Bob,
I just found this article. Forgive me if it was already posted.
This is the paragraph that really caught my attention. I bet a GMGC announcement will follow soon. IMO
"Earlier in the day, Starfish Software, Inc. and Excite announced a joint relationship and a demonstrated Excite Planner, a free Internet-based organizer that will store calendars, contacts, tasks and memos and that is based on Starfish Software's TrueSync software"
Straight Up
Tuesday April 13, 9:13 pm Eastern Time
Company Press Release
SOURCE: IDG Conference Management
IDG's DemoMobile 99 Offers Sneak Peak at the Future of Mobile Computing
CORONADO, Calif., April 13 /PRNewswire/ -- IDG's DemoMobile 99 conference today featured the first-ever public showings of new product concepts from IBM and Vadem that will have a profound impact on the future of mobile computing, according to conference organizers.
''IBM has in the past several years established itself as a leader in mobile computing with its highly regarded ThinkPad brand of computers,'' said Jim Forbes, producer of DemoMobile. ''Today, we're very excited to see new concepts from IBM that redefine mobile computing.''
John Karidis, an IBM Distinguished Engineer and inventor of IBM's ''butterfly'' keyboard, presented four product concepts:
* Chameleon -- a multi-function computer that is a cross between a notebook and a desktop computer with keyboard, touch screen and stylus input options designed for non-traditional spaces in the home such as the kitchen
* Monarch Butterfly -- an elegant, ergonomically designed computer that for the first time combines a 10.4'' screen with a full-size keyboard in an ultra-portable form factor
* CyberPhone -- a cell phone with an added module that includes a network computer with browser and ultra high resolution display with a slide out mirror that allows the phone user to view full-screen-equivalent Internet content in the palm of his or her hand
* WatchPad -- a futuristic high-resolution, ultra-slim, watch-sized VGA display with a simple touch screen interface
Dan Epel, senior vice president of Vadem, which has been a leading innovator in the design of mobile computers, presented three product concepts:
* NetRider -- a wireless mobile device that allows users to use pen technology to collaborate with fellow workers in real time
* Allegro -- a portfolio-style information appliance that combines a conventional paper-based notepad with a Windows CE device
* CE Tablet -- software that works with portable appliances and enables users to connect to their desktop computers remotely and gain access to full-power applications and information
Earlier in the day, Starfish Software, Inc. and Excite announced a joint relationship and a demonstrated Excite Planner, a free Internet-based organizer that will store calendars, contacts, tasks and memos and that is based on Starfish Software's TrueSync software.
In addition, Gary Elsasser, vice president of Toshiba America, and Jim Kardach, principal engineer with Intel's Mobile and Handheld Products Group, demonstrated Bluetooth technology, an emerging standard for mobile communications from Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Nokia and Toshiba. SPANworks, Inc. followed with a demonstration of SPANlink, wireless technology that allows users to instantly create or join networks and that will support the first Bluetooth notebook computers when they ship within the next year.
''I am delighted that so many leading and new companies in mobile computing chose DemoMobile as the premiere venue to discuss and show their upcoming products,'' said Chris Shipley, executive producer of DemoMobile. ''Thirty-three companies demonstrated new products to more than 350 attendees in an atmosphere of energy and excitement that parallels what is happening in mobile computing today.''
DemoMobile 99 took place April 11-13, 1999 at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort in Coronado, California.
About the Demo Conferences
Emerging technologies and new products are selectively showcased from across the spectrum of the personal technology marketplace at Demo conferences, which are produced by the IDG Conference Management Company. Top executives from the leading hardware and software technology companies, venture capitalists, journalists from key industry publications and industry analysts attend Demo conferences to preview the most promising products and technologies for the coming year. Demo 99 was held at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort in Indian Wells, California from February 7-10, 1999. DemoEurope will be held at the Hotel Arts in Barcelona, Spain from October 6-8, 1999.
Sponsors of DemoMobile 99 are 3Com Corporation, Aether Technologies International, A&R Partners, AT&T Wireless Services, Cross Pen Computing Group, General Magic, IBM Corporation, InfoWorld, International Data Corporation, Lotus Development Corporation, Micron Electronics, NEC Computer Systems Division, Palm Computing, PR Newswire, Sprint Corporation, Symantec Corporation, Visto Corporation and Xerox Mobile Solutions. Additional information on the conferences can be found at demo.com.
About IDG Conference Management Company
IDG Conference Management Company produces the broadest portfolio of executive conferences and events in the technology industry, including Agenda®, DEMO®, DemoMobile®, DemoEurope®, Vortex(TM), Spotlight(TM), and EnterTech conferences, and the Webby Awards®, the Internet's preeminent awards show. The IDG Conference Management Company also publishes DemoLetter(TM), and DemoLetter Weekly Edition(TM). IDG Conference Management Company is a business unit of IDG, the world's leading IT media, research and exposition company. IDG Conference Management Company is a business unit of IDG and can be found on the Web at www.idgconferences.com.
About IDG
Headquartered in Boston, International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading IT media, research and exposition company. IDG publishes more than 290 computer magazines and newspapers and 700 book titles and offers online users the largest network of technology-specific sites around the world through IDG.net ( idg.net ), which comprises more than 240 targeted Web sites in 55 countries. IDG is also a leading producer of 168 computer-related expositions worldwide, and provides IT market analysis through 49 offices in 42 countries worldwide. Company information is available at idg.com.
SOURCE: IDG Conference Management
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