Intuit Announces Pocket Quicken for Newton 2.0
MENLO PARK, Calif. — November 13, 1995 — Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU), the leading developer of personal and small business finance software, today announced Pocket Quicken 1.2 for Newton 2.0, built into the new Apple MessagePad 120 with Newton 2.0. Pocket Quicken 1.2 for Newton 2.0 is an updated version of Pocket Quicken for Newton, Intuits market-leading mobile financial application that enables busy professionals to stay on top of their finances even while on-the-go.
The recent introduction of the Newton 2.0 operating system from Apple Computer, Inc. underscores Apple's commitment to evolving the PDA market through innovative technology and market leadership. Newton 2.0 is a major revision of the Newton operating system and a result of more than two years of extensive customer feedback and testing. The new operating system features improved organizational and communications capabilities, as well as integration with Mac OS-based and Windows-based personal computers.
Pocket Quicken 1.2 for Newton 2.0 reinforces Intuit's leadership in the mobile marketplace, providing fast and easy financial management on-the-go. "We heard from our customers that they want to manage their finances when they're out spending their money — away from their homes and desks," said Scott Cook, chairman of Intuit Inc. "With Pocket Quicken, they can easily capture their spending information when it happens, so they're in control of their finances, wherever they are."
Since January 1995, Pocket Quicken for Newton has been bundled on disk with the Apple MessagePad 120. Now, Pocket Quicken 1.2 for Newton 2.0 is the only third-party application preloaded in RAM on every new MessagePad 120, making it even easier for customers to use. Pocket Quicken 1.2 for Newton 2.0 has the same functionality as the earlier version, but it has now been updated to be fully compatible with the Newton 2.0 operating system.
Pocket Quicken provides the same basic account tracking capabilities as the best-selling Quicken personal finance software. It is optimized for fast and easy data entry on-the-go and instant access to important financial information. Pocket Quicken also works with Intuits Pocket Quicken Connect (sold separately), which allows customers to easily send their data to Quicken or Quicken ExpensAble. Quicken ExpensAble is a new Intuit product, available since August 1995, that simplifies expense reporting for business travelers.
"Pocket Quicken is one of the most popular applications among our Newton customers, which is why we're excited to continue our relationship with Intuit to provide Pocket Quicken on the MessagePad 120 with Newton 2.0," said Sandy Benett, vice president of the Newton Systems Group at Apple Computer, Inc. "Because it offers easy mobile financial management and connectivity not only to Quicken, but also Quicken ExpensAble, Pocket Quicken is an important solution for mobile professionals and a key application for the MessagePad 120."
Pocket Quicken Highlights
Easy to Use — Pocket Quicken works the way people work throughout the day. It was designed around the familiar concept of a wallet. Users simply choose the account they want to use in their wallet (credit card, cash, check), then record spending information on an electronic receipt. Pocket Quicken then automatically records and categorizes the transaction.
Fast and Convenient Data Entry — Pocket Quickens portability provides a major step in enabling easy data entry. Tracking transactions as they occur, Pocket Quicken users can fill out and categorize an electronic receipt as fast as they can write and record a check using a traditional checkbook.
Organizes All Expenses — Pocket Quicken tracks and categorizes all spending, including checking, ATM transactions, credit cards and cash. With Pocket Quicken, users always know where their money goes.
Up-to-the-Minute Information — Pocket Quicken provides instant access to up-to-date financial information. Users can quickly and easily look up account balances, account registers, spending by category and business expense reports, whenever and wherever its convenient.
Business Travel Expense Tracking — Pocket Quicken makes it easy to track business travel expenses. Users can track spending for specific business trips or individual clients. At the end of a trip, they can view a report that contains all the information needed for an expense report.
Complete Financial Solution
Pocket Quicken can be used as a standalone personal finance manager with basic report capabilities. Or, for an even more complete financial picture, Pocket Quicken can be used with Pocket Quicken Connect to communicate with desktop versions of Quicken and Quicken ExpensAble. With Pocket Quicken Connect, Pocket Quicken users can take advantage of Quicken's extensive financial insight and management capabilities and Quicken ExpensAbles powerful expense reporting capabilities.
Availability
Pocket Quicken 1.2 for Newton 2.0 — Pocket Quicken 1.2 for Newton 2.0 is available preloaded on every Apple MessagePad 120 with Newton 2.0.
Pocket Quicken Connect — Pocket Quicken Connect for Windows or Macintosh is available for $ 29.95 direct from Intuit. To order, customers should call 800/243-4650, ext. 810 406.
Upgrade to Pocket Quicken 1.2 for Newton 2.0 — MessagePad 120 customers that upgrade their device to Newton 2.0 can purchase an upgrade to Pocket Quicken 1.2 for Newton 2.0 for $ 6.95, plus $ 5 shipping and handling. To be eligible for the upgrade, customers must already own a version of Pocket Quicken for Newton and have a Newton device running Newton 2.0. To order, call 800/243-4650, ext. 810 406.
Intuit Inc.
Intuit, based in Menlo Park, Calif., offers a complete family of financial products. Called the Quicken Financial Solutions, these products are aimed at not only helping people manage finances faster and easier, but also helping people make better, smarter financial decisions. Intuit is the only company to succeed at winning mass consumer adoption of PC financial technologies. It pioneered computerized personal finance management with the introduction of Quicken in 1984.
Today, Quicken is the best selling software application in retail stores. Intuit's QuickBooks and QuickPay are the nation's best selling accounting and payroll software products. Intuit has also led in online services, launching online bill payment in 1990, IntelliCharge credit card services in 1993 and Quicken Quotes, an online stock quote service in 1994.
The company's popular TurboTax and MacInTax software are the nation's best selling tax preparation software, helping small businesses and individuals prepare tax returns and save on taxes. Earlier in 1995, Intuit introduced new financial planning products to help people with future financial decisions: Quicken Financial Planner, Your Mutual Fund Selector, and Quicken Parents' Guide to Money.
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