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Palm Unveils New Web Browser Optimized for Handhelds - HTML Browser Offers High-speed Web-browsing Option
Posted by WDN, March 14, 2002
In a move
that provides a powerful, web-browsing option for Palm(TM) handheld computers,
Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALM), a leading provider of handhelds, today unveiled the
Palm Web Browser. This full-featured HTML browser gives users of
Internet-enabled Palm m125, m130, m500, m505, m515 and i705 handhelds the
ability to access any URL on the Internet, bookmark and categorize favorite
sites, easily save information for offline viewing, and cache a history of
visited sites. Users can do all this whether they are connected to the
Internet wirelessly or via a modem.
The Palm Web Browser is scheduled to be available in the United States on
April 8, in Europe at the end of April, and in other regions at a later date,
for an estimated U.S. street price of $19.95 (or local equivalent). It will be
available for purchase and download online in the United States at The Palm
Store ( http://store.palm.com ), in Europe at PalmDirect.com
( http://www.palmdirect.com ), and in other regions through various
third-party online vendors.
"The new Palm Web Browser gives our Internet-connected customers yet
another great option for accessing web content on-the-go," said Todd Bradley,
executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Solutions Group at
Palm, Inc. "Our web clipping approach is ideal for quick hits for specific
information; the new browser affords the additional freedom to explore any
website and save important information."
Sophisticated compression technology in the Palm Web Browser downloads
text quickly, so users can search and read information while multiple graphics
continue to load from a page. Optimized web pages provide the ability to view
any URL on the Internet and display web content to the appropriate size of the
Palm handheld screen. Caching enables users to capture online information,
such as a customized map or a specific news article, and save it for viewing
offline.
With support for web clipping applications, the Palm Web Browsers enables
mobile professionals to create a library of their favorite applications that
can be accessed wirelessly. There are more than 600 applications available
that quickly deliver targeted information to the user's wireless handheld.
Easy-to-use web navigation features familiar browser buttons, including Back,
Forward, Refresh and History. In addition, the ability to create and
categorize bookmarks enables users to keep track of their favorite sites. The
Palm Web Browser is localized in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and
Japanese.
Requirements
The Palm Web Browser is available for wirelessly enabled Palm m125, m130,
m500, m505, m515 and i705 handhelds. (NOTE: Internet access requires an ISP
account. Handhelds that do not have integrated wireless -- the Palm m125,
m130, m500, m505 and m515 handhelds -- also require a compatible data-enabled
modem or mobile phone for Internet access.)
About Palm, Inc.
Palm, Inc. is a pioneer in the field of mobile and wireless Internet
solutions and a leading provider of handheld computers, according to IDC
(December 2000). Based on the Palm OS(R) platform, Palm's handheld solutions
allow people to carry and access their most critical information wherever they
go. Palm(TM) handhelds address the needs of individuals, enterprises and
educational institutions by offering the foundation for thousands of
application solutions. Palm stock is traded on the Nasdaq national market
under the symbol PALM. More information is available at .
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