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Verizon also queued to launch 800w?

All the speculation over the last few weeks about the 800w launch has indicated that Sprint will be the first carrier to launch the rumored 800w WM Smartphone from Palm.  However, nyc_rock has posted at TreoCentral that he visited with an employee of Verizon, who claimed to be holding a VZW demo model of the phone.

Gosh, I hope this is accurate, because I'm with Verizon, and the last several new smartphone releases have always hit ATT or Sprint months before VZW releases them, if ever.  This drives me nuts; and I don't understand why it's this way.  I really like my service with Verizon, but they seem to be so consumed with feature phones that they leave little attention to the smartphone market.  I was always under the impression that the phone manufactures alternated between all of the carriers. The last couple of years, however it's been only between ATT and Sprint.

I'm eligible for my "New Every Two" upgrade and am strongly considering the XV6800, but would like to see the 800w first.

Fingers crossed.

TreoCentral

At Long Last, Splash ID 4 Supports Mac!

Pictured is the new stand alone version of SplashID for the Mac desktop.  SplashData has released a version of the desktop application that they say will sync with you SplashID 4 Handheld program.  I have tried it with my Blackberry, it does not work.

But, it does work for Palm and for Windows Mobile.  And what is better yet, SplashData has now updated the entire package so that you can download and use on your Mac, just like you did when it was 3.0.  Hooray!

It's been a long time coming, but all of us Apple/Palm users, which make up the majority of Palm users, can now at long last enjoy all of the updates a features of SplashID 4.

Upgrade cost - $9.99

Full $29.99

SplashData

SkinUI For Palm Is Now Free, Change Your Palms Outlook

This is big news for Palm fans, on two fronts.  SkinUI, the program that allows you to skin the entire overall look of your Palm, is now FREE.  Yep that's right!  Free! 

I have been using PalmRevolt since a day or two after they introduced themselves,  but  I have no problem with SkinUI, it's basically the exact same program.   Now the difference is PalmRevolts competition for your skinning dollar just got a whole lot stiffer.   

On the other front, the developer of SkinUI and other Palm programs is hanging up his Palm Dev hat. This is the reason he his giving his software away.  So when you trip over your fingers trying to get there to download in hurry, stop a moment and thank him for all of his hard work.

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Palm Looking For Beta Testers

Well if this doesn't shut the mouths of anyone still doubting the release of the Treo 800w, I don't know what will.  It seems Palm is out actively seeking beta testers for a brand new "Enterprise" related device.  Palm sent out request to all seeking the job of beta tester for a new device for the communication starved.

"Beta Testing Opportunity
The following opportunity is available.
Palm is seeking people to test an innovative new product. This product is focused on seasoned business professionals. People who commute and spend a ton of time working on email and on the phone. This test is for people looking for cutting edge technology and demand constant communication.

Qualified candidates should work in an enterprise level business and have a lot of experience with varied technologies. These people should invest a significant amount of money in their technology and use it daily.

Required Qualifications:
Sprint Subscriber
Bluetooth headphones or car kits
WiFi Router access
Optional Qualifications:
Existing Smartphone Users
Heavy to Medium e-mail users
Heavy phone users
Travel for work with their phone"

As I've been shouting since June of last year, that 800w is coming.

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Verizon Gets A Little Blue....Palm Centro

How very interesting.  The first time we saw this guy, it was on a Mexican carrier, leaving us to wonder how the four Major US carriers allowed such an appealing color to get by them.

Wonder no more.  According to Engadget, Verizon Wireless will intro the cool Blue Palm Centro.   Now all that is left is T-Mobile.    Wonder what their color scheme will be.

DesktopMirror for Outlook - 1.2, For Palm Desktop Syncing

DesktopMirror for Outlook gives Palm Desktop users the ability to sync device info and your PC's Microsoft Outlook. 

"As a Palm or Treo phone owner, you may need to access your contact / calendar / tasks / memos information on both your handheld and your PC.

On the PC side, maybe you are using Palm Desktop or Microsoft Outlook or both of them. If you need to use both Palm Desktop and Outlook, or you need to convert information between these two software. DesktopMirror will do the information conversion / synchronization job for you.

DesktopMirror runs on the Windows PC ( not Mac ), so it is compatible with all the Palm OS devices that work with Windows Palm Desktop.

DesktopMirror works with data from the four personal information management applications:
Contacts ( or Address Book on former Palm / Palm Desktop ).

Calendar ( or Date Book on fomer Palm / Palm Desktop ).

Tasks ( or Todo List on fomer Palm / Palm Desktop ).

Memos / Notes ( or Memo Pad on former Palm / Palm Desktop )."

System Requirements
Operating System: Windows9x/ME/NT/2000/XP
Microsoft Outlook 97/2000/XP/2003/2007
Palm Desktop: Version 3.5 or higher.

$26.95

LivePim

Free Software! Call Block Free Edition For Palm!

Nothing like free software.  Particularly when it's good software, you can't go wrong, it's a win, win.  Call Block Free Edition, the powerful blocking tool for Palm has been turned into freeware by wish solutions.

Features:
Incoming Calls Blocking - Block up to 5 most irritating callers.
Background Blocking - Silently block calls without interruption when you use your phone. Does not wake your phone unnecessary when blocking calls.
Wildcard Number Blocking - Block incoming calls beginning or ending with pre-defined numbers.
Filter Blocked Caller's SMS - Choose to ignore or delete those annoying sms!
Block Notification - Get instant alert on blocked calls.
Call Logging - View blocked calls detail so you know who and when the call was blocked.

Download it from our friends over at Palminfocenter

Quickoffice Premier - 7.6, view/create/edit/sync/email & print office documents

iambic chimes in with  Quickoffice Premier, combining all of their Office products for Palm into the Palm of your hand.

Quickoffice Premier includes:

Quickpoint Premier, Quicksheet Premier, Quickword Premier and Quickchart, as well as the all new Quickpics desktop utility which lets you drag and drop any image from your PC to make Quickalbums of your photos.

A pretty good value at $39.95

Take a look at the full details

Astraware Classic Collection - 1.05, 3 popular Sudoku Games

Astraware has put three of their popular Sudoku games into a one stop game zone for you and your family, or whoever. 

3 Family-friendly favorites in one classic collection!
Astraware Sudoku - the award-winning feature-packed puzzle game
Astraware Solitaire - 12 of the most well-known and best-loved card games in one pack
Astraware Boardgames - 8 classic boardgames for everyone to enjoy
All three games in one collection for a very special price
Buy them together and save 33%

$39.95

Astraware

Treo USB Modem - 1.60

Another nice little app for your Treo and now Palm Centro.  The Treo USB Modem  will allow you to connect your GPRS/EDGE or CDMA Treo to your computer and use your carrier wireless connection to surf.

Very handy when out and about without a WiFi connection. 

Support for Treo 600, Treo 650, Treo 680, Treo 700p, Treo 755p and Centro smartphones
Support for Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X and Linux operating systems
Support for USB and Bluetooth connectivity
Support for background mode so it is possible to make outgoing voice calls or perform other activity on the Treo without disabling the modem mode (if supported by the phone)
Small memory footprint (30 KB)

$24.95 with a trial download