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Technology Stocks : PALM - The rebirth of Palm Inc. -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: mr.mark who wrote (3352)	1/11/2001 5:23:27 PM
From: David E. Taylor	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 6784

Mark: I wondered why PALM was up today - here's the reason: Wanted: Loving handheld home for Pamela Anderson By The Associated Press Special to CNET News.com January 11, 2001, 9:45 a.m. PT LOS ANGELES--For less than $5, fans of Pamela Anderson can play with the former "Baywatch" beauty on their handheld computers. Anderson debuted the "PortaPam" computer game Wednesday, which enables a cartoon version of herself to be downloaded onto digital organizers. People must keep the scantily clad caricature happy by clicking on a list of food, gifts and affectionate remarks--or the computerized Pam becomes grouchy or despondent. The game is reminiscent of the Tomagotchi craze from a few years ago, in which people bought small plastic toys that housed virtual pets demanding love and attention. Downloaders, beware: PortaPam is temperamental. The real Anderson is an animal-rights activist, so clicking the program's fur-coat option only aggravates the digital doppelganger. The right gifts and attention create a happy PortaPam who blows kisses and dances at a nightclub. "I think my fans will enjoy playing with PortaPam and helping manage her career on their handheld computers," the 33-year-old actress said. Eruptor Entertainment designed the product. (Posted by Ruffian on the QCOM thread) David T.