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Week of December 2, 2001

Updates to RingMaster, SmallBase and Pocket Folio

RingMaster beta 1.22 is now available from the Zenobyte website. It fixes some problems with opening large samples.

You can update your registered copy or download a demo at the Zenobyte website @ http://www.zenobyte.com

Smallbase has had many fixes and updates, see the full story for more information. Pocket Folio beta 2 is now available and the author is equesting feedback about the program.

List of Updates:
  • Faster then ever
  • Memory optimizations
  • DBMS faster access
  • Automatic refresh feature added (user define timer)
  • Create Filters and Colors according to the current date and time
  • Merge tables from other SmallBase Files
  • Export to HTML format
  • Import from DBASE III, IV, V and FoxPro format
  • Import and Export CSV bug fixes


More informations on SmallBase ?

SmallBase is more than an enhanced database manager for EPOC devices.
Use SmallBase to create your own applications.

SmallBase engine manages your datas with the powerfull EPOC DBMS system.

But what SmallBase can do for you today ?

Create multiple user defined tables in a same file.

High Customization layer : SmallBase offers a high level of customization, so you can :

*Sort columns on the fly
*Sort items ascending or descending according to the selected columns.
*Change labels of each field.
*Change the color of displayed items for cells and rows according to user defined criterias.
*Define your own choice lists
*Define your own filters and Apply them on the fly.
*Users can easily change the columns sizes or number of lines used in dialog boxes


Supported Field types

*Text (255 chars max)
*Integer
*Floating point
*Date
*Duration
*Date and Time
*Short Memo (under 255 chars max)
*Long Memo (over 255 chars max)
*Choice List (user defined)
*Telephone numbers
*Files List
*Folders List
*Formula

Active Field types

Some fields type are 'active' fields like 'Telephone Number' which offers the capability to compose directly a call from eveywhere.

Open a document or start an application directlty after havind stored it in a 'Files list' field.

Browse your preferred folders directly from SmallBase through a 'Folder List' field

Generate complexes calculations with a formula field which allow users to create some mathematics combinaisons with existing numeric fields.

Import/Export

Import datas from CSV (comma delimited) files or from DBASE III,IV et V or from FoxPro.

Merge datas from other SmallBase databases.
Export datas to CSV (comma delimited) files or to HTML files.
High encryption level !


SmallBase integrate 256-bit encryption engine from Peter Csutora`s Encrypt-it! to protect your databases from un-wanted readers.
Files are protected with a simple password.

Linking feature

Link items each others easily without having to define complicated joint between tables. Each kind of datas may be linked each others into the same table or between different tables. Selecting an item changes SmallBase mode and displays only items linked to the selected one all over tables.


Define your own applications

SmallBase can manage time and date relative filters and Colors.
Users can define filters and colors appliable on date and date/time field types depending on the current date and/or time.
SmallBase offers a refresh automation feature, which allows automatic updates of display without having to reopen or manually refresh the tables.

SmallBase lets users open more than one table at the same table.

The new version can be downloaded from the Corisoft website @ http://corisoft.free.fr

Pocket Folio beta 2 is now available and the author is equesting feedback about the program.

The new beta can be downloaded from the Kylom website @ http://www.kylom.com

Posted by Rafe on 06/12/2001   |   
Bounce Level Pack 2 for 9210 Available

The Nokia 9210 Game Bounce has proved to be one of the most popular programs for the Nokia 9210. Now you can extend it even further with the a second free bonus level pack. You can only access these levels if you have completed all the previous levels including those in pack 1.

The new level can be downloaded from the Nokia website at:
http://www.nokia.com/games/92xx/b_newlevels.html

Posted by Rafe on 06/12/2001   |   
Extended Systems Supports Nokia 9210

Full Text of Press Release:

Extended Systems Data Synchronization and Management Software Supports Nokia 9210 Communicator



Company broadens range of devices supported by XTNDConnect Server by adding support for Symbian OS 6.0


BOISE, Idaho (Dec. 4) —Extended Systems (Nasdaq: XTND), a leading provider of mobile data management and wireless connectivity solutions, announced today that the company's XTNDConnect Server data synchronization and management software now supports the Nokia 9210 Communicator.

Based on the recently released Symbian OS (operating system) version 6.0, the Nokia 9210 Communicator is an integrated smart phone and PDA (personal digital assistant). The device has already had an immediate impact on the PDA market in Western Europe outpacing sales of competing PDA products. Company officials say today's announcement demonstrates Extended Systems' ability and continued commitment to support a complete range of popular handheld devices and device technologies in strategic geographical locations throughout the world.

"Extended Systems continues to enhance mobile communications over a broad range of products in key market locations, specifically in Europe where we hold a strong market position," said Don Baumgartner, vice president of worldwide marketing for Extended Systems. "By utilizing XTNDConnect Server, the Nokia 9210 Communicator user experience is enhanced by allowing access to current enterprise information, including corporate e-mail and other critical data. Additionally, this support simplifies requirements for IT Managers who can now use XTNDConnect Server to support an even broader range of mobile devices in the enterprise."

"As the Symbian OS continues to build market leadership as the advanced, open, standard operating system for data-enabled mobile phones, it is important that companies such as Extended Systems offer software solutions that significantly increase the value of the deployment of Symbian OS devices for large corporate customers," said Timo Bruns, strategic product manager for Symbian.


About XTNDConnect Server

Extended Systems' XTNDConnect Server mobile data management and synchronization software enables IT departments to securely integrate and manage the myriad of mobile devices and applications that are becoming increasingly important to the corporate enterprise. XTNDConnect Server enables users to synchronize Palm, Windows CE/Pocket PC and Symbian OS mobile devices with corporate servers including Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino and any ODBC-compliant database. The cross-platform support that XTNDConnect Server provides is particularly notable as it provides IT managers with a single mobile data management solution for multiple devices and applications.

Pricing and Availability

Support for the Nokia 9210 Communicator and the Symbian OS version 6.0 is available with XTNDConnect Server version 2.6 and will be offered in mid December as a downloadable client. The client will be free of charge to XTNDConnect Server 2.6 customers.

About Extended Systems

Extended Systems is a global leader in providing mobile infrastructure software that extends enterprise applications to mobile and wireless environments. The company's products include data synchronization and management software, short-range wireless connectivity products (Bluetooth and IrDA-compliant), and client/server database management systems with remote access capabilities. Extended Systems' customers and key relationships include 3Com, Agilent, Compaq, Ericsson, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Microsoft, Motorola, NEC, Palm, Sharp, and Toshiba.

Founded in 1984, Extended Systems has offices and subsidiaries in the United States and worldwide. For more information, visit the company Web site at www.extendedsystems.com.



Posted by Rafe on 06/12/2001   |   
Epocware release PowerData for 9200

Epocware have released PowerData. Power Data is an easy-to-use and high performance database management system (DBMS) for the Nokia 9210/9290 Communicator. Power Data allows you to capture, store and retrieve information about similar items. The lack of a Data (from the Psion) type program on the 9210 has been a mjor complaint. This is an excellent substitute.

Below is an explanation of the program together with some screenshots from the Epocware website. The program demo can be downloaded from the Epocware website. The program is Shareware and costs $19 to register.

Power Data allows you to have multiple tables in a single database.



There are two different ways for viewing the records of a table:


Cards view. There are two panels in this view. The left panel
(Browser) shows a list of the records. The right panel (Card) shows the fields
of the current record. You can switch between these two panels by pressing the
Change focus or the Tab buttons.



List view. This view presents a grid in which each record represents a
row and the fields are shown in the columns. Multiple records can be shown
simultaneously.



Power Data offers you a wide range of powerful tools for managing databases
like finding, sorting, and filtering records.




Power Data supports import from and export to CSV and dBase (DBF) files.



Features



  • Import data from CSV (Comma delimited plain text) files.
  • Import data from DBF (dBase) files.
  • Export data as CSV, DBF, text and HTML files.
  • Password protect databases.
  • Multiple tables in a single database.
  • Cards and List views of table contents.
  • Find records in a table that contains some text.
  • Filter records that contains soma text.
  • Sort records in a table by any field.
  • Advanced filter.
  • Zoom in/out of table contents.
  • Full screen mode; Show/hide Title.
  • Variable column width in List view.



Posted by Rafe on 05/12/2001   |   
Mobile Websters for the Nokia 9200

Surerange have released Mobile Websters for the Nokia 9200. It is an electronic version of the famous dictionary with many added benefits. It contains 65,000 lookup entries and over a million words within the definitions all squeed into 6.82 MB. Best of all the program is great value at just �10.

From the website:

Features:

  • Low cost - only �10 (about $14 or €16).
  • In-built indexes find words fast.
  • Includes parts of speech (noun, verb etc).
  • Copy definitions to the clipboard for use in other programs.
  • Copy words from the clipboard into Mobile Websters to look them up.
  • Uses 6.82Mb disk space for the program and data.
  • Very low run time memory overhead especially written for the memory-starved 9210/9250.
  • Compatible with the Nokia 9210 or 9290 only.
  • Installs (executable and all data) to D:
  • Installation from your desktop PC.
  • Contains over 65,000 lookup entries and over a million words within the definitions.


A demo of the program can be downloaded from:
http://surerange.com/symbian/websters.html



Posted by Rafe on 05/12/2001   |   
Plan6 Version 1.0 Released for Nokia 9200

Twiddlebit software have released the final version of their award winning project management software for the Nokia 9210. Plan6 is Microsoft project Compatiable, and allows you to plan projects using all the elements associated with PC software.

The updates in this version include German language support and some big fixes.

From the website:
Plan6 for the Nokia 9210 is now available - see screenshot to the left (click on the image to display at full resolution).
Plan6 is a major new version of the Twiddlebit Plan product range. Initially Plan6 will be available for the newly released Nokia 9210. Users of Psion devices should use Plan5 (for the Series 5, Revo,...) or Plan (for the Series 3,...).

Plan6 was recently awarded 3rd prize in the Nokia Mobile Challenge contest. Nokia wrote "A fascinating project planning application for the Nokia 9210 Communicator, Plan6 offers a mobile solution for both professional and personal use. With Plan6, updating plans no longer requires you to be in the office; you can do it any time and anywhere - just the way it should be!"


See more @ http://www.twiddlebit.com/main.htm

Posted by Rafe on 02/12/2001   |