Pocket Express announced today that its new database program, Pocket Express dbNow(TM), is now available. Pocket Express designed the program specifically for customers who want one easy-to-use database that works on their desktop, laptop, and Palm(TM) handheld. With the same familiar look and feel on both the Palm and PC, dbNow is incredibly easy to learn and use. Yet the program also includes many surprisingly sophisticated capabilities. In fact, dbNow is the first database for the Palm OS(R) to offer multi-user synchronization right out of the box, with no programming required.
Unique "Multi-User HotSync" Allows Hassle-Free Sharing of Information Among Many Users
With its true multi-user capabilities, dbNow lets users easily share databases with family and colleagues. Individual users can make additions and updates then combine them with Multi-user HotSync, dbNow's unique syncing technology. The uses for such a convenient tool for organizing and sharing information are immense: one very common example is a household address book. A husband and wife could each modify contact information during their daily travels, then quickly combine their edits with the press of the HotSync(TM) button. The program allows synchronization of a database to as many Palm handhelds and as many Windows computers as needed, making it ideal for families, work groups, and clubs. Of course, dbNow is also a great tool for the individual user who wants to record and edit various types of information but does not need to share this data with others.
dbNow's Handheld Portability and Desktop Power Combine for Breakthrough Convenience
The portability and clever synchronization abilities of Palm OS devices such as the Palm handheld by Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq:PALM) and the Handspring(TM) Visor(TM) by Handspring, Inc. (Nasdaq:HAND) make the devices a perfect place to store all types of frequently referenced and updated essentials, from contacts to inventory lists to time tracking information. Pocket Express felt that marrying the portability of the handheld device with the power of the desktop PC was the key to creating a truly effective database program, particularly if it could be designed in a way that the average person could use it without having to take a training class or consult an IT department. "You really couldn't ask for a more practical tool than dbNow; anyone, even a computer novice, can tailor a database for their needs in no time," said Pocket Express CEO Alma Rodoni. "Being able to access the information you need, when you need it and with the peace of mind that you have the latest data, no matter which of your computers you are using, represents a real leap forward in productivity."
Seamless Integration of Desktop and Handheld Versions Simplifies Installation and Usage
Minimizing start-up time for the new user, dbNow's Windows desktop and Palm handheld components install together in one streamlined process. Following installation, an easy-to-use Database Creation Wizard helps users create a custom flat-file database in minutes. On the Windows desktop, users have complete printing capabilities, including a variety of report and memo formats. The program also generates HTML files and can import and export in CSV and TAB formats. Installing a database to a handheld device is as easy as selecting a menu command. Once a database is on both the handheld and desktop, dbNow works like the Palm Desktop software during HotSync so that any changes the user makes on either version of the database are recorded on both computers. This seamless integration of dbNow on the desktop and handheld allows people to utilize their information or change it at the opportune moment.
dbNow's Handheld and Desktop Versions Share Many Powerful Capabilities Including:
-- Single and multiple record views -- Similar to Palm Address Book, dbNow lets you glance at a list of your entire database as well as access and edit the detailed information of individual entries.
-- Fast record lookup -- Find information fast by using the Lookup field. Write the first few letters of the record you are looking for and dbNow automatically scrolls to that entry.
-- Powerful searching and sorting -- Sort on up to three fields at once. Search on up to three fields at once with a rich set of search criteria.
-- Up to 250 fields in each record.
-- Up to 16,000 records in each database.
-- Seven different field types: Text, number, multiple choice, date, time, checkbox, and label only.
-- Text fields can be up to 32 KB in size.
-- Supports the Palm Find command and Palm Categories.
-- Beam to Memo Pad and Copy to Memo Pad commands on the Palm. Copy to Clipboard on Windows.
-- A complete manual in Adobe Acrobat format.
Introductory Pricing - 50% Off Until December 15, 2000
Through December 15, consumers can purchase dbNow for 50% off the regular price of $29.99. For the special introductory price of $14.99, users can get both the Palm and Windows components of dbNow in one easy download at the Pocket Express website, www.pocketexpress.com, and at popular Palm software archives such as PalmGear H.Q. (www.palmgear.com). As it does on all Pocket Express products, the company offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on dbNow. The Palm OS version of dbNow works on handheld devices with Palm OS 3.0 and above. The included desktop software requires Windows 95 or higher. Further information on system requirements is available at the Pocket Express web site.
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