 Mastering
Palm Organizers
weighing many times more than your Palm organizer and all its
accessories, is a worthwhile way to get your portable pal decked
out with the latest software before you head out on the road.
You'll also find it handy as a manual that explains the Palm
applications (aftermarket ones as well as those that ship with
the Palm from the factory) and advanced Palm capabilities, such
as conduits.
You'll be particularly impressed by the coverage of
Palm connectivity. Everything from straightforward modem
HotSyncs to various electronic mail solutions and Web clipping
with the Palm VII gets attention. The companion CD-ROM includes
a large library of Palm software--it'll enable you to try
programs you might not have the chance to download yourself.
About
a quarter of this book deals with programming for the Palm, but
there is too much discussion of obvious aspects of programming
environments. Does it really need to be pointed out that Ctrl+C
in Satellite Forms performs a copy operation?
Also, the section
on programming could be far stronger. (If this particular topic
interests you, read Palm OS Programming for Dummies or,
if you're ready to move beyond the basics, get Palm Database
Programming.) Despite its weaknesses, though, Mastering
Palm Organizers is a decent buy, particularly for the CD-ROM
and the sections on communications. --David Wall
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Description:
With an estimated 70% of the palmtop market, the PalmPilot is
the most popular handheld computer. The Palm VII, to come out
this summer, will provide cool new features such as instant
wireless Internet communication, Web clipping, and an iMessenger
application.
This book covers all versions of PalmPilot,
including the Personal, the Professional, Palm III, Palm V, and
Palm VII. This book is the most comprehensive reference
available, covering both the basics AND the cool tricks like
hacking, Code Warrior, and customizing your PalmPilot.
The CD
includes over 900 programs, Metrowerk's Code Warrior Lite
Programming Kit, plus exclusive How-To and Reference
Palm-readable files.
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