iambic Announces Address Book and Calendar Enhancement Utility for the Newton MessagePad



SUNNYVALE, CA, August 1, 1994--iambic software, the makers of TimeReporter time and expense tracking software for the Newton, today announced iambic Action Names & Agenda an address book and calendar enhancement utility for the Newton MessagePad. Action Names & Agenda extends the resident capabilities of the Newton making it into a traveling contact manager. The software will debut at MacWorld Boston.

"Action Names & Agenda will benefit everyone who keeps names and addresses in their Newton. This essential add-on brings the power of desktop contact management software to the Newton world at a very affordable price," said Vidal Graupera co-founder of iambic Software.

Action Names & Agenda seamlessly extends the functionality of the Newton's built-in address book and calendar in several innovative ways. Users can add new entry fields to the ones already available for each name. These fields are ideal for adding customer status codes, a secretary's name, frequent flyer numbers, hobbies, additional notes, etc. Frequently used values can be stored in a pop-up list for each field.

The Card File interface is extended to allow users to schedule appointments, telephone calls, and to-dos without using handwriting. Action Names & Agenda automatically makes corresponding entries in the Newton calendar and to-do list. Users can also quickly record receiving or attempting phone calls which Action Names & Agenda automatically adds to a history log for the contact.

The Newton's built-in call slip has been extended to store and retrieve frequently called telephone numbers. Users can schedule appointments and call back reminders directly from the call slip without handwriting. The enhanced call slip can now be accessed instantly from a button in the Newton's NotePad.

Action Names & Agenda produces a 3-in-1 master action list, or agenda, which shows calls, meetings, and to-do's sorted by date and priority. All action items can be filed in user defined categories, and are automatically rolled over by the software if not completed.

All the data added by Action Names & Agenda can be uploaded and downloaded to Mac and Windows PCs in tab- and comma- delimited format for use with any number of contact management systems which can import such files.

Action Names & Agenda lists for $49.95, and comes with an unconditional 60 day money back guarantee from iambic Software. 

iambic Software, headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, designs, manufactures and markets software applications for the PDA (personal digital assistant) market. iambic, TimeReporter, and Action Names & Agenda are trademarks of iambic Software.

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For more information, contact:   
Vidal Graupera/Barbara Prince
iambic Software
 408/730-0266
