Palm Announces the Treo 650 Smartphone in Peru on the Claro Network

LIMA, Peru--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 29, 2006--Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq:PALM), a leader in mobile computing, today announced that the Palm(R) Treo(TM) 650 smartphone is now available in Peru from Claro, one of the country's leading cellular operators.Available in Claro's retail stores throughout Peru with a variety of voice and data plans, the Treo 650 is an all-in-one quad-band smartphone specially designed for working with EDGE (Enhanced Data for Global Evolution) networks.(1) It combines a compact full-featured mobile phone with email, a Palm OS(R) organizer, messaging, Internet access and a digital camera, enabling users to organize and simplify their personal and professional lives in just one device.(2)

Treo 650's advanced features and benefits include the following:

-- Support for direct corporate email access to Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 using Palm's VersaMail(R) email software(3);

-- Vibrant, easy-to-read 320x320 display;

-- Non-volatile memory and removable battery;

-- Integrated Bluetooth technology for communicating with compatible headsets, car kits, computers and printers equipped with Bluetooth technology;

-- Improved camera for better low-light shots, with video-capture capabilities;

-- Full QWERTY backlit keyboard and new design for easier typing;

-- For GSM, capability to access EDGE-based networks, which deliver incredibly fast data speeds;

-- MP3 player(4); and

-- Single inbox for text and picture messaging.

The Treo 650 smartphone provides support for VersaMail, which enables users to access and manage email while out of the office.(5) Through the Treo 650's support for POP and IMAP email, customers can download their email either wirelessly or by synchronizing to their desktops.(6) Customers whose companies use Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 can have direct corporate email access and calendar synchronization through the Treo 650's Microsoft Exchange Server ActiveSync(R) integrated support. With VersaMail, users can view pictures and even attached Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents.(7)

About Claro

CLARO is Grupo America Movil's brand in Peru. It has over 2.5 million subscribers, which accounts for approximately 37% of the market share. The company started operations in the country in August 2005 and has a 100% GSM network in all 24 departments in Peru.

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. The company's products for consumers, mobile professionals and businesses include Palm(R) Treo(TM) smartphones, Palm handheld computers, and Palm LifeDrive(TM) mobile managers, as well as software, services and accessories.

More information about Palm, Inc. is available at:
Mexico: www.palm.com/mx
Argentina: www.palm.com/ar
Chile: www.palm.com/cl
Colombia: www.palm.com/co
Peru: www.palm.com/pe
Venezuela: www.palm.com/ve
Other Latin American countries: www.palm.com/latin
or www.palm.com for information in English.

(1) EDGE service is not available in all areas. See Claro's coverage map for details.
(2) Within wireless coverage area only. Access to e-mail and Internet requires Claro's data services.
(3) Requires Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 and access enabled by IT administrator.
(4) Requires an expansion card sold separately.
(5) Requires an email account.
(6) Windows only.
(7) Requires DataViz(R) Documents To Go(R) 7, included on the software installation CD.

Palm, LifeDrive, VersaMail 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.