Documents To Go Brings "Office" To The Palm Computing Platform; HotSync Your Desktop Documents and Spreadsheets with Palm Organizers.TRUMBULL, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 1998--DataViz(R) Inc., the leading developers of compatibility software, has announced a new synchronization product that brings important files from office suite applications like Word, Excel and others to the Palm Computing(R) platform. Documents To Go (TM) uses 3Com's HotSync(R) technology to provide a complete solution for viewing up-to-date versions of everyday documents on any Palm Connected organizer. It will be released in the first quarter of 1999 for both Macintosh and Windows. "Palm organizer users have gotten used to the idea of having information at their fingertips "Fingertips" is a 1963 number-one hit single recorded live by "Little" Stevie Wonder for Motown's Tamla label. Wonder's first hit single, "Fingertips" was the first live, non-studio recording to reach number-one on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in the United States. . Given our history of providing file compatibility solutions, it seemed logical that we provide this same level of quick access to information other than calendar and contacts. It's much less obtrusive ob·tru·sive adj. 1. Thrusting out; protruding: an obtrusive rock formation. 2. Tending to push self-assertively forward; brash: a spoiled child's obtrusive behavior. at a dinner meeting to refer to a budget number or contact revision on a Palm device than by pulling out and booting up See boot. a laptop" says Craig Schrauf, Product Manager. As Simple To Use As The Palm Organizer Itself Just drag word processing word processing, use of a computer program or a dedicated hardware and software package to write, edit, format, and print a document. Text is most commonly entered using a keyboard similar to a typewriter's, although handwritten input (see pen-based computer) and files and spreadsheets into the Documents To Go window on your desktop PC or Mac. They will automatically be converted and optimized for remote viewing. There is no need to specially format the documents on the desktop. Pressing the HotSync button brings the documents down to the Palm organizer. Up-To-Date Versions of Your Documents At Your Fingertips-Automatically During a HotSync, Documents To Go checks to make sure all documents on the Palm device are current. If necessary, updated versions are created automatically from the modified desktop documents. It can even access files stored on servers, so whether you use local, modem or network HotSync, you can be sure you have up-to-date documents in hand. View Documents from Microsoft Office Microsoft's primary desktop applications for Windows and Mac. Depending on the package, it includes some combination of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook along with various Internet and other utilities. , Lotus SmartSuite A suite of applications for Windows from IBM Lotus that includes the 1-2-3 spreadsheet, Word Pro word processor, Freelance Graphics, Approach database and Organizer PIM. Also included is a common toolbar for launching the applications and selecting predefined macros that provide tighter and Corel WordPerfect Suite See WordPerfect Office. Documents To Go is the only solution that provides viewers for both word processing and spreadsheet files, as well as a conduit to keep them in synch. While spreadsheet applications exist for the Palm Computing platform See platform. , DataViz is the first to develop a standard for spreadsheet viewing -- allowing quick access to important information even from large complicated desktop spreadsheets. Word processing files are converted into the standard Doc format for the Palm organizer. Documents To Go supports Microsoft Office, Lotus SmartSuite, Corel WordPerfect Suite and ClarisWorks. Availability and Pricing Documents To Go will be available for both Macintosh and Windows for the introductory price of $39.95. It will also be incorporated into the Desktop To Go synchronization product for Outlook and Schedule+, and be available as an upgrade to existing customers. Visit http://www.dataviz.com/docstogo for more information 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. All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Palm Computing, 3Com and HotSync are registered trademarks, and Palm and Palm OS are trademarks of 3Com Corp. or its subsidiaries. (C) 1998 DataViz, Inc. |
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