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Documents To Go Standard Edition Now Available; DataViz Provides Customers a Choice for MS Office Compatibility.


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TRUMBULL, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 2001

DataViz(R) Inc., makers of Documents To Go(R) Professional Edition, announced today a new Standard Edition of Documents To Go 4.0 for Windows(R). Documents To Go is designed for the mobile professional who desires instant access to their office files on their Palm OS(R) handheld. Customers can now choose the functionality that best suits their needs. Those working entirely with 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  documents and spreadsheets like Microsoft(R) Word and Excel can purchase the Standard Edition, while those who require more comprehensive features such as PowerPoint(R) and e-mail attachment A file that rides along with an e-mail message. The attached file can be of any type. E-mail programs make it easy to attach a file. For example, in Eudora, all you do is select Attach from the Message menu, browse through the folder hierarchy to find the file you want and then double  support can purchase the Professional Edition.

"With the growing base of Palm OS handheld users, we realize our customers have different needs for office compatibility," said handheld product manager, Scott Thomas. "By offering both the Standard and Professional Editions of Documents To Go our customers can choose the solution that best meets those needs."

About Documents To Go Standard Edition

Documents To Go Standard Edition includes Word To Go(TM), the handheld word processing application, which enables customers to edit and create documents on the handheld and synchronize See synchronization.  changes back to the original file on the desktop. Word processing documents such as contracts and reports maintain formatting including tables, bold, italic, underline, justifications, indentations, bullets and numbers. In addition to Microsoft Word A full-featured word processing program for Windows and the Macintosh from Microsoft. Included in the Microsoft application suite, it is a sophisticated program with rudimentary desktop publishing capabilities that has become the most widely used word processing application on the market. , Documents To Go Standard Edition also supports WordPerfect and WordPro files.

Sheet To Go(TM), the spreadsheet application in Documents To Go Standard Edition, allows customers to create and edit even the largest spreadsheets quickly and easily. It supports more than 110 functions, including logical, financial, statistical and informational functions. Customers can create and edit formulas, format cells, recalculate re·cal·cu·late  
tr.v. re·cal·cu·lat·ed, re·cal·cu·lat·ing, re·cal·cu·lates
To calculate again, especially in order to eliminate errors or to incorporate additional factors or data.
 data, and insert rows, columns and even create new sheets on their handheld. In addition to Microsoft Excel (tool) Microsoft Excel - A spreadsheet program from Microsoft, part of their Microsoft Office suite of productivity tools for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh. Excel is probably the most widely used spreadsheet in the world.

Latest version: Excel 97, as of 1997-01-14.
, Sheet To Go also handles Lotus 1-2-3 and Quattro Pro A Windows spreadsheet from Corel that provides advanced graphics and presentation capabilities, including goal seeking, 3D graphing and the ability to create multi-layered slide shows. It is optionally keystroke compatible with Lotus 1-2-3.  files. Customers can make a quick change to a sales forecast Sales forecast

A key input to a firm's financial planning process. External sales forecasts are based on historical experience, statistical analysis, and consideration of various macroeconomic factors.
, inventory list or budget spreadsheet and synchronize the changes back to the desktop.

Document Protection

Documents To Go Standard Edition is powered by DocSync(TM) technology, which gives customers the freedom to make changes on their handheld without losing the formatting of the original Word or Excel file after 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.
. Changes made on the handheld are intelligently merged into the original desktop file, as if they had been made on the desktop. Features such as graphics, character and paragraph styles, text boxes and even embedded Inserted into. See embedded system.  objects are preserved in the original file after synchronizing synchronizing,
n a technique that a therapist uses to coordinate his or her breath with that of the client; builds trust and establishes relationship.
 the changes back from the handheld.

Important Benefits of Documents To Go

Additional benefits of Documents To Go Standard Edition include the "instant open" feature on all files, significantly reducing the wait for files to load on the handheld. Customers also have the ability to synchronize between multiple computers. Expansion support for Palm OS 4 allows for storing documents and spreadsheets on Secure Digital and MultiMediaCards.

Documents To Go Professional Edition

Documents To Go 4.0 Professional Edition contains all the functionality found in the Standard Edition and more. Professional Edition customers can open and review PowerPoint files on their handheld with Slideshow To Go(TM). A customer can rehearse presentations or access speaker notes while giving a presentation. Slideshow To Go lets Windows customers navigate between three viewing options: outline, notes and slide view. The Professional Edition also includes the DataViz Add-On Kit (a $19.95 value), which allows for the synchronizing of e-mail and attachments, as well as the viewing of PDF files. Documents To Go Professional Edition provides customers with a comprehensive office companion, giving them instant access to all their important files.

Pricing and Availability

The Professional Edition is offered for Windows and Macintosh, the Standard Edition is available for Windows only. Visit http://www.dataviz.com for more information on support for each platform. Editions of Documents To Go are available at retail locations such as Staples, Office Depot Office Depot (NYSE: ODP) is one of the world's leading suppliers of office products and services. The Company's selection of brand name office supplies includes business machines, computers, computer software and office furniture, while its business services encompass copying, , Best Buy and CompUSA, as well as online resellers and direct from DataViz. The Professional Edition is $69.95 and the Standard Edition is $49.95.

About DataViz

DataViz addresses the important and complex need to exchange files across a variety of applications and platforms, including Palm OS, Macintosh and Windows. With more than 17 years of experience in award-winning product design and development, DataViz's efforts have resulted in compatibility software with unparalleled functionality, ease of use and reliability. In response to the changing landscape of technology, DataViz continues to innovate software to meet OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and , enterprise and consumer needs. Microsoft, Apple, IBM/Lotus, Palm and other industry leaders use DataViz compatibility technology.

Palm OS is a registered trademark and Palm is a trademark of Palm, Inc. All other brand and company names may be trademarks of their respective owners. (C)2001 DataViz, Inc.
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