Handango to Offer Handheld Solution With MSN Mobile

Aug. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Handango, the world's leading handheld software publisher, and MSN Mobile have created a customized, co-branded site to be a key component of the new MSN Mobile Marketplace. The new co-branded site at http://msn.handango.com provides complete handheld offering online, giving MSN Mobile users the opportunity to learn about handheld devices and to purchase handheld software applications and service plans. MSN Mobile users can now browse and purchase thousands of Handango's downloadable software applications for Palm OS(R), Pocket PC and RIM(TM) devices ranging from business productivity software to games. Users can also search for software based on the type of device they own or a specific category, such as entertainment, business or travel.

To meet the diverse needs of MSN customers, including beginners and power handheld users, the co-branded site offers unique content and different products. For example, a buyer's guide is available to educate users on different handheld devices. Customers can learn valuable techniques from the "Tips of the Day" segment or find recommended software applications by visiting the "Featured Applications" sections.

"The MSN Mobile Marketplace is a destination for consumers who are looking for all things wireless, from service plans to devices to software," said Vinay Kumar, director of MSN Wireless Services at Microsoft Corp. "We are moving forward with our vision of delivering MSN services to consumers on any device and working with Handango is an important step toward reaching that goal."

"We are excited to work with MSN Mobile to deliver our unique content and solutions to their mobile users," said Laura Rippy, CEO of Handango. "Handango is committed to helping mobile users quickly and easily find handheld solutions to meet their professional and personal needs. By teaming with Handango, MSN Mobile has made the new MSN Mobile Marketplace a more compelling destination for consumers who are looking for mobile solutions."

About Handango
Handango is the world's leading publisher of handheld and wireless software, serving more than 4,000 handheld software companies through international distribution channels. Handango delivers solutions through its sales force, retail and enterprise channel partners, major Internet portals and its Web site, which reaches more than a million unique visitors each month. Handango has strategic relationships with leading handheld companies such as Microsoft(TM), Palm(TM), Sony(TM), Compaq(R) and RIM(TM) as well as enterprise reseller CompuCom(TM) and retail outlets such as CompUSA. For more information, visit the Handango Web site at www.handango.com or call 817-280-0129.

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