DataViz Announces Desktop To Go for PalmPilot from U.S. Robotics.TRUMBULL, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 10, 1997--DataViz announced today Desktop To Go(TM) for PalmPilot(TM) which includes synchronizers for Microsoft Outlook For the e-mail and news client bundled with certain versions of Microsoft Windows, see . Microsoft Outlook or Outlook (full name Microsoft Office Outlook and Lotus Organizer 97. Any additions, modifications and/or deletions made on either the desktop or PalmPilot are automatically updated on both machines. Desktop To Go also utilizes PalmPilot's HotSync(TM) technology for push-button (electronics) push-button - A roughly fingertip-sized plastic cover attached to a spring-loaded, normally-open switch, which, when pressed, closes the switch. Typical examples are the keys on a computer or calculator keyboard and mouse buttons. synchronization (1) See synchronous and synchronous transmission. (2) Ensuring that two sets of data are always the same. See data synchronization. (3) Keeping time-of-day clocks in two devices set to the same time. See NTP. . Synchronization Options Desktop To Go provides a variety of synchronization options for users. The standard synchronization option reconciles any changes made to either machine. Alternatively, users can synchronize See synchronization. always using data from either the desktop or PalmPilot. Re-synchronization is a third option to use when various problems have occurred with data on either machine. This mode will synchronize and resolve conflicts such as duplicate records, mass record loss, etc. Field Level Synchronization and Conflict Resolution Desktop To Go provides field level synchronization for contacts, appointments, tasks and memos. By using field level synchronization, a conflict will occur only when data has changed in the same field of a particular record on both machines. If a conflict does occur, Desktop To Go provides the following resolution options; the conflicting records are added as duplicate records to both machines, desktop data can override PalmPilot data, or PalmPilot data can override desktop data. Field Mapping Desktop To Go provides user customizable field mapping. Default field maps are included for each type of data and can be easily modified by the user for mapping such things as custom fields. The Desktop To Go field mapping dialog also has the ability to map combined fields to individual fields. For example, a desktop application may have a field called Name which contains both the first name and last name. Desktop To Go can map this field to the PalmPilot's individual fields, First Name and Last Name. Synchronization With Multiple PIMs Desktop To Go provides the ability to synchronize with multiple desktop PIMs. For example, one may choose to use Microsoft Outlook for group scheduling See calendaring. , Lotus Organizer for contacts, and the PalmPilot Desktop application for To Do's and Memos. Desktop To Go can be set up to synchronize these different applications with their respective counterparts on the PalmPilot. In addition, each type of data synchronization Keeping data in two or more computers up-to-date so that each repository contains the identical information. Data in handheld devices and laptops often require synchronization with the data in a desktop machine or server. (i.e. contacts, appointments, etc.) can be independently configured with any of the synchronization options listed above. Pricing and Availability Desktop To Go will be available directly from DataViz in March and at all major retail locations starting in April for around $50. DataViz is a Connecticut corporation specializing in the development of PC and Macintosh(R) file compatibility software, PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). to desktop connectivity and internet utilities. Visit the DataViz web site at www.dataviz.com. For more information or to receive a promotional copy Promotional Copy is the second LP release of the indie band Reggie and the Full Effect. Caption on the inner cover U.S. Robotics (U.S. Robotics, Inc., Schaumburg, IL, www.usr.com) A modem manufacturer highly regarded for its quality products. The company manufactures its own chipsets (data pumps) and often leads with innovations. Its HST protocol was a high-speed, reliable protocol before V. is one of the world's leading suppliers of products and systems that provide access to information. For further product information, customers can contact Robotics at 1-800-881-7256 or visit the PalmPilot web site at http://www.usr.com/palm. Microsoft and Outlook are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and/or other countries. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. (C) DataViz, Inc. CONTACT: Shaun Berner (sberner@dataviz.com) 203/268-0030 x3037 203/268-4345 (fax) |
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