Press Release
Palm and Iusacell Launch Treo 700p Smartphone in Mexico
MEXICO CITY, Mar 14, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALM), a leader in mobile computing, and Iusacell today announced availability of the Palm(R) Treo(TM) 700p smartphone on the Iusacell network in Mexico. The Treo 700p offers hardware and software innovations centered around usability, connectivity, multimedia and compatibility, designed to take advantage of the fast data speeds of the Iusacell network.(1)
The Palm Treo 700p smartphone combines a compact, full-featured mobile phone with email, an organizer, messaging and web access. It also offers the following features to help businesses and mobile professionals increase productivity:
-- Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 ActiveSync support offers synchronization of contacts, email and calendar (2);
-- Threaded SMS messages in a single chat view;
-- 128MB of memory (60MB of dedicated user storage) to manage business and personal information;
-- Intel(R) XScale(R) technology-based processor;
-- A 1.3-megapixel camera with video-capture support, offering four times the resolution of a VGA camera;
-- Exceptional phone functionality, including personalized ring tones for various categories of callers and the ability to respond to a call with a text message;
-- VoiceMemo application, which can be used to create custom recorded ring tones, add voice annotations to photos or simply record a memo;
-- Smarter, faster web browsing using the latest version of the award-winning Blazer browser;
-- PDF support using DataViz(R) Documents To Go(R) Version 8.0, which also offers native support for Microsoft Word, Excel(R) and PowerPoint(R);
-- Dial-up networking, by using the Treo 700p as a wireless modem via USB or Bluetooth(R) wireless technology to take advantage of Iusacell's network on a laptop computer. This out-of-the-box functionality offers an alternative to Wi-Fi, enabling users to access a high-speed connection in coffee shops, airports or hotels; and
-- The fast, friendly and familiar Palm OS(R) platform, Version 5.4.9.
About Iusacell
Grupo Iusacell, S.A. de C.V. (Iusacell, BMV: CEL) is a wireless cellular services and PCS provider in Mexico with nation-wide coverage. Iusacell offers broader and improved voice communication and data transmission services through cutting-edge technology such as the new EVDO network. In addition to mobile services, Iusacell also provides a wide range of telecommunications, long distance, wireless local telephone and data transmission services. Further information about this company can be found at www.iusacell.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 and Palm handheld computers, as well as software, services and accessories.
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) 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) Requires Exchange Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 or Exchange Server 2007 and access enabled by IT administrator.
Palm, Palm OS 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.
Palm, Inc.
Jimmy Johnson, 408-617-7456 (Media)
jimmy.johnson@palm.com
or
A&R Edelman for Palm, Inc.
Kristine Boyden, 650-201-8830 (Media)
kboyden@ar-edelman.com
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