Spotlight on handhelds

 

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A research firm predicts a surge in handheld use while Palm takes the wraps off its highly anticipated Palm VII. "Palm has all the momentum." - Scott Miller, Dataquest analyst

Huge leaps predicted for handhelds The market for handheld computers is poised to explode, according to a research firm, which sees 21 million of them shipped in 2003. Palm VII enters wireless Net realm Palm Computing introduces its eagerly anticipated handheld computer, which features limited Net access, in trial markets starting on the East Coast. Palm targets real-time email Palm Computing's newest handheld, featuring limited wireless Internet access, will take an important first step in the email world.