Palm and XL Launch Treo 500v Smartphone in Indonesia

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JAKARTA, Indonesia, Dec 13, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq:PALM) and PT Excelcomindo Pratama Tbk (XL) today announced the Palm(R) Treo(TM) 500v smartphone on the XL network in Indonesia.

The Treo 500v, with the new and exclusive Vodafone user interface running on Windows Mobile(R) 6 Standard edition, 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. It combines multiple forms of communication and multimedia capabilities with high-speed 3G/UMTS mobile Internet capabilities, allowing users to access popular websites.(1) The Treo 500v 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)

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

About XL

XL, one of the subsidiaries of Telekom Malaysia (TM), is one of the leading telecommunication companies in Indonesia. XL started its commercial operations on 8 October 1996. Currently XL provides Consumer Solutions by offering dual band cellular networks through pre-paid cards jempol and bebas and post-paid card Xplor. Meanwhile, the Business Solutions unit of XL is a provider of leased line, broadband and IP (Internet Protocol)-based corporate solutions. On 21 September 2006, XL launched XL 3G, the first fastest and widest cellular telecommunication services based on 3G technology. TM is the Company's controlling majority shareholder with 67% ownership.

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, 650-784-3481
dcasey@ar-edelman.com

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