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To: Jim McMannis who wrote (71618)	1/19/1999 3:57:00 PM
From: Paul Engel	Respond to of 186894

Jimbo & Intel Investors - A design win for Intel - an embedded 386-based Mobile e-mail device. A 2 Megabit Flash chip is included. These ought to be pretty cheap to produce these days. Paul {===============================} Research In Motion Delivers Wearable Wireless Device Based on Embedded Intel Architecture Business Editors NOTE TO MEDIA: Photo available on BW PhotoWire/AP PhotoExpress, PressLink and on Business Wire's Web site at www.businesswire.com WATERLOO, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 19, 1999-- Handheld Device Is Optimized For Mobile Email Access In a separate announcement today, Research In Motion Limited (TSE:RIM) announced the introduction and availability of BlackBerry(tm), a breakthrough wireless email solution for mobile professionals. As part of the BlackBerry offering, RIM introduced its newest wireless handheld device based on an embedded Intel(R) architecture. The BlackBerry Handheld is optimized for mobile email use and incorporates a 32-bit Intel386(tm) processor, 2 MB Intel Flash memory, integrated wireless modem, full keyboard, triple-DES encryption technology and email / organizer software. It is designed to be wearable, operate 24 hours per day and run on a single AA alkaline battery. "The RIM device is an example of the ease of use, portability, security and battery life benefits that are enabled by products from the Embedded Microcomputer Division," said Tom Franz,General Manager and Vice President, of Intel's EMD division. Terry Gillett, Manager of Major Customer Programs in EMD indicated that RIM and Intel have worked together to define and develop the computing subsystem for the BlackBerry platform. "The frequent and discontinuous nature of email usage is driving the need for a wearable, power-efficient device that can be constantly connected to the wireless network, while remaining unobtrusive to the user from both a physical and workflow perspective. Further, the confidential nature of enterprise email demands sophisticated encryption techniques that require significant processing power in the device," said Jim Balsillie, Chairman and Co-CEO of Research In Motion. "Intel's embedded microprocessor and flash memory technology provided a powerful and reliable foundation to meet these challenging design objectives." The BlackBerry Handheld from Research In Motion is a breakthrough in integration of computing and wireless technologies. Its design includes over 15 million transistors integrated in a small, durable form factor. It delivers a powerful processor, 2 watt transceiver, integrated internal antenna, full keyboard, LCD display and ample memory to support multiple applications and data storage, all within a small device that fits in the palm of your hand (2.5" x 3.5" x 0.93"). In addition to the handheld, the BlackBerry solution provides customers with a PC docking cradle, desktop software and a flat-rate airtime package. About Research In Motion Research In Motion is a world leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing wireless consumer and business-to-business electronic access technology for the mobile communications market. The company's current product portfolio includes revolutionary mobile email solutions, two-way pagers, wireless personal computer card adapters and embedded radio-modems. Based in Waterloo, Ontario and listed on The Toronto Stock Exchange, Research In Motion is a knowledge-based company with proven, leading technologies. Its customers include a diverse range of major multinational companies including wireless network suppliers, original equipment manufacturers and value-added resellers. Web site: www.rim.net. Research In Motion, RIM, the RIM logo, BlackBerry and the BlackBerry logo are trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. Research In Motion and RIM are registered, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All other brands, products and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. --30--sm/ny* CONTACT: Heidi Lowe Brodeur Porter Novelli - for RIM (914) 821-2257 hlowe@brodeur.com or Mark Guibert Research In Motion (519) 888-7465 ext. 441 mguibert@rim.net KEYWORD: NEW YORK INDUSTRY KEYWORD: PHOTO PHOTOWIRE COMED COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS INTERACTIVE/MULTIMEDIA/INTERNET TELECOMMUNICATIONS PRODUCT PHOTO: bw3

To: Jim McMannis who wrote (71618)	1/19/1999 5:09:00 PM
From: gnuman	Respond to of 186894

Jim McMannis, re: Social Security Haven't checked in for some time but did today and was intrigued by the discussions of SS. It's my understanding that SS is not really in financial trouble, but the Government is through it's obligations to SS . For years the US Government has helped finance it's deficit through borrowing from SS. This is accomplished by selling US bonds to SS. I've seen an estimate that US SS debt will reach 14.4 percent of the gross national product by 2015. The interest on these obligations is substantial. I've also seen estimates that the government would still be running a deficit of 60 Billion in it's non-social security operations if it weren't for this borrowing. But the fact is these bonds represent money owed SS and at some point they will need to cash in. Since Government bonds are theoretically as solid as the Government, we know who will be paying. When Clinton says he wants to use some of the surplus to "bail out SS", do you suppose he really means he wants to "repay" some of the debt? This debt and the interest payments on it have nothing to do with SS. It has everything to do with the Government borrowing to help finance the deficit. It's also my understanding the SS funds plus Government obligations are more than sufficient to cover the Baby boomers. I garnered this info through various Social Security sites. BTW, still have my Intel. ;-)