First of all, I'd like to thank Sammy and friends at Palm Addicts for a recent mention as well as all throughout the year. Palm Discovery would not be the same without the strong support of Palm Addicts! I wish everyone at Palm Addicts, especially all the Associate Writers all over the world, a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!
This is a brief time to reflect (like most others) over what the year 2006 brought to us. Here, at
Palm Discovery.net, I had no idea or could even conceive at New Years Eve 2005 that things would be the way they turned out in 2006!
Again, at the beginning of 2006, I was still blogging on Blogger as maceyr's Palm Discovery but had no idea what the rest of the year had in store.
I bought an unlocked GSM Treo 650 in mid March during a trip to Tokyo and Hong Kong and have fell in love with it! Although the focus has somewhat become a bit changed from a Zire 71 to a Treo, I still try to keep the focus as general as possible since all Palm users should be able to benefit without feeling left out.
In April, I decided to take the plunge and get a domain name and get a host. At the time, I had no idea of what I got myself into and had to figure it out in a hurry! And then, I slowly started getting more into a groove of what to do as well as my slow expansion of the site via setting up affiliations (as I now figure out that I have to start paying for hosting and domain fees). Through that, I started getting some support from vendors who allowed me the opportunity to promote their products through what you now are familiar with as the Palm Discovery reviews which combine video, photos as well as a detailed write up of products. As well, I've joined Palm Addicts as an Associate Writer and later, helped out at TreoBits. These obviously helps me establish my presence on the web, as well as opportunities to do some software reviews. I enjoy doing something a bit different, such as posting news on these sites since I normally don't do that here and it's a nice change of pace that I love to do, from time to time. I also balance between helping out at the various Palm forums.
Looking back, I'd like to thank everyone for their support of Palm Discovery.net. That includes all the sites and friends I've found this past year through blogs, sites, forums. It's so much fun to find and discover all these wonderful people! There's way too many to name so I'm afraid that I'll miss someone so I guess I'll just thank you all! Thanks to all the sites for linking to mine. Thanks to all the vendors for supplying the products for the reviews! But, most of all, thanks to all the Palm Discovery readers for their support of the site by purchasing products via the affiliate links on the site. Without your support, there is no way that I can continue to keep this site running.
Looking forward to 2007, I hope that the site will continue to grow and I can establish more relationships with the Palm industry and continue to keep doing what I love doing best: blogging about the Palm device and related accessories!
Thanks for a great 2006! Here's to an even better 2007! And it's all thanks to YOU!
Thanks for your continued support of Palm Discovery.net!
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This entry comes from a teacher and avid windsurfer. Again, I need to stress that this case is NOT WATERPROOF but water resistant.
I'm a teacher and a parent who's quickly learned to rely on his Treo 700p more than any other piece of technology. Not only do I use it to keep in touch with my family, the Treo is a gradebook for my classroom. I literally carry it up and down the aisles and check off which of my student has done his/her homework. A snazzy case is a great way to get kids excited about the uses and possibilities of technology.
I live in the Hudson River valley region and am an avid windsurfer. The river itself can be a unpredictable beast and it would be very valuable to be able to take my Treo 700p on my board. Once I did get becalmed in the middle of the river and a quick phone call would have been a great way to get some help, and to let my wife know that I'm okay. An Otterbox Case would be a great way to keep safe, tucked away in the pocket of my PFD (Personal Flotation Device).
Thank you.
-Ian Berger
Enclosed is a picture of my family who always like to know their husband and Daddy is safe and coming home from windsurfing.
Thanks for taking the time to submit your entry and for sharing a lovely picture of your family (cute kids). Good luck!
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If you want a chance to win the Otterbox 1920, why not submit your entry and have a crack at it? More details at the Otterbox 1920 Giveaway posting.
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Here's a different take on the contest submission. This contest entrant wants to win it for her klutzy other half.
I Want It For My Klutzy Other Half
Why should I win................plain and simple. I am tired of my other half dropping and damaging his Treo then me getting to listen him complaining about it all evening when he gets home. Not a day goes by where he doesn't drop it. I am tired of him being grumpy with me for his klutzyness.
Please let me win.
Donna
Thanks for your submission! Good luck!
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This contest entry comes from someone who works in emergency services and wants something that can protect the Treo in any weather condition.
Rainy Day Treo...
I work in emergency services and have been a long time pda user. I have integrated my love of both things by using my treo as an on scene assistant for many things. I've even used the data connection to look up information on a medication I knew nothing about, allowing me to assist a pt having an allergic reaction. There's one problem though...I can't use it in the rain! I live in TX, and it can rain a lot, I mean a lot, and it will come from nowhere. A case like this would allow me to use my treo where ever I am, in whatever conditions nature feels like it should throw at me.
Work isn't the only time I'm outdoors either! I love to be outside, whether playing with my son or hiking though the woods. I recently had to leave my treo in my car when I did a little hiking, and felt naked! Also, I'm not gonna lie, I'd love to make my friends green with envy!
Thanks for your consideration!
Thanks for your submission! Good luck!
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If you want a chance to win the Otterbox 1920, why not submit your entry and have a crack at it? More details at the Otterbox 1920 Giveaway posting.
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Thanks to your support, $20 was donated to Foster Parents Plan of Canada. Check this posting for more details! Thanks in advance for the support! And thanks to everyone for your past support!
I feel so honored to be awarded Palm Addict's Reader Award 2006: Best Palm OS blog! Thanks, Sammy!
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The latest issue of the free Audible periodical This is Audible with Josephine Reed on XM Satellite radio is now available for download. For more info on Audible and the bi-weekly radio show This is Audible, please check out my previous posting on Audible as well as older postings with the audible tag.
This is Audible Dec 29th issue
features:
We begin with Maggie Linton and the top ten fiction downloads of 2006 from Audible.com.
10 - Woken Furies (Unabridged) by Richard K. Morgan
9 - The Prestige (Unabridged) by Christopher Priest
8 - Sugar and Spice (Unabridged) by Lynette Kent
7 - The Grays (Unabridged) by Whitley Strieber
6 - Thirteen Moons (Unabridged) by Charles Frazier
5 - Labyrinth (Unabridged) by Kate Mosse
4 - Outlander (Unabridged) by Diana Gabaldon
3 - Water for Elephants (Unabridged) by Sara Gruen
2 - Next (Unabridged) by Michael Crichton
1 - Cell (Unabridged) by Stephen King
Then, we're looking back at some of the books and interviews we loved during 2006.
From P.D. James' fictional detective Adam Dagliesh
to the real-life detective story of The Lost Painting.
From a rousing women's history of the United States
to the contemplative Overcoming Life's Disappointments.
[Broadcast Date: December 30, 2006]
The links in this posting refers to the Audible audio book that is either discussed, referenced or related to what was discussed in the program. Please consider checking out and purchasing the books if interested.
Today's $6.97 special
The Apprentice: My Life in the Kitchen (Unabridged) by Jacques Pepin
I hope you enjoy the free Audible file. In order to listen and download the files to listen on your Palm, you'll first need to register and set up a free Audible account. Download the necessary softwares (Audible manager, Audible player or Audible Air if you have a Treo) and install them. Download the files and transfer them over to the Palm (if applicable). Then sit back and enjoy. More information on Audible can be found at
Audible.com (get a FREE audio book) as well as
my blog posting on Audible
Thanks for reading! Please help me keep this blog running by leaving me a gratuity via PayPal or visit and purchase from any of the merchants and software that contains my affiliate links. I do not receive any money from the ads unless you make purchases with those links. Proceeds will go towards paying for hosting fees and some will be donated to World Vision Canada or Foster Parents Plan Canada.
Thanks to your support, $20 was donated to Foster Parents Plan of Canada. Check this posting for more details! Thanks in advance for the support! And thanks to everyone for your past support!
I feel so honored to be awarded Palm Addict's Reader Award 2006: Best Palm OS blog! Thanks, Sammy!
If you are interested in the discussion why a Palm device is much better than a paper organizer, check out Why Get a Palm?. Also, check out the growing archive of postings in the Archive Listing for postings you may be interested in reading.
Know of a blog or Palm related site I should add to the Links?
If you write a Palm blog or know of a Palm related site that should be included in my ever growing list of Palm related links, please let me know. I'm always looking for Palm related blogs or websites that are related to Palm and constantly adding new links to my Blogroll.
Want to be our next Palm Explorer?
Have you checked out the Palm Explorer Profile ? Do you want to be our next Palm Explorer to be profiled? Can you spare a moment to contribute with a few lines with your name, the device you own and whatever else you wish to share with the rest of the readers? This is a great way to promote your own blog, and/or website that may not be related to Palms as well as sharing with the rest of the Palm community. I personally love reading these type of profiles because it gives me a bit of insight on my readers and possibly give me an idea or tip that I wasn't aware of. And of course, it's always nice to communicate with others and "discover" someone new. Will you be next? You can either reply to this Brighthand forum thread on the subject with your info (you'll need to register first) or simply type in the information in the contact form below and send it off.
Would you like to have your program or product reviewed?
If you are a software program developer or vendor and wish to have your program and or product reviewed, please contact me via the contact form below. Reviews will be done on a first come, first served basis. I also welcome potential sponsors for the blog.
maceyr
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