SYDNEY, Australia, June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- palmOne, Inc.
(Nasdaq: PLMO) today announced that Optus, an Australian leader in integrated
telecommunications, is offering an integrated corporate email package on the
highly acclaimed Treo(TM) 650 smartphone. The solution, called MobileMail,
allows mobile executives and staff to wirelessly access and manage their email
while on the move.(1)
John Simon, acting managing director Optus Business, said, "The Treo 650
from palmOne is a truly converged device, as it successfully combines voice
and data in one handheld unit. With the MobileMail service from Optus on the
Treo 650, corporate users no longer have to return to the office to access
their email."
Paul Blinkhorn, vice president for palmOne Asia Pacific, said, "We are
delighted to work with Optus to provide premium products and services to
corporate customers across the country. MobileMail opens up a world of
opportunity to the Australian mobile business community, as it provides an
integrated solution on the Treo 650 that offers them wireless email on the
go."
The Treo 650 smartphone and MobileMail service is available from Optus
nationally on a range of plans and flexible payment options. Details on the
Treo 650 smartphone and MobileMail from Optus are available at
www.optus.com.au/mobilemail.
About the Treo 650 Smartphone from palmOne, Inc.
Building on the award-winning Treo 600 design, the new Treo 650 smartphone
from palmOne makes it easier than ever for mobile professionals to stay
connected. By combining a compact, full-featured mobile phone with email, an
organizer, messaging and web access,(1) the Treo 650 lets users organize and
simplify their business and personal lives all in one place. The Treo 650
offers integrated Bluetooth(R) technology, a higher-resolution screen,
multimedia capabilities, a removable battery, non-volatile memory, an improved
QWERTY backlit keyboard, and support for direct corporate email access to
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 using VersaMail(R) email software.(2) More
information can be found at www.palmOne.com/Treo650.
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(TM) smartphones,
the LifeDrive(TM) mobile manager, Tungsten(TM) and Zire(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. ISP may also be required. Pricing varies by service
provider.
(2) Requires Exchange Server 2003 and access enabled by IT administrator.
NOTE: palmOne, Zire, Tungsten, LifeDrive, Treo and VersaMail are among
the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to palmOne, Inc.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any
use of such marks by palmOne, Inc. is under license. 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.
06/15/2005
CONTACT: media, Jimmy Johnson, +1-408-503-2771, or
jimmy.johnson@palmone.com, or investors, Sandy O'Halloran, +1-408-503-7405, or
sandy.ohalloran@palmOne.com, both of palmOne, Inc.
Web site: http://www.palmone.com
Web site: http://www.optus.com.au/mobilemail