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Wednesday 12 August 2009

DataViz Releases Documents To Go 2.0 for Android

New version adds support for Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe PDF files, enhancements for Microsoft Word and Excel files, plus a free viewer edition for all Android-based devices

Milford, CT, - August 11, 2009 – DataViz®, Inc., a Microsoft® Gold Certified Partner and provider of Microsoft Office compatibility solutions is now shipping Documents To Go® 2.0 for Android™.  The new version brings a feature rich, enterprise-grade productivity tool to devices based on the Android platform.

The 2.0 update enhancements include:

  • Microsoft PowerPoint® File Support
    The new Slideshow To Go® component allows viewing, editing and creating of PowerPoint presentations.  With support for the 
    latest file formats, including Microsoft Office 2007, business travelers can effortlessly "flick" through slides, review notes, rehearse timing and make any last minute modifications when on the go. 

  • Adobe® PDF File Support
    The PDF To Go® component provides high-fidelity viewing of Adobe PDF files with options for page view, word wrap, multiple zoom 
    levels, auto-rotate, bookmarks, search, select and copy text, and support for password-protected files. With PDF To Go, knowledge workers can keep all important reference materials at their fingertips.  

  • Enhancements for Microsoft Word & Excel® File Support
    Documents To Go 1.0 offered robust viewing and editing of Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx) and Microsoft Excel (.xls, xlsx) files. 
    Version 2.0 extends the feature set by adding find and replace, word count, number formatting, sheet formatting, contextual menus, improved selection modes and scrolling, optimizations for touch, and a 'Live Folder' for instant access to recently used documents.

  • FREE Version for All Android-based Devices
    A non-expiring, free version of Documents To Go 2.0 that provides all Android-based device users with the ability to view 
    Microsoft Word and Excel files and attachments is now available. Customers using this free version can unlock the complete feature set described above by purchasing a 'Full Version Key.' 

Pricing and Availability

Documents To Go 2.0 is available exclusively through the Android Market for FREE in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. The 'Full Version Key' which unlocks the premium features is also available through the Android Market for $29.99. Customers who previously purchased Documents To Go version 1.0 will receive the 'Full Version Key' at no charge. Supported devices include the T-mobile G1, HTC Dream, HTC Magic, T-mobile myTouch 3G, HTC Hero, Google Ion, Samsung Galaxy, Samsung i7500 and other devices running Android OS. For more information on Documents To Go and RoadSync for Android: www.dataviz.com/GetAndroid

About DataViz
Founded in 1984, DataViz develops and markets Office compatibility and productivity solutions 
across many platforms including Android™, BlackBerry, Java®, Linux, Palm OS®, Symbian OS™, Windows Mobile®, Windows® and Macintosh®. DataViz partners include Microsoft®, Motorola®, Palm®, RIM, Samsung, Sony Ericsson® and other industry leaders. For more information: www.dataviz.com/About

All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. ©2009 DataViz, Inc
Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions.

 

Monday 10 August 2009

August International All-In-One Freeview TV Recorder & Media Player

August International (www.augustint.com), has announced the launch of the August DA900C, a 9in-screen digital TV and media player providing analogue and digital TV, as well as a music, photo and movies player all-in-one.

The August DA900C offers digital and analogue TV with integrated card reader and USB jack. It receives over 40 Freeview channels, and five analogue channels as well as all digital radio stations. It also plays video, music, photos in MP3, WAV, MPEG4, AVI, JPEG formats directly from memory cards, USB sticks and from external media with USB interface.

It can also record Freeview TV via USB port on to a USB memory stick or external hard drive – claimed to be the first of its kind to support this facility in the UK.

The DA900C is also able to output TV, video and photos to a large sized screen in the home working as a Freeview box and digital media player, as well as being used as a monitor for game consoles and other video players.

Available now at £139.95

NOTE: This post is based on a press release. We plan to fully evaluate the product in due course.

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