Prices contine to fall for compact flash memory- perfect for storing large medical texts (or Pocket TV movies...)

128MB CF: Purchase at Amazon.com for $89.99, use coupon code AMZNDSVRCARD or AMZNSWEEPBBR for $10 off, and send in $25 mail in rebate. Final cost: $54.99 plus shipping.

256MB CF: Purchase at Amazon.com for $167.99, use coupon code AMZNAMEXBMVD for $15 off, and send in $25 mail in rebate. Final cost: $127.99 plus shipping.

"HandyCards v4.0 adds the following new features: Multiple choice testing with one to five answers, True/False testing, Testing based on images (bmp, 2bp, gif, jpg, xbm formats), Testing based on sounds (wav format only), Cut/Copy/Paste clipboard access, Integrated HTML help file, Improved graphical user interface, Backwards compatible with earlier versions of HandyCards

Screenshots for HandyCards v4.0 are available. HandyMed also adds on-line, illustrated tutorials for all aspects of HandyCards use.

HandyMed also adds HandyCards Creator, which is a desktop program for creating and editing HandyCards files (both WindowsCE and PalmOS data files) and testing based on HandyCards files"

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Digital Doc now offers a MD version option:

"Adds features needed to track allergic reactions, allergies, medications recommended. Prints prescriptions, To Dos, Patient Instructions, Comments in addition all the other great features"

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Get information about this great new Pocket PC from HP and reviews from MSNBC, Pen Computing, and HardwareZone

Both the 64MB HP 568 and the 32MB HP 565 are available for preorder from Amazon.com

"Tired of not having the TNM staging system at your finger tips or paging through a book to find it? Ever try staging an obscure tumor? Want to know the stage so you can prognosticate?

Helpful on rounds, clinic and tumor board where time is of the essence. Finally a TNM staging for the Pocket PC (also available for the Palm). Easy drop lists allow you to quickly and accurately stage almost every solid tumor. If you don't know what your T, N or M is - a real time explanation allows you to choose quickly correctly.

Tumor categories include: Thoracic Tumors, Breast Tumors, Digestive System Tumors, Gynecologic Tumors, Skin Tumors, Head and Neck Tumors, Musculoskeletal Tumors, Genitourinary Tumors, and Opthalmic Tumors."

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"Truly first ever mobile Patient Charting software on Pocket PC, which can be integrated with a strong backend EMR using Wireless / Wireline conduit programs. Keep your patient records on your Pocket PC – secured and available “anywhere anytime”. "

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Updated: Medical Pocket PC was invited to a gathering in Redmond, Washington this past weekend where Microsoft discussed their Mobile Computing strategies. Derek Snyder from PocketNow has posted a recap of the event including pictures of Pocket PC 2002, the "Stinger" mobile phone, and the new HP and Toshiba Pocket PCs. We will be posting our thoughts on the event and it's impact on the medical arena in the upcoming days.

Pocket PC 2002: Information from Microsoft, PocketNow.com, and a joint article at PDABuzz.com and smaller.com

HP Jornada 568: Information from HP and reviews from Pen Computing, and HardwareZone

We'd love to know what you think!

Update: Read a review of Pocket Slides on PocketNow

Pocket Slides allows creation, editing, and playback of presentations on your Pocket PC.

Key Features:

Simple drag-and-drop desktop conversion of existing PowerPoint presentations

Transitions (slide effects), animations (shape and text effects)

Projector, TV and monitor output with supported VGA cards

Create or edit your presentation on-the-go! Add shapes, edit text, change speaker notes, and more!

Hide or reorder your slides

View speaker notes or slide contents

Copy slide and shape text to Pocket Word or Inbox

View slide shows in fullscreen with display rotation

Annotate slides during presentations

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