New AvantGo Solution for Mac OS X and Palm OS Handhelds

Missing Sync for Internet Sharing and AvantGo enables sharing the Mac's Internet connection with a handheld to send and receive email, browse the web, and synchronize AvantGo.

October 23, 2003 - Los Gatos, California - Mark/Space, Inc., makers of the award winning Missing Sync software and multiple Palm OS® software titles, is proud to announce the release of Missing Sync for Internet Sharing and AvantGo®. Palm OS handheld users can access the Internet by sharing the Mac's Internet connection through the USB cradle.

Missing Sync for Internet Sharing and AvantGo brings the speed or your high speed Internet access (e.g. DSL, cable modem, or T1) to your Palm OS handheld. Users can then quickly synchronize AvantGo content, download email from America Online, a POP3 or IMAP server, and browse the web with a favorite Palm OS web browser.

"Sharing the Mac's Internet Connection with the handheld is an innovative solution for Mac OS X users looking to synchronize with AvantGo!," said Brian Hall, President/CEO at Mark/Space, Inc. "It's as easy as launching an application to share the Mac's Internet connection and then start using AvantGo, your favorite email client, or web browser on the handheld."

Missing Sync for Internet Sharing and AvantGo supports a wide range of Palm OS handhelds from Sony, PalmOne, Handspring, and others. A complete list of supported handhelds is available at www.markspace.com/internetsharing.html. A helpful wizard walks the user through step-by-step instructions on how to set up their handheld and AvantGo settings.

Features Include:

  • AvantGo Support - Use AvantGo to access more than 2,500 content channels that have been optimized for mobile devices. Supports saving AvantGo content to an expansion card.
  • Download Email - Download email and attachments fast without a HotSync® mail conduit. Read and compose email while offline, then connect and send when you return to your Mac. Try M/S Mail as your POP3 email client. For more information visit www.markspace.com/mail.html.
  • Web Browsing - Take advantage of the speed of your DSL or cable modem Internet connection on your handheld. Save maps, directions, and other web pages with your favorite Palm OS web browser for offline viewing.
  • Configuration Wizard - Step-by-step instructions to setup handheld Network settings. There's nothing extra required to install on the handheld.
  • AvantGo Wizard - Step-by-step help setting up AvantGo and synchronizing AvantGo content.
  • Switch Between Sharing & HotSync - The user can easily switch between the shared Internet connection mode and the HotSync operation mode.
Product Availability
Missing Sync for Internet Sharing and AvantGo is available now for electronic software download at store.markspace.com for $19.95. Missing Sync for Sony CLIÉ and Missing Sync for Palm OS users can purchase the electronic software download for $14.95. To qualify, users should visit www.markspace.com/sharingupgrade.php.

Product Requirements

  • Palm OS handheld running Palm OS 4.0 or higher. Including the following models:
    Palm Tungsten T, Tungsten T2, Tungsten T3, Tungsten E, Tungsten W, Tungsten C, Zire 71, m500 series, m130, m135, i705, Handspring Treo 600, Kyocera 7135 and the following Sony Clie handhelds; PEG-TJ25, PEG-TJ35, PEG-UX50, PEG-UX40, PEG-NZ90, PEG-NX80, PEG-NX73, PEG-TG-50, PEG-NX70, PEG-NX60, PEG-NR70V, PEG-NR70, PEG-N770C, PEG-N760C, PEG-N750C, PEG-T675C, PEG-T665C, PEG-T650C, PEG-T625C, PEG-T615C, PEG-N610C, PEG-T425, PEG-T415, PEG-T400, PEG-SJ33, PEG-SJ30, PEG-SJ20, PEG-SJ22, PEG-SL10, PEG-S360, PEG-S320.
  • Mac with built in USB
  • A USB cradle or cable
  • Palm Desktop software 4.x for Mac
  • Mac OS X 10.2.x or higher
  • Internet access (dialup, DSL, Cable modem, T1, etc.)
  • Visit www.markspace.com/internetsharing.html for updated list of supported devices and system requirements

Mark/Space, Inc.
Founded October 1990, Mark/Space, Inc. focuses on mobile and wireless software and solutions for Palm OS, Mac OS, and Pocket PC. Products include The Missing Sync for Sony CLIÉ, Missing Sync for Samsung, Missing Sync for Palm OS, Missing Sync for Pocket PC, Mark/Space Mobile Office and Online VT100/Telnet. For more information on Mark/Space, Inc., please visit www.markspace.com.

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