New Features Make Handheld Computing Easier

  • 08/01/01

An easy-to-use, sophisticated utility application for Palm OS-based handheld computers, Aladdin System's GoBar 2.5 provides users with unprecedented levels of handheld customization and data utilization while giving their Palm devices a familiar desktop appearance and feel. GoBar 2.5 is an alternative application launcher utility, specifically designed for Palm pilots, Handspring Visors, Sony devices, or other Palm OS handhelds. New features and benefits include advanced drag-and-drop capabilities, color and/or grayscale backgrounds, new and improved 3-D icons, a new beaming tool, a new trash can, available memory display, a battery charging status display, and support for Sony's "jog-wheel" control. For a limited time, GoBar is available for a special promotional price of $9.95. Registered users of GoBar can upgrade free at www.aladdinsys.com/gobar/upgradeoffer.html. Aladdin Systems, Watsonville, CA, (831) 768-3630, www.aladdinsys.com.

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