Treo 600 RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!Treo 600 Smartphone from palmOne Canada Launches on Rogers Wireless Network
3/23/04
TORONTO, Mar 23, 2004 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) --
palmOne Canada and Rogers Wireless today announced the availability of the highly anticipated Treo(TM) 600 smartphone in Canada. An integrated wireless smartphone with built-in QWERTY keyboard and touch-sensitive colour screen, the Treo 600 smartphone seamlessly dw
combines a full-featured mobile phone, a Palm OS(R) 5-based organizer, messaging, email, web-browsing capabilities, and advanced multimedia functionality into a single compact device.(1) The Treo 600 smartphone will operate on the industry- leading Rogers Wireless GSM(TM)/GPRS network.
The Treo 600 smartphone is the first quad-band smartphone (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) available in Canada and enables customers to make and receive wireless calls and use wireless data service on GSM/GPRS networks in almost every country around the world.(2) Operating on the Palm OS 5.2 operating system, the Treo 600 smartphone offers a full roster of organizational tools, including calendar, address/contact database, to-do list, and memo pad. The Palm OS platform enables customers to take advantage of roughly 20,000 commercially available applications, including office document readers, games and various other productivity tools.(3) In addition, the Treo 600 smartphone provides access to a variety of advanced multimedia features, including MP3 playback functionality(4), an integrated VGA camera, picture caller ID, and the ability to send and receive images.
'We are delighted to work with Rogers Wireless to deliver Canada's smartest smartphone to customers across the country,'said Michael Moskowitz, president and general manager for palmOne Canada. 'The Treo 600 is a major breakthrough in the design and functionality of smartphones. It delivers an unparalleled mobile experience for corporate customers, business professionals, and consumers. You can check your calendar while talking on the phone. You can text message friends or send email to colleagues. You can surf the Internet, take pictures or listen to MP3 files. It definitely raises the smartphone bar to unprecedented heights.'
'Rogers Wireless is pleased to bring the Treo 600 - our first smartphone - to market in Canada,'said David Neale, vice president, new product development, Rogers Wireless Inc. 'We have combined the power of this fully integrated wireless voice and data smartphone with our recently launched Enhanced Wireless Desktop(TM) service to truly mobilize the desktop computer and provide a superior customer experience. Enhanced Wireless Desktop addresses the fundamental need of our business data customers for mobile control of their inboxes.'
Rogers Wireless'Enhanced Wireless Desktop service delivers and wirelessly synchronizes personal and office email, calendar, and contacts to the device and enables users to download and view popular email attachments, all at no extra charge with any Data Service Plan.
The Treo 600 smartphone is available to Rogers Wireless customers for $599.99CAD when purchased with a two-year voice and data service agreement and can be purchased online at www.rogers.com/treo600. The Treo 600 smartphone is also available nationally at select Canadian retail stores and through corporate resellers.
About Rogers Wireless
Rogers Wireless Communications Inc. (Rogers Wireless) operates Canada's largest integrated wireless voice and data network in Canada, providing customers with the benefits of GSM/GPRS - the world standard for wireless communications technology. The Company offers advanced voice and wireless data solutions to more than 4.0 million customers across the country. Rogers Wireless Communications Inc. (TSX: RCM.B; NYSE: RCN) is approximately 56% owned by Rogers Communications Inc., and approximately one-third owned by AT&T Wireless Services, Inc.
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About palmOne, Inc.
palmOne, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLMO) delivers what matters most to customers - whether a single consumer or company of thousands - enabling users to improve their personal lives and professional productivity through mobile devices and solutions.
palmOne is the name adopted in October 2003 by Palm, Inc., when it spun off PalmSource, Inc., maker of the Palm OS(R) platform software, and acquired Handspring, Inc. Uniting the Zire(TM), Tungsten(TM) and Treo(TM) subbrands, the creation of palmOne launched a new, stronger market leader in handheld computer and communications hardware and software solutions.
More information about palmOne, Inc. is available at https://www.palmone.com.
(1) An Internet service provider account, data service and carrier subscription may be required for Internet and email access. These services may need to be purchased separately.
(2) Access available within network coverage areas only. Availability and coverage depends upon carrier and the geographic scope and service restrictions of international roaming agreements.
(3) While some applications are available for free download, some must be purchased separately.
(4) Listening to MP3s requires the use of an SD Card, sold separately.
palmOne, Zire, Tungsten, Treo and Palm OS are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to palmOne, Inc. or its subsidiaries. All other brand and product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify products or services of, their respective owners.