(Last edited Feb 26, 2008)
The Palm Desktop is a Windows interface for the corresponding Palm applications on the device. Its main function is to provide a means to easily transfer data from Windows to the Palm. The application makes it very simple to import and export data from many Windows applications like Microsoft Outlook, etc as well as print specific records from the default Palm applications.
For those with Macs, I apologise. I don’t own a Mac so I can’t provide much info for those with Macs. There is a Palm Desktop replacement program called the Missing Sync that works much better than Palm Desktop. Check out this article from Gadgets on the Go which discusses the program.
When you’re in Windows, you can easily enter data into your Memo Pad, Address Book, To Do application, etc and then when do you the Hotsync, the Palm applications will also have a copy of what’s been entered in the Palm Desktop component in Windows. Let’s face it, it’s much easier to type text using the computer keyboard than fumbling with Graffiti 2. And Palm Desktop can make it much easier to enter data and information when you’re at the computer.
This application although in many ways, is like a liason between the computer and the Palm device, can easily be forgotten by the Palm user as it seems to work in the background without being directly launched.
The Palm Desktop application encompasses all the applications that you do see when there is any kind of data transfer between the Palm and computer. Without the Palm desktop software application, it’s not possible that any software, patches can be installed on the Palm, set up a Hotsync, etc. Although it’s still possible to use the Palm device, without it, you’ve lost a major component that truly enhances its capabilities.
Simulation of the Palm Desktop application
Here are some simulations showing the various components of Palm Desktop.
Alternative Flash links: MyFileStash (please disable pop ups first)
This simulation shows how to run and start the Palm Desktop Application. It will show the menus available within the Date Book application in the Palm Desktop as well as how to create a Date Book entry.
The simulation will play through to the end unless I’ve inserted a pop up note to explain specific points.
To continue playing the simulation, press the 
button.
To go back to a previous paused segment, click on the 
button.
To pause the simulation at any time, press the 
button. To continue after it’s paused, press the button again.
To scroll forwards or backwards in the simulation, click anywhere on the left (to go back earlier in the simulation), or right (to go forward in the simulation) on 
the progress bar.
Alternative links: MyFileStash (disable pop ups first)
This simulation shows the Address Book Application in the Palm Desktop.
Alternative links: MyFileStash (disable pop ups first)
This simulation shows the To Do Application in the Palm Desktop.
Alternative links: MyFileStash (disable pop ups first)
This simulation shows the Memo Pad Application in the Palm Desktop.
Alternative links: MyFileStash (disable pop ups first)
This simulation shows the Expense Application in the Palm Desktop.
I will have to continue this topic in the next posting, continuing on with simulations of the rest of the Palm Desktop.
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