Leading online retailer Amazon.com (www.amazon.com) today announced the addition of Handspring(TM) Visor(TM) handheld computers to its ever growing electronics selection.
Handspring appointed Amazon.com Electronics as the exclusive online reseller for its Visor and Visor Deluxe handheld computers for 60 days. Amazon.com will also be offering a variety of Springboard(TM) expansion modules and accessories to help customers make the most of their Visors.
Visor runs on the Palm operating system (OS), making it compatible with thousands of existing Palm applications. In addition, only the with thousands of existing Palm applications. In addition, only the Handspring line of handheld computers has the flexibility of the built-in Springboard expansion slot for adding exciting new functions.
"Our customers count on us to have the latest and greatest electronics products," noted Carl Gish, general manager of the Amazon.com Electronics store. "With the addition of Handspring Visor products, we now have another great line of handheld computers that run all popular Palm applications, while adding the flexibility of easy expansion. Visor handheld computers and all the related accessories are sure bets to be hot gift items this Father's Day."
Amazon.com's Visor product offerings include the graphite-colored 2 MB Visor for $179 and the 8 MB Visor Deluxe version, which comes in five colors, for $249. Customers will also be able to find Springboard expansion modules for Visor, including an 8 MB Flash memory module, a modem, the EA Sports(TM) Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2000 golf game and a Backup module. Additional expansion modules allowing Visor to function as GPS receivers, universal remotes and more are expected in the future.
"Amazon.com clearly has what Handspring is looking for in an online retail partner. In addition to working with one of the most recognized brands in online retail, this relationship gives Visor great visibility among the loyal base of over 20 million customers that shop at Amazon.com," said Greg Woock, vice president of North American sales for Handspring. "With the company's fast delivery, in-depth online information and great customer service, Amazon.com is an ideal partner to help us continue to make Visor one of the best-selling products in the industry."
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