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palmOne and PCCW Netvigator Provide Wireless Hotspot Surfing Experience
LifeDrive Customers in Hong Kong Get Free Wireless Internet Access
HONG KONG, May 24, 2005 -- palmOne, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLMO) today announced that the LifeDrive™ mobile manager - an innovative product that fuses business productivity tools and entertainment applications - will be supported with an offer from PCCW Netvigator, Hong Kong's largest Wi-Fi network provider.
Designed for people with a significant volume of digital information, the LifeDrive mobile manager offers 4GB of hard-drive storage (3.85GB user available), a large 320x480 high-resolution colour screen, and wireless access through in-built Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® wireless technologies.1
"The new LifeDrive mobile manager heralds a new category of mobile-computing products that opens up new possibilities in how customers fuse their own mix of personal and business content," said Paul Blinkhorn, vice president for Asia Pacific for palmOne. "The LifeDrive's in-built wireless broadband and Bluetooth capabilities are part of this enhanced experience, and allow users to stay connected while on the move via Wi-Fi hotspots around the world."
"We are pleased to be working with Netvigator, Hong Kong's largest Wi-Fi network provider, to bring LifeDrive customers in Hong Kong free outdoor wireless Internet access," Blinkhorn added.
By connecting to any of Netvigator's public Wi-Fi hotspots, which are located in popular hotels, shopping centers, cafes and airports, LifeDrive mobile manager users can do the following and more1:
• access POP, IMAP and Exchange email accounts;
• download the latest calendar appointments from the office;
• retrieve documents from the desktop computer with the WiFile software; and
• surf the web with the included web browser, which has been optimised for mobile surfing.
Customers in Hong Kong who purchase a LifeDrive from June 1 to August 31 will receive from Netvigator a free 3-month unlimited wireless broadband trial offer worth HK$234. LifeDrive users will be able to use the mobile manager's in-built Wi-Fi capability to surf at broadband speeds at more than 350 hotspots in Hong Kong. Additionally, LifeDrive users will have unlimited 3-month use of Netvigator's unique Wireless Takeaway service, which takes advantage of the LifeDrive's in-built Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capabilities to retrieve and send emails, and download news content.
"We are delighted to work with palmOne in offering LifeDrive users the most convenient Wi-Fi experience available in Hong Kong. With Netvigator Wireless and Wireless Takeaway services, LifeDrive users can enjoy extended broadband connectivity outside of their home environments, and it is just like having a personal office and entertainment center while on-the-go," said Janice Lee, director of Broadband Services Marketing, PCCW IMS Limited.
More information about PCCW Netvigator is available at http://www.netvigator.com/.
(1) An Internet service provider account, email account and subscription may be required for Internet and email access. These services may need to be purchased separately and additional charges may apply. Wireless access via Bluetooth requires a compatible Bluetooth phone and carrier subscription, not included.
About palmOne, Inc.
palmOne, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLMO) -- 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™ smartphones, the LifeDrive™ mobile manager, Tungsten™ and Zire™ 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/hk/ie.
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