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palmOne Launches Treo 650 Smartphone in Canada on Rogers Wireless High-speed EDGE Network

First All-in-one Smartphone to Take Advantage of Rogers' Wireless Network, Delivering Secure Access to Email, the Web and Expanded Multimedia Capabilities

MILPITAS, Calif., March 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- palmOne, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLMO) and Rogers Wireless (NYSE: RG) today launched the new Treo(TM) 650 smartphone in Canada, making the device the first all-in-one, quad-band smartphone to utilize the carrier's EDGE (Enhanced Data for Global Evolution) network.(1) The Treo 650 combines a compact, full-featured worldphone with out-of-the-box email, a Palm OS(R) organizer, messaging, web access and digital camera, enabling users to organize and simplify their business and personal lives all in one device.(2)
"The appetite for all-in-one solutions continues to grow, and the Treo 650 will help satisfy Canadians' hunger for speedy, mobile access to their most coveted information and applications," said Michael Moskowitz, president, palmOne Canada. "In today's digital age, Treo smartphones are lifestyle extensions that offer a convenient, stylish way for Canadians to stay current and connected -- without carrying multiple devices. We're delighted to continue our work with Rogers Wireless and to introduce the latest member of the Treo family on its EDGE network -- one that will deliver the Treo 650's full potential."

Laptop Battery The Treo 650 builds on the award-winning design of the Treo 600 with new and improved features, including a high-resolution (320 x 320) screen; expanded multimedia capabilities, such as MP3 player(3) and video capture and playback; removable battery; non-volatile memory; and Bluetooth(R) wireless technology.

Thinkpad The Treo 650 supports Rogers Wireless' MyMail wireless email service -- a new service launching in April that will be included at no charge for customers who subscribe to any of Rogers Wireless' Data Service Plans. This powerful solution will offer individuals a wireless real-time, non-browser based, and fully synchronized push email, calendar and contacts experience. A secure, behind the firewall, server-based solution also will be available for larger corporate customers.

$ The Palm Store has great products for anyone who is actively engaged in life; the busy executive, the student on the go, the soccer mom. Choose from the popular palmOne handheld models, Tungsten & Zire, the LifeDrive mobile manager, & winning Treo 600 or 650 smartphones. More than 30 million palmOne handhelds have been sold & an amazing 98% of Palm customers are satisfied with their devices.

Microsoft "Rogers Wireless is committed to providing customers with access to the information that matters most to them, on the wireless device that best meets their needs," said John Demetris, vice president, Business Marketing, Rogers Wireless Inc. "This highly anticipated wireless voice and data device provides multimedia capabilities such as digital picture messaging and the new MyMail email solution from Rogers Wireless -- all on Canada's only high-speed EDGE network -- creating a versatile wireless solution for our customers."

My Smartphone Find great tips and tricks with My Smartphone. Macintosh Users Get tips, news and resources specifically for Mac users. Getting Started with your Treo 650 Learn how to connect to the wireless network, install Palm® Desktop software, synchronize your handheld with your computer, set up email and more!

Laptop Computers The Treo 650 supports a broad range of wireless email solutions for personal, business or enterprisewide use. The out-of-the-box VersaMail(TM) email solution supports POP3 and IMAP accounts, and users can view photos, HTML, and even native Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint attachments.(4) The Treo 650's built-in support for Microsoft Exchange Server ActiveSync(R) now provides for direct corporate email and calendar synchronization with no additional software required.(5)

Phone, email, messaging, web, organizer and digital camera—all in one.¹ The Palm® Treo™ 650 smartphone combines a compact, featured mobile phone with email¹, including AOL, Gmail and Yahoo!, an organizer, messaging, and web access¹. All of which is within easy reach using the Treo 650 smartphone' friendly QWERTY keyboard.

Laptop Computer Treo 650 customers can now maximize their wireless experience by leveraging the Rogers Wireless EDGE network, enabling wireless data speeds up to three times faster than those provided by GPRS (General Packet Radio Service). In addition, the device's quad-band capabilities and Rogers Wireless' international roaming agreements enable customers to use the Treo 650 to stay in touch with the information that matters most to them while traveling around the world.(6)

With Palm 5.2 OS, a 144 MHz processor, an integrated keyboard and software, and a sleek new design, the power and style of productivity were never more clear. $109.99 Palm Treo 650 Sprint PDA Phone The Treo 650 smartphone from palmOne makes it easier than ever to stay connected. It simplifies your life by combining a compact mobile phone with email, an organizer, messaging, and web access. There also Bluetooth technology so you can connect wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices. Not to mention an MP3 player, a digital camera that captures video, and a vibrant color screen that brings everything to life all in a device that still small enough to fit in your pocket. Seems like Treo smartphones just keep getting smarter. $169.99

Desktop Computer "The converged mobile device or smartphone market continues to see tremendous growth in Canada," said Eddie Chan, research analyst, mobile/personal computing and technology, IDC Canada. "In 2004, we saw year- over-year shipment growth in excess of 200 percent that was driven largely by organizations mobilizing their operations to stay connected with colleagues, customers, and partners. As well, the adoption of smartphones by consumers continues to grow as a means of managing the convergence between their professional and personal lives."

Notebooks Pricing and Availability

Lenovo The Treo 650 smartphone is available immediately on the Rogers Wireless network from $549.99CAD when purchased with a three-year voice and data service agreement. The Treo 650 can be purchased online at www.rogers.com/treo650, and is available nationally at select Canadian retail stores and through corporate resellers.

Hard Drive About Rogers Wireless

Travelstar Rogers Wireless Communications Inc. is Canada's largest wireless voice and data communications services provider with more than 5.5 million customers and offices in Canadian cities across the country. Rogers Wireless, which operates Canada's largest integrated wireless voice and data network, providing advanced voice and wireless data solutions to customers from coast to coast, is Canada's only carrier operating on the GSM/GPRS technology platform, the world standard for wireless communications technology. Rogers Wireless is a subsidiary of Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX: RCI; NYSE: RG), a diversified Canadian communications and media company. For further information, please visit www.rogers.com.

Gateway About palmOne, Inc.

Laptop Parts PalmOne, Inc. -- 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(TM) smartphones, Zire(TM) and Tungsten(TM) handhelds, and software and accessories.

Software 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 ).

Hard Drives More information about palmOne, Inc. is available at http://www.palmOne.com .

Electronics (1) EDGE service not available in all areas. See service coverage map for details.
(2) Within wireless service coverage area only. Email requires data services from a mobile service provider at an additional cost.
(3) Requires expansion card, sold separately.
(4) Requires DataViz(R) Documents To Go(R) 7, included on the software installation CD.
(5) Requires Exchange Server 2003 and access enabled by IT administrator.
(6) Access available within network coverage areas only. Availability and coverage depends upon carrier and the geographic scope of international roaming agreements.

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Desktop Pc Broadcast video and other materials are available online from palmOne's Multimedia Library (www.palmOne.com/MultimediaLibrary). Press can register at the site, which is hosted by The NewsMarket (www.TheNewsMarket.com), a web-based news and video archive, to browse and preview an extensive content library and order footage directly from their desktops. Registration and ordering on the site is free.

Desktop Computers NOTE: palmOne, Palm OS, Treo, Tungsten, Zire and VersaMail are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to palmOne, Inc. or its subsidiaries. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by palmOne, Inc. is under license. All other brand and product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify products or services of, their respective owners.

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