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Handspring Press Release Archive
HANDSPRING OFFERS TRADE-UP PROGRAM FOR TREO COMMUNICATORS
Company introduces cost-saving incentive for owners of all handheld computers, including any wireless handheld or wireless email-enabled device
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF. (May 7, 2002) Handspring, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAND), a leading innovator in handheld computers and wireless communicators, today announced the "Trade up to Treo" program allowing owners of any existing Visor, Palm OS or even wireless email-enabled devices, such as a RIM wireless handheld, to receive a rebate for $100 off the purchase of Handspring's award-winning Treo 180 communicator. This promotion is available exclusively from Handspring's website at www.handspring.com. All current Visor owners will receive the rebate instantly upon purchase of a new Treo communicator, while customers who own another handheld device will receive the same discount through a mail-in rebate form. A complete list of qualifying products can be found on Handspring's web site. The trade-up program begins Tuesday, May 7 and runs through Sunday, June 2 and applies to Treo devices purchased either with or without service activation.
"Early Handspring surveys are showing that customers are purchasing Treo to replace multiple devices, and we want to fuel that momentum even further by making this offer available to anyone who currently owns a handheld computer or wireless email-enabled device. Treo is easy to carry, easy to use, and now easier than ever to own for the people we know will appreciate it most—current handheld users," said Karen Sipprell, vice president of corporate marketing at Handspring. "All handheld computing enthusiasts can now take advantage of our 'Trade up to Treo' program and become a Treo owner today."
Current Visor product owners will be prompted for their product serial number during checkout to receive an instant rebate whereas customers seeking to trade up non-Handspring products will be required to submit a proof-of-purchase via mail to receive their rebate check. Full program details are available at www.handspring.com.
About Treo
Treo is a compact communicator that combines a GSM mobile phone, a Palm OS organizer, wireless email, SMS text messaging and Internet access in a small, lightweight and elegant device. Treo measures only 4.3" x 2.7" x 0.7" inches and weighs just 5.2 ounces, but its flip-open design makes possible a large screen suitable for web page viewing, text messaging and email using Handspring's Treo Mail application. With Treo Mail, users can access their corporate email and POP3 Internet accounts remotely while away from their desktop computer. SMS may require a separate data plan from a service provider or carrier and web browsing requires Internet access either through a carrier or an ISP, as well as a GSM wireless plan that includes data services. The steel blue Treo features a rocker switch for easy one-handed navigation and speakerphone capability. The Treo 180 features an integrated QWERTY keyboard and the Treo 180g offers a Graffiti writing area. Compatibility with next generation GPRS wireless data networks will be available later this year.
About Handspring
Handspring, Inc. is a leading innovator in personal communications and handheld computing. The company develops, manufactures and markets the Treo family of wireless communicators, the Visor line of expandable handheld computers, and client and server software for fast Web access from handheld devices and mobile phones. Founded in 1998, the company established itself as an industry leader with its Springboard platform, which provides a simple and easy method for hardware and software expansion. Today Handspring sells its Treo family of wireless communicators, Visor line of handheld computers and Springboard expansion modules and accessories at www.handspring.com and through select Internet and retail partners in the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the Middle East.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially due to a number of factors including, among others: future economic conditions; consumer acceptance of and demand for Handspring's Treo communicator products; the availability of Treo communicator products in the US and internationally; the timing of the build-out of advanced wireless networks and the quality and scope of voice and data service coverage offered by wireless carriers; the degree to which wireless carriers will facilitate the successful introduction of Handspring's wireless products; and the rapid pace of technological change and competitive developments in the handheld computer and wireless communications industries. The matters discussed in this press release also involve risks and uncertainties described in Handspring's most recent Form 10-Q. Handspring assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.
Handspring, the Handspring logo, Treo, the Treo logo, Treo Mail, Blazer, Visor and Springboard are trademarks of Handspring, Inc. and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. All other brand and company names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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