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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
Socket Wins Best GPS PDA Software Award from Handheld Computing Magazine
NEWARK, Calif.--Jan. 21, 2004--Socket Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:SCKT)(PSE:SOK), the Mobile Connection(TM) Company, today announced that it has won the "Best GPS PDA Software" award from Handheld Computing Magazine for its GPS Nav Kit with Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology.
"The GPS PDA software that is bundled with Socket's Nav Kit solution is excellent," said Denny Atkin, Editor in Chief, Handheld Computing Magazine. "You install detailed maps a city at a time or load entire states, simplifying installation. For routing and planning, the software is fully integrated with your contacts database for ease-of-use, or you can input addresses, intersections or points-of-interest. While in operation, it recalculates routes, offers easy pan and zoom, and even has a fog mode that beeps to alert you to upcoming intersections."
"Trip planning with easy to use navigation software for PDAs is one of the fastest growing wireless applications for mobile professionals on the go," said Peter Phillips, VP of marketing, Socket Communications. "This award from Handheld Computing magazine recognizes our innovative solutions and the opportunities for our GPS solutions for these customers."
Socket's GPS Nav Kit with Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology includes a battery-powered GPS receiver and software that turns a Bluetooth enabled Pocket PC into a complete in-car navigation system. For users without a Bluetooth enabled device, Socket offers CF and SD Connection Kits with Bluetooth Wireless technology for Pocket PCs. Socket's MyNavigator personal routing software makes trip planning quick and easy. It includes audible "turn-by-turn" instructions, quick auto re-routing, and day/night screen optimization. Other features include:
-- Slim, sleek design of receiver fits in any travel bag
-- A powerful points of interest database makes finding local ATM, gas station, parking and restaurant locations easy
-- Comes with an automobile DC power adapter
-- A rechargeable lithium ion battery operates up to 6 hours on a single charge
-- 3 year hardware warranty
-- Optional external antenna
-- North American and European maps available
About Socket
Socket Communications, Inc., the Mobile Connection(TM) Company, provides the broadest range of connectivity products for Windows Powered computers, focusing on handhelds including Pocket PCs, Windows CE devices, Palm PDAs and mobile phones. Socket's Mobility Friendly(TM) products are feature-rich while promoting ease of use and lead the market with the smallest footprint and the most Battery Friendly(R) power consumption in their class. Socket's Embedded Systems Group provides solutions using mobilityIC(TM) interface chips, KwikBlue(TM) modules with embedded Bluetooth wireless technology and a family of bar code scanning products. Socket is headquartered in Newark, Calif. and can be reached at 510-744-2700 or www.socketcom.com.
Socket and Battery Friendly are registered trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. The Mobile Connection Company, Mobility Friendly and KwikBlue are trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Socket Communications, Inc. is under license. All other trademarks and trade names contained herein are those of their respective owners.
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