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Download for Chinese Palm Desktop Software 4.1.2 Now Available to Users in Hong Kong, Taiwan and China


palmOne Continues Focus On Localised Handhelds

HONG KONG, December 30, 2003 – palmOne, Inc.(Nasdaq: PLMO) today announced the availability of its Chinese version Palm™ Desktop Software 4.1.2, for Windows users in Hong Kong, Taiwan and China. Users of Zire, Zire™ 71, Tungsten™ T, Tungsten C, Tungsten T3, Tungsten E and even m500 series handhelds can download the software for free from the following urls:

Hong Kong: http://www.palmone.com/hk/zh/support/
Taiwan: http://www.palmone.com/tw/zh/support/
China: http://www.palmone.com/cn/support/

In addition, current Chinese Tungsten T3 and Tungsten E handheld users will also enjoy the following applications that come with their handhelds:

• Quick Office Pro – Support Word, Excel and PowerPoint compatible files in Chinese
• Built-in Chinese system with Chinese handwriting input enabling operations in both Simplified and Traditional Chinese environments
• VersaMail – Create, view and edit Chinese emails
• Web browser - Support for Chinese websites (Tungsten T3 handheld only)

"The Palm Desktop Software Chinese Version is designed to enhance and facilitate the user's experience in this region. For customers who are more proficient in the Chinese language, they now can expect to choose a range of world-class handheld solutions from palmOne that offers seamless localisation; beyond mere translation but also ensuring Chinese compatibility when they are considering installation of new applications, or when they are backing-up their data," said Sharon Ee, palmOne marketing director, Asia Pacific. "As we inspire more users to benefit from the convenience and competitive advantages offered by mobile solutions, we also aspire to bring the best experience to them."

About palmOne, Inc.
palmOne, Inc. delivers what matters most to customers -- whether a single consumer or company of thousands -- enabling them to improve their personal lives and professional productivity through mobile devices and solutions.

palmOne is the name adopted in October 2003 by Palm, Inc., when it spun off PalmSource, Inc., maker of the Palm OS® platform software, and acquired Handspring, Inc. Uniting the Zire™, Tungsten™ and Treo™ subbrands, the creation of palmOne launched a new, stronger market leader in handheld computer and communications hardware and software solutions.

More information about palmOne, Inc. is available at http://www.palmone.com/hk/ie.

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