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In general, we have listed only software that is of general use and interest; however, more detailed special reports on PalmOS software intended for particular specialties are in the works, and are being added to the Documents section of this … Continue reading →

One of the key features of the Palm is the ability to program custom applications to suit your needs. There are a wide variety of applications available that allow you to design and test your own palm program on the … Continue reading →

There is no clear winner in this category, so we do not currently have a recommendation to make. Most of the products available are too expensive, too specialized, too American, or too complex to be of general interest or use … Continue reading →

Utilities are programs that improve upon the default operating system of your computer. They can add new functions to your computer or they can make your computer easier to use, faster, more secure, etc. Launchers Launchers are Palm programs that … Continue reading →

There are two major types of web browsers for the Palm: “live” browsers (Blazer, PalmScape, NetFront) which use active Internet connections (wired or wireless), and “offline” web browsers (AvantGo, Plucker, HandStory) which download web pages during hotsync and save them … Continue reading →

The Palm’s standard security functionality is too cumbersome to use, and is very easy to break into, using applications that are available freely on the Internet. This is true of all versions of the operating system (including version 5) and … Continue reading →

There are several options for building PalmOS handheld databases: Write the program in a low-level computer language like C++ and then compile it for the Palm operating system. Programs written this way are fast, efficient, and completely customizable. But this … Continue reading →

Most recent PDAs come with their own image viewing software; for example, the T5 comes with an application named Media, which can be used to list and view images, send them to other PDAs (via infrared or bluetooth), and organize … Continue reading →

We have looked at many document readers, word processors, and desktop companions, but in the end, DocumentsToGo from DataViz ( www.dataviz.com ) is one of the most comprehensive. It reads Palm DOC documents as well as Word, WordPerfect, Excel, and … Continue reading →

There are a variety of high-quality medical study tools for PDAs available, including: MCCQE Toronto Notes (U of T) is an up-to-date, comprehensive 1300 page review of 30 medical specialties. It includes a fully revised PDA version for valuable quick … Continue reading →