BOGOTA, Colombia, Apr 16, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- After recently announcing the sale of its one-millionth Palm(R) Centro(TM) in the United States, Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq:PALM) today introduced its popular smartphone in Colombia through Comcel and Movistar.(1)

With a fun, new compact design, Centro is Palm's smallest and lightest smartphone. Centro helps users manage email and text messaging, keep track of their schedules, stay up-to-date on the latest news, capture and share pictures, and get directions on Google(TM) Maps -- all in one small, fun compact phone.(1) Its full keyboard also makes it easy to quickly type text messages and emails with complete thoughts and ideas. Centro has everything a person needs to stay organized and connected with everyone who is important to them, whether it's family, friends or co-workers, and it's particularly attractive to users who are migrating to their first smartphone.

Easy to Use and Highly Customizable

Running on Palm OS(R), Centro offers Palm's unrivaled ease of use and organizer functions, making it the perfect solution for users who are looking for a smart but compact mobile phone to help them manage increasingly busy lives, whether it's juggling business meetings or keeping track of social engagements. Centro is also highly customizable with thousands of applications available to help users with everything from maintaining a healthy eating plan to keeping track of golf handicaps or personal expenses.(2)

Additional Centro Features and Benefits

• Superior Phone - Centro's touch screen and full keyboard, combined with the simplicity of Palm OS, make it easy to use, with key features such as one-touch speakerphone, conference calling, ignore a call with text messaging and Bluetooth(R) connectivity.

• Easy Messaging - Centro's full keyboard makes typing complete messages fast and easy when sending text, pictures, audio and video clips. Plus, Centro keeps all conversations in a chat-style view, just like Instant Messaging, so users can see the entire conversation unfold.

• Personal and Work Email - New users to the smartphone world now have an easy mobile email solution. Personal email, such as Gmail and Yahoo!, is simple to access right out of the box. And, if users have to check their work email, Microsoft Direct Push Technology gives users access to their corporate email, as well as the ability to automatically update work calendars and accept or decline meeting invites, all on the go.(3)

• Web Browsing - Fast and easy web access on EDGE networks.(1) The full keyboard and touch screen provide quick access to online information.

• Multimedia - Pocket Tunes on Centro lets users manage music, audio books and videos easily.(2) Users can also shoot pictures or videos with the built-in digital camera and share them with friends.

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(R) Treo(TM) and Centro(TM) smartphones, Palm handhelds, services and accessories -- to meet the needs of consumers, mobile professionals and businesses.

(1) 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.

(2) While some applications, songs and books are available free of charge, others may be sold separately.

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

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