Software connects Zodiac(TM) handheld and Mac computer.
Press Release Summary:
Missing Sync for Tapwave® enables users to synchronize information between Zodiac(TM) console and Mac computer running Mac OS X v102.8 or later via USB or Bluetooth. It leverages audio/video capabilities of Zodiac, allowing user to move music, audio, and digital picture files between iPhoto or iTunes on Mac and handheld expansion card slots. Software supports AvantGo synchronization for quick downloads of news, weather, sports, stock quotes, maps, and movie listings.
Original Press Release:
Mark/Space's Missing Sync for Tapwave Enables Synchronization Between Zodiac Handhelds and Mac OS X Desktops
April 2, 2004 - Los Gatos, California - Mark/Space, Inc., makers of the award-winning Missing Sync software family, announces the availability of The Missing Sync for Tapwave®, enabling users to connect and synchronize information between a Zodiac(TM) console and a Mac computer running Mac OS X v102.8 or later via USB or Bluetooth.
Users of the Tapwave Zodiac, an entertainment-focused device based on Palm OS, will not only enjoy fast synchronization of files between their handhelds and Macs, but will be able to benefit from a specially-designed Game Installer developed for games sold through the Tapwave store (www.tapwave.com). While many games designed for the Zodiac only include installers for Windows PC users wrapped in a .zip file, the Missing Sync Game Installer allows Mac users to drag-and-drop these or any .zip file for installation on the Zodiac. It also offers a High Score conduit that enables users to share high scores over the Internet.
"The Missing Sync for Tapwave is an important development that will make it much easier for Mac users to get the most out of their Zodiacs," said Byron Connell, Tapwave's co-founder and senior vice president of marketing. "Mac users now have one more reason to choose the Zodiac for mobile entertainment and their on-the-go lifestyle needs."
Missing Sync for Tapwave leverages the rich audio/video capabilities of the Zodiac, making it simple to move music, audio and digital picture files between iPhoto or iTunes on the Mac and either of the handheld's expansion card slots. To further enable users to organize and display photos on their Zodiac consoles, Missing Sync for Tapwave includes SplashData's acclaimed SplashPhoto image viewer.
"Tapwave has created waves with Zodiac, providing an unparalleled mobile entertainment experience," said Brian Hall, president of Mark/Space. "Mac users who love great multi-media action and having music, games, news, photos and the information they need to access at a moment's notice at their fingertips anytime/anywhere, will need look no further than Zodiac and The Missing Sync for Tapwave."
Zodiac users will now be able to significantly increase their handheld's functionality as a source for information and entertainment, including the ability to tie into their Mac's Internet connection to download emails and browse Web pages. Missing Sync for Tapwave further supports AvantGo synchronization, resulting in quick downloads of news, weather, sports, stock quotes, maps, and movie listings, among others.
Additional key features of The Missing Sync for Tapwave include:
o The ability to synchronize calendar events, addresses, memos and to-do items with the Palm Desktop software, plus synchronization of iCal(TM) calendar events, to-do items, and Mac OS Address Book contact information after installing iSync and the iSync Palm Conduit, both available from apple.com/isync;
o Synchronization support for Mac applications with existing third party Palm OS conduits (available separately with products such as Pocket Quicken, FileMaker Mobile, Entourage, Meeting Maker, etc.).
o Desktop mounting, enables users to transfer files between the Mac and Zodiac's two expansion card slots, essentially using the Zodiac as a card reader or for portable storage.
o The ability to download email messages to any Palm OS email client (not included), read and reply while offline, then connect later to send and receive
Availability
Missing Sync for Tapwave is available now for Electronic Software Download for $39.95 at store.markspace.com. The Tapwave Zodiac 1 and Zodiac 2 are supported and require the Zodiac 1.1 Software Update, now available at www.tapwave.com.
About Mark/Space, Inc.
Founded October 1990, Mark/Space, Inc. focuses on mobile and wireless software and solutions for Palm OS, Mac OS, and Pocket PC. Products include The Missing Sync for Sony CLIÉ, Missing Sync for Samsung, Missing Sync for Palm OS, Missing Sync for Pocket PC, Missing Sync for Garmin iQue 3600, Missing Sync for Tapwave, Mark/Space Mail, and Online VT100/Telnet. The company also announced plans to provide Mac synchronization for Palm OS Cobalt handhelds and released a whitepaper on "The Future of Mac Synchronization." For more information on Mark/Space, Inc., please visit www.markspace.com.
About Tapwave, Inc.
Tapwave, a privately funded startup based in Mountain View, CA, is the creator of the Zodiac mobile entertainment console. The Zodiac provides an unparalleled mobile gaming experience offering analog control, a 3D graphics engine, an ATI graphics accelerator, stereo sound, vibration effects, and wireless multiplayer gaming. For more information about Tapwave or Zodiac, please visit www.tapwave.com.
Contact Information:
Ken Freeman
info@markspace.com
www.markspace.com
408-293-7299 voice mail
408-293-7298 fax
