Program Name

Demo

Cost

Information

Newbie DB 1.0

Free
Partly

Func.

$4.99

Designed for the beginner or developer who wants to get something simple up and running right away.  Includes a set of API’s as “Source Code” that implements basic database functions. (http://homecreations.tripod.com/)

PDA Toolbox

Free

Fully

Func.

$25.00

Very powerful and easy to use development tool that does not require programming knowledge; utilizes drag-and-drop graphical development environment, drop-down boxes, scrollable lists of database elements; other utilities available at no charge for language editing, Active X add in for VB apps, and a standalone report writer.   There is a discussion forum at the website and an email list (http://www.pdatoolbox.com/).

HanDBase

Free

$24.99

$25.99*

Relational database, includes PC/Mac desktop, free applets available at website for various applications. Intuitive user interface.  The only cross-platform (PalmOS & PocketPC) compatible database application. (*PLUS version includes synchronization conduit between handheld and PC.)

 (http://www.ddhsoftware.com/)

JFile

Free

$24.95

Basic database application, includes a PC application that can convert files between .csv and .pdb. Fast and easy to use. (http://www.land-j.com/jfile.html)

ThinkDB

Free

15Day

$39.99

Relational database that is capable of synching with MS Access (separate utility - $35.95).  The most downloaded PDA db, powerful, flexible and easy to use.  Separate utility for printing - $19.99. (http://www.thinkingbytes.com/)

DbNow

Free

Limits records

$39.99

$49.99*

Includes database templates, keeps records/data synched-up between both the desktop and handheld.  Importable and exportable from popular MS apps.  Free limited demo version available, limits to 24 records. (*included on a Springboard module). (http://www.pocketexpress.com/)

Pendragon Forms

Free

14-Day

$149.99

Utilizes wizard-like interfaces to create an MS Access table.  Advanced features include signature-capture, bar code scanner support, and ability to connect to external Access or ODBC databases.  Upgradeable to support multi-user synchronization over TCP/IP.

(http://www.webfayre.com/forms.html)