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Press Release
Palm Unveils Beta Desktop 4.0 Software for Mac OS X With Improved Desktop Synchronization For New Software
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALM), the
leading provider of handheld computers, today announced Palm(TM) Desktop 4.0
software for Mac OS X. The new software offers native Mac OS X support,
improved handheld-to-desktop data compatibility, vCard and vCal support, and
the ability to use multiple languages. The free public beta web download is
now available at http://www.palm.com/macintosh . "This new desktop software offers Mac users more than improved
synchronization," said Todd Bradley, Palm executive vice president and chief
operating officer of the Solutions Group. "New features include connecting Mac
and Windows users, allowing them to share data and information. Specially
designed for Mac OS X, this software provides a simple and elegant Palm
Desktop solution." With Palm's new Desktop software, Mac OS X users can synchronize Palm
handhelds using different connections without manually changing the settings
each time. Users also now can use vCard and vCal, which allows them to share
data between previously incompatible products. "Seamless device connectivity and industry-leading applications make Mac
OS X the ultimate engine for the digital hub," said Ron Okamoto, Apple's vice
president of Worldwide Developer Relations. "Palm Desktop is an essential
application for many Mac users and it is important that our customers can
continue to use their preferred applications as they make Mac OS X their
primary computing platform." Palm developers such as FileMaker and Adobe are supporting the new desktop
software with updated Palm synchronization software for their popular Mac
programs. Palm customers using Palm Desktop 4.0 for Mac OS X will need to
contact their favorite software solution providers to request new Palm
synchronization software.
New Functionality -- Native Expansion, USB and Wireless Capabilities Palm Desktop software is included with every Palm handheld, giving
customers a way to easily add, edit, create and find their Palm handheld
information on their desktop. As the first release of Palm Desktop and
HotSync(R) Manager for Apple's next-generation operating system, Palm Desktop
4.0 for Mac OS X plans support for the following:
<![CDATA[ -- Improved Synchronization -- Improved synchronization and data
compatibility gives users a more consistent transfer of data between
their Palm handhelds and Palm Desktop software.
-- Native Mac OS X Support -- Mac OS X users no longer need to perform
their HotSync operations in the "Classic" environment.
-- vCard and vCal -- Mac Palm Desktop users can share data with Windows
Palm Desktop, Entourage X and Outlook 2000 users.
-- Multiple Languages -- Palm Desktop for Mac now can be viewed in six
languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.
-- Improved Privacy -- Private records on the handheld are now also
private on Palm Desktop.
-- Multiple Connection Types -- Multiple connection types can be used to
synchronize without having to switch between connection settings.
-- Mac OS 9 Functionality -- Although this software product requires
Mac OS X Version 10.1 for native Mac OS X support, Mac OS 9 users also
can install the software and take advantage of its benefits.
]]> Palm Desktop 4.0 software for Mac OS X is free, and a public beta version
may be downloaded immediately at www.palm.com/macintosh .
About Palm, Inc. Palm, Inc. is a pioneer in the field of mobile and wireless Internet
solutions and a leading provider of handheld computers, according to IDC
(December 2000). Based on the Palm OS(R) platform, Palm's handheld solutions
allow people to carry and access their most critical information 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 Acer, Franklin Covey, HandEra
(formerly TRG), Handspring, IBM, Kyocera, Samsung, Sony and Symbol
Technologies. Platform licensees also include AlphaSmart, Garmin and Nokia.
The Palm Economy is a growing global community of industry-leading licensees,
world-class OEM customers, and approximately 175,000 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 .
NOTE: Palm OS and HotSync are registered trademarks and Palm is a
trademark of Palm, Inc. Other brands may be trademarks of their respective
owners.
SOURCE Palm, Inc.
Web site: http: //www.palm.com
CONTACT: Jennifer Stryd of A&R Partners, +1-650-762-2845, or jstryd@arpartners.com, for Palm, Inc.
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