Publications and Services

Free Internet Access 95LX 100LX

The non-profit International Internet Association has announced a program to provide free Internet access world wide. Internet users can send E-mail, and access databases on thousands of subjects, including palmtop computers. Contact the IIA for more information and a sign-up kit.

Availability . . . . . Now

Pricing . . . . . no access charges

CONTACT: IIA, Suite 852. 2020 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC, 20006, USA; Fax: 202-387-5446.

FOREXStream Information Service

ForexStream is a new Swiss information service for real-time financial Data tracking. The financial rates are obtained from the Reuters feed, are structured in message format and then transmitted to the Swiss PTT System (Tele Page Swiss Network), which in turn broadcast them all over Switzerland. The messages are received by the NewsStream Pager and placed in messages slots referred to "Messages memories." The financial data are stock quotes and news-text from Reuters. Provides up to 16 alarms and graphic displays (Charts).

Availability . . . . . Now

Software runs under SysMgr . . . . . Yes

Pricing (in Swiss Francs)

100LX, cradle, 512K SRAM . . 1450

Reuters subscription monthly . . . . 250

Tele page subscription monthly . . . . 25

AC adapter 70

CONTACT: Buero AG, (attn: Heinz Odermatt or Juerg Odermatt) Grienbachstr. 17, CH-6300 ZUG, SWITZERLAND; Phone: 042-31 60 33; Fax: 0041-42-31 06 44.