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Palm and XL Launch New Treo 500v Smartphone in Indonesia

Running on Windows Mobile 6, the All-in-one Communication and Messaging Device Offers Unprecedented Speed and User Experience in a Sleek Design

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Dec. 17, 2007 -- Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALM) and PT Excelcomindo Pratama Tbk (XL) today announced the new Palm® Treo™ 500v smartphone on the XL network in Indonesia. 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 running on Windows Mobile® 6 Standard edition 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 made for people who want to manage their business and social lives while on the go. Through its second-to-none user interface and high-speed connection, Palm’s all-in-one multimessaging device helps you stay in touch with your friends, family and colleagues,” said Karthik Srinivasan, managing director, Asia Pacific, Palm, Inc. “Built on the robust Windows Mobile 6 platform, the Treo 500v makes it easy and fun to enjoy a mobile life like never before.”

“With the Treo 500v, you can make use of XL’s high-speed 3G/UMTS network to experience how enjoyable and convenient it is to stay on top of your work and social lives,” said Joy Wahyudi, XL’s director of Commerce. “The launch of Palm’s new Treo 500v on the XL network brings an innovative and sleek mobile companion to our customers, offering a compelling user experience second to none.”

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.(2)

“People are demanding more sophisticated functionality from their mobile phones so they can stay connected to friends, family and information with one device,” said Jason Lim, regional director, Asia Pacific and Japan, Mobile Communications Business Division, Microsoft Corp. “The Treo 500v, running on Windows Mobile 6 with a new customized user interface developed by Microsoft, delivers a rich set of features and applications that will simplify how people communicate.”

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(3); and
  • Bluetooth® wireless technology.

 

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

Pricing and Availability

The Palm Treo 500v smartphone is available for IDR 4490 from XL shops, selected XL dealers and major retail outlets in Indonesia.

About Palm, Inc.

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.

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/id.

About XL

XL, one of the subsidiaries of Telekom Malaysia (TM), is one of the leading telecommunication companies in Indonesia. XL started its commercial operations on 8 October 1996. Currently XL provides Consumer Solutions by offering dual band cellular networks through pre-paid cards jempol and bebas and post-paid card Xplor. Meanwhile, the Business Solutions unit of XL is a provider of leased line, broadband and IP (Internet Protocol)-based corporate solutions. On 21 September 2006, XL launched XL 3G, the first fastest and widest cellular telecommunication services based on 3G technology. TM is the Company’s controlling majority shareholder with 67% ownership.

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(1) Designed to be compatible with networks implementing 3G/UMTS standards, but networks may not be available in all countries or within countries in which it is deployed. Actual data speeds vary based on network capacity and application design. Within wireless service coverage areas 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. VPN may also be required.

(2) Within mobile coverage area only. Additional service charges may apply. Connection via USB sync cable (included in box) or Bluetooth technology.

(3) Requires Exchange Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 or Exchange Server 2007 and access enabled by IT administrator.

 

Palm, Treo and Centro 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.





Palm, Palm OS, and Treo are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned or licensed to Palm, Inc. Microsoft and Windows Mobile are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other brand and product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify products or services of, their respective owners.