Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALM) and MobileOne (M1) today announced the new Palm® TreoTM 500v smartphone on the MobileOne network in Singapore. The new smartphone combines multiple forms of communication and multimedia capabilities with high-speed 3G/UMTS mobile Internet capabilities, allowing users to access popular websites, such as Facebook, Windows Mobile Live Spaces and eBay, whilst on the move.(1) The Treo 500v, with the new and exclusive Vodafone user interface on Windows Mobile® 6 Standard edition -- a first in Asia -- delivers unparalleled usability and ease of navigation to customers who want to keep on top of their work and social lives while on the go.

The Treo 500v smartphone boasts a new sleek design that is perfect for those who want good looks and style in their smartphone experience. It has a full keyboard, large screen, audio- and video-streaming capabilities, comprehensive multimessaging functionality (Instant Messaging, SMS and email), phone and personal-information-management software in a new design.(1)

“The Treo 500v is built for today’s generation that embraces the Internet as a way of keeping in touch with friends and family, seeking out entertainment and managing their day-to-day lives. We offer users the choice to do what they want, how they want, when they want,” said Karthik Srinivasan, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Palm, Inc. “The Treo 500v’s unique interface, combined with the robust Windows Mobile 6 platform, allows us to deliver this winning experience.”

“The Treo 500v’s sleek design and social-centric functionality, combined with M1’s high-speed 3G/UMTS network, deliver a compelling solution to a new generation of customers that enhances their mobile experience,” said P. Subramaniam, director of Enterprise and Alliances, M1. “The Treo 500v on the M1 network will appeal to a growing number of customers who are using their mobile devices to keep them in touch on the go, and helps balance work and leisure.”

With the Treo 500v smartphone, customers also can manage documents using mobile versions of familiar Microsoft® applications, such as Outlook®, Word, Excel® and PowerPoint®. In addition, users can use the Treo 500v as a modem for a laptop, so that they can stay connected anywhere within wireless coverage.

“People want to have the flexibility of having one device that makes their lives easier, whether it’s in or out of the office. Devices like the Treo 500v running Windows Mobile give people the freedom to roam while offering access to important information and personal applications, such as Windows Live,” said Jason Lim, regional director for Asia Pacific and Japan, Microsoft Communications Business Division, Microsoft Corp. “This will be the way people communicate and stay in touch while on the go.”

Treo 500v Features and Benefits

• All-in-one smartphone with messaging, email and web capabilities;
• 3G/UMTS network capability;
• Access to Hotmail/MSN, Yahoo! and Gmail (1);
• Access to Google Maps, news, sports and entertainment on the go with Internet Explorer Mobile full-featured browser(1);
• Full keyboard for fast and easy typing;
• Large, high-resolution screen;
• Planner with address book, calendar, to-do lists, and more;
• Ability to view and edit Microsoft Word and Excel files, and view PowerPoint and Adobe PDF files;
• Windows Media® Player Mobile for music and videos;
• 2-megapixel camera for capturing photos and video;
• 150MB of user-available memory, expandable with microSD expansion card (sold separately);
• Windows Mobile 6 Standard software;
• Microsoft Direct Push technology for delivery of Outlook email(2); and
• Bluetooth® wireless technology.

More information about the Palm Treo 500v smartphone can be found at http://www.palm.com/sg.

Pricing and Availability

The Palm Treo 500v smartphone is available now from M1 shops and selected M1 dealers for S$498 (on a two-year plan, inclusive of GST).

For a limited period, customers also will receive 6 months of free subscription to M1’s 3G SunSurf 10 Plan/VAS (Value Added Service) which is bundled with 5MB of free local data monthly and valued at S$10.70 per month. SunSurf 10 provides M1 customers access to wireless Internet connectivity at 3G speeds in Singapore, and allows them to log on to MiWorld Mobile to download tunes, music videos and be informed of the latest soccer news while on the go.

The Treo 500v also will be available from major retail outlets in Singapore.