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Novatel Wireless Launches Minstrel m500 for Palm m500 Series Handhelds
URL(s): Novatel Wireless
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 26, 2001--Novatel Wireless, Inc. (Nasdaq:NVTL), a provider of wireless data access solutions, today announced that it began first
commercial shipments of the Minstrel m500(TM) CDPD Wireless Handheld Modem for Palm(TM) m500 series
handhelds. With the appropriate software and an ISP account, the Minstrel m500 allows connectivity to the Internet, e-mail
and corporate databases. The unit will connect to Palm m500 series handhelds via the Palm Universal Connector,
coupling them together for a secure and integrated fit.
With an MSRP of $369.00, the Minstrel m500 features easy access to the Palm expansion card slot. Pass-through
charging and a rechargeable lithium ion battery mean that both the Palm handheld and the Minstrel can be charged
simultaneously with only one charger. A unique power button enables immediate network access and allows the user to
easily power on and off the modem with a simple push of the button. Certified with the "Designed for Palm Handhelds"
logo, the Minstrel m500 supports popular enterprise productivity and synchronization programs written for the Palm OS(R)
platform, and is compatible with Palm's Mobile Connectivity Software, including web-clipping applications. The Minstrel
m500 supports both POP3 and IMAP 4 e-mail and HTML web browsing software.
"We congratulate Novatel Wireless on the release of this exciting new Minstrel wireless modem," said Paul Leeper,
director, market development, at Palm, Inc. "With the combined power of the Palm m500 series handhelds and the
Minstrel modem, customers will have remote access via their ISP account to their corporate e-mail, Palm web clipping
applications and rich content. We are extremely happy about the role Novatel Wireless has played in supporting the new
Palm m500 series handhelds."
"Novatel Wireless continues to lead in wireless connectivity solutions for handheld devices," said John Major, CEO of
Novatel Wireless. "We've incorporated subtle but important design details resulting from customer feedback. The new
Minstrel m500 is the ideal choice for professionals who require mobility, high availability and reliability."
Equipped with a TCP/IP stack for custom applications, the Minstrel m500 employs the Cellular Digital Packet Data
(CDPD) network. CDPD is a method of transmitting data over the cellular voice network at speeds up to 19.2 kbps and is
deployed in most U.S. metropolitan areas and in some international markets. Most CDPD service providers offer a fixed
monthly rate for unlimited data access with fees ranging from $25-65 per month. CDPD is currently the fastest wide-area
wireless network available nationally. The Minstrel m500 is available for order today directly from Novatel Wireless,
Ingram Micro, Tech Data, or Global Wireless.
About Novatel Wireless, Inc.
Novatel Wireless, Inc. is a leading provider of wireless data modems and software for use with handheld computing
devices and portable personal computers. The company delivers innovative and comprehensive solutions that enable
businesses and consumers to access personal, corporate and public information through email, enterprise networks and
the Internet. Novatel Wireless also offers wireless data modems and custom engineering services for hardware
integration projects in a wide range of vertical applications. The Novatel Wireless product portfolio includes the
Minstrel(R) family of Wireless Handheld Modems, Merlin(TM) Wireless PC Cards, Sage(R) Wireless Serial Modems,
Lancer 3W(TM) Wireless 3 Watt Modems and Expedite(TM) family of Wireless Embedded Modems. Headquartered in
San Diego, California, Novatel Wireless is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq:NVTL). For more information,
please visit the Novatel Wireless web site: www.novatelwireless.com or call 888/888-9231.
CONTACT: Candelori Communications (For Novatel Wireless)
Al Hernandez, 408/774-3414
ahernandez@candelori.com
or
Blue Shirt Group Investor Relations
(For Novatel Wireless)
Chris Danne, 415/217-7722
chris@blueshirtgroup.com
Lyle Ross, 415/217-7722
lyle@blueshirtgroup.com
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