactly how often it will be updated, but…
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CrazySoft 50% Off Sale
May 4, 2005
CrazySoft is celebrating three successful years with a 50% off sale from now through May 13th. Just use the promo code “mayoffer” to get 50% off some great Palm OS and Pocket PC software such as PaintBall, Psarakia, Yammy Yammy,…
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Gaming: New Info on Katamari Sequel
May 3, 2005
Katamari Damacy is one of my very favorite games on the PS2 platform, so I was extremely excited to hear about a sequel coming this year to the PS2 (9/20) and the Nintendo DS (date TBA). 1Up.com has a four…
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BoxWave Focus Week
May 3, 2005
It’s BoxWave Focus Week here at PocketGoddess.com. I’ve already posted my review of their Armor Case for the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 digital camera, and throughout the week you’ll be seeing reviews of several other accessories for the Apple iPod and…
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Engadget Interviews Bill Gates
May 3, 2005
There’s plenty of interesting reading in this interview with Bill Gates, including talk of the XBox sequel being launched this year, the future of the Windows Mobile platform, and the possibility of Microsoft attempting to compete with Sony’s PSP. You…
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Fictionwise Having a Sale on Douglas Adams Ebooks
May 3, 2005
In honor of the motion picture release of the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Fictionwise is having a sale on all Douglas Adams ebooks, offering Micropay rebates ranging from 10% to 20%. The Salmon of Doubt is currently on sale…
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New Vaja Case for the Tungsten E2
May 3, 2005
The case features a push through button system with snap closure, a sync & charge cutout, and headphone access. A variety of colors is available, with personalization options and an optional Ultraclip. For more information or to place your order,…
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Classic Bible Commentary for MyBible 4
May 3, 2005
Laridian has just announced the release of a new resource for MyBible 4: The Classic Bible Commentary. This one-volume commentary collects many classic commentaries into one handy reference, featuring John Calvin on Genesis, Martin Luther on Galatians, and other well-known…
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Developers: Need Help?
May 3, 2005
Developers, you’re great at programming handheld software applications, but you may not have the time required to offer email support to all of your customers or the skills necessary to write clearly understandable documentation and manuals for your applications. If…
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RSS/ATOM Feeds Now Working
May 3, 2005
There were a few “technical difficulties” associated with the site relaunch, but ATOM and RSS feeds are now working— just click on the links just under the search box on the left to subscribe to the news feed, reviews feed,…
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Landware PocketQuicken 2.5 Now Available
May 2, 2005
I just got the news that Landware has released PocketQuicken 2.5, and it sounds like there are some major enhancements, including new reporting features, budgeting, high res support, and much more. I’ll definitely be reviewing this one, since I rely…
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Mobile Ministry Magazine Launched
May 2, 2005
I just ran across a new blog for Mobile Ministry Magazine, a downloadable magazine for ministers, missionaries, and anyone else interested in using mobile technology to help spread the word of God. For more information, visit MMM at http://www.mobileministrymagazine.blogspot.com/….
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Interesting Article on the Gamestop/EB Games Merger
May 2, 2005
If you’re a gamer, you’ve likely heard the news about the Gamestop/EB Games merger. This article over at 1up.com has some interesting additional information, including market share research and a few more details about how the merger is expected to…
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CodeJunkie!!
May 2, 2005
My friend Jeff Mitchell, of ShadowPlan fame, has just launched his own blog! Be prepared for coding tidbits, Palm & Pocket PC stuff, entertainment, and general geekery. You can read it all at http://www.codejedi.com/cgi-bin/blog.cgi…
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