1. Update on Handheld Devices Blackberry, Treo, etc Bill Mountz Wmountz@psu.edu

2. Beginnings Started in early 2003 with BlackBerry devices. Have tested about five other types of devices.

3. Variety of devices BlackBerry, Treo, Tungsten, Samsung, Siemens, Nokia Key differences between devices is what each device started as a particular kind of device and added on other features. Key difference where e-mail is concerned: Push vs. Pull Still searching for the perfect 3-in-1 device. There is no "official" device Haven't tested all devices

4. Trials and Beyond Mobile E-mail with a web client Standard e-mail client on a handheld Consilient trial Testing AIS apps on mobile devices

5. Resources http://et.aset.psu.edu/initiatives/mobile/ http://clc.its.psu.edu/About/Projects/Handhelds

6. Questions?