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Handspring Press Release Archive
HANDSPRING TO SELL VISOR AND SHOWCASE SPRINGBOARD SOLUTIONS AT COMDEX 2000
Twenty Companies to demonstrate Springboard modules in Handspring Booth #L5650
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF. (November 10, 2000) - Continuing its efforts to bring its popular Visor handheld computers to everyone, everywhere with key retail partnership agreements, Handspring will become the first COMDEX exhibitor ever to sell product on the trade show floor. In an exclusive agreement with the conference organizers, the company has secured the only retail space at the country's largest annual computer industry tradeshow to be held next week in Las Vegas, Nevada. Visors, select Springboard modules and Visor accessories and COMDEX merchandise will be sold from two locations - one in the main hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center and another in the lobby of the Sands Hotel. The Handspring Store will be open daily from Sunday through Friday.
"Handspring has presented itself as one of the most compelling consumer-focused computer companies in the past year with the launch of its Visor product line," said Bill Sell, vice president and general manager of COMDEX. "When they approached us about providing a value-add retail location we were confident that they would enhance the overall experience at the 2000 show."
At the Handspring booth, the newly expanded Visor family will be on display with a variety of Springboard expansion modules that show the rapidly growing scope of handheld computing and the building momentum of Springboard as a standard for expansion in the industry. Twenty different companies will demonstrate modules, services or Visor accessories there as well. Over thirty-five Springboard modules have been announced to date. Many Springboard solutions at the Handspring booth will highlight wireless communications capabilities, such as Handspring's recently announced VisorPhone module that brings the power of voice communications to handheld computing. Solutions from third-party developers include wireless and wireline modems, global positioning systems, a digital camera, MP3 players, bar code scanners, pagers, Bluetooth communications systems and games. Additionally, several developers are expected to announce new products at COMDEX.
About Handspring
Handspring is a leading innovator in the handheld computing industry. The company develops, manufactures and markets a family of expandable handheld computers for a broad range of markets and customers. Founded in 1998 by Jeff Hawkins, Donna Dubinsky and Ed Colligan, Handspring's flagship technology is the Springboard platform that provides a simple and easy method for hardware and software expansion. Today Handspring sells its Visor line of handhelds at handspring.com, along with a full line of Springboard expansion modules and accessories. For more information, visit http://www.handspring.com.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including those relating to: the extent to which new Springboard modules will deliver robust voice and data communication capabilities that will enable true wireless mobility for Visor customers; the future expandability and flexibility of the Visor product line; and the Springboard expansion platform's ability to accommodate the full range of wireless standards. Actual results may differ materially due to a number of factors including, among others: the ability of developers to manufacture and ship Springboard modules in volume in light of component constraints; consumer and developer acceptance of the Springboard expansion slot; and the rapid pace of technological change and competitive developments in the handheld computer industry. Reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. The matters discussed in this press release also involve risks and uncertainties described in the company's Form S-1 Registration Statement filed with Securities and Exchange Commission. The company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.
Handspring, the Handspring logo, Springboard and Visor 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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