In collaboration with Palm, Inc.'s debut of the new line of Palm Tungsten handhelds, the company announced that 35 third-party software and hardware developers are showcasing applications and accessories for the new products.
The Tungsten T, available now, is Palm's smallest handheld to date. It features a high resoution 320x230 screen, similar to the one available in Sony's high-end CLIE handhelds for a while now, integrated Bluetooth, Palm OS 5, a 147MHz processor, and a slider form factor that covers the graffiti area. The Tungsten W, slated to be available early next year in the United States, integrates GSM/GPRS wireless capabilities, a built-in keyboard and the same high resolution screen as the T model. The Tungsten W, which aims to compete with the likes of Handspring, and its Treo series of communicatiors, is a data-centric device that provides a combination of wireless email, SMS messaging, phone functionality, business applications, and Palm's PIM software. AT&T Wireless is slated to provide service for U.S. customers. Both devices include a single button that allows users to conrol the handhelds with one hand.
The solutions providers demonstrating products today include:
-- Adobe -- Adobe Acrobat Reader for Palm OS software: Users can view secure Adobe PDF files on their Palm OS devices.
-- Amazing Technology -- BlueGear USB wirelessly synchronizes a user's PC
with their Palm handheld..
-- ArcSoft -- ArcSoft creates digital imaging software for distribution via global companies..
-- Astraware -- Bejeweled, Rooks Revenge, and BiPlane Ace are some of the most popular games for the Palm OS platform..
