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To: Eric L. who wrote (17811)	6/19/1998 9:06:00 PM
From: joe	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 45548

3ComBoy, It was very interesting to learn that you work for 3Com on the USRX side. So I wanted to ask you some questions...if confidentiality is a problem then don't worry about answering. I'll understand. 1) I want to make sure I got something right a few days ago from checking on Jabil and from fellow poster David Lawrence. It seems that the USRX side of 3Com does not contract out work to Jabil, except possibly for the Palm Pilots. Can you confirm this? I think this is important because there may be some association between 3Com x2 modems and Jabil stating that there was a large slowdown of orders from a communications company. 3Com uses Jabil quite extensively. I think some people may be associating a weak earnings report on the x2 modems because of the weakness in Jabil's revenues. (Jabil stated that sales revenues will be flat for the next few quarters). If USRX modems don't have anything to do with Jabil, then this implies the Jabil/USRX association is ill-founded. 2) Also, how is moral at the USRX plants? Are the layoffs affecting moral? Do people around there feel that production output is becoming more efficient or robust? Any comments on this would be appreciated. Do people there notice what COMS stock price is doing, and if so, what's their reaction? Thanks, joe

To: Eric L. who wrote (17811)	6/19/1998 11:10:00 PM
From: Mang Cheng	Respond to of 45548

"Option International Announces First Pocket-Sized Digital Wireless Modem for the 3Com PalmPilot Organizer and IBM WorkPad PC Companion" June 16, 1998 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE) via NewsEdge Corporation -- Option International, a world leader in digital mobile data communications solutions, Monday announced North American distribution for the Option Snap-On(tm), the first Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) digital wireless adapter for the 3Com(R) PalmPilot(tm) and Palm III(tm) connected organizers, and for the IBM WorkPad(tm) PC companion. The company will be demonstrating the product at PC Expo in New York, June 16-18, in conjunction with Omnipoint Communications (Booth No. 614, lower level, Jacob Javits Center). The Option Snap-On, in tandem with a GSM-based handset, offers instant access to the Internet and e-mail, as well as the ability to send faxes on the go. "We have had enormous success with the Snap-On adapter in Europe, where GSM mobile users update such vital information as customer records, diary and schedules, order entry and much more while on the move," said Jan Callewaert, president and CEO of Option International. Option Snap-On adapter easily snaps on to personal organizers and is bundled with a full version of HandPhone from Smartcode. "Option Snap-On adapter helps keep mobile users up to date on their most critical information, from wherever they may be," said Mark Bercow, vice president of strategic alliances and platform development for Palm Computing, a 3Com company. As GSM technology rolls out in more and more regions across the United States, its many advantages over older analog cellular systems are becoming apparent to users. "GSM is clearly superior for voice mobile telephony, in terms of the quality, the range of advanced features and the complete security it offers, " said Tim Bajarin, president of Creative Strategies, a market analyst firm based in Campbell, Calif. Product Specifications Compatible with any 3Com PalmPilot and Palm III organizer, or IBM WorkPad PC companion Supports GSM-900, GSM-1800 and GSM-1900 standards worldwide Supports major handset manufacturers, including: Ericsson, Nokia, Panasonic, Siemens, and Nortel Priced at $159 (U.S. retail) About Option International Option International (Nasdaq:OPIN) designs, develops and markets mobile data communications solutions for users of portable computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs) and handheld organizers. Option's products are available worldwide via distribution in more than 40 countries. For more information on Option International and its products, check the Web site at option.com. CONTACT: Option International \| Jeff Elias, 650/343-5304 \| elias@option.com newspage.com Mang