outSmart Your Smartphone

<p> Palm, Inc has come up with a work around for folks using Vista with a 64 bit system and Palm OS. For months I have been telling folks to wait as I thought something was coming. Palm has 6.2 Desktop available for free on their website <a href="http://www.palm.com/">www.Palm.com</a> they offer the download. In the same area they cover how using Bluetooth you can hotsync. Not to panic if your computer doesn&#39;t have Bluetooth, run down to a local electronics store and pick one up for $30. </p> <p> I have added a new page to my website to make it as easy as possible. Go to my my website and look under the tab &quot;Tips and Tricks&quot; and look for the tab &quot;Palm 64 Bit&quot;. You can also click <a href="http://www.dickbetts.com/tipstricks/palm64bit.html">http://www.dickbetts.com/tipstricks/palm64bit.html</a> </p> <p> Hope this helps many of you! </p> <p> Dick </p>

<p> I have installed the new OS software, spent a couple of hours at Verizon spent a couple of hours on Palm support blog and this unit still will not synch datebook data from the palm to the desktop - other direction works. Any thoughts?? </p>

<p> Has anyone looked at the advantages or disadvantages of ATT&#39;s blackberry curve vs. bold other than price? I&#39;ve never used a smartphone so this is all new. </p>

<p> Unlimited data plans have become common for Smartphones, especially in the real estate industry. Access to MLS, updating Supra eKey function for lock-box operation, email service, all have a great part in our business. </p> <p> General browsing the web, however, is seriously limited by the Smartphone (keyboard, screen size, etc.). Most phone companies have a monthly fee for use of a Smartphone as a modem for Internet access on your laptop. That fee is in addition to the fee for the smartphone data plan. I believe Sprint is an exception. </p> <p> I have been using PdaNet software for almost a year, and it is one of the best buys in technology. My TREO 755 on Alltel provides a wireless Internet connection for my laptop almost anywhere. Right now I am in Broken Bow, OK where there does not seem to be any free or subscriber wifi service. There is wifi available in Idabel, OK (12 to 15 miles south). </p> <p> My TREO is running fine, and I have Internet access even here. Speed is good most areas, and adequate in more rural areas. PdaNet costs about $30 as a one-time cost, and is now available for Windows Mobile and some non-Palm non-Windows smartphones. I will be buying PdaNet software for my daughter soon. She is in college and has a Blackberry Curve with a data plan. </p> <p> Check it out. <a href="http://www.junefabrics.com/palmnet/">http://www.junefabrics.com/palmnet/</a> </p> <p> <br /> Matt Peters, Albuquerque-Rio Rancho, NM <a href="mailto:Matt@REALTOR.com">Matt@REALTOR.com</a><br /> (505) 269-4791 . . . . Your Direct Line to RESULTS<br /> <a href="http://www.IdealNM.com">www.IdealNM.com</a> <a href="http://www.Relocation2Albuquerque.com">www.Relocation2Albuquerque.com</a><br /> </p>

<p> <a href="http://www.iheartmusic.com/cc-common/radio_app/index2.html">http://www.iheartmusic.com/cc-common/radio_app/index2.html</a> </p> <p> I installed this on my Blackberry Curve and it works smoothly. Best of all it&#39;s free. </p> <p> I guess because I am always doing new things and it was a nice day for a ride in my convertible, I used a male to male connector wire and fed my stereo in the car from my Blackberry when it was running iHeartRadio. Excellent! I can almost do without XM! </p> <p> I was using the Blackberry to pick radio stations! </p> <p> I haven&#39;t found out, yet, what happens when I get a call, but it was so nice out for the time being, I figured I would let it go to voice mail. </p> <p> Enjoy </p> <p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: &#39;Courier New&#39;"><font size="3">Chris Parks - ABR, e-Pro, GRI - Accelerated<o:p></o:p></font></span> </p> <p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: &#39;Courier New&#39;"><font size="3">Broker<o:p></o:p></font></span> </p> <p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: &#39;Courier New&#39;"><font size="3">CParksGo@Gmail.com<o:p></o:p></font></span> </p> <p> </p>

<p> It&#39;s new. When you click the link and the page opens, scroll down. </p> <p> Essentially, you need to install something on your Blackberry in order to get applications. You can view the apps they offer here: </p> <p> <a href="http://na.blackberry.com/eng/services/appworld/featured.jsp">http://na.blackberry.com/eng/services/appworld/featured.jsp</a> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: &#39;Courier New&#39;"><font size="3">Chris Parks - ABR, e-Pro, GRI - Accelerated<o:p></o:p></font></span> </p> <p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: &#39;Courier New&#39;"><font size="3">Broker<o:p></o:p></font></span> </p> <p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: &#39;Courier New&#39;"><font size="3">CParksGo@Gmail.com<o:p></o:p></font></span> </p> <p> </p>

<p> I have been researching ways or software to forward text messages to email. At first, that may seem counter intuitive, but the advantages are similar to what we do with email. We save email and manipulate text within email as needed, so why not do the same with text messages? </p> <p> I like the &quot;immediacy&quot; of a text message, but the purpose seems defeated when I am at my PC or laptop and not paying attention to my Blackberry. Often, I may not notice that I have a text message for a couple of hours, but I check email on the PC continuously. </p> <p> I found Cortado (free) &quot;sms2desk,&quot; but the free version fixated itself on my business email account, and you can only configure which email address you want to use by buying the &quot;premium&quot; version. I never want my personal communication via text to go on the brokerage&#39;s server, so I had to uninstall the application before I could try it extensively. </p> <p> <a href="http://www.cortado.com/euen/CortadoFree/SoftwareforBlackBerry/SMS2Desk.aspx"><font color="#1C4D90">http://www.cortado.com/euen/CortadoFree/SoftwareforBlackBerry/SMS2Desk.aspx</font></a> </p> <p> I have also found OZEKI NG - SMS Gateway </p> <p> <a href="http://www.ozekisms.com/index.php?owpn=112"><font color="#1C4D90">http://www.ozekisms.com/index.php?owpn=112</font></a> </p> <p> I really don&#39;t want to install and uninstall applications to evaluate their performance, so can anyone suggest a method using Outlook or an application that can do this? </p> <p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Calibri&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: &#39;Courier New&#39;"><font size="3">Chris Parks - ABR, e-Pro, GRI - Accelerated<o:p></o:p></font></span> </p> <p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Calibri&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: &#39;Courier New&#39;"><font size="3">Broker<o:p></o:p></font></span> </p> <p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Calibri&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: &#39;Courier New&#39;"><font size="3">CParksGo@Gmail.com<o:p></o:p></font></span> </p>

<p> I am converting from a Palm Treo 700P to Blackberry (Sprint). Question; how to transfer Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, etc. from Palm OS to Outlook/Blackberry. I&#39;ve looked in manuals, online, etc. but can&#39;t seem to find how to do so intuitively and Palm support continues to be less than helpful (one reason for the change). Help!? </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center"> <u><span style="font-size: 16pt"><font face="Times New Roman">The NEW Palm PRE<o:p></o:p></font></span></u> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center"> <o:p><font face="Times New Roman" size="5"> </font></o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center"> <font face="Times New Roman" size="5">To all my Palm OS loving friends!</font> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center"> <o:p><font face="Times New Roman" size="5"> </font></o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Many of us &#39;cut our teeth&#39; in mobile technology on early Palm Operating System handhelds like the Vx or M500 series. We followed Palm into our first &quot;Smartphone&quot; with the Treo 650 (which was a great device).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> The Treo helped many of us understand the importance and freedom of having web and email with us all the time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> When the Treo 650&#39;s started to show the effects of age, the industry had changed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> Other manufactures started introducing their own version of Smartphones; many of which highlighted different features or functions and had different Bells &amp; Whistles. My email box started filling up with questions about Windows type devices, Blackberry capabilities and iPhones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> I incorporated the Windows type devices into my training quickly after their release and am currently getting ready to add the new Blackberry and iPhones.<o:p></o:p></font></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">With all the new devices being released I finally started thinking it might be time for me to move onto something besides a Palm OS device.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> Just in the nick of time Palm, Inc. revealed the new Pre!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> My email has been overloaded since the unveiling at the CES show.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></font></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Many of you have either attended my sessions or read some of my articles so you know I always evaluate Smartphones based on getting the most out of them for the Real Estate Professional.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> Many of the bells and whistles that come with certain Smartphones are great for entertainment value but lack how they can help you run your business.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> So let&#39;s take a look at some of the features and point out how they can help your career.<o:p></o:p></font></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Screen<o:p></o:p></font></span></b> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Most importantly here is the screen <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">size</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> You Centro users over 50 are going to be thrilled to know the new Pre has a screen size of 3.1 inches versus the <span style="color: red">Treo 1.75</span>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> The Pre offers a very high quality 480 x 320 which will give you a very clear screen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> Plus it is a true Touchscreen, which means no more sticks - just use your thumb!<o:p></o:p></font></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Keyboard<o:p></o:p></font></span></b> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Have you ever tried typing on an iPhone?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> In my opinion those on-screen keyboards just don&#39;t get it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> The Pre has a curved slide out QWERTY keyboard which is great for texting, email and data entry.<o:p></o:p></font></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Online Speed<o:p></o:p></font></span></b> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p></span></b> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">There are two ways to connect to the internet: Wi-Fi and &quot;3G&quot;.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> Wi-Fi means you are in range of a wireless internet service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> If you are &quot;in range&quot; of this service, the Pre will detect it and use it to allow faster web and email.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> 3Gis the fastest internet access which uses cell towers; the Pre has it.<o:p></o:p></font></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Built in GPS<o:p></o:p></font></span></b> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">As a REALTOR a GPS is a must, the Pre has one built in that will give you turn by turn directions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> <o:p></o:p></font></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Camera<o:p></o:p></font></span></b> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p></span></b> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">As we have grown up with cell phone cameras most agents have recognized they just didn&#39;t give high quality pictures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> You couldn&#39;t count on using the photos for flyers, advertising or in the MLS.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> Well guess what?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The Pre has a 3 MP camera; this would be 3 times better than most cell cameras!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> I look forward to seeing just how high quality these pictures turn out.<o:p></o:p></font></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Operating System<o:p></o:p></font></span></b> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p></span></b> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Finally Palm has released a much awaited new software, code name &quot;Nova&quot;. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>According to experts, this new software is &quot;one of the hottest mobile platforms yet&quot;.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> They have named it WebOS which rivals anything on the market and I am excited to put it to the test.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> One thing Palm has brought from their previous system is the ease and simplicity in bouncing between programs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> With just a flick of your finger you can switch from one program to another without having to &quot;close&quot; the previous programs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> Picture the programs like a deck of cards, you can stack them or close them with ease.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> If you are composing an email and need to check your calendar, just flick your finger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> Yes, other Smartphones have this feature but not as cool as this!<o:p></o:p></font></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Dashboard<o:p></o:p></font></span></b> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">The WebOS has a feature I think we will really like, the bottom of the screen has a &#39;flexible space&#39; called the dashboard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> You can select the programs to be displayed and if you get a text or a calendar event alert it will pop up in this area while you continue to work on the application that is open! It allows you to read the first line or so of text without disturbing the application you are working in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> Pretty cool!<o:p></o:p></font></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Touchstone<o:p></o:p></font></span></b> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">I know you can tell I am excited about some of the new features being introduced by the number of times I am saying &quot;Cool&quot;, but try this cool feature out - the Pre comes with a hockey puck sized accessory called a Touchstone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> Simply set your Pre on it and it charges wirelessly!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> Cool!<o:p></o:p></font></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Miscellaneous<o:p></o:p></font></span></b> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">A few other features of interest: 8GB of internal memory; stereo Bluetooth; removable battery and weighs 4.8 ounces.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> <o:p></o:p></font></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">For many of you we will have to wait and see if GE Supra adds it to the device list of compatible devices for their iBoxes. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Watch for an update on any approved devices on their website:</font></span> <a href="http://www.supra.com/"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">www.Supra.com</font></span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> <o:p></o:p></font></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">I currently do not have a Pre but I am working all my resources to get one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> I have read both what Palm, Inc has published and what some folks who attended the CES show have written and am very impressed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> So, die hard Palm supporters, there might be light at the end of the tunnel!<o:p></o:p></font></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p></span> </p> <p> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-fareast-font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">For more information on (and some pictures of) the Pre, visit:</span> <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-fareast-font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"><a href="http://www.palm.com/"><span style="font-size: 12pt">www.Palm.com</span></a></span> </p>

<p> My 4 year old HP laptop crashed irretrievably several weeks ago. I like many people had been holding out to replace my laptop because I knew I would be buying Vista and the talk was that Vista still had bugs that needed to be worked out. However, my kids were using Vista with no problems so I bought a new HP laptop with Vista. When I tried to sync my Treo with the laptop it requested drivers to be installed, but the system would not accept the driver installation. </p> <p> I use Verizon so I called their tech support to try to find the problem. After several hours it was evident that the young man working with me was looking up the information or asking his supervisor the answers to questions. I hung up in frustration and continued on my own. Well into the night I decided to call Verizon again, hoping to get a more experienced tech, which I did. This fellow stepped me through the same questions and process as I had been doing all day but this time when it didn&#39;t work he called Palm and got a Palm tech support person on a three way call. Palm tech support asked that I check to see what version of Vista I was running and told me where how to find the answer. I found that I was running Vista 64 bit. When the Palm tech heard this she said the 64 bit version of Vista will not support the Palm Treo 700p or 680 if I remember correctly. This news meant that I had to buy a new phone if I wanted to sync with my new laptop. I told the Palm tech that I had to sync my phone with both the XP desktop in my office and the Vista laptop I had just purchased, since I had buy a new phone that would work with the Vista laptop what phone could I buy that will sync with both Vista 64 bit and XP. The reply was Blackberry. </p> <p> I purchased a Blackberry Pearl because I was eligible for an upgrade with Verizon and it ended up being very inexpensive. I could have bough up but the Pearl gave me everything I needed and I have been very pleased with the ease of operation. </p> <p> I share my story with you because I did not realize that Vista or possibly the version of vista that was on the computer that I purchased would not accept some of the hardware and software that I was using. I tried to install Quicken 2006 and also found after half a day working with it that this version of Vista would not run anything but the latest version of Quicken. </p> <p> Hopefully, what I have learned will be of benefit to someone else who finds themselves in the position it was in. My laptop had crashed and I needed a replacement quickly. I am very pleased with the new Vista HP laptop and have no problem with the Vista system. I am also very pleased with my new Blackberry Pearl. However, when I was forced to replace the laptop I did not anticipate also being forced to replace the phone.<br /> </p>

<p> Looks like Justin Zimmerman of Good Morning Real Estate has organized another content-rich Webinar THURSDAY March 26, 2009 8 pm EST featuring a panel of experts to help you evaluate the right Smartphone for you -- &quot;Which is the Right Smartphone for Realtors&quot; </p> <div> One of the panelists is your very own moderator Dick Betts, well-known to RealTowners and real estate professionals across the country. Dick runs this popular RealTown Group <a title="http://www.realtown.com/Dick15/groups/outsmart-your-smartphone" href="http://www.realtown.com/Dick15/groups/outsmart-your-smartphone">outSmart Your Smartphone</a> - </div> <div> </div> <div> The webinar is complimentary and seating is limited. Sign up today and mark your calendar for Thursday (NOT Wednesday) March 26. The <a title="http://www.goodmorningrealestate.com/live/iphone-blackberry-palm" href="http://www.goodmorningrealestate.com/live/iphone-blackberry-palm">sign-up form</a> says Wednesday March 26 but it should be Thursday March 26......the reason I caught that is because my family keeps telling me that Wednesday March 25 is my birthday which I no longer recognize! </div> <div> </div> <div> Sign-up at <a title="http://www.goodmorningrealestate.com/live/iphone-blackberry-palm/ http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=MnJV3&amp;m=1dLuJRkm3SnXMb&amp;b=CDimQUB6ffbONwMWs_vI8Q" href="http://www.goodmorningrealestate.com/live/iphone-blackberry-palm/"><font title="http://www.goodmorningrealestate.com/live/iphone-blackberry-palm/">http://www.goodmorningrealestate.com/live/iphone-blackberry-palm/</font></a> </div> <div> </div> <div> Thanks </div> <div> John </div> <div> </div> <div> <div align="left"> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <span>John Reilly e-PRO<br /> CEO and Publisher<br /> <a title="http://realtown.com/" href="http://realtown.com/"><font title="http://realtown.com/" color="#800080">RealTown</font></a>® <br /> <a title="mailto:John@RealTown.com" href="mailto:John@RealTown.com">John@RealTown.com</a> <br /> San Diego 619-283-7302 x103</span> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div>

<p> Hi Dick, How can I get my contacts and calenders to all sync with the push of one button? I have windows vista on lap top, palm os centro, and microsoft 2007. </p>

<p> Dick </p> <p> Is there a way on a Centro (like the Blackberry) that you are notified when a new email comes in? </p> <p> Valerie Rosenblum, e-PRO, GRI </p> <p> FC Tucker NW IN Realtors </p> <p> 219-241-3585 </p> <p> <a href="mailto:valerie@valerosenblum.com">valerie@valerosenblum.com</a> </p> <p> www.ValerieRosenblum.com </p>

<p> </p> <div align="left"> <p> Palm&#39;s stock has taken a real beating and a friend said he heard they near bankruptcy. Anyone know any factual information on this? </p> </div> <div align="left"> Tal Kramer<br /> <br /> <b>Tal and Jeanette Kramer<br /> <span style="color: red">Re/Max</span> <span style="color: blue">Communities</span></b> - Metro Atlanta<br /> 770-971-0025<br /> 678-978-1900 - Tal cell<br /> 678-978-1800 - Jeanette cell<br /> <a href="mailto:kramer@mydreamhome.com">Kramer@MyDreamHome.com</a> - Tal<br /> <a href="mailto:jeanette@mydreamhome.com">Jeanette@MyDreamHome.com</a> - Jeanette<br /> <a href="http://www.mydreamhome.com/"><b>www.MyDreamHome.com</b></a><br /> <br /> <b><i><span style="color: navy">We&#39;re</span> <b><i><span style="color: navy">never too busy for your referrals</span></i> <span style="color: navy">:-)</span></b></i></b> </div>

<p> </p> <div> I have a somewhat &#39;unique&#39; situation and am in need of help. My wife and I are a real estate team. We have Outlook (2003) but do not have Exchange. </div> <p> Objective: Have the same Contact database (DB) on both of our PC&#39;s and on both of our Treo 750&#39;s (Windows Mobile). </p> <p> Now I keep the Master DB on my pc and Sync regularly. Periodically I wipe out her Outlook DB and Export / Import from mine to hers and then she Sync&#39;s her phone. We have a wireless home network and can see each other&#39;s files so... Is there an easier way to accomplish our objective? </p> <p> Tal Kramer<br /> <br /> <b>Tal and Jeanette Kramer, e-PRO/ABR<br /> <span style="color: red">Re/Max</span> <span style="color: blue">Communities</span></b> - Metro Atlanta<br /> 770-971-0025<br /> <a href="mailto:jeanette@mydreamhome.com">Kramer@MyDreamHome.com</a><br /> <a href="http://www.mydreamhome.com/">www.MyDreamHome.com</a><br /> <br /> <b><i><span style="color: navy">We&#39;re never too busy for your referrals</span></i> <span style="color: navy">:-)</span></b> </p>