Handspring Treo Communicator Ships in Singapore; SingTel Serves as Exclusive Launch Partner for Award-Winning Compact Communicator

Handspring, Inc. (Nasdaq:HAND) today announced retail availability of the company's new integrated wireless products, the Treo 180 and 180g, to customers in Singapore. Treo is a compact communicator that combines the functions of a mobile phone and a handheld computer with Web browsing and text messaging. Treo can be purchased for SD 968.00 (with a two year service plan) at SingTel retail locations and select IT stores.


"Singapore has always been on the cutting edge of mobile technology and we believe the market will embrace such a compact voice and data product," said Bill Holtzman, vice president of international for Handspring. "We are pleased to be working with SingTel, an established industry leader."

"SingTel is pleased to be Handspring's exclusive partner in Singapore to offer the much anticipated integrated wireless Treo at SingTel's hello! and pod outlets. We believe this sleek device, which combines a mobile phone and PDA, will give a brand new integrated communications experience to our mobile customers," said Ms. Ooi Lay Yong, SingTel's vice president of consumer sales.

Treo is currently available in two versions: the Treo 180, featuring a built-in keyboard for text input, and the Treo 180g for those who prefer Graffiti text input. The product is designed for anyone who carries multiple mobile devices -- phones, pagers or handheld computers -- and is looking for a way to simplify communications with one powerful tool. Even for mobile professionals who rely only on cell phones, Treo brings a greater level of usability, convenience and value by adding a powerful organizer and advanced wireless data applications while maintaining the compact size and weight of a phone.

Handspring will continue to work with GrandTech throughout Asia to providing marketing support, technical service and local representation.

About Treo

Treo is a compact communicator that integrates the functions of a mobile phone and a handheld computer with Web browsing and text messaging. Treo is small, measuring 11 x 6.9 x 1.8 centimeters and weighing only 147 grams, but its flip-open design makes possible a large screen suitable for Web page viewing and text messaging. The Treo has a rechargeable battery, speaker, antenna, and four buttons: PhoneBook, Date Book Plus, short messaging service (SMS), and one that automatically launches Handspring's award-winning BlazerWeb microbrowser, which provides full, secure Web content. The steel-blue colored Treo features a rocker switch for easy one-handed navigation, speakerphone capability and compatibility to GPRS.

Treo features the Palm OS, an integrated dual-band GSM radio module developed by Wavecom for voice and data communications (900/1800 MHz in Asia), 16 MB of memory, a fast 33 MHz Motorola Dragonball processor, a rechargeable lithium ion battery, a travel charger with HotSync cable, and a headset for hands-free phone use. The battery provides approximately 2.5 hours of talk time and 60 hours of standby time. Both new products have a 4-bit gray scale display rendering 160 x 160 pixels. Handspring will offer accessories including belt clips and car chargers.

Treo comes with Palm Desktop software to synchronize PIM data between your desktop and communicator. A software link to Microsoft Outlook is included for Windows users to synchronize data between Treo and Outlook. Third party software solutions (sold separately) are available to synchronize Treo with other desktop PIM software such as Notes, ACT! and Goldmine. Current Palm OS device users can easily update their Palm Desktop software and transfer their existing data to Treo with the included Handspring CD-ROM.

About Handspring

Handspring is a leading innovator in personal communications and handheld computing. The company develops, manufactures and markets the Treo family of communicators, the Visor(TM) family of expandable handheld computers, and client and server software for fast web access from handheld devices and mobile phones. Founded in 1998, the company established itself as an industry leader with its Springboard(TM) platform, which provides a simple and easy method for hardware and software expansion. Today Handspring sells its Visor line of handheld computers and Springboard expansion modules and accessories at www.handspring.com and through select Internet and retail partners in the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the Middle East.

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