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Technology Stocks : Personal Digital Assistants (PDA) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: KevRupert who wrote (14)	9/9/2000 8:24:16 PM
From: KevRupert	Respond to of 817

RIMM 957 Wireless Handheld: Research In Motion RIM 957 Wireless Handheld $499 www.rim.net 519-888-7465 Just when it seemed that Palm would take the wireless crown, Canadian developer Research in Motion introduced the RIM 957. Unlike RIM's smaller BlackBerry wireless data pagers, the 957 is shaped like a palm-sized PC and weighs 5.3 ounces. Instead of a touchscreen, the 957 uses a small keyboard and a thumb-operated wheel for data entry and navigation. The backlit screen displays either 16 or 20 lines. With 5MB of flash memory, the 957 runs typical connected organizer applications and synchronizes with PCs via a cradle and Puma Technology's Intellisync software. In addition, the 957 uses the same wireless e-mail solution as the BlackBerry and browses the Web with a WAP browser from Neomar. The real advantage is that, unlike the Palm VII, the 957 has a wireless modem that is always on to receive e-mail and instant messages. The device sells for $499; unlimited service costs $40 per month.

To: KevRupert who wrote (14)	9/9/2000 10:45:34 PM
From: Ausdauer	Respond to of 817

Franklin has a new PDA coming out this Fall. franklin.com Ausdauer

To: KevRupert who wrote (14)	9/9/2000 10:52:44 PM
From: KevRupert	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 817

Franklin PDA: Thanks Aus! Introducing The Multimedia Reader and Content Player See more and experience more with Franklin's new eBookman - the best electronic reading experience available in a pocketable format. With this device, you can read (or listen) to thousands of your favorite titles, enjoy your favorite music, and carry all of your important personal data wherever you go! But there's more. eBookman has a large, 16 level grayscale display that shows 87% more information than today's popular handheld devices. It can record your voice, take notes in your natural handwriting, or perform a multitude of organizer tasks. The MultiMediaCard slot allows you to add more memory - up to 64 MB at a time. Our unique Open and Secure platform and free SDK are an open invitation to future development, which will provide you with even more titles and content to choose from. And even though you get more, you won't have to pay more; eBookman is available in three models, with prices to suit any budget and lifestyle. Interested in developing content or applications for this exciting new product? Click through to our Development Zone! What you'll get... 200 x 240 pixel screen - displays 87% more text than the leading handheld devices Expandable memory via MultiMediaCard slot Built-in headphone jack, speaker and microphone Audio book player MP3-capable music player Text entry via advanced Handwriting Recognition or pop-up keyboard Voice memo Address book Date book To do list Desktop Sync application What you'll get to DO... Enjoy thousands of electronic titles from existing and future partners, including books available for the Microsoft® Reader and Franklin's own library of world-renowned works Download and listen to a growing list of over 12,000 audio books from audible.com™ Listen to your favorite music wherever you go Write notes in your own handwriting Record messages in your own voice Keep track of your important addresses, phone numbers, dates, and appointments Synchronize important data to Microsoft® Outlook® using Intellisync™ Dimensions: 5.2 x 3.4 x 0.7 in (13.2 x 8.6 x 1.7 cm) Weight: 7 oz. Also includes: Cradle with 5' USB cable 8 or 16 MB RAM Franklin Reader with Merriam-Webster® dictionary or other reference titles Operating System Quick Reference Guide Built-in Stylus System requirements: Windows 98 or Windows 2000 USB port (9-pin serial port can be used with optional serial adapter accessory) 32 MB RAM recommended 50 MB free disk space Internet Connection and Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator Available in Autumn 2000