Palm and MobileOne Launch Treo 500v Smartphone in Singapore

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SINGAPORE, Oct 11, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq:PALM) and MobileOne (M1) today announced the Palm(R) Treo(TM) 500v smartphone on the MobileOne network in Singapore. The new smartphone combines multiple forms of communication and multimedia capabilities with high-speed 3G/UMTS mobile Internet capabilities.(1) The Treo 500v, with the new and exclusive Vodafone user interface on Windows Mobile(R) 6 Standard edition -- a first in Asia -- delivers unparalleled usability and ease of navigation to customers who want to keep on top of their work and social lives while on the go.

The Treo 500v smartphone has a full keyboard, large screen, audio- and video-streaming capabilities, comprehensive multimessaging functionality (Instant Messaging, SMS and email), phone and personal-information-management software in a new design.(1)

With the Treo 500v smartphone, customers also can manage documents using mobile versions of familiar Microsoft(R) applications, such as Outlook(R), Word, Excel(R) and PowerPoint(R). In addition, users can use the Treo 500v as a modem for a laptop, so that they can stay connected anywhere within wireless coverage.

Treo 500v Features and Benefits

-- All-in-one smartphone with messaging, email and web capabilities;

-- 3G/UMTS network capability;

-- Access to Hotmail/MSN, Yahoo! and Gmail(1);

-- Access to Google Maps, news, sports and entertainment on the go with Internet Explorer Mobile full-featured browser(1);

-- Full keyboard for fast and easy typing;

-- Large, high-resolution screen;

-- Planner with address book, calendar, to-do lists, and more;

-- Ability to view and edit Microsoft Word and Excel files, and view PowerPoint and Adobe PDF files;

-- Windows Media(R) Player Mobile for music and videos;

-- 2-megapixel camera for capturing photos and video;

-- 150MB of user-available memory, expandable with microSD expansion card (sold separately);

-- Windows Mobile 6 Standard software;

-- Microsoft Direct Push technology for delivery of Outlook email(2); and

-- Bluetooth(R) wireless technology.

More information about the Palm Treo 500v smartphone in Singapore can be found at http://www.palm.com/sg.

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 from anywhere. The company's products for consumers, mobile professionals and businesses include Palm(R) Treo(TM) smartphones and Palm handheld computers, 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) Designed to be compatible with networks implementing 3G/UMTS standards, but networks may not be available in all countries or within countries in which it is deployed. Actual data speeds vary based on network capacity and application design. Within wireless service coverage areas only. Availability and coverage depends upon carrier and the geographic scope of international roaming agreements. Email, messaging and web access requires data services from a mobile service provider at an additional cost. VPN may also be required.

(2) Requires Exchange Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 or Exchange Server 2007 and access enabled by IT administrator.

Palm 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.

SOURCE: Palm, Inc.

A&R Edelman for Palm, Inc.
Kristine Boyden, 650-201-8830
kboyden@ar-edelman.com

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