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Palm, Microsoft and XL Bring to Indonesia the First Windows Mobile-based Treo Smartphone



Palm Experience Delivered with Push Email, 3G/UMTS Speeds

JAKARTA, Indonesia, 16 October 2006 -- Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALM), PT Excelcomindo Pratama Tbk. (XL) and Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) today announced the availability of the new Palm(R) Treo(TM) 750v smartphone in Indonesia, bringing for the first time to Indonesia the hallmark Palm experience on Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 5.0 over a wireless 3G/UMTS network. The new Treo 750v will be available next month through XL, Vodafone’s network partner in Indonesia.

“The new Treo 750v brings to Indonesian businesses and prosumers choice and further expands the market and adoption of smartphones in Indonesia,” said Paul Blinkhorn, vice president for Palm Asia Pacific. “The Treo 750v blends the hallmark Palm experience with the Windows Mobile platform favored by many businesses, delivering a compelling smartphone solution that helps mobile professionals do more while on the go.”

The new Treo 750v will allow Palm to target business users with push email platforms such as Microsoft’s Messaging and Security Feature Pack (MSFP), which includes Direct Push Technology and enhanced security features free out of the box.(1) This business-ready solution addresses the need for a robust push-email platform that can be deployed easily by small businesses to global enterprises.

The Treo 750v combines the hallmark Palm experience of a multifeatured mobile phone with email, messaging, web browsing and organization software all in a new compact design.(2) Unique to the Treo smartphone on Windows Mobile 5.0 is a suite of software enhancements developed by Palm that underscores its brand promise of fast access, ease of use and simplicity. Examples include the following:

• Today Screen enhancements, which feature the ability to “dial by name” with a few keystrokes on the keyboard, perform a web search directly from the Today Screen and perform one-touch dialing with personalized photo speed dials;
• Ability to manage a call directly from the Today Screen and stay on top of voicemail with on-screen, VCR-like icons, such as rewind, delete and fast-forward controls, for easy navigation;
• Ability to ignore a call and quickly compose a text message, such as “In a meeting” or “Can’t talk”; and
• Dedicated messaging application for SMS/MMS that is organized in a “chat thread” so users can reference prior messages and use emoticons for a personal touch.

“This partnership underscores XL’s commitment to becoming the preferred provider of information and communication solutions in the country,” said Hasnul Suhaimi, president director, PT Excelcomindo Pratama Tbk. “The Treo 750v together with XL’s new XL3G service will present new experiences in mobile productivity and communications to the Indonesian business community as well as retail consumers. The Treo 750v will be bundled with XL Business Solutions products that are designed specially for the local business community.”

XL’s recently launched high-speed 3G service – XL3G offers fast data access of up to 384Kbps, and currently boasts the widest available 3G network coverage in Indonesia.

“Mobility today means far more than voice calls or basic data services. Users want to access emails, documents, manage their calendars, search the Internet, enjoy music, videos, games and more with a single device,” said Jason Lim, regional director, Asia Pacific and Japan, Mobile and Embedded Devices Division, Microsoft Corp. “The Treo 750v builds on the power and flexibility of Windows Mobile, Palm’s unique design and user experience, and service through PT Excelcom’s fast 3G network to deliver a winning solution for sophisticated professionals seeking to enhance their digital lifestyle.”


Benefits of Windows Mobile 5.0

Windows Mobile-based Treo smartphones from Palm provide customers with a compelling combination of powerful software, an award-winning form factor, and the ease of use long associated with the Palm experience. Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC Phone Edition provides numerous user benefits, including the following:

• Enhanced productivity with Outlook® Mobile: Extending the Outlook experience to the Palm Treo 750v in a format familiar as Microsoft Outlook on a PC;
• Synchronization: Users managing their Outlook information – email, calendar, contacts and tasks – using Microsoft’s Direct Push Technology and Exchange Server 2003 will enjoy a seamless experience with up-to-date information on their Palm Treo 750v and PC; (2)
• Office Mobile: Users can view and edit Microsoft Word and Excel files with rich data as well as review PowerPoint presentations; and
• Rich multimedia experience: Windows Media® Player 10 Mobile for music and video plus A2DP support for Bluetooth® stereo.

Treo 750v Features and Benefits

• Powerful Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 with Palm enhancements;
• Integrated SMS/MMS with chat view and dedicated inbox;
• Mobile access to multiple business and personal email accounts;
• Compatibility with 3G/UMTS networks for fast data access;
• 1.3-megapixel digital camera that also captures video;
• Built-in Bluetooth wireless technology enhanced to support Bluetooth enabled stereo headsets;
• Touch screen, which makes surfing websites, gathering data and navigating forms and applications much easier;
• Mini-SD expansion slot; and
• 240x240 transflective (TFT) touch screen.

The recommended retail price of the Treo 750v is US$799 and will be available later this month.


About XL

XL, a subsidiary of Telekom Malaysia, is one of the leading telecommunication companies in Indonesia. XL started its commercial operations on 8 October 1996. Currently XL provides Consumer Solutions by providing dual band cellular networks through pre-paid cards jimat, jempol and bebas and postpaid Xplor and Business Solutions . Meanwhile, the Business Solutions unit of XL is a provider of leased line, broadband and IP (Internet Protocol)-based corporate solutions. In 2005, Telekom Malaysia became the controlling shareholder with 59.7% equity stake in XL.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

About Palm, Inc.

Palm, Inc., a leader in mobile computing, 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 for consumers, mobile professionals and businesses include Palm(R) Treo(TM) smartphones, Palm handheld computers, and Palm LifeDrive(TM) mobile managers, as well as software, services and accessories.

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.

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(1) MSFP requires Exchange Server 2003 and access enabled by IT administrator.

(2) Within wireless service coverage area 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.

Palm, Treo and LifeDrive 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.