Mark/Space Announces Missing Sync 3.0 - OS X Support for Sony CLIÉ Handhelds

July 17, 2002 - Macworld Expo, New York, NY, Booth 2023 - Mark/Space Softworks, makers of Mac OS and Palm OS software as well as the DataCord line of serial data cables, proudly announces The Missing Sync 3.0, a collection of USB drivers, software and coupons "Built for OS X" enabling full usage of the popular Palm OS based Sony CLIÉ handhelds with USB equipped Macs.

This powerful new version of the award winning Missing Sync adds OS X support for HotSync and Memory Stick mounting, as well as integration into Apple's "Digital Hub" strategy with iTunes and iPhoto plug-ins, treating the popular handheld from Sony as an organizer, camera, and MP3 player!

Features:

• USB HotSync Driver for Sony CLIÉ Handhelds (OS 9/X)
• Mass Storage Driver - Memory Stick appears on Mac OS 9/X Desktop
• iTunes Plug-In:
  Treat your CLIÉ as an iTunes Source! Manage songs, view available space, song tags and more...
• iPhoto Import (OS X):
  Take pictures with your NR70V or Memory Stick Camera then automatically import them into iPhoto.
• iPhoto Export (OS X):
  Export pictures from your iPhoto album to your 400/600/700/NR series CLIÉ to create your own personal digital photo album
• Full instructions for use with Palm Desktop for Macintosh from Palm, Inc.
• Dual Language: Installer, software and manuals are provided in English and Japanese (German and French coming soon!)

And valuable coupons worth up to $40 towards the purchase of:

• WordSmith (with Jog Dial support) from Blue Nomad, LLC. (SAVE $10)
• Web Confidential Mac/Palm OS bundle from Alco Blom and Ren? Laterveer ($30.00 - SAVE $10.00)
• $20 off a software purchase of $39.95 or more from Stevens Creek, makers of PalmPrint, The Athlete's Diary, Take An Order!, On Hand, CatScan, and PocketTimer

Requirements for Missing Sync 3.0 (OS X)

• Mac with USB / Mac OS 10.1.4 or later
• Palm Desktop 4.0 (Available for download from Palm, Inc.)
• iTunes 2.0.4 or later
• iPhoto 1.1.1 or later
• Sony CLIÉ Handheld running OS 4.0 with USB Cradle or Cable (see web site for a full list of features supported on each device)

Requirements for Missing Sync 2.2.1 (Included for use with OS 9)

• Mac with USB / Mac OS 9.0 or later
• Palm Desktop 2.6.2 or 2.6.3 (Available for download from Palm, Inc.)
• Sony CLIÉ Handheld (300, 320, 360, 415, 610, 615, 650, 700, 710, 750, 760, 770, NR70, NR70V) with USB Cradle or Cable
• 400/600/700/NR series required for desktop mounting feature

Pricing and Availability
The Missing Sync has a single copy price of $29.95 (download), $39.95 (retail packaging) and is available from the Mark/Space online store (store.markspace.com) as well as major online stores where Palm OS software is sold. For reseller/distributor information, volume purchases or site licensing, please contact sales@markspace.com

Upgrade Information
For copies of Missing Sync purchased before March 1, 2002, a paid upgrade ($14.95 download, $19.95 CD-ROM) is available via Mark/Space and participating distributors. For copies of Missing Sync purchased on or after March 1, 2002 from Mark/Space or other participating distributors, a free upgrade (download only) is available. Details were sent by email to all registered customers eligible for the free upgrade on June 11th, 2002. Customers that believe they are qualified for the free upgrade, but did not receive the email, can send proof of purchase to sales@markspace.com to receive upgrade information.