palmOne and CSL launch Treo 650 in Hong Kong

Press Release: HONG KONG, June 24 — palmOne, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLMO - News) today announced that the award-winning Treo 650 smartphone is tested and available in Hong Kong on CSL’s GSM and EDGE (Enhanced Data for Global Evolution) networks.(1)

“The Treo 650 smartphone provides CSL 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 palmOne Asia Pacific. “Whether it’s reviewing email, viewing a presentation or simply making a conference call, the Treo 650 smartphone lets busy people manage the critical components of their lives while out of the office.”(2)

The quad-band-capable Treo 650 on CSL’s network brings quality GSM data network capabilities and voice clarity to users. With CSL’s commercial EDGE network, customers using the Treo 650 have access to mobile multimedia services at higher speeds, providing them an enhanced user experience.

About the Treo 650 Smartphone from palmOne, Inc.

Building on the award-winning Treo 600 design, the new Treo 650 smartphone from palmOne makes it easier than ever for mobile professionals to stay connected. By combining a compact, full-featured mobile phone with email, an organizer, messaging and web access,(2) the Treo 650 lets users organize and simplify their business and personal lives all in one place. The Treo 650 offers integrated Bluetooth® technology, a higher-resolution screen, multimedia capabilities, a removable battery, non-volatile memory, an improved QWERTY backlit keyboard, and support for direct corporate email access to Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 using VersaMail® email software.(3) More information can be found at www.palmOne.com/Treo650.

About CSL

CSL is a pioneer in the mobile communications market in Hong Kong. Combining technical and engineering excellence with an in-depth understanding of the mobile market, it translates leading-edge technologies into customer-focused solutions that meet the needs of different market segments.

Having launched its mobile services early in 1983, CSL today operates a world-class GSM/WCDMA network. CSL also offers comprehensive pre-paid mobile services and wide international roaming coverage of over 230 destinations around the world.

More information about CSL is available at: http://www.hkcsl.com/main.html.

About palmOne, Inc.

palmOne, 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 include Treo(TM) smartphones, the LifeDrive(TM) mobile manager, Tungsten(TM) and Zire(TM) handhelds, and software and accessories.

palmOne products are sold through select retail, reseller and wireless operator channels throughout the world.

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

(1) EDGE service not available in all areas. Please see service coverage map for details.

(2) Within wireless service coverage area only. Email, messaging and web access requires data services from a mobile service provider at an additional cost.

(3) Requires Exchange Server 2003 and access enabled by IT administrator.

NOTE: palmOne, LifeDrive, Zire, Tungsten, Treo and VersaMail are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to palmOne, Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by palmOne, Inc. is under license. All other brand and product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify products or services of, their respective owners.

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