It can sync to PCs faster using a universal serial bus and can use all of the programs designed for the Palm.

In another three to five years, Diethelm said, Intel will offer a high-performance serial bus that will be able to handle 400 Mbps.

The Universal Serial Bus has an open specification and makes it simpler to connect peripherals to the PC.

The Company's product portfolio also includes briefcases, mini notepads, Universal Serial Bus memory sticks, address books and cigar accessories.

A company called Retrozone did a brisk business at the show selling classic game controllers that have been retooled for Universal Serial Bus compatibility.