Pen Computing Daily News Archives, April 4, 2001 CNET is reporting that Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard (HP) have reached an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to stop running ads that suggest PocketPC devices come with built-in wireless Internet access because the ads are misleading in that they fail to mention that customers would need an additional modem device to make the wireless Internet access capability a reality.

Franklin Electronic has announced the following new handheld-savvy titles in their "2001 Physicians' Desk Reference" series: #1.) "The Medical Letter's Handbook of Adverse Drug Interactions," #2.) McGraw-Hill's "Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine Companion Handbook," and #3.) "The Washington Manual of Medical Therapeutics" published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Orbit Industries' Stinger Finger Stylus offers a "finger pick" stylus interface to handheld devices that comes in a bundled three-pack (black, silver & graphite; or blue, yellow & red). v Epson Research and Development has announced that Palm's new m505 handheld with color support uses EPSON S1D13706 embedded memory LCD controller to support 16-bit color (65,000 colors) applications that might offer gaming, photos, and video playback capabilities.

AvantGo has announced that you can now sign-up for Consumer Reports via AvantGo's free online mobile content deliver services.

Conduits Technologies is reportedly now shipping v1.2 of Pocket Album for PocketPC (US$20). The new version offers: two display modes, image collection tools, display customization features, and improved playback options. This version also supports Colorgraphic Communications' Voyager VGA PC card that can output 640x480 or 800x600 resolution displays.

-Steve Holden (sholden@pencomputing.com)