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Handspring Selects AirPrime Helium 1x EM3400 Series for the All-New Treo 600 Advanced CDMA2000 1x Module Facilitates Exciting Features in Cutting Edge Device CARLSBAD, Calif.--July 14, 2003--AirPrime(TM) Inc. today announced that Handspring(TM) (NASDAQ: HAND), a leading innovator in personal communications products, has selected the AirPrime EM3400 series as the CDMA wireless engine to power the recently announced Treo(TM) 600 product line. AirPrime, a leading provider of CDMA wireless access solutions for the OEM market, introduced the EM3400 series last month as the company's latest addition to its Helium 1x family of CDMA embedded modules. The EM3400 series, a compact full-featured CDMA2000 1x embedded module, outfits the new Treo with industry-leading features including comprehensive voice and data functionality. The appeal of the innovative Treo 600 smartphone is based on the tight integration and overall design of the device: a full-featured, pocket-sized Palm OS 5-based mobile smartphone equipped with an integrated QWERTY keyboard, SD expansion slot, camera, and a comprehensive set of corresponding applications. AirPrime's EM3420, the dual band variant in the EM3400 product series, has enabled Handspring to design the advanced and feature-rich smartphone in an impressively compact size. The EM3420 module unlocks all the wireless features and applications for the Treo 600 including comprehensive voice services, SMS functionality and integrated assisted GPS for E911 compliance. Additionally, the EM3420 enables high-speed bi-directional data rates up to 153.6 kbps to power the compelling data-focused applications that come standard with the device. AirPrime and Handspring collaborated on the award-winning Treo 300 communicator that was introduced last year. The two companies share like visions for designing, developing and bringing to market world class and innovative wireless products, which is apparent with the all-new Treo 600. As the first device on the market to embed AirPrime's advanced EM3400 module series, the Treo 600 is based on the latest CDMA2000 1x technology available today. "AirPrime continues to be an exceptional partner by consistently bringing us cutting-edge CDMA technology," said Joe Sipher, vice president of worldwide marketing for Handspring. "Using AirPrime's EM3420 module in the Treo 600 significantly expedited the development process and gave us distinct time-to-market advantages. We couldn't be more pleased with AirPrime's performance and support." "We are extremely excited to continue our close partnership with Handspring and are proud to be associated with the revolutionary Treo 600 product," said Jim Kirkpatrick, CEO and president of AirPrime. "Our teams continue to compliment each other thoroughly and this synergy will be evident to users of the new Treo 600. Handspring has an unmatched focus on the overall product offering and consistently exceeds market and consumer expectations." AirPrime's extensive embedded module portfolio, OEM strategy and complete wireless development team enables OEM partners to focus on their core competencies while relying on AirPrime to address the CDMA wireless aspect of their product. AirPrime's CDMA wireless engines can be found in many compelling devices including the award-winning Handspring(TM) Treo 300 and now the Treo 600. About AirPrime Inc. AirPrime Inc. is a leading supplier of high-speed, CDMA (code division multiple access) wireless access solutions to the OEM (original equipment manufacturing) market. AirPrime is focused exclusively on providing the optimal current and next-generation wireless access products to OEMs for use in handheld devices, notebook PCs, and Internet appliances. AirPrime's wireless products will also be used in telemetry and emerging applications. A private, venture-backed company, AirPrime is headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif. and has a sales presence in existing and emerging markets around the world. http://www.airprime.com.