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.

Cingular Wireless Offers BlackBerry Connect for Palm Treo 650

ATLANTA & SUNNYVALE, Calif. & WATERLOO, Ontario, Aug 30, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Cingular Wireless, Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq:PALM) and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) today announced availability of BlackBerry(R) Connect(TM) for the Palm(R) Treo(TM) 650 smart device. With BlackBerry Connect software, Cingular customers now can enjoy the feature-rich Treo 650 with the BlackBerry service for a robust and secure solution on the nationwide Cingular EDGE wireless data network.(1)"The availability of BlackBerry Connect on the Palm Treo 650 represents a marriage of two very popular wireless offerings that now gives Cingular customers more choice," said Michael Woodward, executive director, mobile professional solutions, for Cingular Wireless. "Businesses can now leverage their existing BlackBerry Enterprise Server while giving employees a powerful, new wireless device option."

BlackBerry Connect for the Treo 650 enables users to benefit from many popular features of the unique "push"-based BlackBerry architecture via BlackBerry Enterprise Server(TM). For corporate customers, BlackBerry Enterprise Server software tightly integrates with Microsoft(R) Exchange and IBM Lotus(R) Domino(R) and works with existing enterprise systems to enable secure, push-based wireless access to email and other corporate data. The Treo 650 operates on Cingular's EDGE network, the largest high-speed national wireless data network in the United States with availability in 13,000 cities and towns and along some 40,000 miles of major highways.

BlackBerry Connect for the Treo 650 supports the following features:

-- "Push" Corporate Email delivers messages automatically -- and wirelessly -- to the Treo 650's inbox. Changes to the inbox, including read/unread status and deletion, can be automatically synchronized between the user's email account and the Treo 650.

-- Wireless Calendar Synchronization keeps the Treo 650's built-in Calendar up to date remotely, allowing users to receive, accept or decline meeting requests on the go.

-- Attachment Viewing lets users view Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and PDF documents in original format.(2)

-- Remote Address Lookup (RAL) allows users to search their corporate directory wirelessly for email addresses without the need to download every name to the Treo 650.

-- Enables centralized device management, including support for IT policies such as over-the-air device disablement and password device lock, as well as end-to-end security with Triple DES encryption.

"We are happy to provide another choice for companies that have deployed BlackBerry Enterprise Server or are planning to do so," said Tim Roper, vice president of U.S. region for Palm. "Treo 650 already is one of the most compelling mobile-computing devices available today for business users, and the BlackBerry Connect functionality gives Cingular customers another great reason to adopt Treo as a vital business-productivity tool."

"BlackBerry Connect allows Treo 650 users to tap into the power of the BlackBerry wireless architecture," said Mark Guibert, vice president, corporate marketing, at Research In Motion. "We see a growing opportunity for wireless connectivity in the enterprise, and we're very pleased to be working with Cingular and Palm to broaden the reach of BlackBerry and to help customers enhance their mobile communications and productivity."

BlackBerry Connect on the Treo 650 requires a BlackBerry Connect rate plan from Cingular. The solution is available today for Cingular Treo 650 customers through Cingular's B2B sales organization. More information is available at http://www.palm.com/cingularbbc and www.cingular.com/midtolarge/blackberry , or by calling 866-4CW-SB2B to speak with a Cingular sales representative.

The Palm Treo 650 is available from Cingular for $299.99 with a two-year contract and qualified voice plan. Unlimited BlackBerry Connect monthly service plans begin at $44.99.

About Cingular Wireless

Cingular Wireless is the largest wireless carrier in the United States, serving 57.3 million customers. Cingular, a joint venture between AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) and BellSouth Corporation (NYSE:BLS), has the largest digital voice and data network in the nation -- the ALLOVER(TM) network -- and the largest mobile-to-mobile community of any national wireless carrier. Cingular is a leader in third generation wireless technology. Its 3G network is the first widely available service in the world to use HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) technology. Cingular is the only U.S. wireless carrier to offer Rollover(R), the wireless plan that lets customers keep their unused monthly minutes. Details of the company are available at http://www.cingular.com/ . Get Cingular Wireless press releases emailed to you automatically. Sign up at http://cingular.mediaroom.com/ .

About Research In Motion (RIM)

Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry(R) wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld(TM) product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq:RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.BlackBerry.com .

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.

Palm products are sold through 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) EDGE service not available in all areas. Within wireless service coverage area 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.

(2) Attachments that are sent via email can be opened by using the attachment-viewing capabilities of BlackBerry Enterprise Server or via native file viewers on the Treo 650 smartphone. Please refer to the BlackBerry Connect for Treo 650 smartphone User Guide for supported files and size limitations.

Palm, Treo and LifeDrive are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to Palm, Inc. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. RIM assumes no liability and makes no representation, warranty or guarantee in relation to third-party products and services. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners.

Forward-looking Statements from RIM:

Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used herein, words such as "intend" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions made by and information available to Research In Motion Limited. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements include, without limitation, possible product defects and product liability, risks related to international sales and potential foreign currency exchange fluctuations, the initiation or outcome of litigation, acts or potential acts of terrorism, international conflicts, significant fluctuations of quarterly operating results, changes in Canadian and foreign laws and regulations, continued acceptance of RIM's products, increased levels of competition, technological changes and the successful development of new products, dependence on third-party networks to provide services, dependence on intellectual property rights and other risks and factors detailed from time to time in RIM's periodic reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and other regulatory authorities. The Company has no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

SOURCE: Palm, Inc. / Cingular Wireless