Mobile Resources

Pen-Based Computing on the Web

Pen-Based Computing is more than a monthly newsletter—it’s a complete online resource for mobile computing information. In addition to having a site on the Web containing information about the newsletter, Pen-Based Computing co-resides with two exciting Web-based resources:

• mobilis: the mobile computing lifestyle magazine. A monthly, consumer-oriented magazine available exclusively on the Web. mobilis features how-to tutorials and articles, consumer product reviews, shareware alerts, and the informative question and answer column: Ask Ms. PDA?!?.
• Volksware’s Mobile Galaxy. A new and evolving collection of handy pointers to online mobile resources covering all aspects of mobile computing including PDAs, pen computers, keyboard-based handhelds, wireless communication, and PC Card-based peripherals.

To reach Pen-Based Computing on the Web, please use the following URL:

http://www.volksware.com/pbc

To reach mobilis, please use the following URL:

http://www.volksware.com/mobilis

And finally, to reach the ever changing Volksware Mobile Galaxy, please use the following URL:

http://www.volksware.com/galaxy

CompuServe

CompuServe has many resources that support pen-based computing. Among the most popular are the following online forums which support pen-based computers, PDAs and palmtops:

• GO NEWTON (Newton users forum)
• GO NEWTDEV (Newton developers forum)
• GO PALMTOP (supports most palmtop computers and PDAs)
• GO PENFORUM

The Pen Technology Forum is mostly developer oriented, but includes support for hardware, operating systems, and various pen-based software packages. You can find Pen-Based Computing in CompuServe’s Pen Technology Forum under the heading “Pen-Based Comp Jrl.”

Additional online areas will be added in the months ahead to support all aspects of portable and pen-based computing and wireless communications.

The primary managers for the above areas are:

Ron Luks 76703,254
Neil Shapiro 76703,401

For a free introductory CompuServe membership kit, which includes a $15 usage credit and one month’s free standard subscription (an $8.95 value) please call 1-800-524-3388 and ask for operator 307.

Quotes From The Field: “Digital cameras, dubbed as ‘Deji-Kame,’ fell on us out of the clear sky. Around half a million have been snatched up by Japanese consumers in 1996, and a million will be sold altogether this year.”
— Matsushita Shuji, mobilis Magazine

Events

Spring COMDEX

Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA — June 2-5

The leading east coast rendition of COMDEX. While broadly based, the conference nonetheless features breaking developments in both mobile computing and communications. For registration information, please contact the Spring COMDEX fax-back line at 1-617-449-5554, code #99. You can also register online at http://www.comdex.com.

PC Expo

Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York, NY — June 17-19

A three-day event set in the heart of New York City, PC Expo focuses on a range of vertical markets including financial services, communications, entertainment, and health care. For more information, please contact the show registration line at 1-800-829-3976, ext. 2980, or visit http://www.pcexpo.com.

MacWorld Expo/Boston

Boston, MA — August 6-8

The leading east coast Macintosh conference and exhibition, also serving as a showcase for handheld and mobile technologies including, of course, Newton. For more information, please call 1-800-645-EXPO or visit the conference Web site at http://www.mha.com/macworld.

Parcel Shipping & Distribution Expo

Rosemont Convention Center, Chicago, IL — November 4-6

The only trade show and conference dedicated to the small parcel shipment industry. Highlights will include barcode integration, inventory management systems, and more For more information, please call 1-203-256-4700, 1-203-256-4730 (fax), or http://www.expocom.com.