Web sites: palm.com and palm.net
From the S-1:
We are the leading global provider of handheld computing devices. We develop, design and market our Palm-branded handheld devices, which currently include our Palm III, Palm V and Internet-enabled Palm VII product families. According to International Data Corporation, in 1998 we had a 68% market share of the worldwide personal companion handheld device market, which International Data Corporation defines as small, pocket-sized devices that feature pen-based input and synchronize with a personal computer. We believe our emphasis on simplicity, elegance and ease of use and our focus on consumer needs have contributed to our success to date. Our devices have also won numerous awards, including Business Week's "Design of the Decade--Gold Award" and PC Computing's Most Valuable Product award for "Best Pocket PC" in 1999. We intend to build on our global market leadership in handheld computing devices through continued innovation and focus on addressing customer needs.
We have also established a wireless Internet access service, Palm.net, which supports the Palm VII device and generates revenue from monthly subscription fees. Palm.net subscribers can obtain wireless access to information such as real-time stock quotes, news headlines and airline flight schedules. In addition, our Palm.net service enables mobile users to access an increasing array of enterprise data and applications. We have also developed our Palm.com website, which is emerging as an important destination site for our customers, users and developer community. As part of our Internet strategy, we are expanding our Internet destination sites to provide new web-clipping applications and facilitate e-commerce. |
