NetMarketing for Nov98 has a very interesting article about how Philips Mobile Computing set-up an e-commerce site within 30-days to sell Philips' Velo and Nino handheld devices. The article is written by Dana Blankenhorn and is entitled "Commerce providers: new service companies offer quick access to online sales."

NEC has reportedly "invested US$15 million" in Vadem--a Silicon Valley company "involved in the design of LSI (large scale integrated circuit) chips for Windows CE terminals." NEC builds the VR4100-series of microprocessors used in many current Windows CE devices. [SOURCE: Martyn Williams, Newsbytes News Network]

The Government Video published on 20Oct98 covers the new "JVC HC-E100 PocketMail Portable Email Device" on page 82. A small picture of the unit is included with the short "product introduction" article.

Red Herring has a series of in-depth articles related to future consumer devices including a great deal of "market and investor" related data and analysis covering handheld computers in their Dec98 issue. The main articles are entitled "Briefing: Consumer--The Heirs to the PC" and "10 Trends for the Post-PC World." Two other interesting articles are "In The Palm of Its Hand: Windows CE vs. PalmPilot" (page 94) and "Personal Digital Assistance: Interview with Palm Computing founders Jeff Hawkins and Donna Dubinsky" (page 95). Some key supporting articles focus on Intel's Microdrive technology, Intel's microprocessor strategy, and Spyglass' software directions.

JP Systems has announced a new "multi-network docking cradle" for PalmPilot devices that will be able to interface with a "variety" of Type II PC Cards (Ethernet, Modem, Storage, etc.). The cradle should be available in Q1'99 for an estimated price of around US$120. [SOURCE: Sylvia Dennis, Newsbytes News Network]

Paul notes that the recently held Netherlands's Apple Expo Benelux featured Apple Newton-savvy eMate 300s selling for approximately US$250 each from the Stonehouse Group.

Softwarebuero Mueller has officially released Secret Names 1.0--a DES or Triple DES encryption extension for the Newton that will encrypt Name card files and Owner Info. It is available for US$15 (Mac or PC) and supports both English and German Newton devices.

-Steve Holden (sholden@pencomputing.com)