We have good news for teachers who have had difficulty in the past finding compatible handhelds for data collection. First, palmOne has chosen a new standard connector for future models, called a multi-connector. We have developed a Palm-to-LabPro cable with a multi-connector. This means that we will be able to support most new palmOne models soon after they are released, with much less development time required.

Secondly, because palmOne’s new Tungsten T5 uses the multi-connector, we will be able to support this model in May. This support will be in the form of a new Data Pro package:

Data Pro Multi-Connector Package

Order Code DP-MP

$58

This package includes the Data Pro software, Palm-to-LabPro cable, and cradle.

If you noticed the announcement of Data Pro support for the Garmin iQue handhelds in the 2005 catalog, you may have wondered if Data Pro could collect GPS data along with sensor data. This will be possible with Data Pro version 1.6. The Data Pro 1.6 updater will be a free download from our web site for current users in April. Data Pro 1.6 will begin shipping with all Data Pro packages in May.

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