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Tuesday June 26, 11:01 am Eastern Time
Press Release
Intel Introduces Wireless Module for Palm Handheld
Delivers Industry's First Family of Wireless Connections for Leading Handheld Devices
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 26, 2001--Today at the TECHXNY conference, Intel Corporation announced a new high-speed, wireless LAN module for the Palm(1) m500 series handheld devices. With the new module, Intel provides the industry's first family of wireless connections for the leading handheld devices. Xircom, an Intel company, developed the module.
According to Gartner Group, the handheld device market is expected to grow by about 48 percent by 2004, increasing the demand for wireless connectivity options for handheld devices.(2)
``With the explosive growth in the number of mobile workers, organizations are challenged to provide the same level of network access for handheld devices as for desktop and mobile PCs,'' said Sam Bass, general manager of the Xircom Mobile Communications Division at Intel. ``Intel helped design and lay the building blocks for Ethernet, and as Ethernet continues to expand into new areas, such as wireless LANs, we will work closely with our customers to deliver products that enhance mobile freedom.''
The Xircom® Wireless LAN Module for the Palm m500 series handheld devices is the first WLAN product for the Palm m500 series. The module snaps onto the back of the handheld device and utilizes plug-and-play software for quick installation. Providing Palm m500 series users with high-speed, wireless access to the Internet, e-mail or data stored on the network, the new module can also establish wireless peer-to-peer connections with other WLAN devices.
``Intel and Palm are bringing mobility to a new level for Palm m500 customers,'' said Barry Cottle, chief Internet officer at Palm, Inc. ``The Xircom Wireless LAN Module will greatly expand the functionality of the Palm m500 series by offering users the flexibility to move freely throughout an office or corporate campus with real-time information access.''
The new Palm module is based on Cisco Systems, Inc.(1) WLAN technology and joins Intel's existing line of WLAN products for handheld devices, including products for the HandSpring(1) Visor handheld and the Compaq(1) iPAQ. With the introduction of the module, Intel becomes the only company in the industry to offer 802.11b connectivity products for the leading handheld platforms.
The Xircom® Wireless LAN Module for the Palm m500 series handheld devices will be available in July for the suggested price of $299. The module will be available through value-added resellers (VARs), direct marketers, e-tailers, system integrators and online at the ShopXircom(SM) store.
In a related announcement today, Intel also announced the Intel® Wireless Gateway, which combines an access point, router and firewall into a single, low cost device. It is optimized for home offices, branch offices or small businesses sharing an Internet connection among several desktop PCs, mobile PCs or handheld devices. The Intel Wireless Gateway is part of Intel's family of wireless LAN base stations, which includes the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Access Point for enterprise organizations and the Xircom® Wireless Ethernet Access Point for small- to medium-sized businesses. Additional information on the Intel Wireless Gateway is available at intel.com.
Intel completed the acquisition of Xircom in March 2001. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Intel, the Xircom Mobile Communications Division will continue to design and develop innovative solutions that connect mobile users worldwide to corporate networks, the Internet, Intranets and other online resources. For over a decade, mobile professionals around the world have relied on Xircom for access to their information anytime, anywhere. Please visit xircom.com for more information.
Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products. Additional information about Intel is available at intel.com.
(1) Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. Intel is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
(2) Source: Gartner Dataquest Worldwide PDA Forecast, December 2000
This news release contains or may contain certain forward-looking statements based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties may include without limitation conditions in the capital markets, the timing, market acceptance and success of Xircom, and the growth rate(s) of applicable product markets.
Note to Editors: Xircom is a registered trademark of Xircom, Inc., an Intel company. Other company or product names have been used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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