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Week of October 7, 2001
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New Firmware for the Nokia 9210
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New firmware is available for the Nokia 9210. The machine can be upgraded by contacting your Nokia service scenter who will tell you want to do. The upgrade appears to be a minor one, with another firmware release already on the horizon. The new version is 3.62.
Thanks to JeP for the tipoff.
A list of changes made between 3.54 and 3.62 provided by TeGi:
- Device reset improved.
- Network tone routing improved .
- The User Busy (Engaged) Tone playtime changed.
- Java Telephone API tests improved.
- SMS alphanumeric address improvement.
- PDA Telephone displays call even phone is idle
- System/ Device Timer improved
| Posted by Rafe
on 13/10/2001 | |
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New 9210 PC Suite On The Way? (Update 2)
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The website Epocn.com is reporting that recent Nokia 9210 buyers are being sent a new version of the PC Suite. The version is reported to be The version is build 149. I haven't been able to confirm this, but it is interesting news. Perhaps Connection problems will be sorted?
I will update this news story as more is learnt. If you know something please get in touch with me.
UPDATE:
I have recieved the following infomation (thanks to that person).
PC Suite - New version (1.0.0.153) of PC Suite is available in Forum Nokia
You can check version as follows:
Start PC Suite and go to Control panel/Help/About control panel.
However it appears this update has not gone through yet. Keep an eye on http://forum.nokia.com/main/1,6668,5_2_4_1,00.html to see when it does.
In addition a new version of the WAP program will also shortly be available from Forum Nokia.
UPDATE 2
The download is now available from the Forum Nokia site. This is a 21 MB download. Thanks to MA for this notification.
and AB had this to say about the new version:
I downloaded this and it seems to have fixed the bug with attachments to a calendar entry being lost if they were edited on the Communicator, and the connect systray applet now has a reconnect menu item, i.e. it does not try to connect automatically (which never worked very well...) so those are improvements. Still managed to hang my PC when the phone fell over though.
| Posted by Rafe
on 13/10/2001 | |
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Final Version of newTelnet for 9210
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NewNet have released the final version of newTelnet. The application can be downloaded via Handango. The program emulates ANSI, VT200, VT100, VT52, WYSE60, ADM3A, and TVI950. The command buttons (toolbar) are custimisable to enhance usability.
From Handango:
NewTELnet9210 is a TELNET client using the internet features from EPOC to give users, and system managers a full remote access solution. The software runs on the Nokia 9210. ANSI, VT200, VT100, VT52, WYSE60, ADM3A, TVI950 terminals are emulated. The ANSI color sequences are supported. In addition to the TELNET support, the serial port may also be used for direct connection to a host. Full printer support via the serial port. An important design criteria is the ease of use. For this reason the toolbar can be programmed via the menus to directly enter stored texts, function keys, and standard commands. The stored texts can be up to 80 characters long, and include special characters. Data can be captured into a trace file in either a readable format or an image of the received data. NewTELnet9210 is a shareware program that includes all features. After 30 days it will require a registration code to continue to be used, and will also show screens before that time reminding the user that he could register.
Buy from Handango at:
http://www.handango.com/PlatformProductDetail.jsp?siteId=1&catalog=0§ionId=0&productType=2&platformId=4&productId=21308
| Posted by Rafe
on 13/10/2001 | |
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Corisoft Suite 8 for the Nokia 9210 Available
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Corisoft Suite is available for the first time for the Nokia 9210. The suite comprises three heavy weight programs. ProjXpert (a project planning program), DCP (Desktop Manager) and Business Warrior (Sales Force Assistant).
Information about each program from the Corisoft website:
ProjXpert Cost �24
ProjXpert the successor of QuickP.
The ultimate tool for project management. ProjXpert is the perfect Project Manager assistant.
Separate each project within a context where you will be able to store appointments, to-dos, contacts for a specific project.
Track tasks, costs, troubles, expenses, documents, phones calls on your project easily.
Link items each others and retrieve essential informations with one click.
Use contact and agenda entry built-in application without re-enter any supplemental information.
DCP Cost �18
The Desktop Manager for EPOC Devices
DCP is a complete desktop replacement and DCP supports HOTKEYS (direct access to a Desktop with CTRL+FN+) !!
Create Shortcuts to Files, Folders, Applications, URLs, Agenda entries, Contacts. Place Shortcuts every where in the screen, launch them with single or double click, affect hotkeys on each of them.
Create Stickers and Notes, open them with one click !
Additional Views like Calc, Ultra Fast File Manager, Today view (enter new appointments and todos directly from this view), Reminders with Alarms.
Link management with Projects, Contacts and Agenda entries.
Attach Notes or Documents to agenda entries or contacts.
Manage different aspects of your EPOC device : Memory, Battery , Backlight, Link and Sound control with one click ! Open the Control Panel directly from DCP !
Business Warrior Cost �18
The Sales Forces Assistant
Business Warrior is a unique Sales Environment Manager for EPOC32 devices.
Sales engineers will now manage their opportunities more efficiently.
Associate tasks, appointment, notes for each opportunity. Calculate statistics within Business Warrior and see your status and objectives.
You can find out more about the programs and download trial versions at http://corisoft.free.fr/
| Posted by Rafe
on 13/10/2001 | |
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Pocket Vault from Breadbox for 9210
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Breadbox, the authors of nBackgammon for the 9210 have released Pocket Vault a program designed to store sensitive data such as passwords, PIN Numbers and Credit Card details. You need one password to get access to all the rest which is in an encrypted data file.
From Breadbox.com website:
Now you can safely keep all of your personal and confidential information right on your Communicator with confidence. Very user-friendly and simple to use.
PocketVault provides double password protection, special encryption, and plenty of room for all of your confidential information. All nicely tucked away in one convenient location on your Communicator for easy access.
In addition to providing password protection to enter PocketVault, each item inside can also have its own individual password to prevent unauthorized access. The item passwords are very easy to remember with PocketVault's built-in user-defined "Hints" option.
More from http://www.breadbox.com
| Posted by Rafe
on 13/10/2001 | |
Symbian have posted a feature to their website giving more details about the Sanyo prototype Mediaphone previewed at CREATEC. The features tells if severla more features including dimensions and weight, as well as a jog dial, headphone jack, USB Modem and MMC slot.
Quoted from Symbian website:
Japan’s Sanyo unveiled a fully-functional prototype Symbian OS device during CEATEC Japan 2001, 2-6 October. This pen-based communicator was designated ESG-EP100 by the Symbian OS licensee.
Key device features:
- based on Symbian OS v6.1
- color LCD 320x240 pixel
- dimensions 166x79x19.7
- weight 194g
- jog-dial
- Multimedia card (MMC) slot
- USB modem
- headphone and external power jacks
- built-in speaker
This two-box solution features the standard offerings from Symbian OS, including agenda, jotter, contacts, messaging, web browser, and an image viewer. A virtual keyboard offers several keyboard layouts and built-in handwriting recognition handles Japanese characters.
Sanyo became a Symbian OS licensee in August 2000. Sanyo promotes research and development, manufacturing, and marketing on a global scale. Its business is extensive and ranges from key components essential for multimedia systems such as batteries, LCDs and semiconductors, to digital cameras and mobile phones.
Read the feature here:
http://www.symbian.com/News/featured/sanyo-cea-feat.html
| Posted by Rafe
on 12/10/2001 | |
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Developer News Example Java & Ask the Expert
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All About ER6 regular developer roundup is here. Forum Nokia is as busy as ever and there have been several updates and releases. Symbian have postponed their developer conference.
Forum Nokia is also offering a download of a free 'Game of Life' Java game (as an example to developers).
Example Java Game of Life Program
Nokia have released an example program for Developers which is based on the well known Game of Life. The Game of Life is not your typical computer game. It is a 'cellular automaton', and was invented by Cambridge mathematician John Conway. There is no SIS file in the download, but the source is avialble and it acts as an excellent example for Java programming on the 9210. This is not intended for end users, but rather as an example to developers as in attested by the 30 page PDF file that comes with the download.
Other Java Updates
There is also a new developer suite for Personal Java available on the forum Nokia website.
From website:Nokia Developer's Suite Beta 0.1 for the Java™ 2 Platform, Micro Edition and the PersonalJava™ Application Environment (PJAE) are tools that creates together with Borland JBuilder a full development environment for application development.
Other Forum Nokia Updates
Nokia have recently opened a new Messaging section which includes details of Smart Messaging and Multimedia Messaging. The bluetooth section has also been updated. The discussion areas are also much eaiser to navigate after an interface update.
ExpertZone on Crystal UI
Nokia are planning an ExpertZone on the topic of Programming with Symbian Crystal 6.0 User Interface. This gives developers a chance to ask questions relating to control components creation and manipulation for the Nokia 9210 Communicator. Questions are then selected, answered and finally placed in the public FAQ.
Nokia have published the following timetable for the event:
Experts:
Phong Vu Senior Technology Expert (Nokia)
Mika Kinnunen Technology Expert (Nokia)
Tuomas Eerola Senior Technology Expert (Nokia)
Ari Aumala Technology Expert (Nokia)
Topi Reini� Technology Expert (Nokia)
Schedule:
- 15/Oct/2001 08:00 (GMT) Zone open for questions
- 17/Oct/2001 20:00 (GMT) Last day to enter questions
- 19/Oct/2001 16:00 (GMT) The selected answers are published
- 30/Nov/2001 00:00 (GMT) This Expert Zone is closed and selected answers are moved to the FAQ
From the Nokia site describing ExpertZones :
Forum Nokia Expert Zone
In the Forum Nokia Expert Zone panels of leading experts give posted responses to questions of individual Forum Nokia members about featured technical topics.
Forum Nokia members have a certain number of days to submit their questions, after which the question phase is closed and the experts prepare their responses to the most relevant and commonly asked questions. The answers are then posted in the Expert Zone for a set period of time and then added to the appropriate FAQ archive. Please note that every published answer is accessible to all Forum Nokia members, but questioners names' are not made public.
As always access to Forum Nokia is for reGistered (which you can do for free) members only. http://www.forum.nokia.com
Symbian postpone Developer Conference
As a result of the recent terrorist attacks in the United States, and the effect this has had on global travel, Symbian has, with regret, decided to postpone the Symbian Developer Expo due to be held in November. The event is now being rescheduled to take place in Europe in Spring 2002, after the CeBIT and CTIA shows.
Confirmed dates for the rescheduled Developer Expo will be made public in due course. All current sponsors and exhibitors are being offered the opportunity to sponsor or exhibit at the new show.
http://www.symbian.com/News/2001/pr011004.html
| Posted by Rafe
on 11/10/2001 | |
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Lots of Communicator Links Added
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I've had several request to update the links directory. Who am I to say no!? So now with more than 50 Communicator links the directory is loooking more up to date. You can view the directory here.
And if you have a site you visit that is missing why not submit so the directory can be comprehensive!
The updates includes some reoganisation, so for example there is a seperate category for the numerous German language sites. There also a new forum and interaction category as well as a customisation category.
See it at:
/allabouter6-late/sslinks/links.php?cat=1
| Posted by Rafe
on 11/10/2001 | |
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Edition 8 of SmartPhone User Available
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Edition 8 of the PDF eMagasine for the Nokia 9210 is now available from the SmartPhoneUser website. Highlights in this issue include a new developers column, reviews of Card Mover and Mocha Telnet and the usual other features.
Contents:
- New look & feel!
- Elisabeth Liddell compares the way in which the 9210 and her iPAQ deal with electronic reference and eTexts
- Hints & Tips: Web Bookmarks
- New Software News section
- News Bytes: Industry and competitor news from the SmartPhone industry
- A Beginners Guide to Synchronization
- Richard Bloor takes the centre stage with his new Developer Column
- Software Review: Mocha Telnet and Card Mover
Get it @ http://www.smartphoneuser.com/9210_8.htm
| Posted by Rafe
on 10/10/2001 | |
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Coming Soon: 9210 plus and Fisherman
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Digital-Red, a Beijing based software company look set to release 2 products in the near future. Firstly there is 9210 plus which is described as an enhancement for the 9210.
Secondly they are producing Fisherman which is described as a platform-based 3D fishing game, and is set for final release in January.
The excellent Epocn.com describe 9210 plus as offering many enhanced functions like managing of calendar, global area time, area codes, frequent websites, managing and exchanging of business cards, journal, viewing tool, and so on.
Epocn.com also say that the trial version of Fisherman is due before the end of October.
Thanks to Epocn.com for the information!
From Digital Red's website:
9210 plus
D-Red’s 9210 plus emphasizes principles such as easy-to-use, applicability, and user-friendliness, at the same time improving unfledged software features for smart phones.
3D leisure game, Fisherman
Blue and black marlins and fin fish are all standard deep-sea giant fishes weighted up to thousand pounds and these beautiful fishes are dreams for all fishers. You have to fight them with the fishing rod in your hand as your weapon.
Selling points: A Nokia 9210 platform-based 3D game, combining the preference of smart phone user groups, categorized as a leisure game.
Release:1/2002
Developer: Digital-Red
Price: $19.00
Requirements: Nokia 9210/ARM9/EPOC32
Languages:English,Chinese,Japanese
| Posted by Rafe
on 10/10/2001 | |
Imhoetek have a Java VNC Viewer for EPOC machines including the Nokia 9210. The VNC clinet server protocol is well known and allows you over an internet connection to use your 9210 to take control of a computer running VNC Server.
Thus the 9210 can be used to remotely control another computer.
From Imhotek website:
VNC stands for Virtual Network Computing. It is, in essence, a remote display system which allows you to view a computing 'desktop' environment not only on the machine where it is running, but from anywhere on the Internet and from a wide variety of machine architectures.
VNC was produced by Olivetti labs, which has since been brought by AT&T. You can find out more about the product, and ports available by looking at the AT&T research website: http://www.uk.research.att.com/vnc.
Why port to EPOC?
At Imhotek, we use VNC to connect to many of our servers. Some staff happen to have Psion machines, in particular the Series 7 and Netbook, which have large enough screens to make controlling an NT or Unix server a sensible thing to be able to do.
VNC has a Java version, freely available from AT&T. When used on EPOC this is a little clumsy. So, we have added a couple of extra buttons and functions to enable easier operation from the psion.
If you are interested in obtaining our source code, contact us. Otherwise, the .SIS file is available for download from our downloads section.
Added Functionality
- Program output redirected to \logs\java\java.txt
- Port and Password options have been placed as dialog boxes on the first screen, rather than entered as parameters
- Help button added to 'remind' us how to navigate the psion window around the larger server screen
- The whole program runs as a Java application, from the Psion applications panel
More @ http://www.imhotek.com/
| Posted by Rafe
on 10/10/2001 | |
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Freepoc Release vCal for 9210
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Converts your Epoc Agenda either to or from an industry-standard vCalendar file. This new version offers improved compatibility with Microsoft Outlook, and support for the Nokia 9210. With the vCal format you can import into your favourite desktop PIM, giving you greater flexibility. Also good for sending to people via e-mail appointments to import into their agenda.
From Freepoc website:
This small program converts vCalendar files to/from Epoc Agenda files. The program is useful for anyone who wants to move calendar information between different PC or PDA programs. The program does not synchronise between different calendar programs.
More at http://www.freepoc.org/vCal.htm
| Posted by Rafe
on 10/10/2001 | |
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Use your 9210 with NFS FileSystem (Linux/Unix)
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From Ki Ag website @ http://www.ki-ag.de/html/p3nfs.html (go there for downloads)
The Problem
You want to copy files from and to your NOKIA Communicator from a UNIX/LINUX based system. While there is the very nice PLP-Tools package for devices under EPOC R5 (like Psion), this does not work for the Communicator anymore.
The Solution
If you have been using Psion devices alongside with UNIXish operating systems for a long time, you will probably remember (or even still use ;) the p3nfs software by Rudolf K�nig, which makes basic NFS functionality available on the Psion.
The software has been ressurected by him and has been extended to work on EPOC R6 and specifically on the NOKIA Communicator. While at some point the PLP-Tools should integrate this functionality, you may use this solution in the meantime.
To use the Software, download this file and follow the instructions in README.NOKIA. The package contains a prebuilt LINUX binary.
Please note the following caveats:
This software is free but not heavily tested. We don't promise
anything (but it works without problems for us).
There are some strange things with flow control on the NOKIA (basically there seems to be no real flow control) which may lead to unexpected results.
The UNIX side works for our RedHat systems here, but we think it
should work for almost all UNIX/LINUX systems.
| Posted by Rafe
on 10/10/2001 | |
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Switcher Freeware for 9210
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KI AG have made available Nokia Communicator Switcher a freeware program that does some of the functions of TaskManager. The Program is a Task Switcher, but also allows you to close down Tasks thus freeing up memory which is often vital in getting some programs running. Excellent and Recommended.
From website
Task-Switcher will let you:
list your running applications
tell you how big they are in terms of memory usage
close applications
switch to an application even if it is not a graphical one
In short: You regain the "Open Programs" utility, which you originally lost in EPOC R6.
More information from:
http://www.ki-ag.de/html/nokiaswitcher.html
Screenshots from the excellent http://www.aikon.ch (recommended German language 9210 site).
| Posted by Rafe
on 10/10/2001 | |
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NewNet Release Beta of newTelnet for 9210
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NewNet have released a beta of their well known newTelnet program that is also available for many ER5 devices and is based on the famous flyTERM. As well as having many features it supports both English and German.
Screenshot from http://www.aikon.ch - a recommended website for German Speaking 9210 users.
Features include:
- X- and Y-Modem filetransfer (only Psion 5mx family)
- TELNET client
- Serial cable support, and "break" software emulation
- ANSI/VT2xx/VT100/VT52/ADM3A/TVI950/WSYE60
escape sequences
- "Cut & Paste" text to and from other applications
- support for the DAVID application from
data-vital GmbH
- PSION 5, 5mx, 5mxPRO, Revo, NetBook, Series 7
and Ericsson mc218 supported
- texts can be stored, and sent to the host via pen klick
- Function keys (F1 .. F10) can be sent via pen klick
- Function key escape sequences can be changed to
emulate any other simple sequence.
- Stored text, and function key sequence are easily
stored, or modified.
- Buttons on the toolbar, and toolband are all easily
programmable to send stored text, function key, or
perform.a command.
- Printer support via serial or infrared
- NetBook, and Series7 use 6 Toolbar buttons, PSION 5
four, and Revo 3.
- Last ten remote host names stored, and can be recalled
via pen click.
- fully functional shareware program. Registration Fee $25
via internet.
- English and German language support
| Posted by Rafe
on 10/10/2001 | |
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MochaSoft Release Mocha EPOC-6 TN5250 for 9210
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Mocha EPOC-6 TN5250 is an application for the Nokia 9210 Communicator. It makes it possible to connect to an AS/400 host and emulate an IBM-3179-2 terminal. This is the second terminal program from MochaSoft who also have a plain telnet program. The new program costs $40.
From website:
Mocha EPOC-6 Tb5250 Features:
- Supports all standard 5250 emulation features
- Screen size 24x80
- SSL (Secure Socket Layer)
- User defined functions keys
- Device name support
- Autologin with scripting parameter.
- Online Help.
- Many trim parameters.
- Small and fast.
- Free upgrades to new versions of the product.
- Single User license 40 USD or 250 USD for a Company License.
More information from:
http://www.mochasoft.dk/nokia.html#tn5250
| Posted by Rafe
on 10/10/2001 | |
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Epocware Release CodeVault for the 9210
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Epocware have released Code Vault for the 9210. The software allows you to sfately keep passwords, PIN numbers and other sensitive data in a encrypted file as well as having an attractive UI to access your information and make additions.
This has been one of the most requested programs, and Epocware have listened and come up up with yet another useful program. The software scene for the 9210 is looking ever more comfortable.
From the Epocware website:
Code Vault is the perfect companion for securely and conveniently managing all of your important information in one place. Password protection and data encryption keep your sensitive information safe and secure.
With Code Vault you can store passwords, charge card information, travel info, insurance policies, online shopping accounts and much more. It's the one place for everything important in your life!
Code Vault has over 25 unique information forms to store everything.
If you cannot find an exact form that matches your information needs - create your own! Code Vault allows you to easily define your own reusable information forms to meet your exact needs.
Here is a sample of one of the over 25 unique information forms available to make getting your life organized easy:
Over 60 built-in icons to associate with your records help you get organized in style.
| Posted by Rafe
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Sanyo Shows Mediaphone at CREATAC
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Sanyo, who showed a Quartz (mediaphone) at CREATAC (a Japanese computer show) have done so again this year. A few more details have emerged with the processor being a 66MHz ARM (similar to the 5mx @ 33 Mhz). MMC cards are also supported.
It would be great if this could come to fruition, but as with all thing I guess it is a case of wait and see. You can see pictures from last year model here:
/allabouter6-late/mediaphone/features/snayo.php
The following story is taken from IDG.net:
Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd. has taken the wraps off an updated prototype of its planned personal digital assistant (PDA) based on the Symbian operating system at the CEATEC Japan 2001 exhibition, which opened just outside of Tokyo
The new version shares most of the looks and features of the company's first public prototype, which was unveiled at last year's CEATEC show, although it is based on the version 6.1 software from Symbian Ltd. Last year's model was based on version 6.0.
Like the previous model, it features a color LCD (liquid crystal display) of around 4 inches (10 centimeters) in size, capable of QVGA (320 by 240 pixel) resolution and is based on an ARM microprocessor running at 66MHz, said Teruhiro Yamada, chief planner from Sanyo's research and development headquarters in Tokyo. It also sports a slot for Multimedia Card (MMC) memory cards.
However, also like last year, the company still has no concrete plans to sell the PDA, which it has been developing under the Lyra codename. A commercial product is getting closer -- some prototypes on display had dispensed with the Lyra name and carried the product name 'ESG-EP100' -- and Yamada said he hopes it will go on sale "maybe next year."
Should Sanyo enter the PDA market, it will become the latest in a line of major Japanese computer and consumer electronics makers to enter the market. After being dominated by Sharp Corp.'s Zaurus for several years, competition increased last year when Sony Corp. launched its Clie PDA. This year, Toshiba Corp. has started selling its own product and NEC Corp. has also announced plans to enter the market later this year. Other companies, such as Casio Computer Co. Ltd., are also selling PDAs in the local market.
| Posted by Rafe
on 09/10/2001 | |
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External Dicatphone Released by PsiNT
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PsiNT have released a very useful tool. The software, external dictophone, allows you to use the recording functions of the Nokia 9210 by a keypress on the phone side of the unit (when the PDA is closed).
This is one of the most popular requests on how to improve the communicator and is something that was found on both Psion and the 9110.
From the PsiNT website:
External Dictaphone is a tool which implements a very important and useful function missing in Nokia 9210 (although it was present in 9110!): access to Digital Recorder from phone side and the ability of creating voice notes and recording phone conversations without opening Communicator cover and browsing through several menus and screens on PDA side.
External Dictaphone can be used in two modes (depending on your settings): you can make your recordings by either pressing and holding any key (recording stops when the key is released) or by pressing a key to start recording and then pressing it once again to finish it.
Furthermore, External Dictaphone also provides quick access to Digital Recorder on PDA side: now you can start recording with a (customizable) hotkey from any application and menu. Separate hotkey can be set for launching default Voice Recorder application.
External Dictaphone can be customized to suit everyone's preferences: how long a key is to be pressed to start recording, recording to single (appending) or multiple WAV files, default folder to store recordings, recording time limit, confirmation beeps on/off, sound quality (normal/compressed) and playback volume.
New voice notes are signalized with a window on PDA display. After pressing OK you are presented with a list of all available voice notes. Now you can listen to selected files, record a new note or delete old notes.
Changes in 0.96:
- added Rename and Open with Recorder options in Note Manager
- Note Manager shows size of voice note and free disk space
- option to disable front keypad recording
- few bug fixes and cosmetic changes
Changes in 0.95:
- advanced settings and configuration
- Voice notes manager (playback, recording new notes, deleting notes)
- recording to single or multiple (separate) WAV files
- two different modes: "Press and hold" and "Press and release"
- customizable hotkeys for recording voice notes from PDA side and launching note manager
- adjustable limit of recording time
| Posted by Rafe
on 09/10/2001 | |
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