Palm Desktop 4.0 for windows out now
Palm has released a significant update to the Palm Desktop software. Version 4.0 offers a fresh new user interface, useful new views, time-saving features; improved security, color themes and new ways to share, send, and receive appointments and address book information. It can be downloaded here and there is also a FAQ at Palm's site.
Thanks to Bart Gellman for the alert.
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RE: ugly and annoying
I like it.
RE: ugly and annoying
RE: ugly and annoying
RE: Handspring
NO USB Support. But I never try the serial sync
Don't waste the Time
RE: Handspring
Works like a champ with my Prism...
RE: Handspring
Jonathan
RE: Handspring
I like it
C.
Upgrade?? Really?!? Gee... My Hotsync got downgraded!
RE: Upgrade?? Really?!? Gee... My Hotsync got downgraded!
That's pretty interesting . . .
Let's see how Palm corrects this issue . . .
RE: Upgrade?? Really?!? Gee... My Hotsync got downgraded!
OTHER ISSUES
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HotSync(R) Manager software version number
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This release of Palm Desktop software includes HotSync Manager
v3.1.1. In the About dialog box of HotSync Manager, however, the
version number is incorrectly shown as 3.0.4.
To find the true version number:
1. Locate the HotSync.exe file (normally installed to c:\Palm).
2. Right-click the file name and choose Properties.
3. Click the Version tab.
Not me!!RE: Upgrade?? Really?!?GeeMy Hotsync got downgraded!
4.0 on both my home and work systems..
and I do USB at home and serial at work!
No it ain't me babe!
Is it my fault?
RE: Is it my fault?
With this, the 3.0.4 label bug, and the date view bug people have seen, I'm wondering why the 4.0 desktop was rushed out. The README file with it is dated on December 1st -- surely they could have fixed the known bug with the hotsync manager in the 5 weeks it took to go from that version to their website.
No USB support
RE: No USB support
Posted by: I.M. Anonymous @ 1/18/01 12:20:03 PM
All you have to do to get Desktop 4 working with the Visor is to RE-INSTALL the desktop software that came with the Visor, select a Custom Install, and ONLY install HotSync Manager (which is where the USB support resides).
Works like a champ with my Prism...
RE: No USB support
Wanna know how?????
Can work with Visor + USB
Or, you can just re-install the Handspring Desktop, a Custom install, and ONLY install HotSync Manager (which is what I did, and Desktop 4 works just fine with both my serial Palm cradles and my USB Visor cradles...)
Enjoy, Colin
RE: Can work with Visor + USB
RE: Can work with Visor + USB
http://www.palmstation.com/view_article.py?article=3515&flat_mode=1
later, Colin
DT 4.0 is nice...as a consolation
DT 4 doesn't work with Dataviz Desktop To Go
RE: DT 4 doesn't work with Dataviz Desktop To Go
Palm Desktop 4...hmmm
edit / make your own themes in desktop 4.0
RE: edit / make your own themes in desktop 4.0
slightly OT: Palm Desktop for Unix
Confused
I am new to this and after extensive reading at this site and others I had decided to sell the Prism that I got for
Christmas and wait for the Palm Vc running os 4.0 to come out because the features for the Palm Vc would
include, The new SDM expansion slot which is ( considerable smaller than the springboard modules ) it
would the USB palm cradle that will become the standard for all future palm devices and it would support
Blue Tooth Technology through an upgrade in the os in the future. And hopefully the Palm Vc will not be blue in color like the Prism is.
But can see from the posts here that the usb is not working, are any of the other features said to be in OS 4 in
os 4? Should I not Wait for the Palm Vc?
From Carl Yankowski Keynote Address at CES:
IN OUR NEXT-GENERATION PALM OS 4.0, ADDING TELEPHONY, EXPANSION, USB, AND
16-BIT COLOR WITHOUT DEGRADING OR COMPLICATING THE USER EXPERIENCE
PALM'S EXPANSION SOURCE IS THE SECURE DIGITAL AND MULTIMEDIA CARD FORMAT.
WE MADE THIS CHOICE BECAUSE IT IS AN INDUSTRY STANDARD, WITH MORE THAN 150
MEMBERS AND BECAUSE OF ITS DESIGN AND ELEGANCE. AT THE SIZE OF A POSTAGE
STAMP, IT CAN HOLD POWERFUL DATA APPLICATIONS AND ALSO PERFORM AS AN I/O
DEVICE IN ALL WITHOUT BEING INTRUSIVE. YOU WILL SEE THESE IN OUR DEVICES IN
THE SPRING.
RE: Confused
I shall probably stick with my Palm IIIc until the end of this year. Will be interested to see Handspring's new products.
RE: Confused
this is not os4 but palm desktop 4. big difference. usb is not on any palm device. only handspring and to a small extent sony support usb in hardware. the m500 and everyhing else released by palm will support palm. keep waiting and dont let what u her sway you. u are waiting for a great product. and if u decided to change your mind wait till the new sony comes out. you will not be disappointed.
those pussies forgot something
overall.. its SOOO much better..
Palm Desktop 4.0
Nice Job
RE: Nice Job
at least till i get another palm in a year or so.
Nice look
Why complain?
Mobile Internet Kit doesn't work with Desktop 4.0
Tss, tss - somebody didn't test this product very well!
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ugly and annoying
I hope they keep the software designers for the desktop away from os 4.0!