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Positioning Solutions Releases GPS Navigation System for Tungsten T2 Handheld CLEVELAND--July 23, 2003--Positioning Solutions, the exclusive manufacturer of Mapopolis-branded GPS systems, announced the immediate availability of a GPS Navigation System for Palm (NASDAQ: PALM) Tungsten T2 handhelds. The unit, which is currently available from many e-tailers and retailers, supports the Tungsten T2 along with the other members of the Tungsten series and the Zire 71. Designed specifically for Palm users, the system plugs in to your car's cigarette lighter to provide power to both the Palm handheld and serial GPS unit. The included Mapopolis Platinum +GPS software can be used to generate turn-by-turn, address-to-address directions from coast-to-coast. "We are very excited about it," said John Davis, Director of Sales for Portable USA who distributes the product in the United States, "It is the perfect GPS solution for new T2 owners and existing Tungsten T, C, W or Zire 71 users alike!" The system allows users to choose a contact name from the Palm Address Book for use as a start or end location and Mapopolis GeoMark(TM) functionality retains recently used location for easy re-use or re-positioning of the map. Founded in 2003, Positioning Solutions is the exclusive manufacturer of Mapopolis branded GPS systems. The company's products are available on three continents and in over twenty-five countries. Positioning Solutions has developed GPS systems for more than 40 different types of handhelds. More information about Positioning Solutions products is available at www.positioningsolutions.com Portable USA distributes 'best of breed' technology solutions nation-wide. With offices in Hopkinton, MA and Laguna Beach, CA, Portable is perfectly positioned to deliver the latest in cutting-edge technologies which maximize the capabilities of mobile computing. Portable USA can be found on the web at www.portableusa.com.