MILPITAS, Calif., May 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- palmOne, Inc.
(Nasdaq: PLMO) today announced that the award-winning Treo(TM) 650 smartphone
now is available to Verizon Wireless customers. The Treo 650 combines a
compact, full-featured mobile phone with email, a Palm OS(R) organizer,
messaging and web access.(1) The device can be used with NationalAccess,
Verizon Wireless' high-speed Internet service with average data transmission
speeds between 60 and 80 kilobits per second (Kbps) with bursts up to
144 Kbps, based on Verizon Wireless' stringent network tests.
An ideal device for mobile professionals, the Treo 650 is equipped with
Wireless Sync, Verizon Wireless' always-on email service that offers customers
constant synchronization of their email, calendar, contact list, tasks, and
more. Wireless Sync for the Treo 650 includes inbox synchronization and the
integration of up to three additional POP3 or IMAP email accounts. The service
is compatible with Microsoft Outlook and Lotus Notes.
"The Treo 650 smartphone provides Verizon Wireless' customers with
increased mobility and a way to simplify their business and personal lives
with an all-in-one device," said Ken Wirt, senior vice president, worldwide
marketing, palmOne. "Whether it's reviewing email, viewing a presentation or
simply making a conference call, the Treo 650 smartphone lets busy people
manage the critical components of their lives while out of the office."
The Treo 650 smartphone is available for $399.99 with a 2-year customer
agreement. Customers may purchase the Treo 650 at any of the 1,900 Verizon
Wireless Communications Stores and, Verizon Wireless Communications Stores at
Circuit City or on the web at http://www.verizonwireless.com. Enterprise customers
may contact their Verizon Wireless Business Specialist at 800-VZW-4BIZ or
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/businesssolutions.
About palmOne, Inc.
palmOne, Inc. -- a leader in handheld computing and communications
solutions -- strives to put the power of computing in people's hands so they
can access and share their most important information. The company's products
include Treo(TM) smartphones, Zire(TM) and Tungsten(TM) handhelds, and
software and accessories.
palmOne products are sold through select Internet, retail, reseller and
wireless operator channels throughout the world, and at palmOne Retail Stores
and palmOne online stores (http://www.palmOne.com/stores ).
More information about palmOne, Inc. is available at
http://www.palmOne.com .
(1) Within wireless service coverage area only. Email, messaging and web
access requires data services from a mobile service provider at an
additional cost.
NOTE: palmOne, Zire, Tungsten and Treo are among the trademarks or
registered trademarks owned by or licensed to palmOne, 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 palmOne, Inc.
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+1-650-762-2837, or kboyden@arpartners.com, for palmOne; or
investors, Sandy O'Halloran of palmOne, Inc., +1-408-503-7405, or
sandy.ohalloran@palmOne.com
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