Dataviz’s Dose-a-Day Dilbert and Dose-a-Day Golf by Gary McCord Now Shipping
MILFORD, Conn. — September 15, 2003 — DataViz(R), makers of the #1 selling Palm OS office suite, Documents To Go(R), announced today that its new software Dose-A-Day(TM) is now shipping and will be available in stores in late October. Dose-A-Day is a line of daily calendars for PDAs that provide a daily diversion for today's stressed and harried workers. There are two titles currently shipping:
— Dose-A-Day Dilbert Dilbert, the United Feature Syndicate comic strip, is the most photocopied, pinned-up, downloaded, faxed and e-mailed comic strip in the world. Many readers, particularly those employed at large corporations, are convinced that creator Scott Adams works at their companies since he conveys corporate inanities so perfectly in his comic strip. Dilbert appears in 2,000 papers in 65 countries and 19 languages, and on the Web at www.dilbert.com. More than 10 million Dilbert books have been sold to date, and many of Adams' books have made The New York Times best-seller list. Now PDA users have the opportunity to get their daily dose of Dilbert delivered to their handhelds automatically each day.
— Dose-A-Day Golf by Gary McCord A 17-year golf commentator for CBS Sports, a 25-year PGA Tour veteran and Champions Tour multiple champion, Gary McCord is a golf celebrity of many talents. Even non-golfers recognize him for his role as himself in the movie Tin Cup, starring Kevin Costner. Aside from his well-known wit and humor, many may not know of his teaching abilities. He instructs and consults more than 20 Tour players and co-founded a golf Learning Center in Arizona. He authored the best-selling instructional manual Golf for Dummies and has delighted fans with his autobiographical collection Just a Range Ball in a Box of Titleists. It is the unbeatable combination of his experiences, knowledge, golfing ability and unique delivery of information that has been captured in Dose-A-Day.
Unlike traditional paper tear-off calendars, Dose-A-Day provides 365 days of entertainment from the date of installation on the handheld. Customers are guaranteed a full year of Dose-A-Day whether they purchase in January, June or December. So while Dose-A-Day is perfect for the holidays, it also makes a great gift for Father's Day, Mother's Day, birthdays and graduations. After a quick and easy installation, the customers automatically receive a new comic, golf tip, or joke on the handheld each day. No wireless connection or subscription is necessary.
Pricing and Availability
Dose-A-Day Dilbert and Dose-A-Day Golf by Gary McCord are available immediately from www.dataviz.com for the suggested retail price of $19.95. Dose-A-Day will also be available at retailers such as Amazon.com, Handango.com and CompUSA this fall. Dose-A-Day is compatible with Palm OS and Pocket PC handhelds.
About DataViz
DataViz is the industry leader and standard for productivity software for the handheld device market, as well as Windows and Macintosh cross platform compatibility software. DataViz products have been on bestseller lists since 1984; Documents To Go(R), which allows customers to use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint(R) files on Palm OS handhelds, is currently the number one selling Palm OS business software (NPD Intelect). In addition, DataViz has developed strategic partnerships with Palm, Inc., Sony Corp., Apple(R), Microsoft(R), and other industry leaders. Frequent media fanfare, both domestic and abroad, reflects the worldwide distribution and use of DataViz products. DataViz products are sold directly through DataViz as well as at major computer and office supply retailers and through distributors in the United States and throughout the world.
About United Media
Dilbert is licensed and syndicated by United Media. United Media (UM) is a worldwide licensing and syndication company that focuses on building brand equity around a wide range of creative content. UM licenses and/or syndicates other properties, including PEANUTS, Precious Moments, the Copyrights at United Media portfolio (The World of Beatrix Potter, Paddington Bear, etc.), Raggedy Ann & Andy, 2GRRRLS, Nancy and Sluggo, and Rainbow Fish. United Media is an E.W. Scripps Company.
All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. (C)2003 DataViz, Inc.
CONTACT:
DataViz, Inc.
Ellen Strong, 203-874-0085×3097 estrong@dataviz.com