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Press Release
Palm's New m105 Handheld Adds Memory, Email and Internet Connectivity
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALM)
today began selling the Palm(TM) m105 handheld computer -- an extension to the
award-winning and stylish Palm m100 handheld, but with Internet connection
software included, extra memory for additional applications and data, and a
stylish cradle.
For an estimated U.S. street price of $199, the Palm m105 handheld
combines the simplicity of the Palm m100 handheld with 8MB of memory
-- four times the memory of the m100. In addition, the Palm m105 handheld
comes with connectivity software in the box, so customers can use a compatible
mobile phone to access the Internet and check email. The Palm m105 handheld
also comes with a removable faceplate, and 14 new colorful faceplates are now
available separately in addition to the original five colors launched with the
Palm m100 handheld.
Women and younger buyers were especially attracted to the Palm m100
series, expanding Palm's reach into new markets beyond its traditional mobile
professional customer base.
"These new buyers immediately loved the innovative design and low price,
making the m100 the fastest-selling product in Palm's history. And our
research indicates m100 handheld owners are extremely happy with their
purchases," said Byron Connell, vice president, Consumer Markets Group, Palm,
Inc. "The m105 builds on that foundation and lets customers stay up-to-date
with news, email and the more than 550 available web clipping applications."
Staying Connected
The Palm m105 handheld offers people several options for keeping in touch.
The included Palm Mobile Internet Kit software (1) allows customers to connect
wirelessly to the Internet, email and instant-messaging features via a
compatible mobile phone or modem (2).
Web clipping technology enables Palm m105 handheld users to access popular
web content in a format tailored for fast, comfortable handheld viewing. More
than 550 web clipping applications can be downloaded for free at the Palm.Net
website (http://www.palm.net).
For email, the kit includes Palm MultiMail(R) software (POP3, IMAP4),
providing access to personal Internet email, such as Earthlink and AT&T
Worldnet.
The kit also includes the Short Messaging Service (SMS) protocol, which
lets users send and receive messages to pagers and cellular phones using a
data-enabled mobile phone.
In addition to the Mobile Internet Kit, the Palm m105 handheld includes
AOL for Palm OS(R), which gives Palm m105 handheld users and AOL members
access to AOL Mail, AOL Instant Messenger and personalized Buddy Lists. The
Palm m105 handheld also comes with Palm HotSync(R) Mail, which enables users
to read and reply to desktop email offline while on the go.
Individual Style
Faceplate styles range from funky to classic, Blue Boa to Burl Wood.
Palm's five original colors are now complemented by 14 new looks. To add
personality and pizzazz, customers can simply snap on and off these faceplates
to match their mood or outfit. Faceplates can be seen in the Accessories
Catalog that comes in the box, or online at http://www.palm.com.
Desktop Style
As an additional value, the Palm m105 handheld comes with its own
HotSync(R) cradle in a new, contemporary design -- vs. the HotSync cable that
comes with the m100 handheld.
More Memory and Cool Add-ons
With four times the memory of the Palm m100 handheld, the m105 can take
even greater advantage of the thousands of third-party software applications
available from the Palm Economy.
Users can also add on hardware accessories to the Palm m105 handheld,
including the following:
-- The Kodak PalmPix(TM) camera, which snaps onto a Palm m105 handheld,
captures vibrant, color, VGA-quality digital pictures. It is small,
sleek and ergonomic, and photos can be uploaded to a computer via a
HotSync operation.
-- The Palm Portable Keyboard is a best-selling collapsible keyboard for
typing on the go. Users can take notes and manage email while on the
move with its full-size QWERTY key layout.
-- The MemorySafe by Northstar Mobile is a small snap-on accessory that
lets users easily and instantly back up and protect data on a Palm
handheld while they are away from their home or office. Users can
transfer individual files or back up an entire database through a
simple software interface. The MemorySafe driver is installed on the
Palm handheld, and the MemorySafe module plugs into the serial port.
In addition, Shinei International is planning to issue several products
for the Palm m100 series handhelds. The porteson(TM)OMP3 Player for the Palm
m100 series handhelds, expected to be available by the end of April, will
allow users to download and transfer their favorite MP3 and AAC files to the
porteson MP3 Player. And the clipmodem(TM) 56K modem for the Palm m100 series
handhelds, expected to be available by the end of March, will offer customers
the capability to connect their Palm m100 series handheld to the Internet at
speeds up to 56Kbps.
Global Availability
The Palm m105 handheld, which features Palm OS 3.5, is available now in
the United States, with expected worldwide availability beginning in
mid-March. Outside the United States, users can choose from six languages
-- English, French, Italian, Spanish, German and Japanese. Wireless Internet
access via the Palm Mobile Internet Kit will vary among regions.
Macintosh
The Palm m105 handheld includes a dual-platform PC and Macintosh CD-ROM
with desktop software. Macintosh users may request a serial connector directly
from the Palm website. The PalmConnect USB Kit is available separately for
$39.95 (U.S.).
About Palm, Inc.
Palm, Inc. is a pioneer in the field of mobile and wireless Internet
solutions and a leading provider of handheld computers (source: IDC,
December 1999). Based on the Palm OS(R) platform, Palm's handheld solutions
allow people to carry and access their most critical information with them
wherever they go. Palm(TM) handhelds address the needs of individuals,
enterprises and educational institutions through thousands of application
solutions. The Palm OS platform is also the foundation for products from
Palm's licensees and strategic partners, such as ePocrates, Inc.; Franklin
Covey; Handspring; IBM; Kyocera; Sony; Symbol Technologies; and TRG. Platform
licensees also include Nokia and Samsung. The Palm Economy is a growing global
community of industry-leading licensees, world-class OEM customers, and more
than 130,000 innovative developers and solution providers that have registered
to develop solutions based on the Palm OS platform. Palm went public on
March 2, 2000. Its stock is traded on the Nasdaq national market under the
symbol PALM. More information is available at http://www.palm.com.
(1) The Mobile Internet Kit will not be included with units in Japan.
(2) A list of mobile phones compatible with the Palm m105 handheld can be
found at http://palm.com/software/mik/phone.html.
NOTE: HotSync, MultiMail and Palm OS are registered trademarks and Palm
is a trademark of Palm, Inc. or its subsidiaries. PalmPix is a trademark of
Palm, Inc. used under license by Eastman Kodak Company.
SOURCE Palm, Inc.
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