JAKARTA, Indonesia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 2, 2006–Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq:PALM) today announced that the award-winning Palm Treo 650 smartphone is available on the Mobile-8 CDMA network in Indonesia.

“The Treo 650 smartphone provides Mobile-8 customers with increased mobility and a way to simplify their business and personal lives with an all-in-one device,” said Paul Blinkhorn, vice president for Palm Asia Pacific. “Whether it’s reviewing email, viewing a presentation or simply making a conference call, the Treo 650 smartphone lets busy people manage important aspects of their lives while out of the office.”(1)

“The Treo 650 package is offered for anyone seeking a quality mobile data package equipped with our mobile Internet facility. Mobile-8’s Fren Mobile Internet provides subscribers with fast data connection and wide coverage all over Java island, making it the widest fast connection hot spot area in Indonesia,” stated Herman Then Kek Khian, head of Marketing, PT. Mobile-8 Telecom.

The Treo 650 combines a feature-rich dual-band mobile phone with a wide range of productivity applications, including email, organiser and web access. Users also can view, edit and create Word and Excel compatible documents or access PowerPoint presentations on the go. In addition, Bluetooth(R) wireless technology allows the Treo 650 to connect wirelessly to other compatible Bluetooth devices, such as printers and headsets. Multimedia capabilities include a built-in MP3 player(2) and a digital camera that can capture still images and video that can be viewed on the vibrant colour screen.

About Mobile-8

PT. Mobile-8 Telecom (”Mobile-8″) is the only CDMA operator in Indonesia operating with the cellular license on the CDMA2000-1x and EV-DO technologies on the 800 MHz frequency spectrum. With its brand Fren, Mobile-8 offers basic telecommunication services to high-level multimedia and data services available in Fren’s coverage area in Java and Madura and soon to other regions. Headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia, the products are sold throughout Java island. For further information about Mobile-8, please visit www.mobile-8.com.

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 authorized online stores (http://www.mytreo.net/store).

(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) Listening to MP3 files requires an expansion card, sold separately.

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