Handmark™ adds another leading application to its expanding line of premier retail titles for Palm OS� based handheld devices.
REDWOOD CITY, CA and KANSAS CITY, MO--(COLLEGIATE PRESSWIRE)--Aug 15, 2001--Handmark has created a special retail version of the award winning WordSmith™ word processor for Palm OS� based devices. Handmark WordSmith PRO combines WordSmith, developed by Blue Nomad, LLC, with the best selling CIC� (NASDAQ: CICI) WordComplete� ($24.99) in one high value package at retail for only $29.99 (USA estimated retail price).
# 1 Word Processor for Palm OS devices
WordSmith is the most advanced, intuitive and full-featured word processor, enhanced memo pad and electronic-book reader available for any handheld device. This powerful and versatile package not only supports rich text, such as bold, italics and underline but also paragraph formatting and indents, justification, font selection and color. In addition, its unprecedented support for the Palm™ Portable and Targus Stowaway™ keyboards makes text inputting on the Palm easier and faster than ever.
WordSmith is fully compatible with Microsoft Word, includes a bi-directional synchronization conduit for Windows and the Mac OS, and offers a command-line document converter for Linux/Intel users. It is likewise compatible with any word processor capable of reading and writing ''RTF'' files and allows users to synchronize documents between more than one desktop computer.
Introducing FineType™ Technology
WordSmith PRO introduces a revolutionary new way to read text on Palm OS handhelds. Developed by Blue Nomad, FineType is an innovative font and display option for Palm-based documents that allows users to import TrueType/outline fonts from their desktop computers (Windows only) and view those fonts on their handheld devices. In addition, FineType enables users to view anti-aliased, high resolution fonts. The high resolution fonts make text crystal clear and sharper than ever. With the addition of FineType, only WordSmith combines rich text editing and display with hi-resolution fonts on Palm OS devices.
CIC WordComplete
Bundled with the retail release of WordSmith PRO, WordComplete� is an intelligent dictionary based word completion utility that helps shorten text entry time whether using Graffiti�, CIC`s Jot, or a portable keyboard. When a user enters a few letters, a pop-up list of word choices will appear. Once the user taps on the desired word it is automatically entered at the cursor location. New features in version 2.0 include increased character limits, support for the addition of multi-lingual dictionaries, and the ability to create a custom dictionary using SmartScan.
Availability of retail product
Handmark is now shipping WordSmith PRO as a retail package that includes the award winning WordSmith together with the best selling CIC WordComplete. It will be offered through major retailers for $29.99 (USA estimated retail price) and in campus bookstores across North America. WordSmith PRO will be available at most retail chains where Palm OS devices are sold.
WordSmith is also available as an online download from the Handmark web site (also $29.99), http://www.handmark.com and from the Blue Nomad web site http://www.bluenomad.com; for a limited time the bundle with CIC WordComplete is offered on the Handmark site. After the initial introduction the Handmark bundle with CIC WordComplete will continue to be available in the retail package and in other special offers.
About Handmark
Handmark, Inc., is rapidly emerging as the leading publisher of consumer applications for Palm OS handheld devices. Handmark offers consumer software for Palm handhelds through major retail chains in North America as well as through its web site: www.handmark.com.
Handmark software is available in the U.S. and Europe and will soon be sold in Australia. In the U.S. Handmark sells through both national and regional retail stores including Best Buy, CompUSA, Fry’s, Staples, Micro Center, J&R; Music World, RCS and others. Handmark software is compatible with Palm OS handheld computers from Palm, Inc., Handspring, and IBM as well as other licensees of the Palm OS platform including new devices from Sony. The desktop components of Handmark applications are compatible with Apple Macintosh and Microsoft Windows personal computers. The company`s headquarters are located at 105 East 5th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106. For information contact Handmark at: (816) 472-7256 and on the Web at http://www.handmark.com.
About Blue Nomad
Blue Nomad, LLC formerly known as BackupBuddy Software, LLC, was founded in 1997 by Alexander S. Hinds, M.D. Blue Nomad has developed a comprehensive suite of backup, installation and productivity software for the Palm OS. In March 1999, Blue Nomad’s popular backup utility, BackupBuddy for Windows, received Platinum Certification from Palm, Inc. BackupBuddy is the only backup application to receive this designation. BackupBuddy was also named Best Palm OS Program of the Year by ZDNet in 2000 and Best Utility of the Year in 2000 and 2001 by Handheld Computing Magazine. WordSmith, the latest product from Blue Nomad, was released in January of 2001 and was named Best Doc Editor/Viewer of the Year by Handheld Computing in the same year.
* All prices are in U.S. dollars and represent estimated retail sales and/or online price.
Handmark, the Handmark logo and associated trade dress are trademarks of Handmark, Inc. Palm OS is a registered trademark and Palm is a trademark of Palm, Inc. Mac OS is a trademark and Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. CIC and WordComplete are registered trademarks of Communication Intelligence Corporation All other brand names, product names or trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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