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palmOne Announces Chinese-language Version of Treo 650 Smartphone



Purchase the Treo 650 and get a FREE Treo™ Bluetooth headset

HONG KONG, 11 July, 2005 -- palmOne, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLMO), a leader in mobile computing, today announced the availability of the Chinese-language version of the award-winning Treo™ 650 smartphone in Hong Kong.

The Chinese-version Treo 650 has a recommended retail price of HK$5,180 without wireless service, and is available as a GSM/GPRS/EDGE quad-band phone at CSL, 3, SmarTone-Vodafone and SUNDAY outlets, as well as chain stores and retail shops throughout Hong Kong, including Fortress and Broadway.

The new Chinese-language-enabled Treo 650 comes built-in with the widely used CJKOS Chinese character display and handwriting input system, and supports both Traditional and Simplified Chinese characters, as well as the Treo 650's native English interface. The Treo 650 brings Chinese-speaking users out-of-box flexibility to switch between English and Chinese languages on demand.

"The Chinese-language Treo 650 allows Chinese-speaking users the ability to utilise the Treo 650's leading-edge features in their native tongue, like web surfing, SMS messaging, accessing personal and corporate emails via VersaMail®, and editing their office documents," said Paul Blinkhorn, vice president for Palm Asia Pacific.

The Treo 650 combines a full-featured quad-band mobile phone with a wide range of productivity applications, including email, organiser and web access.1 Users also can view, edit and create Word and Excel compatible documents or access PowerPoint presentations on the go. In addition, Bluetooth® wireless technology allows the Treo 650 to connect wirelessly to other compatible Bluetooth devices, such as printers and headsets. Multimedia capabilities include a built-in MP3 player2 and a digital camera that can capture still images and video that can be viewed on the vibrant colour screen.

From now to the end of August 2005, palmOne is also offering a FREE Treo Bluetooth headset3 worth HK$638 with every purchase of a Treo 650 smartphone. With up to 7 hours of talk time and 170 hours of standby time, the Treo 650 Wireless Bluetooth Headset lets users enjoy the benefits of hands-free and cord-free conversations all day long. The free Treo 650 Wireless Headset promotion lasts until end-August 2005, or while stocks last.

Treo 650 Wireless Headset Features
• For use with the Treo 650 smartphone and Bluetooth compatible phones (Bluetooth 1.2 compliant; compatible with most Bluetooth mobile phones that support headset and/or hands-free profiles and Bluetooth 1.1 or higher)
• Lithium-lon Polymer battery provides up to 7 hours talk time and 170 hours standby (2-hour charging time)
• Multifunction button allows you to answer calls, last number redial, put calls on hold and more
• Dedicated volume buttons for easy adjustments
• Secure voice transmission provided by Bluetooth's advance communications protocols
• Headset weight: 5.95 oz (16.9gm)
• Works up to 10 meters (33 ft.) feet from the phone
• Includes Headset, AC Adaptor (100-240V) with 5 International plugs, Carrying Pouch, User Manual

More information on the Treo 650 smartphone and offer redemption details can be found at http://www.palmone.com/hk/ie/.


(1) Within wireless service coverage area only. Web, email, and messaging may require data services from a mobile service provider at an additional cost. ISP may also be required. Pricing varies by service provider.
(2) Requires expansion card, sold separately.
(3) The Treo 650 Wireless Headset is available by redemption only. For redemption details please visit http://www.palmone.com/hk/ie/


About palmOne, Inc.
palmOne, Inc. -- a leader in mobile computing -- strives to put the power of computing in people's hands so they can access and share their most important information. The company's products include Treo™ smartphones, the LifeDrive™ mobile manager, Tungsten™ and Zire™ handhelds, and software and accessories.

palmOne products are sold through select retail, reseller and wireless operator channels throughout the world. More information about palmOne, Inc. is available at http://www.palmone.com/hk/ie/.


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