AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 7, 2006--Thousands of educators will get their first look at the new Windows Mobile(R) based Palm(R) Treo(TM) 700w smartphone and new wireless, curriculum and administrative solutions at the Texas Education Computer Association's (TCEA) annual conference Wednesday through Friday at the Austin Convention Center. TCEA attracts principals, superintendents, teachers, and technology and curriculum specialists from Texas and across the nation.

The Treo 700w will take center stage in Palm's booth, No. 2037, while other Palm Solution Providers show solutions ranging from new printing software for the Treo 700w from Bachmann Software to the latest formative reading assessment tools from Wireless Generation.

Treo 700w Smartphone

For educators who want the latest all-in-one mobile communications and productivity solution, the Treo 700w is the first Treo smartphone to take advantage of Verizon Wireless' BroadbandAccess service on its EV-DO network. The Treo 700w also is the first Treo smartphone to run the Microsoft Windows Mobile operating system, bringing the hallmark Palm ease of use to Windows Mobile for the first time. It combines a great mobile phone with high-speed wireless data access to email(1) and business applications. The Treo 700w smartphone on the Verizon Wireless Network offers high-speed wireless data access for email, web browsing and downloading office documents. The Treo 700w joins the Treo 650 smartphone based on the Palm OS(R) platform on the Verizon Wireless network.

Treo Smartphone and Wireless Solutions

-- ScheduleFinder(TM) software from TruSmart Technologies (Booth No. 2037) provides school administrators and staff with access to student schedules; parent-contact information; discipline, bus, locker and attendance information; grades; photo IDs(2); and medical alerts on Palm Treo smartphones or Palm handhelds(3). And with ScheduleFinder 5.0, which integrates wireless network functionality into ScheduleFinder software, school staff can now use their Treo smartphones or wirelessly enabled Palm handhelds to email and text-message(1) each other, parents, staff, and emergency responders. New features include Wi-Fi(4), cellular broadband networking, and cell phone data service integration; VersaMail(R) email software compatibility; text-messaging functionality; one-tap dialing for Treo smartphones; and Bluetooth(R) wireless integration for scanning devices, computers, and printers.

Curriculum and Administrative Solutions

-- mCLASS(R) software from Wireless Generation (Booth No. 2141) enables educators to collect, analyze, report, and apply formative assessment data using Palm handhelds. At TCEA, Wireless Generation will give Texas educators a sneak peek at the new mCLASS:Math software. An easy, fast, effective way to assess K-2 students' developing math skills, mCLASS:Math software was developed by Wireless Generation in collaboration with Dr. Herbert Ginsburg, professor of psychology and education at Columbia University's Teachers College and leading researcher on development of mathematical thinking and assessment of cognitive function. Using a flexible method, modeled after Piaget's Clinical Interview technique, mCLASS:Math software helps teachers acquire precise information about student progress toward learning mathematics skills and understanding concepts found in state standards. Wireless Generation is an educational software and services company, and the leading provider of pre-K-6 observational assessment software.

-- MathAmigo Version 4, K-8 standards-based math software from Valiant USA (Booth No. 2044), includes a new look, videos throughout the program to train the user, and an additional 70 activities. The software tests students' understanding of concepts, offers them an engaging platform to practice their knowledge, and encourages problem-solving. The versatility of the software allows educators to use it in whole-class teaching, group work, and individual study. Valiant is a developer and provider of innovative K-12 science- and math-based technology products.

-- GSS HiHo-Network from Grant Street Software, LLC (Booth No. 2039) brings simple and easy-to-use hand-in and hand-out capabilities to Palm OS handhelds, allowing students to receive and submit assignments using HotSync(R) synchronization and 802.11 on Wi-Fi-enabled Palm handhelds(4). Grant Street Software is a leading provider of software products to efficiently configure and manage numerous Palm Powered(TM) handhelds.

About Palm, Inc.

Palm, 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 for consumers, mobile professionals and businesses include Palm(R) handheld computers, Palm Treo(TM) smartphones, Palm LifeDrive(TM) mobile managers, as well as software, services and accessories.

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

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

(1) An Internet service provider account, email account and subscription may be required for Internet and email access. These services may need to be purchased separately and additional charges may apply. Email account not included. Wireless access via Bluetooth requires compatible GSM mobile phone with Bluetooth wireless technology, data service from a mobile service provider and ISP, sold separately. Wi-Fi-enabled Palm handhelds are usable only on campuses that have an installed Wi-Fi network, which may or may not provide Internet access.

(2) ScheduleFinder requires an SD memory card to use student photo features. Sold separately.

(3) Data access requires Internet connection, either via synchronization with an Internet-connected computer or via a wirelessly enabled handheld or smartphone. May also require access enabled by school's IT administrator.

(4) Wi-Fi-enabled Palm handhelds are usable only on campuses that have an installed Wi-Fi network, which may or may not provide Internet access.

Broadcast Video and Other Palm Materials

Broadcast video and other materials are available online from Palm's Multimedia Library (www.palm.com/MultimediaLibrary). Press can register at the site, which is hosted by The NewsMarket (www.TheNewsMarket.com), a web-based news and video archive, to browse and preview an extensive content library and order footage directly from their desktops. Registration and ordering on the site is free.

Palm, Palm Powered, Palm OS, VersaMail, HotSync, LifeDrive and Treo are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to Palm, 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.

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Kathleen Dixon, 408-871-7765
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