*Representatives from Palm, Inc. demonstrated its new Palm m125 handheld
computer and showcased its entire line of handheld computers. Several
units of the new model were given away during drawings.

*Rick Broida and Dave Johnson, columnists for Handheld Computing Magazine
and co-authors of the popular books, "How to Do Everything with Your Palm
Handheld" and "How to Do Everything with Your Visor," were two of the
featured presenters during seminars and "Ask the Experts" sessions. They
also treated the audience to a live version of Head2Head, their back-of-the-boo
k column in Handheld Computing in which they engage in a lively "debate"
on all issues pertaining to Palm OS computing. 

*Many of the exhibitors took advantage of wireless Internet access provided
throughout the exhibit hall utilizing 802.11b technology.

*John Waller, director of the Silicon Valley Palm Users Group, emceed
the event and drew large, enthusiastic crowds during hourly sessions in
which hundreds of products were given away.

*As attendees entered the exposition hall, they had the opportunity to
have the event's Show Guide beamed to their handhelds using WideRay's
JACK mobile caching server.

*Franklin Covey presented its entire line of Palm OS handhelds and accessories
as well as provided a sneak peak at the Franklin Covey Library expansion
card loaded with several best selling titles, including The 7 Habits of
Highly Effective People, First Things First, and The Gladiators.

*PalmOSTrainingVideo.com launched a first-of-its-kind training video produced
to help users get the most out of their investment in a Palm OS handheld.


*Dimensional Software not only showcased the newest version of its Volleyball
ACE software for coaches at its booth, but also hosted a fun "blanket
volleyball" game in the parking lot of the exhibition hall.

*Datastick Systems launched its Datastick Connection 2.0 data acquisition
software for the Palm OS, including a host of new features such as fifty
percent faster data logging and greater accuracy of data calibration.

*Synchroscan Corp. officially unveiled its Parlay Dialer wireless phone
dialing accessory, demonstrating how users can select a contact out of
their Palm OS contact directory and have Parlay Dialer automatically dial
the phone number. 
*Hands High Software took the wraps off its new FontBucket, a free application
giving Palm OS developers a set of tools to incorporate custom fonts into
their products. The company also exhibited the latest version of Thought
Manager.

*Stevens Creek Software used SyncFest as the launching pad for its new
ScanConfig line of applications, allowing business users to completely
configure barcode scanner hardware, selecting the exact barcode types
which best meet their needs.

*miniMusic conducted the very first live performance of Bandheld, a Palm
OS music composition software, demonstrating how music composers can not
only write music on their handhelds, anytime and anyplace, but play them
back as well.

*TealPoint Software launched TealMovie 2.10, giving users better capabilities
for viewing high-quality videos and animation on their Palm OS handhelds;
the company also showcased recent releases of its TealDoc document reader
and TealLock security software.

*Mark/Space Softworks rolled out the latest edition of its DataCord line
of handheld serial cables and announced The Missing Sync, a collection
of USB drivers and software enabling full usage of Sony CLIE handhelds
with USB equipped Macintosh computers.

*Blue Nomad showed off its powerful WordSmith word processor and offered
attendees a bundle deal combining WordSmith, ThinkOutside's Stowaway Keyboard
and Bachmann Software's PrintBoy utility. Company president Alexander
Hinds participated in SyncFest's Ask-the-Experts panel.

*Mobile Geographics displayed its MapTap Atlas, a comprehensive Atlas
for Palm OS handhelds that provides users with detailed information on
any geographic location in the world.

*PFU America demonstrated how Palm OS device users can plug their favorite
PC keyboards into the company's Happy Hacking Cradle for easier data entry.


*PalmGear promoted their virtual software store offering the widest array
of Palm OS titles and accessories available anywhere.

*Scott eVest showed off its gadget-friendly yet fashionable vest with
a built-in Personal Area Network system of conduits.

*Nite Ize showcased its line of Stand-UpT Holsters designed to provide
the ultimate in protection and expanded utility for a mobile device.

*Osborne/McGraw Hill featured its series of how-to books, including those
authored by Rick Broida and Dave Johnson, on getting the most out of Palm
OS handhelds. Several books were given away during SyncFest drawings.