Maybe you can't live without your Palm, or maybe you just bought one and want to trick it out for maximum efficiency. Well, look no further. Here, CNET shows you the best Palm applications on the market. Even if you install nothing else on your handheld, these star software products will still serve up plenty, including movie listings, email, pop-up reminders, news, weather reports, directions to specified destinations, and just plain ol' entertainment.
1. AvantGo
The good: Free; offers plenty of news and other information; text-based interface is easy to read and customize; schedules updates to reduce sync time.
The bad: Adding Web sites is tricky; lots of channels mean long sync times.
The bottom line: There's simply no excuse not to download this free gem, especially if you rely on your Palm to keep you up-to-date.
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2. Documents To Go Professional Edition 4.0
The good: Syncs Microsoft Office documents--including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint--on your Palm.
The bad: Doesn't allow you to update PowerPoint presentations or view Excel charts on the handheld.
The bottom line: Documents To Go is the most complete product available for managing Office documents on the fly. It's a must-have for anyone who regularly uses both a Palm and Microsoft Office.
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3. Bubblet
The good: Endlessly amusing and challenging; requires both skill and luck.
The bad: Demo version won't let you reset scores or undo moves.
The bottom line: Every Palm user should download a copy of this addictive game. Bubblet is sheer time-wasting, brag-to-your-friends fun.
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4. BugMe
The good: Lets you scribble notes directly onto your Palm screen and then schedule pop-up reminders; supports color Palms.
The bad: Confusing to use; handwriting comes out sloppy and imprecise.
The bottom line: Get BugMe just for the ability to jot notes on your Palm screen. The reminder feature is a great way to replace the Palm OS memo application with one that's more fun.
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5. Dope Wars
The good: See how you fare in a Palm game about buying and selling illegal substances. This game is basically an addictive business simulation with a twist.
This title is one of CNET's top downloads.
The bad: Perhaps not recommended for ambitious teenage children with business nouse.
The bottom line: An adult-oriented, but nonetheless entertaining palm game, famous throughout the portable world.
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