MILPITAS, Calif., May 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- palmOne, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLMO) today announced that the award-winning Treo(TM) 650 smartphone now is available to Verizon Wireless customers. The Treo 650 combines a compact, full-featured mobile phone with email, a Palm OS(R) organizer, messaging and web access.(1) The device can be used with NationalAccess, Verizon Wireless' high-speed Internet service with average data transmission speeds between 60 and 80 kilobits per second (Kbps) with bursts up to 144 Kbps, based on Verizon Wireless' stringent network tests.

An ideal device for mobile professionals, the Treo 650 is equipped with Wireless Sync, Verizon Wireless' always-on email service that offers customers constant synchronization of their email, calendar, contact list, tasks, and more. Wireless Sync for the Treo 650 includes inbox synchronization and the integration of up to three additional POP3 or IMAP email accounts. The service is compatible with Microsoft Outlook and Lotus Notes.

"The Treo 650 smartphone provides Verizon Wireless' customers with increased mobility and a way to simplify their business and personal lives with an all-in-one device," said Ken Wirt, senior vice president, worldwide marketing, palmOne. "Whether it's reviewing email, viewing a presentation or simply making a conference call, the Treo 650 smartphone lets busy people manage the critical components of their lives while out of the office."

The Treo 650 smartphone is available for $399.99 with a 2-year customer agreement. Customers may purchase the Treo 650 at any of the 1,900 Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and, Verizon Wireless Communications Stores at Circuit City or on the web at www.verizonwireless.com. Enterprise customers may contact their Verizon Wireless Business Specialist at 800-VZW-4BIZ or www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/businesssolutions.

About palmOne, Inc.

palmOne, Inc. -- a leader in handheld computing and communications solutions -- 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(TM) smartphones, Zire(TM) and Tungsten(TM) handhelds, and software and accessories.

palmOne products are sold through select Internet, retail, reseller and wireless operator channels throughout the world, and at palmOne Retail Stores and palmOne online stores (http://www.palmOne.com/stores ).

More information about palmOne, Inc. is available at http://www.palmOne.com .

(1) Within wireless service coverage area only. Email, messaging and web access requires data services from a mobile service provider at an additional cost.

NOTE: palmOne, Zire, Tungsten and Treo are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to palmOne, Inc. 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. 05/16/2005
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