New ZAGAT TO GO Restaurant/Entertainment Guide For Mobile Devices
June 30th, 2005 - Handmark, a leading developer and publisher of content for smart mobile devices, announced today it is partnering with Zagat Survey, the world's leading provider of consumer survey-based restaurant, travel and leisure guides to develop and distribute ZAGAT TO GO, the mobile version of the Zagat Survey guides.
In addition to offering the ZAGAT TO GO software application for nearly all popular mobile device platforms via the Handmark online store, Handmark plans to expand the ZAGAT TO GO offerings with wireless versions for multiple platforms later this year.
ZAGAT TO GO, introduced by Zagat Survey in 2000, gives users access to dining guides for more than 70 major markets, as well as ratings for nightlife, shopping, movies, and golf. ZAGAT TO GO is available for all Pocket PC and Palm OS devices, as well as many Verizon Wireless phones.
"With ZAGAT TO GO at your fingertips, you always make the best choices in restaurants and entertainment no matter where you travel," said Douglas Edwards, Handmark co-founder and executive vice-president. "ZAGAT TO GO also gives users a full package of additional features including automatic updates, a 'personal favorites' listing tool, and easy additions of reservation s to your digital calendar."
ZAGAT TO GO delivers a comprehensive collection of more than 75 survey-based guides for U.S. cities and locales as well as other top destinations around the world. Restaurant information-the most well-known Zagat service-is presented by neighborhood, cuisine, and special features, with ratings furnished for food quality, décor, service, and cost. All restaurant data is searchable according to the user's needs, making it easy to find the perfect restaurant for any occasion or interest.
In addition to its restaurant guides, ZAGAT TO GO also offers ratings and reviews for the best U.S. golf courses; marketplace and shopping guides for New York City; nightlife guides for Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York City, and San Francisco; and a guide to the top movies of all time.
"Handmark is a recognized leader in applications and services for a mobile generation, and Zagat Survey is the world's leading provider of consumer survey-based leisure information , so it makes sense that Zagat choose Handmark as our new mobile application partner," said Ted Zagat, chief operating officer of Zagat Survey, LLC. "Our partnership will give mobile device users a new and much broader opportunity to experience the unique advantages of ZAGAT TO GO as they travel for work or pleasure."
Among the many Windows Mobile and Palm OS devices that support ZAGAT TO GO are the Dell Axim; HP/Compaq iPAQ; palmOne Treo series, Zire, and LifeDrive devices; Sony Clie; and Garmin iQue, among others. ZAGAT TO GO, priced at $24.95 USD, can be downloaded via the Handango and PalmGear eCommerce sites as well as through Zagat (http://software.zagat.com) and Handmark (www.handmark.com).
SOURCE Handmark, Inc.


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