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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 333-28277, 333-46691, 333-77961 and 333-90091)
of Puma Technology, Inc. of our report dated August 21, 2000, except as to
Note 15, which is as of October 9, 2000, relating to the consolidated
financial statements, which appears in the Current Report on Form 8-K of Puma
Technology, Inc. dated October 17, 2000.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
San Jose, California
October 17, 2000
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