Palm and Celcom Launch Treo 500v Smartphone in Malaysia

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov 06, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq:PALM) and Celcom (Malaysia) Berhad today launched the Palm(R) Treo(TM) 500v smartphone on the Celcom network in Malaysia. The new smartphone combines multiple forms of communication and multimedia capabilities with high-speed 3G mobile Internet access.(1)

The Treo 500v smartphone runs on the Windows Mobile(R) 6 Standard platform and 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.(2)

About Celcom (Malaysia) Berhad

Celcom (Malaysia) Berhad is now the country's most experienced and premier mobile cellular telecommunications company with 6.4 million customers. It currently has the widest network coverage covering 97% of the populated areas in the country. We were the first to launch the 3G service in Malaysia and have the widest 3G coverage in the country.

Celcom also offers international roaming service in 119 countries over 315 networks worldwide. It currently offers mobile telephony services in Malaysia for postpaid and prepaid products under the 019 and 013 access codes. For more information on Celcom, log on to http://www.celcom.com.my

About Palm, Inc.

Palm, Inc. is a global leader and innovator of easy-to-use mobile products that simplify people's lives and help them stay connected on the go. The company offers a range of products -- including Palm(R) Treo(TM) and Centro(TM) smartphones, Palm handhelds, services and accessories -- to meet the needs of consumers, mobile professionals and businesses.

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) Within mobile coverage area only. Additional service charges may apply. Connection via USB sync cable (included in box) or Bluetooth technology.

Palm, Treo and Centro 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.
Dolleen Casey, 650.762.2811
dcasey@ar-edelman.com

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