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Handspring launches colour Treo PDA in UK
News Handspring has released its latest colour-screen organiser -- the Treo 90 -- in the UK, with non-English versions to follow later this year. The organiser builds on Handspring's Treo line of PDAs that also include mobile phone features, although...
[September 24, 2002, 16:00]
Handspring stepping into corporate market
News Handspring is known for making colourful handhelds for consumers, but the company has been quietly gearing up for an attack on the corporate market. Handspring took its first steps earlier this year, partnering with distribution giant Ingram Micro...
[September 27, 2001, 13:20]
Handspring begins selling Treo in US
News Handspring began selling its Treo handheld-cell phone combo device via its Web site on Sunday, marking the gadget's US arrival. Those who buy the device with service from Cingular or without service should have their unit in two weeks, while those...
[February 11, 2002, 9:48]
Handspring announces developer programme
News Device maker Handspring announced on Tuesday a new programme for developers of its Treo combination mobile phone and organiser line of devices. Handspring is in the process of moving its focus from making personal organisers to making its line of...
[February 12, 2003, 15:10]
Handspring reports Micron DRAM glitch
News At least two more handheld computer manufacturers, including Handspring and TRG Products, have reported problems with the memory chips built into their devices. Palm, TRG and Handspring have all posted software patches to their Web sites; Palm's...
[July 3, 2000, 10:03]
Handspring Visor Neo review
Reviews The Neo's software bundle includes the standard set that comes with Palm OS 3.5 (Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, Mail, Expense), plus some additional applications and tweaks provided by Handspring.
[September 26, 2001, 0:00]
Handspring colour PDA, phone module near
News Handspring plans on shaking up the PDA market again this fall with two new PDAs and a cell phone module. Sources tell ZDNet News that Handspring will be releasing two Visor units 19 October -- including its first colour model -- and a mobile phone...
[September 20, 2000, 8:16]
Comdex 2001: Handspring plans move into security
News Handspring co-founder Jeff Hawkins said demand for better security technology in the wireless industry is a potential business opportunity for his company. Hawkins would not say what role Handspring might play and would not speculate on whether the...
[November 14, 2001, 10:28]
Handspring Treo 600 review
Reviews By far, the biggest design innovation is the rocker switch with a centre button, which Handspring refers to as the five-way. Handspring also did not bundle a desktop redirector for do-it-yourself access to Microsoft Exchange or Lotus Notes email...
[October 22, 2003, 9:40]
Handspring Treo 90 review
Reviews Although the keyboard -- which is identical to the ones found on Handspring's other Treos -- has a good, tactile feel and is easy to use, it doesn't emit a click each time you press a key. Handspring has put a lot of effort into devising ways to...
[September 24, 2002, 8:39]
Handspring's 4Q loss smaller than expected
News Handspring posted a smaller-than-expected loss in its first quarter as a publicly traded company, losing $5.8m, or 13 cents a share, on sales of $51.8m. Ahead of the earnings report, Handspring shares closed up 23/64 to 39 23/64.
[July 21, 2000, 15:17]
Handspring releases Treo Mail
News Handspring has introduced a wireless email service to go with its popular Treo communicator, a handheld organiser that also functions as a phone. The software, which only works on Treo communicators, is available for a limited time from Handspring...
[March 18, 2002, 15:28]
Handspring speeds up Treo software
News Handspring has released a software upgrade for its Treo handheld devices in Europe and Asia that will speed up services such as email and Web access, the company said on Tuesday. The upgrade, available as a download from a Handspring Web site, lets...
[October 1, 2002, 16:23]
Handspring's explanation adds to Visor confusion
News Handheld computer maker Handspring is trying to reassure hardware and software developers as well as customers about the future of its line of PDAs, following company comments last week that Handspring would eventually phase out its current line...
[January 21, 2002, 14:00]
Handspring Visor Pro review
Reviews The operating system is Palm OS 3.5 with some additions from Handspring such as the inclusion of an advanced DateBook and a blinking alarm for occasions when an audible one is too intrusive. Handspring remains loyal to Motorola's Dragonball...
[September 26, 2001, 0:00]
Handspring warns of Treo holdup
News Handspring on Tuesday posted a narrower-than-expected loss for the quarter but warned that a component shortage is slowing the launch of its Treo handheld-cell phone combo device. For the quarter that ends in June, Handspring expects sales between...
[January 16, 2002, 9:56]
Handspring homes in on midrange
News Handspring plans to announce on Monday a pair of handhelds aimed at the increasingly crowded midrange market, sources tell ZDNet News. One device will replace the $199 (about £140) Handspring Visor Deluxe, and the other will be the successor to the...
[August 16, 2001, 9:02]
Handspring Treo goes on sale in Europe
News Handspring began selling its Treo handheld-cell phone combo device via its Web site on Monday, marking the gadget's UK arrival. The Handspring Treo is available in the UK at £299 inc. Initial shipments will be dual-band GSM devices, and a GPRS...
[March 4, 2002, 16:09]
Handspring Treo 270 details leak online
News Details of Handspring's forthcoming colour Treo 270 communicator have leaked on the Web, mirroring a similar incident last August when the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) made details of the Treo 180 available online.
[May 17, 2002, 12:35]
Handspring to drop Treo price, add GPRS
News Handspring is readying several marketing and technology deals for upcoming Treo communicator, which will pave the way for lower prices for UK consumers, access to corporate email and always-on Internet access.
[October 17, 2001, 12:39]
