FileMaker Mobile 2 for Palm OS Unveiled at PalmSource

Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FileMaker yesterday unveiled FileMaker Mobile 2 Companion for Palm OS, new software to transfer and synchronize data between FileMaker Pro 5.5 v2 databases on desktop computers and Palm OS handhelds. Many new interface features in FileMaker Mobile 2 give Palm Powered handheld users a richer mobile interface, more like the experience of using desktop FileMaker databases. The new software supports Mac OS X, Mac OS and Windows.

FileMaker Mobile 2 delivers a simple and elegant load-and-go approach to mobile information. Users quickly and easily select and load the FileMaker data they require from their desktop computer to the Palm OS handheld. Later, the data on the handheld may be synched with the desktop database via Palm HotSync technology.

Free downloadable upgrade for FileMaker Mobile 1 users
FileMaker intends to ship the new software in May, 2002, priced at $49 US (single-unit price). FileMaker Mobile 1 licensed users will be entitled to a free downloadable upgrade to FileMaker Mobile 2 (see http://www.filemaker.com/products/mbl2_home.html for full upgrade details at ship time).

The new FileMaker Mobile 2 must be used with FileMaker Pro 5.5 v2. Users of earlier versions of FileMaker Pro may take advantage of a limited-time, $50-off upgrade offer at http://www.filemaker.com/promos/ .

More data and interface enhancements on the handheld
FileMaker Mobile 2 users can transfer up to 50 fields per record from a desktop FileMaker Pro 5.5 v2 database to a Palm OS handheld.

FileMaker Mobile 2 gives users six new ways to enter data on Palm OS handhelds:

• Pop-Up Menus, Pop-Up Lists and single Check Boxes, can be transferred from a desktop database, allowing speedy, accurate data entry on a handheld.
• Phone numbers in the Palm OS Address Book may be inserted directly into FileMaker Mobile 2.
• The new Date and Time Picker makes entering those types of data faster and more accurate.
• The new Note feature allows certain fields to expand to fill the handheld screen, making data entry easier.

FileMaker Mobile 2 makes it easier to view and navigate mobile data:

• Columnar list viewing is easier since users can lock down an important first column of data, and reorder and resize columns, with a few quick taps.
• Sony CLIE and HandEra 330 users can quickly navigate through FileMaker Mobile 2 forms using the handheld's Jog Wheel or Jog Dial.

Platform support and system requirements
FileMaker Mobile 2 must be used with FileMaker Pro 5.5 v2, and is supported on handhelds running Palm OS 3.1, and desktop computers running Windows 2000, Me, 98, 95, NT 4.0, Mac OS X v10.1, or Mac OS 8.1 - 9.1. For full system requirements, see http://www.filemaker.com/products/mbl2_requirements.html .

Mac OS X use requires Palm HotSync Manager 3.0, which Palm is currently beta-testing with its public beta of Palm Desktop 4.0 software for Mac (www.palm.com/macintosh/publicbeta).

FileMaker Mobile for i-mode in Japan
As part of its focus on mobile workgroup solutions, FileMaker today unveiled FileMaker Mobile for i-mode, breakthrough database software which enables i-mode "smart phone" users in Japan to instantly access, view and edit FileMaker databases.

FileMaker is a leader in workgroup databases. FileMaker software lets departments and teams create and share databases to manage and track projects, assets and people. Its award-winning FileMaker line of database software provides relational power, instant and custom Web publishing and legendary ease-of-use. FileMaker, Inc. is the database software subsidiary of Apple Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL).

Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALM) is a pioneer in the field of mobile and wireless Internet solutions and a leading provider of handheld computers, according to IDC (Dec. 2000).

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