News channels are a new service provided by AvantGo and other vendors. When your handheld is linked to a desktop computer, new information on selected channels is automatically downloaded so that you can read it at your leisure. The University of Calgary is developing customized news channels for its rural preceptors, and for other interested rural physicians. Many Web sites, including the Canadian Medical Association Journal , now provide information that is formatted for downloading to a handheld computer. The most popular are the US ePocrates and LexiDrugs programs.
Several textbooks are available in a condensed format for handhelds.
Some are available on memory modules for the Handspring Visor computers. The Palm brand was the first popular palmtop. The new M105 model replaces the popular IIIxe. A colour screen is available on the IIIc and M505 models. The Handspring Visor computers provide an expansion slot for memory cards or other accessories.