[markspace-pr] [PR] Mark/Space Ships the Missing Sync for Palm OS V4

[Eric Ullman]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


MARK/SPACE SHIPS THE MISSING SYNC FOR PALM OS V4

New Version Adds Wi-Fi Sync, Conduit Management, Internet
Sharing via Bluetooth and Sync Reminders


LOS GATOS, Calif.--July 29, 2004--Mark/Space, Inc. today began shipping
version 4.0 of The Missing Sync(TM) for Palm OS, their highly-anticipated
successor to PalmSource's HotSync Manager for Mac OS X, with support for
PDAs and smartphones from companies including AlphaSmart, Garmin, palmOne,
Samsung, Sony and Tapwave.

The Missing Sync for Palm OS v4 goes far beyond providing the basic
functionality of HotSync Manager--the software component that allows data to
be exchanged between a Palm OS device and a Mac--by introducing a host of
new capabilities that Mac users have been asking for, such as network sync
over Wi-Fi/AirPort, SyncMinder(TM), which reminds the user when it's time to
synchronize, and wireless internet connection sharing over Bluetooth.

Other new features include Conduit Profiles that allow the user to easily
turn on and off groups of conduits, drag-and-drop install targets that send
files directly to the internal memory or expansion card and a standalone
MemoPad application that allows Address Book and iCal users to synchronize
handheld memos. Longtime Missing Sync favorites, such as desktop mounting
and iPhoto/iTunes integration, are also included.
 
"PalmSource has announced that they will not support Mac users with their
next-generation OS," stated Brian Hall, Mark/Space's CEO. "Supporting Mac
users is our number one priority, and we're happy to deliver on our promise
of a modern synchronization solution. The Missing Sync for Palm OS now
provides Mac users with a level of functionality above and beyond that of
even HotSync Manager for Windows."

The Missing Sync for Palm OS v4 supports existing Palm conduits for the Mac,
including Apple's freely available iSync Palm Conduit and Microsoft's
Entourage Conduit, ensuring an easy transition for users who switch from
HotSync Manager.  A list of supported conduits is available at
www.markspace.com/palmos/.


Pricing, Availability and System Requirements

The Missing Sync for Palm OS v4 is available for immediate purchase and
download from the Mark/Space online store for $39.95. One installer provides
English, French, German, and Japanese languages. CDs will be available in
September, priced at $49.95 plus shipping and handling. For a list of
distributors and resellers in the US and abroad, please see
www.markspace.com/distributors.html, or shop online at store.markspace.com.

Customers who purchased a qualifying product on or after June 23, 2004 are
eligible for a free upgrade, and customers who purchased qualifying products
prior to that date will be able to purchase the new version for half-price
from www.markspace.com/palmosupgrade/.

The Missing Sync for Palm OS, version 4.0, requires a computer running Mac
OS X 10.2.8 or later (10.3.4 recommended) and a handheld running Palm OS 4
or Palm OS 5 with USB, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. A list of supported devices is
available at www.markspace.com/palmos/.


About Mark/Space, Inc.

Founded in 1990, Mark/Space, Inc. develops and markets mobile and wireless
software, including the award-winning Missing Sync products that connect a
Mac OS computer to handheld devices from Dell, HP, PalmOne, Sony, Toshiba
and others.

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Mark/Space, The Missing Sync and SyncMinder are trademarks of Mark/Space,
Inc. All other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.


Company Contact:
Eric Ullman
Director of Sales and Marketing
eullman at markspace.com
+1 510.390.3076