Research In Motion announces new Interctive pager
for American Mobile's eLink wireless email service
New Wireless Handheld Device Keeps Mobile Professionals Connected With
Email and Personal Organizer Applications; Operates Over the Nationwide
ARDIS Network
WATERLOO, ON, May 4 /CNW/ - Research In Motion Limited (NASDAQ: RIMM,
TSE: RIM) today announced the new RIM Inter(at)ctive(TM) Pager 850 for the
eLink(SM) wireless email service (also introduced today) from American Mobile
Satellite Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYC). The RIM Inter(at)ctive Pager is the industry's
leading line of two-way pagers and offers major advantages including wearable
size, light weight, low-latency network connectivity, higher performance,
extended functionality and optimized usability.
The RIM Inter(at)ctive Pager 850 allows mobile professionals to send and
receive email and messages, as well as synchronize their schedule, tasks and
contacts with their PC. It operates on American Mobile's nationwide ARDIS
network in the United States. In addition to offering advanced two-way
messaging services, the eLink wireless email service allows millions of
business and consumer users with standard POP3 compliant email systems to
extend their desktop email to the RIM Inter(at)ctive Pager 850. American
Mobile also announced today that SkyTel (NASDAQ: SKYT) will resell eLink and
the RIM Inter(at)ctive Pager 850.
''Email has become the predominant method of business communication, even
exceeding the telephone. The implications of this fact are far-reaching for
individuals and organizations alike,'' said Mike Lazaridis, President and
Co-CEO of Research In Motion. ''The RIM Inter(at)ctive Pager 850 is a dedicated
and optimized messaging device designed to bridge mobile professionals with
their email and maintain productivity wherever they go. The ARDIS network is a
robust, dedicated, wireless data network that was designed for this type of
application.''
''Email and Personal Information Management (PIM) are the two
most popular applications that users desire on their handheld device,'' said
Walter V. Purnell Jr., President and CEO of American Mobile. ''The RIM
Inter(at)ctive Pager 850 and our eLink service combine to address these user
requirements and deliver a leading solution for advanced messaging
applications and POP3 compliant email systems.''
Key Features of the RIM Inter(at)ctive Pager 850:
- 32-bit Intel386(TM) processor, with 2 MB Intel Flash memory
- Embedded wireless modem with 2 watt transmitter and high-efficiency
receiver
- Optimized keyboard and thumb-operated track wheel
- Easy-to-read backlit screen (selectable 8-line or 6-line display)
- Wearable size - 3.5''x 2.5'' x 0.93'' (weighs less than 5 ounces with
battery)
- Rechargeable nickel metal hydride (NiMH) AA battery with recharging
cradle
- Integrated email software
- Full-featured, connected organizer - includes calendar, address book,
task list and alarm
- PC synchronization through cradle using Puma Technology's
Intellisync(TM) software
- Intuitive icon and menu-driven interface
- Selectable alerts
- Always On, Always Connected(TM) to the wireless network
- Software Developer's Kit available for custom application development
- Operates over 800 MHz DataTAC networks
The RIM Inter(at)ctive Pager 850 will be available through American
Mobile, SkyTel and American Mobile distributors. American Mobile's suggested
retail price for the eLink package, including the Inter(at)ctive Pager 850,
cradle and desktop synchronization software, will be $359, with an unlimited
monthly airtime agreement available for $59.95.
About American Mobile
American Mobile (www.AmMobile.com) owns and operates an integrated
terrestrial/satellite network and provides a wide range of mobile
communication services, including digital voice dispatch, data communications,
dual-mode mobile messaging, position reporting services, and satellite
telephone to the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the
U.S. Virgin Islands, and hundreds of miles of U.S. coastal waters. American
Mobile services are used in the transportation, field service, maritime,
two-way messaging and telemetry markets. The company's major shareholders
include Hughes Communications, Inc., Motorola, Inc., Singapore Telecom, and
AT&T Wireless Services.
About Research In Motion
Research In Motion Limited (RIM) is a leading designer, manufacturer and
marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the mobile communications
market. Through development and integration of hardware, software and
services, RIM provides solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive
information including email, messaging, Internet and intranet-based
applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party
developers and manufacturers in North America and around the world to enhance
their products and services with wireless connectivity. RIM's portfolio of
award-winning products includes the RIM Inter(at)ctive(TM) Pager product line,
the BlackBerry(TM) wireless email solution, wireless personal computer card
adapters, embedded radio-modems and software development tools. A growth
company, founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM is listed on The
NASDAQ Stock Market (NASDAQ: RIMM) and The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE: RIM).
Email: info(at)rim.net. Web site: www.rim.net. Investors:
investor_relations(at)rim.net or (519) 888-7465.
Research In Motion, RIM, the RIM logo, Inter(at)ctive, Inter(at)ctive
Pager and BlackBerry 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. Forward-looking statements
in this news release are made pursuant to the ''safe harbour'' provisions of
the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties, including, without limitation, risks relating to possible
product defects and product liability, risks related to international
operations, risks related to the year 2000 issue, continued acceptance of
RIM's products, increased levels of competition, technological changes,
dependence on intellectual property rights and other risks detailed from time
to time in RIM's periodic reports filed with the United States Securities
and Exchange Commission and other regulatory authorities. |
