Palm may not know but it faces a stiff challenge. Its real power emerges only when you flip up the aerial on the back and find yourself in immediate contact with up to 99 more Cybiko users. You can swap text messages with other users, and play games. Since it is based on short-range radio, text messaging is instant and free. That makes the Cybiko much more attractive than a mobile phone.
Games are free, too.
Cybiko Inc puts a new game on the Web every day, and there are already more than 200. If you have a PC, you can download games and copy them to your Cybiko. If you don't have a PC, you can get someone else with a Cybiko to send them to you. While a Cybiko is connected to a PC, it can also pick up email, although it is clearly not practical unless the handheld also has a memory module plugged into the expansion slot on the back. Other plug-ins on the way include an MP3 player, an FM radio, a GSM phone and a wireless modem.