Palm Pilot VX with TDK Blue5 (a Bluetooth enabler accessory)

TDK Systems manufactured a bluetooth enabler for the PalmV/ Vx and IBM WorkPad c3. The idea was to pair with an appropriate wireless phone so that the browser software and e-mail software which came with the installation CD would access the internet. Cellular service providers have blocked access by means of firewall software.
However, the equipment also promised additional "bonus" software from www.tdksys.com (free for the asking) but today TDK has disconnected its e-mail or otherwise refuses to acknowledge or respond to requests to honor its committment.
It appears the idea was to allow the Palm VX user to make voice calls from the Palm Contacts directory through the cell phone. As most people know, the Palm contact directory and subfolders are far superior to any wireless phone contact directory.
relates to: Palm Vx

I mean, I don't need to share copyrighted material even when it is obviously abandoned by the holder in question. It would never be a violation of the copyright to just identify the software. I mean, we can mention Windows XP here without violating the copyright held by Microsoft. I could mention WordPerfect by name as a software product and not violate the copyright held by Novell. Were I to mention the HP Director, it would not be a violation of the copyright held by Hewlett-Packard. In a similar vein - it would be nice to learn the name of the TDK Systems software offered for FREE when it sold the blue5 enabler. Whose copyright is damaged in that fashion? Let's not be so draconian and harsh, okay?

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What organizer app has a really good WEEK VIEW like my Palm Pilot - it's a grid with days across the top. Below each day- the day is divided into hourly grids. When events are schdeuled across week - you get a mosaic of time blocks. Analogue - great

What organizer app has a really good WEEK VIEW like my Palm Pilot - it's a grid with days across the top. Below each day- the day
is divided into hourly grids. When events are schdeuled across week - you get a mosaic of time blocks. Analogue view is great way
to comprehend the time obligations as a molar pattern.
thx,
Fritz

I use Week Cal on the iPod. I think it was only $1.99. It is a lot better and does a lot more than the one that came with the Palm Pilot.
As you know, unlike the Palm Pilot, the iPod does not come with a desktop application that you can sync your iPod calendar to. Since I don't use Outlook, I have to use a Cloud based calendar to sync with my PC. I use Hotmail's calendar for that. (If your computer is a MAC, you can use iCal)

How can I transfer old Palm Pilot (Z22) info (calendar/to do lists/memos/contacts is synced to a Windows XP) to a program I can access with an iPod?

How can I transfer old Palm Pilot (Z22) info (calendar/to do lists/memos/contacts is synced to a Windows XP) to a program I can access with an iPod? Thanks.

Maybe by the link provided here:
Palm Desktop and iPhone

I need help badly with my ibook and palm pilot

Good day. I recently fixed my ibook and my palm to sync with each other. I configured my palm to sync with entourage. I then realized that it would be much better that if I sync my palm pilot with the palm desktop. Gow do I now reverse this? How do i cancel entourage to sync with my pal pilot. please advise. need help badly on this. thanks... i just like to feep my files organized and i find it difficult using entourage...my palm pilot is a palm TX...

I also have a Palm handheld. I use iCal and Address Book more than Entourage. This is what I did:
At first, I tried to adapt to Palm Desktop. I didn't like it, so I looked for the *iSync Conduit*. I found it and installed it. Then, I ignored the Palm desktop software (except the HotSync utility) and have used iSync with iCal and Address Book since.
I know that doesn't answer the question about switching from Entourage, but Desktop isn't that great either. iSync is what I recommend.
-NA

Best software to use with Palm Pilot

I recently made the conversion from PC to Mac. I am still haveing a hard time converting my Palm Pilot over, however. I have tried Palm desktop's software for Mac (Palm Desktop 4.2.1) and I have also tried the built in mac programs for addresses and datebook/to do items. The mac address book and Ical are better than the Palm versions but I still have some questions. First, should I give up on all the memos that are on my palm pilot or should I buy "missing sync" in order to keep my memos? What are other palm users who are using macs using to keep their lives in order on the mac platform? Also, if I buy "missing sync" (or some other 3rd party software) will I still be using Ical and the mac address book? Please give your personal preferences. Thank you!

Most users of the Missing Sync for Palm OS do use it to synchronize with the Address Book and iCal. You can, however, use it to drive other conduits instead, including those bundled with the Palm Desktop.
Mark/Space includes the Mark/Space Contacts conduit to synchronize with the Address Book, the Mark/Space Events conduit and Tasks conduit to synchronize with iCal, and the Mark/Space MemoPad conduit to synchronize with the OS X memos application they also provide.
In addition, Mark/Space provides conduits for iPhoto, iTunes, AvantGo content and a conduit to synchronize the internal clock of your handheld with that or your Macintosh.
The Address Book and iCal will behave just as they do using iSync with your handheld organizer, with a couple of exceptions: the address you have in the Address Book need not be labeled Home in order to synchronize, for example.
You should read these articles to gain a better understanding of how fields are mapped by the Mark/Space conduits:
For the Address Book: http://www.markspace.com/support/index.php?x=&mod_id=2&id=2560
For iCal: http://www.markspace.com/support/index.php?x=&mod_id=2&id=2563
Memos are synchronized using the Mark/Space MemoPad conduit they provide, to their Mark/Space MemoPad application. Maybe the best way to explain how it looks and operates is to say that the OS X application exactly mimics the Palm OS application. It looks on you Macintosh, just like the Palm OS version looks on your handheld.
I do use precisely this setup with a PowerBook G4 12" 867 MHz and a PalmOne Treo 600, synchronizing via USB.
And, no, I do not now work for—and have never actually worked for—Mark/Space, either as an employee or a contractor. As often as I recommend their software packages, however, I probably ought to!

Does the Palm Pilot Modem (10201U) work with the IIIc or IIIxe?

Does the Palm Pilot Modem (10201U) work with the IIIC or IIIxe? On the box, it just says the III.
Thanks!
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I believe I used the Palm Modem successfully with my IIIc.
Updating the OS on the device to 4.1 really helped a lot!
WyreNut
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New iPod touch - How to make it a Palm Pilot

OK. My new iPod Touch (16GB) is on order (ordered on day 1) - I have my Mobile Me account up and running and my iCal and my Mail accounts are synced.
My reason for buying the new iPod touch is to replace my Palm Pilot (Tungsten E). I was able to export/import 6 years worth of Palm data to iCal – now I need to be able to use iCal on the iPod touch to see/edit my daily schedules on the road – and to sync and see them on several Macs at home and in the studio.
I just watched the new Apple video about the new iPod touch – and, frankly, it came across as a 1) a teen-age game machine, 2) a movie player, and 3) a music box. Nothing in the video promo spoke to iCal on a Touch – or using the iPod touch as a business tool – other than Safari and email.
There are a million new apps available, but I don’t have time to test them all. This is what I need:
1) A iPod Touch version of Docs To Go. I want to make a document (file- text –letter) on my Mac (in Word, for example) – and then download it to the touch to read (and edit) on the road – and then re-sync changes made on the Touch with Mobile Me and my Macs.
2) To Do lists that sync between Mobile Me – my Macs and the Touch – with the ability to make/edit the To Do from the Mac or the Touch.
3) Search capability to find events, To-Dos, and documents (such as a letter) in the iPod Touch. That is a great feature of the Palm Pilot – I can see when I was last in a city with a simple search – or find a calendar entry with a customer’s name – even from several years ago.
And:
4) a Forum that addresses how to use the iPod Touch as a business tool – rather than as a game/music/video machine – essentially how to replace a BlackBerry or a Palm Pilot with and iPod Touch.
I have ZERO AT&T coverage where I live and work – so the iPhone is a no go for me. I will keep my Verizon cell phone and get rid of the Palm Pilot – if I can make the Touch behave as a tool rather than as a toy.
So – What APPS should I get ready to use?

Hi,
I have done the transition from a Palm Treo to the iPod Touch. As has been said the Apps are not as mature as with the Palm. You do need to be creative. I went with OmniFocus, both the ipod app and the desktop app. The desktop app will sync with iCal but I feel it should be the master. Not the cheapest route but very solid.
Direct MS Word compatibility I haven't seen yet. It will be there I am sure. The Notes app works fine for writing and you can email notes to yourself and copy the text out to what ever program you choose. No cut Copy Paste yet either so real word processing is not a reality. Docs to Go was pretty good.
There is CSV touch that will load any CSV file. Excel sheets. Also the idb Datamaster pro. Worth looking at. It is a database system that can import and export again in csv.
I have PocketMoney to record financials. It will sync through QIF files with Quicken. I say sync but it really just imports and exports QIF files. Takes some creative handleing not to end up with duplictae transactions. I figured out a work around and it saves keeping the paper around till I get to my computer.
File Magnet is really great. Drag anything to it and it will be loaded for viewing ( only) on the Touch.
The sync with iCal, Email and Contacts is excellent. I use this system daily for all my appointments and work schedules.
I don't bother with the games but it is cool to listen to music in the car with one device.
Having real internet in your hand instead of the klunky Treo browser is so much better. Safari is functional enough to do my online banking.
iFlix is really functional for Netflix. My Weather for weather forcast. Gives local animated radar.
So.. It is a new platform. It will have growing pains but it is functional and innovative.
Browse the App Store. Most are cheap enough that you can try without costing too much. The reviews are mostly helpful if you weed through the jokers.
I carry mine all the time. It finds internet all over without me doing anything. Battery life is acceptable for the most part. Just listening to music it lasts plenty long. Wifi and constant browsing or apps will run it down quicker. Consider that like watching a video. I use it in my car with a TransPod FM adapter. It charges the battery while it is playing. Works out fine that way. I get a full day of use and then the night always on without any worries. The ride to work charges it up enough.
Hope this helps. I love mine.
Greg

WOES: iSync, Palm Pilot, iCal, Missing Sync, Palm Desktop, Ericsson Phone

Here's my situation, I've been a long time Palm user, and fairly recently (within a year) a new Mac user. I've always used the Palm Desktop on my PC in the past. I've had a Palm Vx for years, and fairly recently (within a year) I bought a Palm Zire 72 and a Sony Ericsson S170a cell phone. I also have an iPod Photo.
I really would like to sync up my address book, calendars, memos, maybe even photos, with all my devices. I tried using iSync, but nothing seam to work right, so I tried a million things, now everything is messed up.
For right now, I'm just trying to get my Palm Pilot, the Mac, and the Phone to have all the same calendar events (w the correect times, alarms, colors, and groups).
I'm really frustrated with trying to get the mac's iCal, the palm pilot, the phone to all have the same calendar info. I really like iCal, and the mac address book, and how well it works with the mail app. As well as subscribing to shared iCals. Especially the holiday ones! I use to have to enter all that info by hand, and have them "other" repeater. The Palm Desktop software's calendar and address book is pretty clunky compared to the Mac apps, or even the Palm Desktop for the PC. But everything is messed up now. I even tried the "missing sync" software and it messed it up even worse.
Several of my cal events are now GONE from iCal, my Palm Pilot, and my Phone! Many of them have duplicates, some have wrong times. Some have right groups, some don't. The ones that do have right groups, don't have any colors applied to them. If I create certain calendars on the mac and sync with the palm, the groups do not come over. If I create them on the Palm, the groups don't come over on the mac. Getting the colors/groups to match, and all 3 items to sync all at once is a nightmare as well. There were a million conflicts, and chose the correct ones, but some of them would NOT let me pick the one I wanted, it would just keep on saying "conflict".
What would AT LEAST get me back to the original info on the Palm and the Mac would be to restore from my Palm Desktop software, but I can't get to that because it looks like the missing sync software has messed the conduit/hot sync manager up. I can no longer get to my Palm Desktop condiut settings. I'd re-install the palm software to get it back, but I will probably loose all the data stored in Palm Desktop. This is the ONLY place that has the correct info right now. I'm varry warry about loosing that information. I use to have the PC copy, and the Palm Copy, and it was all right. The Palm Desktop has an import/export feature, but it doesn't seam to carry all the info (like notes attatched to cal events).
Also, has anyone tried to RESTORE a Palm Pilot not using the Palm Desktop software? When I had to reset my Palm, I tried using iSync or even missing sync to get all my apps, settings, calendars, address books, everything, but it never put the info back on the Palm. This info was always restored with Palm Desktop.
And let's just say I DO get back all my calendar items back into the Palm, and the Palm Desktop software up and running correctly. What is the proper way to do what I was trying to do in the begining? Which was "just have my Palm Pilot, the Mac, and the Phone to have all the same calendar events (w the right times, alarms, colors, and groups)." I don't seam to have too many problems with contacts. Except work/home fields seam to swap all the time.
What I'm running:
G4 PowerMac w/ Mac OS X Tiger (10.4.3)
Palm Pilot Zire 72s (Palm Software v5.2.8)
Missing Sync (v5.0.3)
Palm Desktop Mac (v4.2.1)
Sony Ericsson S170a Cell Phone
iPod Photo 60GB
G4 PowerMac Mac OS X (10.4.3) Palm Pilot Zire 72s (Palm Software v5.2.8), Missing Sync (v5.0.3), Palm Desktop Mac (v4.2.1), Sony

Where to start? Maybe with some background about the synchronization process.
What Apple hasn't explained outside of the developer community is that you are not actually synchronizing applications [like iCal or the Address Book] or servers [like .Mac] or devices [like your mobile handset or a Palm organizer] when you initiate a synchronization. What you are really doing is triggering an interaction with one or more of these and the SyncServices engine, which maintains what is termed the 'truth database'—or simply, the 'truth'—to which is pushed, or from which is pulled, the current state of data maintained in fields and records for one or more specific data types. Because of the way this process works, it is not necessary to have all synchronized devices available or attached when a synchronization event occurs.
You can synchronize your SONY Ericsson S710a, a process which exchanges the most current data maintained in the truth with it, and hours later, plug in your iPod, an action which will trigger iTunes to pull the latest data from the truth and write it to the iPod, updating your contact and calendaring records. The same is true for other applications, servers and devices.
While it all seems clumsy and confusing, it is actually a huge step forward in making synchronization nearly automatic, almost transparent, and virtually mistake proof. It's clear that there is some distance to go before those objectives are achieved, but SyncServices is actually a huge improvement over the prior synchronization technology in iSync 1.5 and earlier.
That said, there are bugs in SyncServices, and in the applications written by several developers to take advantage of it, along with issues in at least iCal, and probably the Address Book, that complicate what you are trying to achieve. It's possible to do, and once working, should work nearly flawlessly. But, it takes some planning to get there.
First, a word about backing up your data. It's a good idea to periodically back up contact and calendaring records using the facilities built into iCal and the Address Book which appear in the File menu of each application. These options make easily restorable local snapshots of your data. Should something go terribly wrong with a synchronization event, you can immediately restore your iCal or Address Book data from these files. In addition, it's a good idea to have a more comprehensive backup plan in place, using Backup and .Mac, Backup and rewritable media, and so on.
To synchronize photos, music and other media files, you'll need to use the Missing Sync for Palm OS. iSync just does not support anything beyond contact, calendaring and task data. To begin the process, you should simplify your device pool, initially concentrating only on getting a complete, accurate set of contact, event and task records pushed to the truth from the Address Book and iCal, and onto your Palm.
You will have to take an inventory of where the best records reside, and insure that you get them into iCal and the Address Book before attempting to synchronize your Palm, because to do it properly, initially, you will have to overwrite the data on your Palm, replacing it with records from iCal and the Address Book. If you're going to edit them by making additions, changes and deletions, perform all of those in iCal and the Address Book until you have synchronized your Palm device or devices with them. Backup before performing the initial synchronization, and be sure to overwrite each Palm device the first time.
If you want a historic snapshot of the data on either Palm device before doing this, first follow the instructions provided by Mark/Space to use the standard Palm conduits instead of Mark/Space Contacts, Events and Tasks, and be sure to set each Palm conduit to Palm overwrites handheld in order to transfer the data from your Palm Vx and Zire 72 to the Palm Desktop. Once there, those records can be exported as vCard and vCal files, and easily imported into the Address Book and iCal if you wish to do that. Edit them as you see fit, once they have been transfered. If you elect to do that, you must thereafter turn off these Palm conduits and reconfigure the Missing Sync to use the Mark/Space conduits, again choosing to have your computer replace the contents on each Palm device on the first synchronization.
Once you've achieved a 'balance' with the records in iCal, the Address Book and your handheld organizers, you can reset the records on your mobile handset. iSync alone performs this function, and later synchronization events with your SONY Ericsson S710a will always be manually triggered, and performed using iSync, not the Missing Sync. Reset once, and subsequently synchronize.
Anything else you want to add to the mix—.Mac Sync, for example—you can then add, initially performing a reset of your .Mac data, then subsequently synchronizing.
Synchronization of your iPod is handled by iTunes and only pulls data from the truth, so it need not be reset, as it cannot write changes to the truth which would adversely affect your other devices.

I would like to mark data on my iPhone / iPad as private or hide it. Is it possible? I could do it on my Palmpilot. Any data - addresses, calendar entries, files, anything could be hidden on the palm pilot. It'd be great to see this facility on apl pdts

I would like to mark data on my iPhone / iPad as private or hide it and only unlock it with a different password. Is it possible? I could do it on my Palmpilot. Any data - addresses, calendar entries, files, anything could be hidden on the palm pilot. It'd be great to see this facility on apple products.

I know what you meant. As I said, it's not possible to do so on the iPhone. Of course Apple could add such a feature to a future version of iOS, it's only software, but so far they haven't. You can suggest such a feature to Apple here: http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html

Oracle 8i lite and palm pilots

So has Anyone been able to get Oracle 8i Lite to work with a Palm Pilot? I've been browing through some of the forums on 8i Lite and some form apps like Satellite Forms and it doesn't seem like anyone has had much success.

We haven't tried 8i Lite on a palmtop. But we are trying to use it over the Internet and we are having some problems. Have you used 8i Lite over the Internet?!?
Thanks..

I can't open my refurbished palm pilot m500

so I bought this palm pilot m500, have down loaded the software, charged and connected to my computer, and when I go to open the hand held it says "test" or assign log pad.... what is this? I just want to use the silly thing! and I can't find these in the manual

jkouame wrote:
so I bought this palm pilot m500, have down loaded the software, charged and connected to my computer, and when I go to open the hand held it says "test" or assign log pad.... what is this? I just want to use the silly thing! and I can't find these in the manual
Try gently pressing the tiny "Reset" button in the back of the device with a straightened paper clip.
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Using A Palm Pilot Today Good Idea or are they becoming obsolete?

I started using a Palm Pilot in 1997. I used one constantly until 2006 when I broke the Palm PDA I had at the time and did not replace it.
I still use the desk top software (Palm One Ver 4.1.4).
I would like to go back to using a Palm Pilot. I will probably break a few again so I would prefer an inexpensive model and I am only interested in the To Do List, Addresses and Calender features. I use Vista now and will move on to Windows 7 shortly.
What model do you suggest I purchase and where is the best place to buy them.?
and
How long do you think we will be able to keep using these devices or will they eventually get overwhelmed by Black Berries, iPhones and Pre's?
Thanks for your help
Brian Smith
Nanaimo
Vancouver Island
British Columbia
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There is a version of Palm Desktop for Vista, but I'm not familiar with the details or whether it is compatible with your device. Check out this article:
Palm Support : Palm Desktop 6.2 and HotSync Manager (Windows)
http://kb.palm.com/wps/portal/kb/common/article/32859_en.html

Ipod touch and the palm pilot z22

My palm pilot z22 is reaching the end of its life cycle. Can the calendar, contacts, etc. be imported into the ipod touch?

Not directly from the Palm desktop. The Touch does sync with Outlook, however, so if you can change your sync conduit to sync your Palm with Outlook to get your data transferred there first, then Outlook Contacts and Calendar can indeed by synchronized with the Ipod Touch. I had a Palm TX and thankfully was already synchronizing to Outlook, so have had no problems. However, there is no syncing for Notes or To Do items on the Touch. There is at least one 3rd party option for syncing Outlook To Do items (KeyTasks from Chapura -- haven't tried it myself).
The option I have found for Notes that works well is to create a separate Outlook Contacts folder called Notes. Put the name of the note in the last name field and use the memo field for the note. I actually like this better than Outlook's native Notes, which are small yellow 'sticky' notes.
One thing that is NOT support on the Touch are categories. You can use them in Outlook itself, but they are not transferred to the Touch.
Judy

Having problems with my Palm M600 sync with Windows 7

I just got new compuer with Windows 7 and I have an old Palm Pilot M500. I loaded disk but it is trying to use COM1 port and I don't have a com port. I have plugged into the USB and have been trying to figure how to get it to work. I keep getting the following error : The selected port, COM1, is not available at this time. HotSync Manager will open the prot when it becomes available.
Well I have tried everything. My new DELL doesn't have a modem or com ports. I checked my hot sync, it doesn't give me a USB option, just local serial, modem, or network. None of the other work. I checked on line and saw a newer Hot SYnc manager ( I am running 4.0.2) I installed this and it gave me a USB option but it said no drivers. THen I noticed that my ability to sync to Outlook went away. so I uninstalled th downloaded hotsync and reiinstalled from my disk cause I need to sync to Outlook
PLEASE HELP

This thread (posted at the top of this forum in plain sight) might offer some hints.
http://forums.palm.com/t5/Windows-HotSync/Windows-7-and-Vista-hotsync-instructions-here/td-p/251755/...
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LabView application on a Palm Pilot?

A client of mine wants to be able to use a Palm Pilot (m505) to recieve and display some serial data, and I'd very much like to use LabVIEW. Is there a LabVIEW for PalmOS (perhaps in the pipeline, maybe even being launched at NIWeek2002)? I'm hoping to get this project up and running within the next couple of weeks, so any ideas would be *really* helpful!
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Not that I knew, what "crelf" really wants. What he writes, looks a lot like a visualization of some serial data on a PDA. I really wonder whether Labview is the right tool to do such a thing (just sum up all the minmal needed dll's on a WINTEL computer).
What you other commenters describe is a window into another Labview-running computer, which should be possible with a Webbroser when Laview presents a Server or some ActiveX client on the Labview. I am not sure if ActiveX is already available on CE.
I know that a lot of nice things have been accomplished on PDA's like Flightmanagement computers and Linux ports and so on. I am just questioning, if it's the right direction to port something complex and powerful like Labview on an PDA just to rec
eive some serial data. Maybe it's just a confusion of people who think when MS announces a Word for CE it's the same as Word for Windows.
So excuse the conservasionistic thoughts of a European lady that grew up in the time of "real programmers". ;-)Gabi
(ref http://www.edfac.usyd.edu.au/staff/souters/Humour/Real.Programmer.Stories.html)
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