Propel: A new way to launch Palm applications

Sure, you can install hundreds of programs on your Palm Treo, but what good are they if you can't ever find the program you're looking for?

Iambic, makers of Agendus, have developed Propel, an alternative for the default Palm application launcher. Rather than scroll through long screens, your applications are divided into categories like "utilities" or "games." You can drag and drop your applications into categories to arrange them however you like. You can also create a favorites list to quickly find the programs you use most often.

But more impressive is the way you can find the application you're looking for with quick keyword searches. As you type in letters, Propel filters out irrelevant programs. While this might not seem that helpful if you're tapping around with a stylus to find your programs anyway, it could save you a lot of time if you're using a PDA with a built-in keyboard like a Treo.

Propel comes in two varieties, standard and professional edition. The professional edition costs $24.95, or $10 more than standard, and includes voice recognition for launching your programs even more quickly. You can use the voice launch function to start applications, bookmarks, mp3s, or even phone calls.

[via Brighthand]

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