How do I
use the HandRes service? It's easy! Just fill out the FREE online registration to
create your profile. Once complete, point your browser to http://www.handres.com/login/ to
begin using HandRes. For more information on getting started and PDA
requirements download our HandRes overview letter.
Download
now
Then
what? Then you can research, place and modify reservations at
HandRes. You will be able to book a Commercial flights, Chartered air
flights, Hotel rooms, Rental cars, Broadway shows, etc... from virtually
anywhere within coverage of your wireless data
provider.
What hardware do I need to
use the HandRes service? You will need a PDA (personal digital
assistant) or palmtop, a wireless modem for that device, and a wireless
data service connection. It doesn't matter what company makes your device,
just as long as you can attach a wireless modem to it. It is even better
if it is built in already.
What software is needed to
use the HandRes service? Any internet browser for your handheld
device will display HandRes content, but you should use a browser that
supports SSL (secure sockets layer) to enhance your
security.
What kind of modems are
available? If your palmtop device supports a PCMCIA Type II port, the AirCard
300 by Sierra Wireless is
highly recommended for these devices.
Palm O/S PDAs are usually
given wireless connectivity through the use of "cradles" - modem which
snap onto the PDA. Palm Pilot and III devices may be cradled onto a
wireless modem using Novatel Wireless'
Minstrel series of products. The Palm V PDA may also be cradled onto a new
compact device called the Omnisky modem.
Standalone modems such as the
Novatel Wireless SAGE and other
OEM products may be connected to any type of computer, palmtop, or pda.
You will need a serial cable for your PDA to connect to these
modems.
Finally, some devices contain
integrated wireless modems, such as the Novatel
Wireless Contact.
What types of browsers are
available? iBrowserPlus
"An
improved commercial version of iBrowser includes 40 or 128 bit SSL support
(128 bit for US and Canadian Residents only), sophistocated caching, proxy
server support and proxy server authentication, http authentication, and
cookies. It also offers online and off-line browsing.
Limited to US residents only."
Microsoft
Pocket Internet Explorer (MSPIE)
Although
not available as a free download from Microsoft any longer, Pocket IE is
available with the Windows CE operating system. Other versions of Internet
Explorer are also compatible with portable devices, and most support SSL
technology.
Avantgo
"Avantgo
is designed to allow users to take web pages with them. You can
select your own web pages or subscribe to existing channels. It
competes with the Microsoft Mobile Channels. Avantgo requires
simultaneous ActiveSync and web connections. Windows 95 users must
install the DUN 1.2b upgrade from the Windows CE Services CD.
Windows 98 users must install a second dialup adapter in the Control Panel
- Network."
"AirCard" and AirCard 300 are
products of Sierra
Wireless.
"Palm", Palm Pilot, Palm III,
Palm O/S, and Palm V are products of 3Com
Palm Computing .
Contact, Sage, Omnisky,
Minstrel and Novatel Wireless are products of Novatel Wireless
Inc.
MSPIE, Pocket Internet
Explorer, Internet Explorer, IE, Windows , and Windows CE are products of
Microsoft
"Avantgo" and its browser are
products of Avantgo
iBrowser and iBorwser Plus are
products of Foliage
Corp.
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