Mobile High-speed 3G/UMTS Internet Access and Multiple Forms of Communication Combined in One Compact Handset

SYDNEY, Feb. 5, 2008 – Palm Australasia today announced the availability in of the Palm® TreoTM 500 smartphone, which combines multiple forms of communication with high-speed 3G/UMTS mobile Internet access.(1)

Building on the success of the Treo 500v smartphone, launched in October last year, the new Treo 500 smartphone runs on a Windows Mobile® 6 Standard platform and has a full keyboard, large screen and a comprehensive multimessaging functionality covering email, IM, SMS, phone and personal information management software in a new design.(1) The compact form factor is available in charcoal grey.

“Today, people are looking not only for devices that give them access to their email and business documents on the go but also for compact devices that offer high-speed access to the Internet and multimessaging capabilities,” said Olivier Rozay, country manager for Palm in Australia and New Zealand. “Palm is confident the Treo 500 smartphone will appeal to business customers as well as the growing group of consumers looking for the functionality and ease of use that the Treo 500 smartphone offers.”

With the Treo 500 smartphone, customers can manage documents using mobile versions of familiar Microsoft applications, such as Outlook, Office, and Windows Live™ for Windows Mobile. In addition, users can share the Treo 500 smartphone’s data access with a laptop, so they can stay connected anywhere within wireless coverage.(2)

Treo 500 Features and Benefits

• All-in-one phone and messaging device(1)
• Access to Gmail, Hotmail/MSN and Yahoo! email(1)
• Full keyboard for fast and easy typing
• Large, high-resolution screen
• Microsoft Internet Explorer Mobile web browser
• Windows Live online services, including MSN Messenger
• Up to 3G speeds(3)
• Organiser with address book, calendar, to-do lists, and notes
• 2.0-megapixel camera for capturing photos and video
• Windows Media Player Mobile for music and videos
• Windows Mobile 6 Standard operating system
• Microsoft Office Mobile for viewing and editing Microsoft Word and Excel compatible documents and viewing PowerPoint and Adobe PDF files
• 150MB of user-available memory(4), expandable with microSD expansion card(5)
• Microsoft Direct Push technology for delivery of Outlook email(6)
• Bluetooth® wireless technology

Palm, Inc. is a global leader and innovator of easy-to-use mobile products that simplify people’s lives and help them stay connected on the go. The company offers a range of products -- including Palm® Treo™ and Centro™ smartphones, Palm handhelds, services and accessories -- to meet the needs of consumers, mobile professionals and businesses.