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New Bluetooth FrogPad Products are the ROI Solution for Mobile Operators at CTIA

By Anonymous

CTIA, Atlanta, Georgia, March 21, 2004
FrogPad® teams up again with Gennum to provide the Holy Grail for Mobile Enterprise. FrogPad, Inc. and its strategic Bluetooth solutions partner, Gennum Corporation (TSX: GND), will conduct a demonstration and announce the general availability of the Bluetooth enabled FrogPad keyboard and headset. The Bluetooth FrogPad will be demonstrated with both Palm and iPAQ PDA's. This is the first truly portable and fully functional keyboard that has the opportunity to be the next global standpard.
3g and 4g Mobile operators have demanded products that will offer PC capabilities in a PDA form factor. Miniaturized or folding keyboards are not fully functional or portable. Only the BluetoothTM FrogPad can boast that claim of portability, compactness, full sized keys, and full functionality. With these new high end products, FrogPad helps “secure a place for BluetoothTM technology at the wireless table”.

FrogPad will provide the definitive White Paper that cost justifies employee training time and mass adoption rate. FrogPad can demonstrate to Organizations cost savings and increased revenue by giving its field service and sales force and executives access to databases, e-mail, and internal network resources. This alone will generate the kind of data transmission and revenues that Mobile Operators have longed for.

Pioneering a new global standard for data entry, the FrogPad continues to be first to market in technology that impacts the mobile computing. Unlike QWERTY, whose design was derived from the limitations of 19th Century typewriter technology, the FrogPad offers a logical key layout and design that encourages correct ergonomic posture. Additionally, given its use of full-size keys, the FrogPad offers users of mobile computing devices, an effective alternative to the script-based or mini thumb keyboard platforms currently available. After an average of 8 hours of training and practice, most FrogPad users can achieve input rates of the standard 40 words per minute, as compared to the average of 10-20 words per minute by the fastest thumb typists.

FrogPad, Inc. and Gennum Corporation will also be demonstrating its first Bluetooth Headset named FROGTALK™, for use with Bluetooth-enabled cell phones, PC’s, Mac’s, PDA’s, and Gamers. Professional mobile warriors will find premium sound and vocal experience with the FROGTALK which features Gennum’s patented FRONTWAVE™ technology. FRONTWAVE filters out background noise while simultaneously amplifying the voice of the user—providing a crystal-clear conversation environment.

In an effort to assist OEMs interested in developing their own Bluetooth-enabled FrogPad keyboards, FrogPad and Gennum will also unveil the licensing model of the single chip solution, which will incorporate FrogPad's unique algorithm with the BluetoothTM Human Input Device (HID) profile.. By incorporating the HID profile, FrogPad provides OEMs the assurance that their FrogPad products are Bluetooth-enabled out-of-the-box.

Leveraging Gennum’s expertise in developing technology for hearing instruments, FROGTALK provides unmatched balance in the ear, making it comfortable to wear for hours at a time. The headset is configurable to fit on the left or right ear and was designed to be installed and operated using just one-hand.

The headset can also be utilized without a cell phone to amplify and improve the sound quality of live conversations, especially in noisy environments, such as in airports, conventions centers, and military applications.

The lithium-polymer battery in FROGTALK features up to 6 hours of talk time and 200 hours standby time. The FROGTALK will be available in the online store of FrogPad in June 2004.

The industrial design for the BluetoothTM FrogPad, to be named the BlueFrog, is being done by Design Edge (www.designedge.com). Many exciting new products from FrogPad are on the horizon -- left-hand versions of all our products, a gaming version, a Chinese version, called BossFrog will be released on April 1st. For our Road Warriors, we will bundle our BlueFrog with FROGTALK along with Ziplinq’s USB accessories for power and recharging.


When:     CTIA’s Exclusive Press and Analyst Reception for Wireless and Mobile
        March 20, 2004 Media registration: http://www.ctiawireless2004.com/media/media_tools.cfm
        CTIA Wireless 2004 March 21-24, Atlanta, Mobile Entertainment Pavilion, Hall B5, Booth 4894
        CeBit, March 18 - 24, 2004 Hanover, (Retronic’s booth Hall 13 stand B90)

Demonstration:    
CTIA, Hall B5, Booth 4894, in the Mobile Entertainment Pavilion   

About FrogPadä Inc.

FrogPadä Inc. based in Houston, Texas is an innovator in data entry methods for mobile computing and communication founded in 1998. It is a private company delivering its products through global partners.

About Gennum

Gennum Corporation, a Canadian high technology company, designs, manufactures and markets silicon integrated circuits, modules and systems solutions for a variety of specialized processing applications.

This document may contain forward-looking statements, relating to the Company’s future financial results and operations or to the environment in which it operates, which are based on Gennum’s operations, estimates, forecasts and projections. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict, and/or are beyond Gennum’s control. A number of important factors could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. These factors include those set forth in other public filings. Consequently, readers should not place any undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. In addition, these forward-looking statements relate to the date on which they are made. Gennum disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. FrogPad is a registered Trademark by FrogPad, Inc.




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Handmark™ Creates MobileTools™ Bundle for Palm Powered™ PDAs.

By Anonymous

KANSAS CITY, MO – JANUARY 15, 2002 – Handmark, Inc. is offering online and retail buyers of software for Palm Powered PDAs a savings of $100 on a suite of ten popular applications for Palm OS® devices.

Handmark has posted to their website (http://www.handmark.com) the new Handmark MobileTools™ a high value bundle of essential Palm OS utilities including some of the most popular applications for managing data and applications on a PDA. The bundle includes more than $149 of software (if purchased separately) for only $49.99 and can be downloaded as a single file with separate installs for Windows® and Macintosh® desktop computer users.

According to Handmark marketing vice president Douglas Edwards, “This is the real deal, it’s not another deceptive shareware rip-off but real, fully-licensed, software. It’s an all-in-one package at an incredible low price. By bundling these must have titles in one offering Handmark saves the customer $100 versus buying these applications separately.”

The top ten titles in Handmark MobileTools™ include Backup Buddy™ the essential backup tool from Blue Nomad development. Backup Buddy is the one software application that can backup all files, both data and applications, to a Windows PC. Also included is the new Backup Buddy VFS that simplifies backup and restore using removable media on new Palm OS devices from both Palm, Inc. and Sony. Other Blue Nomad applications in the bundle include AutoSync™ for unattended syncing of PDA data and applications together with TimeSync™ for synchronization of the PDA’s internal clock to either a Windows or Macintosh desktop.

MobileTools also features a new version of the Bachmann Software FilePoint™ (v. 2.1) application with support for Handspring MemPlug expansion modules in addition to removable MMC, SD, and MemoryStick memory cards. FilePoint is an advanced file management utility that enhances the Palm OS user experience with a desktop-like file system including easy drag-and-drop navigation of folders and sub-folders. MobileTools also includes the popular Bachmann wireless printing tool PrintBoy™ for convenient printing of Address Book, Date Book, Memos, and other applications to infrared enabled printers.

Four more Handmark applications complete the suite: Handmark SuperUtility™ is the standard Palm OS tool to manage and test hardware resources, and to manipulate PDA files and applications; Handmark SuperClock™ turns the PDA into a large digital-display travel clock with multiple alarm sounds; Handmark CheckList™ replaces the single To Do list (that is accessed by the hard device button) with an easy-to-use, flexible, multi-level list management tool; Handmark MobileSafe™ is an account manager that stores and encrypts user names, passwords, Internet log-ins, and much more, all in one safe place.

About Handmark

Handmark, Inc., is rapidly emerging as the leading publisher of consumer applications for Palm OS handheld devices. Handmark offers consumer software for Palm Powered PDAs through major retail chains in North America as well as through its web site: www.handmark.com.

Handmark software is available in the U.S., Europe, and Australia. In the U.S. Handmark sells through both national and regional retail stores including Best Buy, CompUSA, Fry's, Staples, Office Max, Micro Center, J&R Music World, RCS and others. Handmark software is compatible with Palm OS handheld computers from Palm, Inc., Handspring, and IBM as well as other licensees of the Palm OS platform including new devices from Sony. Most desktop components of Handmark applications are compatible with Apple Macintosh and Microsoft Windows personal computers. The company's headquarters are located at 105 East 5th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106. For information contact Handmark at: (816) 472-7256 and on the Web at http://www.handmark.com.

* All prices are in U.S. dollars and represent estimated retail sales and/or online price.


For additional information, contact:
Douglas Edwards, Vice President of Marketing
Handmark, Inc.
Email: dedwards@handmark.com
Office: (816) 472-7256
Mobile: (816) 210-8090




MobileTools, MobileDB, Handmark, the Handmark logo and associated trade dress are trademarks of Handmark, Inc. Backup Buddy is a trademark of Blue Nomad, LLC. PrintBoy and FilePoint are trademarks of Bachmann Software. Copyright 2001, 2002 Bachmann Software, LLC. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Palm OS is a registered trademark and Palm, and Palm Powered are trademarks of Palm, Inc. Mac OS is a trademark and Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other brand names, product names or trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Manufactured in U.S.A.





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Abidia launches mobile eBay solution for RIM BlackBerry Wireless Handheld devices

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Salt Lake City, UT April 30, 2004 -– Abidia announced the release of Abidia Wireless version 2.5 for RIM BlackBerry today, the latest version of the world’s first cellular phone application bringing eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY) to wireless devices. Abidia Wireless offers an auction experience that includes easy, on-the-go access to real-time information and visual images available from BlackBerry Wireless Handhelds, developed by Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM). Abidia Wireless is compatible with any Java based BlackBerry Wireless handheld, as well as mobile phones and PDA’s based upon Java, Windows Mobile, Symbian OS, and Palm OS.

Abidia Wireless 2.5 incorporates new features to support both buyers and sellers. View real-time information about items won, lost, bought, and sold. See or add items in their watch list, the item’s current bid price, an image, or compare prices in other auctions. Sellers can now view the status of auctions away from their PCs and get a list of the similar items to compare prices and see pictures of competing items. Abidia Wireless is a truly global solution, providing direct support for International eBay users, including support for eBay UK, eBay Germany, eBay France, eBay Italy, eBay Spain, eBay Canada, eBay Australia and many more.

“Abidia Wireless has been developed specifically for devices with small displays and slower processors,” said Mike Burch, CTO at Abidia, “We are excited to bring it to the BlackBerry, a platform where it can really shine. It is a very comfortable fit with the larger screen, thumb pad, and advanced networking capabilities.”

Abidia Wireless is available directly from the Abidia Website at www.abidia.com, or from any of our partners in the United States and Internationally. It is currently available at Handango for as low as $2.49 a month, customers can access their eBay account anywhere, anytime.

“BlackBerry devices are highly regarded in the industry, we are very optimistic of our integration of the eBay experience with the BlackBerry,” said Keith Horn, CEO at Abidia, “We look forward to increasing BlackBerry integration with our products in the future. BlackBerry users can now stay competitive and informed while on the move.”

Appealing Features:
•Support for the leading online auction site, eBay.
•Support for BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES), WAP, GPRS, and CDMA networks.
•Support for color and monochrome devices.
•User Friendly interface designed for small wireless devices.
•Search eBay for favorite items and auctions.
•Organize, track, view, and bid on active eBay auctions.
•Browse cached items on your wireless device.
•Sync with your my eBay account information.
•Vast support for Cellular Carriers, devices, and platforms.
•Integrated support for International auction sites.

About Abidia Wireless
Abidia Wireless is the first eBay application for cell phones. Ebayers do not need any additional equipment beyond a subscription to Abidia Wireless, their carrier’s data package, and a supported mobile device. Abidia Wireless is currently available for wireless phones based upon Windows Mobile for Pocket PC and Smartphone, Palm OS V2.0-V5.0, RIM Blackberry, Symbian OS, and Java (J2ME) enabled mobile phones, from leading manufactures including Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, Sony-Ericsson, Sanyo, Sharp, Dell, Hewlett Packard, Mitac, Toshiba, PalmOne, Sony, Kyocera, Sendo, among many others.

Vast Wireless Provider Support - Abidia Wireless service is currently available to subscribers of PCS Vision from Sprint, T-Zones from T-Mobile, m-Mode from AT&T Wireless, Cingular Wireless, Nextel iMode, Verizon Wireless, Virgin Mobile, Vodafone, Orange, O2, Fido, Rogers AT&T, and many more. Abidia Wireless is developed and operated by Abidia. For further information or a subscription to Abidia Wireless, visit www.abidia.com.

About Abidia
Abidia is a privately held company headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. Founded in February 2002. Abidia is the leading developer of wireless applications and services for online auctions. As an innovator in the mobile and wireless device software development arena, Abidia has released applications for Windows Mobile, Palm OS, RIM Blackberry, Symbian OS, and J2ME. For more information please visit, www.abidia.com. Abidia Wireless, and Abidia are trademarks or registered trademark of Abidia. All other trademarks, registered trademarks, trade names, service marks and images mentioned and/or used herein belong to their respective owners.


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