3Com's Palm Computing does offer a Palm V Modem that operates at 33.6-Kbps speed for connectivity to desktop PCs, corporate intranets, or Internet Service Providers (ISPs). There is also an option GSM upgrade kit that enables connectivity via GSM wireless phones.

WESTTEK has announced JETCET CONNECT a serial to parallel port convertor for Windows CE devices that enables direct link to the majority of parallel port savvy printers on the market. They also have a software package available called "JETCET PRINT" - that enables color printing and two-side printing from Windows CE devices to a specific list of printers.

Concept Kitchen is now shipping their "PenCap Stylus" 4-pack product that lets a handheld user convert any ordinary pen (Bic, Pilot, Uni-Ball, etc. ...) to a stylus and back again.

JMI Co. Ltd (Korea) has a wide range of mobile accessories: leather cases, straps, handsfree kits, plugin chargers, twin chargers, notebook carrying cases/bags (OEM), and magnetic holders. For more information send email to: jmikorea@jmikorea.com.

PenRight! has begun shipping their new next-generation, rapid application development (RAD) tool called MobileBuilder (US$795) that is ideal for building pen based solutions for: Windows NT/9X/3.1/MS-DOS, and DPMI. Future editions will reportedly support Windows CE and Palm OS.

PC World has a host of potentially interesting articles:

#1.) "CLIK OFFERS SLICK NOTEBOOK STORAGE: PC Card Drive eliminates need for cords and cables" Read Here;

#2.) "MICROSOFT REVS WEBTV FOR WINDOWS CE: New set-top box debuts as the competition to deliver interactive television heats up Read Here

#3.) "MICROSOFT LAUNCHES WIRELESS PORTAL: Mobile will offer e-mail, address books, and calendars via pagers and mobile phones." Read Here;

#4.) "WHAT'S AHEAD FOR WINDOWS CE? - Why sales of Win CE handhelds lag behind the Palm" Read Here;

#5.) "MEGAPIXELS FOR A MINIBUDGET: Ricoh's RDC-5000 digital camera promises high resolution at a low cost" Read Here;

#6.) "MICROSOFT BETS ON ELECTRONIC BOOKS: When you start reading e-books, Microsoft wants a piece (or two) of the action" Read Here; and

#7 "IBM SHIPS WORLD'S SMALLEST DRIVE: Tiny 16-gram device targeted for digital cameras, handhelds, and MP3 players." Read Here.