The BlackBerry, Treo, Pocket PivotChart--blog, workbook, and online workshops

Whether you are considering a handheld device, or have one and want to learn tips and techniques to become more effective in using it, the “81-day-experiment” blog, the “Selecting Your Handheld Device Workbook”, and our online workshops are ideal for the on-the-go professional who wants to stay connected, handle urgencies, utilize waiting periods, and achieve new levels of productivity and performance.

The “81-day-experiment” blog provides you with valuable insights on handheld devices usability and capabilities. This blog is ideal for users who are looking to purchase or upgrade their devices. In this blog, Pierre Khawand, founder of People-OnTheGo, is using a new handheld device every 9 days and reporting his daily observations. The devices he used so far are: The Treo 700p, Treo 700w, the Motorola Q, the BlackBerry Pearl, the T-Mobile MDA, and now using the BlackBerry 8700 (with more devices to come). Refer to the 81-day-experiment blog to get valuable insights and learn new ways in which you can use these devices more effectively.

The “Selecting Your Handheld Device Workbook” (available immediately for download in PDF format) gives you the information you need, and the decision making methodology, to help you select the handheld device that fits your needs best. This workbook (50+ pages in PDF format) include all the diagrams and charts, as well as the step-by-step instructions that you can follow and therefore make an informed decision. The diagrams cover many of the Treo, BlackBerry, and Windows Mobile models, including the latest devices such as the Treo 700p, the Treo 700w, the BlackBerry Pearl, the BlackBerry 8700, The Motorola Q, and the HP iPAQ hw6515. The same methodology can also be applied to any other device.

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The "BlackBerry, Treo, or Pocket PC: Virtual Test Drive!" is a one-hour Web self-paced workshop that helps you decide which device is best for you. You can order it now and view it at your own pace, now or as your time allows. The workshop takes you through an in-depth review of the BlackBerry 7230 and 7100, Treo 600 and 650, and Pocket PC devices, including detailed demonstrations and step-by-step decision-making charts. Your investment of $35.00 will save you hours and help you make an informed decision. If you register for the self-paced workshop now, you will get a free upgrade to the new version of the workshop which is expected to be released later in 2006, and which will include demonstrations of the latest handheld devices released in 2006.

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*Please note that if you purchase the one-hour Web self-paced workshop, the handouts PDF will be automatically included.

The "BlackBerry Techniques" workshop provides you with the tips and techniques you need to master your device and take full advantage of its capabilities including its powerful security and synchronization features. The workshop uses the 7200 series as well as the 7100 series, but appropriate to most models.

---------> Upcoming BlackBerry live virtual workshops (90 minutes, live with an instructor, $69 fee)
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The "Treo Techniques" workshop provides you with the tips and techniques you need for the Treo 650, most being applicable to the Treo 600 as well, in addition to an overview of popular and useful add-on applications that can help you increase your effectiveness and better integrate the device with your work environment.

---------> Take the Treo Web self-paced now! ($69.00 fee includes 2 playbacks)
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

Workshop Title: "BlackBerry Techniques: Out-of-the-box and on-the-go!"

Who should attend?

This workshop is for users who have recently acquired the BlackBerry device and would like to get up-to-speed quickly, learn tips and techniques for taking advantage of the powerful BlackBerry capabilities, and be immediately productive when using their device. This workshop is also valuable for those who have had the device for some time, but want to take their skills to the next level, and learn dozens of time-saving tips and techniques, as well as discover the BlackBerry best kept secrets.

What we will cover and the benefits?

In this session you get an extensive walkthrough of the navigation in the BlackBerry device, so that you can quickly get to the functions you need when you need them. You experience many of the powerful capabilities including handling multiple calls, taking notes while on the phone, easily switching between applications when necessary, using the advanced e-mail functions, navigating the calendar and address book easily, creating profiles, handling urgent messages, and setting passwords among other things. Even users who have been using the device for years, when they attend the workshop, they discover new and valuable techniques that transform how they use their device and the beneifts they get from it.

As a result of this workshop, the benefits you will get are:
Saving time by getting up to speed quickly
Learning tips and techniques that you may not otherwise encounter
Operating your BlackBerry more efficiently on an ongoing basis

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Workshop Title: "Treo Techniques: Out-of-the-box and on-the-go!"

Who should attend?

This workshop is for users who have recently acquired the Treo 650 device and would like to get up-to-speed quickly, learn tips and techniques for taking advantage of its powerful capabilities, and be immediately productive when using their device. This workshop is also valuable for those who have had the device for some time, but want to take their skills to the next level, and learn dozens of time-saving tips and techniques, as well as discover the Treo best kept secrets.

What we will cover and the benefits?

In this session you learn how to operate the phone, e-mail, address book, calendar, task list, and camera, among other things. You get an extensive walkthrough of the navigation so that you can quickly get to the functions you need when you need them. You are exposed to many of the settings that can help you customize the Treo to fit your needs. You see how synchronization works and how you can change the synchronization settings to keep your Treo in-synch with your PC, and have your address book, calendar, and task list with you wherever you are. We also address important topics such as managing e-mail attachments, using the viewer to view Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents. You also get informed about many useful add-on applications that can enhance your productivity. In addition we talk about security issues and about using your Treo in the corporate setting.

As a result of this workshop, the benefits you will get are:
Saving time by getting up to speed quickly
Learning tips and techniques that you may not otherwise encounter
Operating your Treo more efficiently on an ongoing basis
Ability to enhance your Treo with useful applications
Ability to integrate the Treo well with your work environment

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