apex, thought you might like this JAVA info since your information stated the following:
Q - is Blackberry coming out with a JAVA based handheld
A - not at the present
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September 18, 2000 5:31 PM PT
Sun Microsystems Inc. on Tuesday will announce partners committed to shipping Java on wireless devices, along with its long-awaited Mobile Information Device profile.
Around 20 companies -- including Motorola, Nokia, Siemens, and Research in Motion -- are expected to join Sun in announcing Java-enabled wireless products to be delivered over the next couple of quarters...
..Research In Motion shipped an early version of MID on its Blackberry pager at Sun's JavaOne Developer Conference in June.
Sun group marketing manager Eric Chu said Research In Motion provided valuable experience in how to design services that consumers will want to use, something that service providers are desperate to provide...
You can view complete article:
www8.zdnet.com:80/filters/printerfriendly/0,6061,2629421-54,00.html
Sun's News Release from Today:
Wireless Industry Specifies Java Technology for Next Generation Wireless Interactive Services
PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 19 /CNW/ -- Delivering Java technologies for the wireless market, Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW) and its wireless industry partners today announced the shipment of the Mobile Information Device (MID) profile enabling the creation of next generation, personalized, interactive services for wireless devices.
Based on the Java 2 Platform Micro Edition J2ME, the MID profile dramatically enhances the overall consumer experience by enabling dynamic, personalized interactive services for wireless devices...
...Companies that are developing or deploying Java technology based wireless services and products for near term delivery include Motorola, Nokia, Siemens,**Research In Motion**, Sony, NEC, Matsushita/Panasonic, Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Symbian, SmarTone, Far EasTone, Telefonica, Nextel and One 2 One.
You can view complete article:
newswire.ca
Although Palm Computing was involved in the development of the wireless profile, I found it strange that they where not named as one of the companies that were listed as having products for near term delivery.
You also might want to visit RIM's Developers Zone
developers.rim.net
developers.rim.net
You should also note that the name 'BlackBerry' refers to the software found within RIM's various wireless handheld devices. When the BlackBerry software is installed in the handheld it is then christened to be a 'BlackBerry'.
RIM's Handhelds:
rim.net
There are 2 versions of this, BlackBerry Exchange Edition and the BlackBerry Internet Edition. You can find these under the subtitle of "Overview" at this site:
blackberry.net
Hope this helps with your research! |
