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It's Garage Sale Time Again!
I’m cleaning out my closet full of mobile tech goodies, and it’s your chance to save! This time around I’ve got a mini laptop, an Apple iPod Nano, a couple of mobile chargers, a business card scanner, and a whole…
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It's U810 Week at PocketGoddess.com!
Yesterday I posted my review of the Fujitsu U810, the mini-laptop that fits the full Windows Vista or XP experience into a package half the size of a traditional laptop. You can read it here. The rest of the week…
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Spring Cleaning Redux
I’m a firm believer in Spring cleaning, whether we’re talking about your closet, your windows, or your electronic devices. I’ve published articles about the topic in the past, and recently one of my Mobius friends posted one on his site….
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Friday Gaming Update
Lots of exiting releases the last couple of weeks, especially if you’re a handheld gamer. Patapon: If you haven’t already picked up this game and you have a PSP, go out and get it RIGHT NOW. It’s hard to explain…
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The Party's Over!
It has been a long time indeed since I posted anything here at the site; I decided to take a much-needed rest for the holidays, and I’m now rested and ready to clear out the review backlog. Expect to see…
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New PocketGoddess Feature: First Look
I love mobile technology of all kinds, and that includes gaming too, so I’m kicking off a new regular feature here at PocketGoddess.com: First Look. There are lots of places on the Web and in print to find in-depth game…
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Upcoming Reviews: Gomadic QuadCharge and Laridian PocketBible for Windows
There are a few exciting things happening in my corner of the mobile landscape, and I thought it was time for a sneak peek at two upcoming reviews on the site. Both of these products were released this past week…
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PocketGoddess is Six!
Today marks the sixth anniversary of the site launch, and I’m tickled pink to still be around after all these years. The focus has changed somewhat from strictly Palm OS news and reviews to a more general mobile technology focus,…
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Free Books!
Time to pass along some goodies! I’ve got a few technology books sitting around that some of you guys might find useful: Visual Quickstart Guide to Palm Organizers, 4th EditioniPod & iTunes PocketGuideiPod Playlist BookSecrets of the iPod and iTunes,…
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Back in the Saddle Again
Things have been pretty quiet around the site lately, and my loyal readers may have been wondering what’s going on. We’ve had some illness in the family and a few other issues, but things are slowly getting back to normal….
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PocketGoddess Garage Sale
It’s time for another one of my famous garage sales! There are a lot of great deals this time around— with only a few exceptions, all items are just $5 or $10 (or even less!), and there’s more free stuff…
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Glitches Fixed--Articles Posting Normally Now
The site had some weird glitches that were recently discovered and fixed; new articles are now posting normally and content for the last two weeks should be showing up as soon as the queue clears. Be on the lookout for…
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Ilium Software Week Coming Soon: Register NOW for Giveaways
Next week we’re focusing on the product offerings from Ilium Software, with reviews of DockWare Pro, eWallet, KeepTrack, ListPro, and NewsBreak. Where possible, both the Palm OS and Windows mobile versions will be covered, including any accompanying desktop application. The…
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Daily News Roundup
I’m going to try something just a little different here at the site—instead of doing a separate news post for each item, I’ll do a daily roundup of the interesting things I’ve run across in the last day. Should save…
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Boxwave Week, Take Three!
This week marks the third in a series of Boxwave focus weeks here at PocketGoddess.com—they keep making new mobile accessories, which of course means more reviews! This time around I’m reviewing two of their new cases for the Game Boy…
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Garage Sale!
It’s time for another one of my famous garage sales! This time the deals are better than ever— with only a couple of exceptions, all items are just $5 or $10, and there’s more free stuff too—just pay shipping and…
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Spb Software House Week
Today marks a milestone of sorts for the site: my first dedicated Windows Mobile software review. I’ve tagged many application reviews as both Palm OS and Windows Mobile while reviewing only the Palm OS version, so this is something of…
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Dude, she got a Dell!
I know that things have been pretty quiet around the site lately— I’ve been a bit under the weather and am finally starting to catch up. There’s a lot of great stuff coming up, including a couple of upcoming focus…
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Sumo Week on PocketGoddess.com
I’m a very lucky PocketGoddess indeed—I was able to line up an exclusive first look at a brand new line of cases and accessories launching on January 1st from Sumo Cases. The company motto is “Tough Love” and the promise…
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Remodeled Discussion Forums
Just wanted to let everyone know that I just finished revamping the forums. I moved things around a bit, and also created a few new forums to more closely mirror the sort of content posted on the site. I hope…
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Read All About it at iampowered.com
As I announced a few weeks ago, I’ve taken on a Chief Editor position at a new site, iampowered. I just posted my first article, a review of Dragon Naturally Speaking 8, Preferred Edition. If you’ve ever wondered about whether…
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Powered Up!
You may have wondered why it’s been so quiet around here lately, and I finally get to tell you why! I’ve accepted a position as Chief Editor of Reviews at a new site, http://www.iampowered.com. Don’t worry, this site isn’t going…
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I've Been Published!
Well, almost. I made several contributions to Palm and Treo Hacks, edited by Scott MacHaffie. The whole book is designed to help you get more out of your Palm OS handheld, no matter what model you have, from LifeDrive to…
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Call for Writers and Editors
I’m looking for some editors and writers to contribute to a new site that will be starting up very soon. The scope is mobile and consumer electronics in general, with a focus on productivity and how we can use technology…
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Boxwave Week
It’s Boxwave Week here at PocketGoddess.com, which means that each day I’ll be serving up a review on one of Boxwave’s great handheld accessories. This week will include products for your LifeDrive and iPod Nano, so be sure to check…
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Free Stuff: Peachpit Books
I’ve got three Peachpit Press books to give away: Secrets of the iPod and iTunes Now You Know Tungsten E Palm Organizers Visual Quickstart Guide All you have to do to win is use the Contact link on the left…
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Peachpit Week!
It’s Peachpit Press Week here at PocketGoddess.com! I’ll be reviewing two iPod books and two Palm OS books, so if you need a little help with your handheld electronics, or just want to learn more about how they work, don’t…
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PocketGoddess Garage Sale!
It’s time to clean out the PocketGoddess closet and find great homes for brand new accessories! If you need a case for your LifeDrive, iPod, PSP, or other handheld device, you’ll find some great bargains. I’ve also got some software…
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Konfabulate Me!
This isn’t strictly “mobile” but I wanted to make sure that anyone interested in cool desktop software checks out the latest Pocket Lint entry on my personal blog. I just learned about Konfabulator a few days ago, and the app…
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StylusCentral Week!
It’s StylusCentral Week here at PocketGoddess.com! StylusCentral is a one-stop-shop for handheld and iPod accessories, including styli, cases, cables, chargers, and much more. I’ll be reviewing several products this week, so stop by daily for fresh reviews and articles. Enjoy!…
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Do You Read Japanese?
If so, please use the contact link on the left side of the page if you’re willing to help out the PocketGoddess. I just got a couple of import CDs, including the soundtrack to one of my favorite games of…
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WaterField Focus Week
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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BoxWave Drawing Winners Announced
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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Personal Blog: Pocket Lint
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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BoxWave Focus Week
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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Developers: Need Help?
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
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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PocketGoddess Reborn!
Welcome to the new PocketGoddess.com!
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RoadWired Contest Winners
Congratulations to our winners! RoadWired APS Laptop Case— Mark Licata RoadWired Pod—Ray Cheshire RoadWired PDA/Phone Organizer— Janet Gilman TripBoss— Opedecoder from the discussion forums also won a copy of TripBoss, a comprehensive Palm OS travel management application reviewed earlier this…
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Contest: RoadWired Prizes!
Next week is RoadWired week at PocketGoddess.com, and three lucky winners will each be receiving a prize! In order to qualify for the contest, you’ll need to submit a brief writeup on how you travel with your mobile gear, be that a laptop computer, digital camera, handheld/PDA, or even a portable gaming device like the Nintendo Game Boy Advance or DS. This isn’t for school, so it doesn’t have to be Pulitzer quality. Just share your ideas, your hints/tips, or a funny story about traveling with mobile technology.
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Contest: Win the Ultimate 7500 Hi Res 3D Icon Collection!
Organize Software has donated five copies of the Ultimate 7500 Hi Res 3D Icon Collection, and PocketGoddess readers have a chance to win! All you have to do is come up with an original idea for an icon to be…
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Pocket Lint: PC World's PDA Pundit Highlights PalmSource Expert Guides & PocketGoddess.com
It’s not every day that you get mentioned in PC World, so I figured this was worth a mention: The PDA Pundit’s latest column, “Where the Palm OS Apps Are” highlights the wealth of information available in the PalmSource Expert…
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PocketGoddess Garage Sale
It’s time for another garage sale! I’ve got loads of stuff: a couple of devices, including a a Toshiba e570 Pocket PC a Sony digital camera— the four megapixel P-9, with a case, an extra battery, four Memory Sticks, cases/AC…
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Dataviz Focus Week
It’s Dataviz Focus Week! That means reviews of Documents To Go 6, Dilbert Dose-A-Day, Passwords Plus, and SmartList To Go 3, as well as a special feature interview with Danny Tu, a product marketing manager with Dataviz. And of…
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CrazySoft Focus Week!
It’s CrazySoft Focus Week here at PocketGoddess.com! I’ve got a lot of great things planned, including reviews of several great games and an interview with Girgios Sarris, the founder of CrazySoft. We’re also giving away one free game each…
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PalmSource Expert Guides
In case you haven’t heard, PalmSource has put together some excellent resources for Palm OS users— the Expert Guides. They cover everything from software to books to user stories on a variety of topics, including specific professions like medicine and…
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PocketGoddess Forums Now Available
This is a very proud day indeed for PocketGoddess.com. The site has been around since August of 2001, but today is the very first day for the new forums here at the site. Registration is required to post, but I…
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Handy Entertainment Week on PocketGoddess.com
I’ll be posting a review of a different game each day, along with a few special surprises and an exclusive first announcement of a new application from Handy Entertainment! They have some great games such as Dreamway, Psycho Path, Burning…
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PocketGoddess Contest
I’m running my first ever contest here at the site. I’m giving away a copy of the Palm Organizers, Third Edition: Visual Quickstart Guide by Jeff Carlson. It’s a book I recently reviewed here at the site; it’s designed for…
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My Tapwave Zodiac is Finally Here!!
I’ve been desperately wanting one of these since I went to the Tapwave company launch party in May. I will be doing a full review very soon, but I thought I’d post some teaser pictures of my new favorite Palm…
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You'll Be Sorry. . .
If you don’t learn from my recent experiences! You may have noticed that the site hasn’t been updated for quite a while. That’s due to a complete computer meltdown that happened a week and a half ago. I’m still working…
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The Matrix is Here!
This is a very big day for PocketGoddess.com, or at least for me! I’ve been planning this for almost a year now, and today’s the day. The Matrix is designed to help you find everything here on the site more…
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Christmas Vacation
I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I’ll be on vacation until January 2, so the site will be on hiatus until then. Please have a safe and happy…
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Need Help With Bluetooth?
If so, you might want to download one or both of these files (Word or Palm DOC format, take your pick), which explain in full detail how to HotSync or surf the internet with your Palm and a laptop/desktop equipped…
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Getting Ready for the Holidays!
There are all sorts of things to do now that Christmas is coming ever closer— only 34 days left! You can shop, write out those Christmas cards, cook and bake your holiday favorites, make plans to visit friends and family,…
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Must Have Software for your Palm OS 5 Device
Full reviews are coming soon, but if you have a Palm Tungsten T or Sony Clie NX series device, you might want to go ahead and look at these new utilities: NewPen is a utility that allows you to write…
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SWOMP, Volume 2
Here’s the latest update of What’s on my Clie. And since I’m always looking for new and interesting software, please write me if you have some favorites that aren’t on this list. Main/Productivity Apps Agendus—my simply indispensable Datebook,…
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I'm Back!
The PocketGoddess has finally been able to crawl out from under the very large rock of final exams, papers, and general exhaustion—which means that you can look forward to some exciting new reviews and feature articles in the coming weeks…
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It's TealPoint Software Week!
And that means tons of new reviews and some exciting prizes too. Be sure to stay tuned for new content every single day, as well as an exclusive interview with the company’s founder on Friday. And if you haven’t…
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Garage Sale
Stuff accumulates pretty fast around here, and the PocketGoddess needs to get rid of some of the extras! I’ve got a Visor Prism and a Palm IIIc up for grabs, along with all sorts of cases and accessories. Email me…
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Home Buying for Digerati
I received information about this product a while back and just got a chance to take a look at it. It’s an interesting concept, to be sure— a complete guide to everything you need to know about buying a…
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Christmas Vacation
The PocketGoddess is going on Christmas vacation and won’t be back until after the first. In case you’re already suffering withdrawal, here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming up next year: The end of Global Star Software week, with some…
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New Ratings System
I’ve just implemented the Official Pocket Goddess Ratings System. From now on, and on some of my older reviews as I have the time, I’ll be rating hardware and software products on a scale of one to five “goddesses.” Don’t…
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Games Galore
You may have noticed that I’ve been covering a lot of games lately… that’s because the holidays are approaching and the Pocket Goddess is almost out of school. Not to mention the fact that the XBox and the…
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So What's On My Palm, Part 3: Games
We all know that Palm OS devices can definitely help organize our time and our lives, but we also know that sometimes those odd moments of wasted time standing in line at the post office or the grocery store are…
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She's Back!
Hello everyone! I just wanted to let you guys know that things here at the site will be back to normal very soon— I haven’t been able to update things in a while. My laptop suffered a horrible death on…
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So What's On My Palm Part Deux: Utilities
Just as there are plenty of great applications for the Palm OS platform, there are also a lot of utilities designed to make your handheld computing experience even better than it is right out of the box. Here’s a selection…
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First Impressions of the Jornada 565
I just got my new Jornada 565 running the final release version of Pocket PC 2002 on Friday, and I’ve been playing with it the whole weekend. I’m not yet ready to write a full review, but wanted to offer…
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So What's On My Palm?
I thought I’d give everybody a little update on the software that I have on my Palm, since that’s the main reason that I’ve decided to stick with the Palm OS platform for now. These are the programs that I…
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Please Register NOW
The PocketGoddess member registration system is finally up and running. Please click on “Members” in the navigation box on the left-hand side and register today. This is the only way to enter the software and accessory drawings that are starting…
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Current Projects
I thought that some of you might like to know what I’m working on; you can consider this a “sneak peak” at what you’ll see on the site in the coming weeks. I’m currently reviewing a number of new products,…
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