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(PR NEWSWIRE) Microsoft Announces Plans for Wireless Communications Kit fo
Microsoft Announces Plans for Wireless Communications Kit for Windows CE-Based
Palm-Size PCs
Designed to Enable Easy Wireless Connectivity for Any Palm-Size PC
NEW YORK, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on the vision of making
any-time, anywhere access to information a reality on a range of devices,
Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) today announced at PC Expo plans for a wireless
communications kit for the Microsoft(R) Windows(R) CE operating system-based
Palm-size PCs (P/PCs). By integrating Palm-size PCs with data-capable digital
cellular phones, the kit will enable customers to access their e-mail, browse
rich Internet content, and synchronize personal information manager (PIM)
information along with content and information services from AvantGo Inc., all
on their P/PC. Microsoft plans to work with Socket Communications Inc.
(OTC Bulletin Board: SCKT; SCKTW) on a key component of the kit, the
integration of Socket Digital Phone Cards for streamlining the attachment of
digital cellular telephones to P/PCs.
Customers will be able to use the wireless communication kit to get full
wireless access to their existing applications via their choice of P/PC and a
variety of cellular telephones they already carry for voice communication
purposes. The solution will enable customers to receive wireless updates to
their calendar, contacts and to-do list, send and receive full e-mail messages
with attachments, and download predetermined Web information with one quick
telephone call. In addition, the solution will enable a full online experience
by allowing customers to work in a connected mode to access Web sites or make
live, interactive queries to do things such as look up a restaurant in a city
they are visiting or get real-time directions. The kit is expected to be
distributed via carriers in North America this fall for under $100, and
Microsoft expects it to be rolled out worldwide eventually.
"The latest color-enabled Palm-size PCs are changing the way people look
at mobile devices, increasing users' expectation for what information they
want available to them while away from their desk," said Jonathan Roberts,
general manager of the Productivity Appliance Division at Microsoft. "By
enabling access to their existing e-mail account and Internet-standard Web
content -- on or offline -- we help ensure that they don't need to compromise
when it comes to information access in their business or personal lives. With
the proliferation of data-capable digital cell phones, we see the wireless
communications kit for the P/PC as the next step in giving people access to
their information any time, anywhere."
"We look forward to working with Microsoft to expand the connectivity
options available to users of Palm-size PCs," said Mike Gifford, founder of
Socket Communications. "Bell Mobility of Canada has demonstrated the viability
of our Digital Phone Card technology, and trials are now underway with
U.S. and international carriers. The value-added software included in
Microsoft's wireless add-on kit for Windows CE will further enhance the
usability of the system."
"AvantGo is excited to work with Microsoft to help enable the wireless
communications kit, which we believe will be invaluable to business
professionals and consumers on the go," said Stuart Read, vice president of
marketing at AvantGo. "The kit will enable on-demand wireless synchronization
of all AvantGo content and information services using commonly available
handsets, allowing individuals to post business transactions or keep hundreds
of Web pages up to date with one brief phone call."
The wireless communications kit is expected to provide the following:
* Premier offline Internet content from AvantGo.com that has been
optimized for the Palm-size PC to take advantage of the unique color
screens
* Real-time Web browsing with the AvantGo Web Client
* Easy-to-use setup wizard, which runs on the PC and identifies the
customer's existing e-mail addresses, sets up the dialing properties and
Internet settings and installs the software
* ActiveSync(TM) technology 3.0, new updated synchronization software
technology
* Socket Digital Phone Card
* Step-by-step instructions for installation and use
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software for
personal computers. The company offers a wide range of products and services
for business and personal use, each designed with the mission of making it
easier and more enjoyable for people to take advantage of the full power of
personal computing every day.
The information contained in this document relates to a prerelease
software product that may be substantially modified before its first
commercial release. Accordingly, the information may not accurately describe
or reflect the software product when first commercially released. This
document is provided for informational purposes only, and Microsoft makes no
warranties, express or implied, with respect to this document or the
information contained in it.
NOTE: Microsoft, Windows and ActiveSync are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries.
Other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective
owners.
If you are interested in viewing additional information on Socket, please
visit the Web site at socketcom.com.
SOURCE Microsoft Corp.
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