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 ListAnything MobileDB is one of the simplest ways to track
records and data on your PDA. Over 40 database templates are
included, such as a workout log, a recipe book, and a movie
collection.
The application also includes prepopulated databases
containing measurement conversions, airline phone numbers, and
an emoticon collection with more than 1,000 entries. For the
selective handheld user, or one with limited memory, we
recommend doing a custom install and eliminating any databases
that aren't of interest.
Creating a new database is very easy. With a little forethought
and planning, we created a database of local outdoor activities,
detailing contact people, hours, costs, and phone numbers. By
default, the first field saves as the index field, an important
feature to note when considering that only about three columns
of data (depending on the type of data) can display while
browsing your records.
While MobileDB is definitely a skeleton database application, we
didn't find its simplicity cumbersome. You can modify column
widths and labels easily, search globally to find a record, and
beam entire databases to other handheld users.
But most useful
is the ability to sort each database on three fields,
alphabetically, numerically, and in ascending or descending
order. However, while it's easy to sort records, applying
filters is not intuitive and we didn't find it terribly
necessary on the small platform.
Logically, MobileDB makes itself most useful for all the little
things that come up in life when you're away from your
desktop--tracking your workout, settling bets on the Academy
Awards Best Picture recipients, identifying U.S. presidents, or
figuring out how to get ink stains off your newest shirt. For
this, it's a great value and convenient tool. --Emilie Dirks
Description:
This disc will give you the ability to create and edit lists on
your Palm device, and has many built-in lists. It also gives you
the access to more lists online, in categories from math and
engineering to religion, law, and food nutrition.
You can
download networked data and manipulate it on your desktop or
Palm device. Import data from desktop applications and network
servers. Start with Microsoft Excel, Lotus, or any spreadsheet
file, and download data from Oracle, Informix, FileMaker,
Microsoft Access, or any other networked data in standard CSV
format.
You can import any data to MobileDB using standard
comma-separated data files. You can also export data to existing
systems that you originated in MobileDB on your Palm device.
The
program allows you to manage data on your Windows or Macintosh
desktop PC, and build original data lists with an easy-to-use
spreadsheet-like interface. Included on the CD-ROM are 50 useful
data lists.
Features:
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Create
lists with up to 20 fields and 1,000 characters per field
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View
or edit up to 60 MobileDB databases on any Palm device
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Online
access to huge archive of free, useful pre-made MobileDB
lists
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Add,
move, edit, delete fields within any database list
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Sort,
filter, and search commands
System
requirements:
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Supported
Palm devices:
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Palm
III series
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Palm
V series
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Palm
VII series
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Palm
m100
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All
HandSpring visors
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Sony
Clie series
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Any
PalmOS 3.x units
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