Handspring Treo Now Available in U.S.

Handspring just began selling its new Treo compact communicators at Handspring.com. Treo combines a mobile phone, wireless applications like email, messaging and Internet browsing, and a Palm OS organizer in one device. U.S. customers can now order the first two editions of Treo—the Treo 180 with a built-in QWERTY keyboard, and the Treo 180g with Graffiti handwriting software for $399 when purchased with a GSM service plan from Cingular Wireless or VoiceStream. Handspring plans to begin selling Treo in North American retail stores in the coming months as it expands distribution channels for its communicator family. In January, Handspring began selling Treo in Asian markets including Hong Kong and Singapore, with service plans from partners SmarTone and SingTel. The company also recently announced a sales, marketing and distribution agreement with leading European provider mm02, which will offer service plans for Treo in the United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland and the Netherlands. In Sweden, Telia stores will carry Treo through an agreement with Handspring distribution partner APE Telecom.

For the next three weeks, Handspring is making a special Treo offer for owners of its VisorPhone Springboard module. People who currently own a VisorPhone can purchase Treo for $399 without activation of a new service plan. For details on this special offer, visit Handspring.com. .

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 4.3 x 2.7 x 0.7 inches and weighing only 5.2 ounces, but its flip-open design makes possible a large screen suitable for Web page viewing and text messaging. The Treo has a rechargeable battery, a rocker switch for easy one-handed navigation and a speakerphone. It will also be able to take advantage of the future benefits of GPRS (General Packet Radio Service), a new industry standard optimized for wireless data transfer, with user-installable software that Handspring plans to deliver this summer. Handspring also intends to introduce an automated email solution later this year that will allow access to corporate email behind the firewall.

Treo Service Plans
Treo 180 and Treo 180g can be purchased at Handspring.com for $399 with activation of a GSM service plan from Cingular Wireless or VoiceStream. Through Handspring.com, customers can purchase and activate a new Treo, while choosing from the service providers' regular rate plans that best fit their specific needs. For a full list of plan options and pricing, visit www.handspring.com/products/treo/plans.jhtml and click on the "find a plan" button to see what plans are available in your area. Customers also have the option to purchase the Treo 180 or Treo 180g without a service plan for $549 from Handspring.com.

SOURCE Handspring