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To: Road Walker who wrote (162477)	3/18/2002 7:34:33 PM
From: Paul Engel	Respond to of 186894

Intel's StrongARM to be used in new Sprint PCS 3G device called "Thera". "With the nationwide launch of Sprint's Third Generation Network drawing near, we are excited to offer a fully integrated wireless computing and communications device that will dramatically enrich the overall wireless experience by bringing mobility and clarity to capabilities once limited mainly to the home or office," said Charles E. Levine, president, Sprint's PCS division. "This new wireless Pocket PC will not only offer the clarity of our all-digital network for voice, it will provide a user-friendly and powerful productivity tool for customers that want to carry one device and stay connected to the people and the information they need while mobile." Thera is powered by Microsoft(R) Windows Pocket PC 2002 software, running on an Intel(R) Strong ARM(TM) 206MHz processor. newsalert.com March 18, 2002 08:05 Sprint, Audiovox, Microsoft and Sierra Wireless Developing New Third Generation Sprint PCS Phone That Integrates Pocket PC With CDMA2000 Wireless Voice and Data Capabilities Jump to first matched term KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sprint (NYSE: FON, PCS), Audiovox Communications Corporation (ACC), a subsidiary of Audiovox Corporation (Nasdaq: VOXX) and a U.S. sales leader in CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) handsets (according to Dataquest), along with Microsoft Corp. and Sierra Wireless, announced that the companies are jointly developing the newest Windows Powered Pocket PC Thera(TM), an integrated third generation voice and data wireless device which will operate on Sprint's nationwide PCS wireless network. (Photo: newscom.com ) Thera (a word that means opening or gateway in Greek) opens a new door in mobile communications and computing by providing fully-integrated CDMA2000 3G1X wireless voice and data communications capabilities in a single, compact, Pocket PC device about the size of a 3" X 5" file card. Sprint, which operates the largest all-digital, all-PCS nationwide network and is the fastest growing wireless carrier in the U.S, will distribute and market this new wireless Pocket PC starting later this summer in conjunction with the nationwide launch of its Third Generation Network in mid-2002. As a 3G- enabled device, Thera will allow data speeds up to ten times faster than current 2G devices. Thera will combine the ease of use and comprehensive functionality of Microsoft(R) Windows Powered Pocket PC 2002 software for versatile and powerful mobile computing applications. It will use Sierra Wireless' new SB555 Embedded Module and Watcher modem management software to enable wireless phone calls, Internet and e-mail access anywhere on Sprint's nationwide 3G network. The unit will be manufactured for Audiovox by Toshiba Mobile Communications Company. Maximizing Wireless Voice & Data in a Pocket PC Format For Sprint customers, 3G1X services are planned to launch nationwide in mid-year 2002. Once launched, Sprint expects faster wireless data speeds and enhancements for existing applications when using 3G-enabled devices. When used on Sprint's Third Generation Network, Thera will provide mobile data transmission speeds of up to 144 Kbps, with average speeds of 50 to 70 Kbps, supporting higher speed wireless connectivity for Web browsing, e-mail with attachments, enhanced messaging and games, as well as mobile e-commerce functions. "With the nationwide launch of Sprint's Third Generation Network drawing near, we are excited to offer a fully integrated wireless computing and communications device that will dramatically enrich the overall wireless experience by bringing mobility and clarity to capabilities once limited mainly to the home or office," said Charles E. Levine, president, Sprint's PCS division. "This new wireless Pocket PC will not only offer the clarity of our all-digital network for voice, it will provide a user-friendly and powerful productivity tool for customers that want to carry one device and stay connected to the people and the information they need while mobile." Thera is powered by Microsoft(R) Windows Pocket PC 2002 software, running on an Intel(R) Strong ARM(TM) 206MHz processor. Thera comes equipped with all of the rich Pocket PC features and functionality including: Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer, Pocket Outlook, Pocket Excel, Pocket Word, MSN Messenger, Microsoft Reader and Windows(R) Media(TM) Player. "Microsoft is committed to enabling customers to access their information anytime, anywhere and we're thrilled to work with Sprint to make this reality by bringing Windows Powered Pocket PCs to its CDMA2000 3G1X nationwide network," said Juha Christensen, vice president for Mobility at Microsoft Corp. "Thera makes Pocket PC 2002 software even more compelling with the integration of wireless by enabling live web browsing, instant messaging and e-mail while on the go." The unit's wireless phone and Internet access capabilities will be enabled by Sierra Wireless' new SB555 high-speed Embedded CDMA2000 1X Module and Watcher modem management software. Thera represents the first consumer application for the ultra-compact SB555, which supports dual-band CDMA frequencies, high-speed packet data and voice communications. Sierra Wireless' Watcher software allows the user to easily configure, control, and monitor the Sierra Wireless modem, making Thera operate as a state-of-the-art wireless handset. Thera will measure just 3.05" wide by 5.02" long by 7.7" inches thick and weighs only 7 ounces. It will feature 32 MB of SDRAM and 32 MB of Flash ROM and be equipped with an SD card slot and infrared port, among other features. About Sprint Sprint is a global communications company serving more than 23 million business and residential customers in more than 70 countries. With 80,000-plus employees worldwide and more than $26 billion in annual revenues, Sprint is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying state of the art network technologies, including the United States' first nationwide all- digital, fiber-optic network. Sprint's award-winning Tier 1 Internet backbone is being extended to key global markets to provide customers with a broad portfolio of scalable IP products. Sprint's high-capacity, high-speed network gives customers fast, dependable, non-stop access to the vast majority of the world's Internet content. Sprint also operates the largest 100-percent digital, nationwide PCS wireless network in the United States, already serving the majority of the nation's metropolitan areas including more than 4,000 cities and communities. About Audiovox Audiovox Communications Corp. (ACC), a subsidiary of Audiovox Corporation (Nasdaq: VOXX), is one of the leading suppliers of wireless products with more than 15 years of experience in the wireless industry. ACC markets its products under the brand "Audiovox" or private labels for its customer base. ACC has operations and sales offices in 10 countries and through its customer base, markets and distributes product in 42 countries on six continents. About Sierra Wireless Sierra Wireless, Inc. is a leading provider of wireless data communications products. Sierra Wireless delivers wireless PC Cards for portable computers, wireless adapters for PDA's, OEM modules for embedded applications and rugged vehicle-mounted wireless systems. Sierra Wireless is the founding member of the WirelessReady(TM) Alliance, an alliance of industry-leading hardware, software and service companies committed to the delivery of complete and compelling wireless data solutions. For more information on Sierra Wireless, visit its web site at www.sierrawireless.com Except for historical information contained herein, statements made in this release that would constitute forward-looking statements may involve certain risks such as our ability to keep pace with technological advances, significant competition in the wireless, mobile and consumer electronics businesses, quality and consumer acceptance of newly introduced products, our relationships with key suppliers and customers, market volatility, non-availability of product, excess inventory, price and product competition, new product introductions, the uncertain economic and political climate in the United States and throughout the rest of the world and the potential that such climate may deteriorate further and other risks detailed in the Company's Form 10K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2000 and the 10Q for the third quarter ended August 31, 2001. These factors, among others may cause actual results to differ materially from the results suggested in the forward-looking statements. MAKE YOUR OPINION COUNT - Click Here tbutton.prnewswire.com SOURCE Sprint /CONTACT: Audiovox at CTIA, Booth # 3063, Joan Cear or Katie Wasserman, +1-516-317-0728, mobile; or Lon Margulies of G.S. Schwartz & Co., Inc., +1-212-725-4500, or lmargulies@schwartz.com; or Suzanne Lammers of Sprint, +1-913-762-7039, +1-913-484-9754, PCS, or slamme01@sprintspectrum.com/ /Photo: NewsCom: newscom.com AP Archive: photoarchive.ap.org PRN Photo Desk, +1-888-776-6555 or +1-212-782-2840 / /Web site: http:// www.sierrawireless.com / (PCS FON VOXX)

To: Road Walker who wrote (162477)	3/18/2002 7:40:40 PM
From: Paul Engel	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 186894

Anybody need a 16.1 inch LCD Notebook with a 1.7 GHz Pentium 4 CPU ? If so, SONY has just what you need ! "The GRX model is literally the biggest thing ever to come out of VAIO notebooks. It's the first notebook PC ever with an available 16.1-inch UXGA TFT display and the first VAIO PC to house the Mobile Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 processor - M. " newsalert.com March 18, 2002 08:01 Lights, Camera, Action -- Sony Brings a Larger Screen to New VAIO Notebook PC SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 18, 2002-- Mobile Pentium 4 Notebook PC Yields Desktop Power and the Viewable Screen Size of a 17-inch CRT in one Portable Package In another first, Sony is proving that you don't need to monopolize an entire desk to obtain the benefit of a desktop PC. All the muscle needed to run the most intense business, gaming or video applications and larger-than-life, high-resolution graphics are available to go in the company's newest VAIO(R) notebook PC. The GRX model is literally the biggest thing ever to come out of VAIO notebooks. It's the first notebook PC ever with an available 16.1-inch UXGA TFT display and the first VAIO PC to house the Mobile Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 processor - M. And with its multitude of connection options, advanced graphics and DVD capabilities, the GRX PC was designed for both work and play. "We're talking extreme entertainment value here," said Mark Hanson, vice president and general manager for VAIO PC marketing at Sony Electronics. "Imagine watching movies or even editing your own home movies or business presentations on a giant screen TV. The GRX notebook provides a similar type experience -- total immersion." The built-in display offers a viewing area similar to a standard 17-inch CRT monitor in a flat, space-saving panel. The 1600x1200 pixel resolution yields 144 percent more viewing space than an XGA (1024x768) LCD display. Movies played on the GRX model's DVD drive captivate the viewer with vibrant color and rich texture. And the integrated box speaker system adds one more dimension to the stunning PC theater experience. Combining Desktop Substance with Notebook Style All GRX models come with massive hard drives and a CD-RW/DVD combo drive in a hot swappable multi-bay that can alternatively accommodate an extra battery for up to four hours of unplugged operation. The new series also offers two PC card slots that can house the VAIO wireless LAN card for high-speed wireless access to the Internet or other PCs, a Memory Stick(R) media slot for exchanging pictures, music, data and videos and an i.LINK(R) (IEEE 1394) digital interface for swift sharing of files between compatible digital appliances. Each GRX model comes with Sony's exclusive personal video digital editing software package that allows home movie enthusiasts and multimedia designers to take control of their media and wring maximum performance from their system. To ensure the highest clarity for business presentations or the latest graphics-intensive gaming software, each model is outfitted with the latest high-speed graphic chipset, for top quality 3D detail and responsiveness. All of this is packed into a slick, thin-profile casing, with a stainless steel keyboard mechanism that strikes the just the right pitch for comfortable, quick typing. For all its might, the new notebook is surprisingly portable at 8 to 8.6 pounds. Big Power and Memory for a Better Bottom Line The VAIO GRX PC will be available later this month in three retail configurations and a number of build-to-order options for business buyers. All three retail models, the GRX590 GRX570 and GRX550, come standard with 512 MB of DDR RAM. The GRX590 model, with a 40 GB hard drive, is bundled with a wireless LAN PC card and will cost about $3,000. The GRX570 model also sports a 40 GB hard drive and will be available for approximately $2,500. The GRX550 model, with a 30 GB hard drive and a 15-inch XGA TFT display, will be available for about $2,100. All retail models are fully loaded with Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home Edition. Key Specifications, GRX Series VAIO(R) Notebook PC VAIO PCG-GRX550 VAIO PCG-GRX570 VAIO PCG-GRX590 CPU Mobile Intel(R) Mobile Intel(R) Mobile Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 Pentium(R) 4 Pentium(R) 4 Processor 1.60GHz(1)-M Processor 1.60GHz(1)-M Processor 1.70GHz(1)-M supports Intel(R) supports Intel(R) supports Intel(R) Enhanced SpeedStep(TM) Enhanced SpeedStep(TM) Enhanced SpeedStep(TM) technology(2) technology(2) technology(2) LCD Display 15.0" XGA (1024x768) 16.1" UXGA (1600x1200) 16.1" UXGA (1600x1200) TFT TFT TFT Dimensions 1.7" X 14" X 11.5" 1.6-1.8" X 14" X 11.5" 1.6-1.8" X 14" X 11.5" (H x W x D) (H x W x D) (H x W x D) 8.2 lbs. with one 8.0 lbs. with one 8.0 lbs. with one battery battery battery 8.6 lbs. with battery 8.4 lbs. with battery 8.4 lbs. with battery and optical drive and optical drive and optical drive Among Included Software Applications Quicken(R) 2002 New User Edition Microsoft(R) Word 2002 Adobe Premier(R) LE Sony Dvgate(TM) Sony MovieShaker(TM) Sony PicoPlayer(TM) InterVideo WinDVD(TM) 2000 Sony SonicStage(TM) Screenblast(TM) Acid (TM) Screenblast(TM) Sound Forge(R) Adobe Photoshop Elements Arcsoft PhotoPrinter(R) 2000 Pro Sony DigitalPrint Sony PictureGear(TM) Sony Smart Capture Supplied Interfaces i.LINK(R) (IEEE 1394) i.LINK(R) (IEEE 1394) i.LINK(R) (IEEE 1394) interface, TV out, USB interface, TV out, USB interface, TV out, USB (3), RJ-11 modem jack, (3), RJ-11 modem jack, (3), RJ-11 modem jack, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 Ethernet with RJ-45 Ethernet with RJ-45 interface, Memory interface, Memory interface, Memory Stick(R) media slot, Stick(R) media slot, Stick(R) media slot, VGA output, parallel, VGA output, parallel, VGA output, parallel, headphone (stereo), headphone (stereo), headphone (stereo), mic-in, port mic-in, port mic-in, port replicator interface replicator interface replicator interface Standard RAM 512 MB DDR SDRAM 512 MB DDR SDRAM 512 MB DDR SDRAM (256x2) (256x2) (256x2) Hard Drive 30 GB(3) removable 40GB(3) removable 40GB(3) removable hard drive hard drive hard drive Battery Lithium ion battery, Lithium ion battery, Lithium ion battery, supports dual supports dual supports dual battery operation. Up battery operation. Up battery operation. Up to 2.5-3.5 hours with to 2.5-3.5 hours with to 2.5-3.5 hours with one battery, 5.0-7.0 one battery, 5.0-6.5 one battery, 5.0-6.5 hours with optional hours with optional hours with optional second battery second battery second battery Graphics 4X AGP enabled ATI 4X AGP enabled ATI 4X AGP enabled ATI MOBILITY(TM) MOBILITY(TM) MOBILITY(TM) RADEON(TM) 7500 RADEON(TM) 7500 RADEON(TM) 7500 32 MB VRAM (128-bit 32 MB VRAM (128-bit 32 MB VRAM (128-bit DDR SDRAM) DDR SDRAM) DDR SDRAM) Dual display Dual display Dual display support support support Digital Audio Windows(R) sound Windows(R) sound Windows(R) sound system compatible system compatible system compatible with 3D surround with 3D surround with 3D surround Built-in stereo Built-in stereo Built-in stereo speakers; monoral speakers; monoral speakers; monoral mini-jack mini-jack mini-jack microphone microphone microphone Wireless Features Not bundled Not bundled Wireless LAN PC card included Drives Internal removable Internal removable Internal removable CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive, Hot-Swappable drive, Hot-Swappable drive, Hot-Swappable Multi-Bay for Multi-Bay for Multi-Bay for CD-RW/DVD combo drive CD-RW/DVD combo drive CD-RW/DVD combo drive or optional second or optional second or optional second battery, optional battery, optional battery, optional port replicator (DC port replicator (DC port replicator (DC in, PS/2(R) keyboard in, PS/2(R) keyboard in, PS/2(R) keyboard and mouse, 2 USB, and mouse, 2 USB, and mouse, 2 USB, serial, parallel, VGA serial, parallel, VGA serial, parallel, VGA output monitor, output monitor, output monitor, S-video, RJ-45, S-video, RJ-45, S-video, RJ-45, line-in, docking CN, line-in, docking CN, line-in, docking CN, NTSC video out), NTSC video out), NTSC video out), optional floppy drive optional floppy drive optional floppy drive Modem Integrated V.90 modem Integrated V.90 modem Integrated V.90 modem Optional Accessories Port replicator (PCGA-PRGX1) External USB floppy disk drive (PCGA-UFD5) Additional battery (PCGA-BP2NX) USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1/A) Carrying case (PCGA-CCGX) Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC19V3) 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN access point (PCWA-A200) 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN PC Card (PCWA-C100) 5GHz Wireless LAN access point (PCWA-A500) 5GHz Wireless LAN PC card (PCWA-C500) Availability March 2002 March 2002 March 2002 Estimated Selling Price $2099 $2499 $2999 Editor's Note: Sony Electronics' Information Technology Products Division is based in San Diego and markets VAIO notebook and desktop computers, CLIE(TM) handhelds, digital printers and Memorystick(R) media. For additional information about Sony computer products, consumers can call 888/315-SONY, or visit Sony's Web site at www.sony.com/vaio. For digital images and more press information, visit Sony Electronics' news and information site at www.sony.com/news. (1) GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. (2) CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions. (3) GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. CONTACT: Sony Electronics Valerie Motis, 858/942-8016 Valerie.motis@am.sony.com or Burson-Marsteller Jaime Deesing, 858/646-3043 jaime_deesing@sdg.bm.com