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Press Release
palmOne Launches Online 'Little Black Book' Movie Sweepstakes
Hollywood Embraces palmOne Handhelds
MILPITAS, Calif., July 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Combining Hollywood glitz and glamour with the latest Silicon Valley must-have handheld technology, palmOne, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLMO) today introduced a "Little Black Book" movie sweepstakes, available online at www.palmOne.com/littleblackbook. Produced by Revolution Studios and distributed by Columbia Pictures, "Little Black Book" premieres nationwide on Aug. 6.
In "Little Black Book," Stacy Holt (Brittany Murphy), an associate producer for daytime talk show hostess Kippie Kann (Kathy Bates), is frustrated when her boyfriend Derek (Ron Livingston) refuses to discuss his past relationships. With the encouragement of co-worker Barb (Holly Hunter), she delves into his palmOne(TM) handheld to learn about his ex-girlfriends. The digital footprints of past and present romances are kept on a Tungsten(TM) C handheld from palmOne. This little black book, used for work and play, is the technology star of the film.
The "Little Black Book" sweepstakes runs through Aug. 31. The grand prize winner will receive an all-expense-paid trip for two to a future Revolution Studios movie premiere in the United States and two Zire(TM) 72 handhelds from palmOne with "Little Black Book" custom black leather cases. Second prize is six movie tickets and six Zire 72 handhelds. The third prize winner will receive two movie tickets and two Zire 72 handhelds. All winners also will receive autographed copies of Carly Simon's latest CD, "REFLECTIONS: Carly Simon's Greatest Hits." Several of Simon's classic songs are featured throughout the film.
"Handheld computers from palmOne have become a cultural icon of people who are winning at work, home and life," said Page Murray, vice president of marketing for palmOne. "The inclusion in Hollywood movies and television shows of handhelds and smartphones from palmOne illustrates the degree to which people worldwide have integrated the products into their lives. It's gratifying to see our products become cultural icons and symbols of success."
Additional Sweepstakes Details
The "Little Black Book" sweepstakes offers cool prizes through Aug. 31. All entries are free of charge and do not require a purchase. Detailed sweepstakes information and rules are available at www.palmOne.com/littleblackbook.
About palmOne, Inc.
More information about palmOne, Inc. is available at http://www.palmOne.com .
NOTE: palmOne, Tungsten and Zire are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to palmOne, Inc. or its subsidiaries. All other brand and product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify products or services of, their respective owners.
SOURCE palmOne, Inc.
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