After today's close: (COMTEX) B: MICROSOFT: Microsoft & Socket announce availability of Microsoft
Communications Kit for Windows CE
NOV 16, 1999, M2 Communications - LAS VEGAS -- Delivering on a vision of making information accessible any time, anywhere from a range of devices, Microsoft Corp. and Socket Communications Inc. today announced that the Microsoft Communications Kit for the Windows CE operating
system is available immediately for distribution with the Battery Friendly Digital Phone Card Data Connection Kit from Socket. With this hardware and software combination, people can unite a Windows CE-based Palm-size PC or Handheld PC with a data-capable cellular phone and
easily access e-mail, browse rich Internet content in color, and synchronize personal information while on the go.
"Socket's Digital Phone Card makes innovative use of existing connectivity standards, allowing users of Palm-size PCs to access their information while on the go without adding an extra monthly bill," said Rogers Weed, director of marketing for the Productivity Appliances
Division at Microsoft. "The power efficiency and universal
compatibility of Socket's card combined with the color screens and
Web-browsing capability available on the latest generation of Palm-size
PCs offers mobile users an unbeatable solution for wireless
connectivity."
Easy Mobile Internet and Personal Information Management Part of a
range of mobile solutions from Microsoft, the Microsoft Communications
Kit for Windows CE makes it easy to set up and enjoy full-color, mobile
access to rich Internet content, including corporate or ISP-hosted
e-mail, contacts, calendar and tasks, on a Windows CE-based Palm-size
or Handheld PC. The Microsoft Communications Kit includes the
following:
Microsoft Mobile Connection Wizard. The Mobile Connection Wizard
makes it easier for users to set up a dial-up connection with an ISP or
corporate network to access the Web, e-mail and their personal
information by letting them enter their information into a single
wizard on the desktop PC, which then transfers the settings to their
Windows CE-based Palm-size or Handheld PC.
Web browser software for Palm-size PCs
Foliage iBrowser. This Web browser from Foliage Software Systems
enables users to browse the Web from a Palm-size PC, either wirelessly
or with a phone line. In addition, by using the HTML capabilities in
Microsoft Office 2000, customers can now view any Office 2000 document
on their device. AvantGo. This leading Web-based information service
from AvantGo Inc. provides free* access to the hottest Web sites,
including Bloomberg.com, CNET, MapQuest, The New York Times and over 1,
000 more.
Microsoft ActiveSync 3.0. technology. The latest version of
synchronization software streamlines initial installation and makes it
easier and more reliable to keep data up to date. Bonus applications
software
* Task from BSQUARE Corp. Users can navigate and close applications
using bTask.
* Primer PDF document viewer from Ansyr Technology Corp. Users can
try this 60-day beta trial version to view PDF documents on a Palm-size
PC.
"PalmGolf" from Zio Interactive Inc. The world's only real-time 3-D
golf game for Palm-size PCs, this game allows users to enjoy real-time
3-D golf games and simulations of real courses in the palm of their
hand.
Games. New color versions of "Taipei," "FreeCell" and "Space Defense"
are among the games included in the Microsoft entertainment pack for
the Palm-size PC.
Documentation. Easy-to-use documentation guides users through the
setup of a range of mobile Windows CE-based Palm-size PC or Handheld PC
scenarios, including connection to a corporate RAS or ISP via a
standard telephone line, Ethernet card or digital cellular phone.
Battery Friendly Digital Phone Card From Socket Offers Universal
Connectivity
The Digital Phone Card from Socket is a CompactFlash CF+ I/O card
offering universal connectivity between data-capable cellular phones
and mobile computers powered by the Microsoft Windows CE, Windows 95,
Windows 98 or Windows NT operating systems. The card fits into the
CompactFlash slot of any Windows CE-based Palm-size PC or in any
standard PC Card slot via a PC Card adapter included with the kit.
Because conventional modems consume over 20 times more energy than the
Battery Friendly card, Socket's solution allows mobile users to stay
wirelessly connected for significantly longer periods. Versions of the
Digital Phone Card Data Connection Kit are now available for mobile
phones from Ericsson (Telefonaktiebolagct LM Ericsson), Nokia Corp. and
QUALCOMM Inc. with additional phone support expected.
"Socket is excited to include the Microsoft Communications Kit with
our Digital Phone Card product line," said Peter Phillips, director of
product marketing for Socket. "We can now offer users of Windows CE a
simple and efficient way to access in full color their e-mail, the Web
and their corporate data any time and anywhere." Availability and
Pricing
The Socket Digital Phone Card Data Connection Kit with the Microsoft
Communications Kit for Windows CE will initially be sold online by
MobilePlanet Inc., with plans for it to be distributed eventually by
wireless carriers. To order the kit, customers can call (800) 675-2638
or order online at mobileplanet.com or
socketcom.com. In support of the recently
announced Web on the Go promotion from Microsoft, Socket is offering
its Digital Phone Card Data Connection Kits for as low as $99.
Information about compatibility with mobile phones is available at
digitalphonecard.com.
Windows CE-based Palm-size PCs are mobile companions that give users
the freedom to work more effectively, wherever their business takes
them. More information about Windows CE-based Palm-size PCs is
available at microsoft.com.
About Socket
Socket Communications Inc. (OTC: Bulletin Board SCKT and SCKTW;
Pacific Stock exchange SOK) develops and sells connection products for
Windows CE-based computers and other devices. Socket's products include
the Battery Friendly family of plug-in cards for enhancing Windows
CE-based computers by adding networking, bar code scanning and
printing, data communication and wireless Internet connectivity.
Socket's products utilize the company's low power chip technology,
making them ideal for battery-operated mobile computers. Information
about Socket's complete range of products is available on the company's
Web site at socketcom.com.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in
software for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide
range of products and services designed to empower people through great
software - any time, any place and on any device.
*Connect-time charges may apply.
Microsoft, Windows, ActiveSync and Windows NT are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or
other countries.
Socket, Battery Friendly and Digital Phone Card are registered
trademarks or trademarks of Socket Communications Inc. Other product
and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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