HandEra, Inc. (www.handera.com), a leading provider of handheld computing devices for business professionals, today announced that the HandEra 330(TM) handheld computing device is now shipping. Last week the company began shipping direct phone and Web orders and will continue to fill reseller, retail and distribution channels over the next month.
First announced on April 23rd, the HandEra 330 is the latest Palm Powered(TM) device to target the corporate market with features uniquely suited to professional needs. The HandEra 330 has one of the highest resolution screens of any Palm Powered handheld on the market today, and two expansion slots to accommodate a variety of add-ons and memory expansion up to one gigabyte.
"We are very pleased with the positive response the HandEra 330 has received in the press since our recent announcement of the product," said Michael Downey, chairman and CEO of HandEra, Inc. "The innovative engineering that went into the HandEra 330, combined with its high quality and flexibility, have created a truly unique entry to the handheld device family. Today's mobile users have a wide variety of handheld devices to choose from. We invite end-users and corporations to take a closer look at the HandEra 330, and learn what all the excitement is about."
Key Features Satisfy Corporate Needs
Key features of the HandEra 330 include:
-- A High-resolution Screen
The HandEra 330 features a new, high-resolution QVGA screen (240 x 320). Additional screen benefits include improved backlighting, screen rotation for viewing in landscape mode and a collapsible, virtual graffiti area.
-- Two expansion slots The HandEra 330 features two expansion slots - CompactFlash (CF) and Secure Digital - to accommodate a variety of add-ons and peripherals including bar code scanners, wireless modems and memory storage cards. The memory capacity is expandable up to 1 gigabyte.
-- Advanced power system With four AAA batteries, the HandEra 330 provides nearly two times the battery life of standard Palm devices. In addition, the company plans to offer an optional rechargeable lithium ion battery pack, as well as an optional AC adapter that bypasses the battery system.
-- Audio and Voice Recording The HandEra 330 features superior sound quality, with an amplified speaker. In addition, the device features one-hand action voice recording for dictating important notes, etc.
-- One-hand operation The HandEra 330 features a rocker arm/jog wheel for optional one-hand operation, making it easy to navigate and select throughout the screen.
-- Third party software
In addition to standard Palm organizer applications, the HandEra 330 comes bundled with third party software including Chapura's PocketMirror(R) Microsoft Outlook(R) conduit for ready email compatibility and the QuickOffice(TM) suite from Cutting Edge Software, featuring Quickword and Quicksheet.
Third Party Developers for the HandEra 300
Several software developers have already introduced applications that take advantage of the high-resolution features in the HandEra 330. More information on current high-resolution applications is available on the HandEra Web site. The HandEra 330 runs legacy third party applications as well, with three viewing options that include Scale to Fit (which automatically expands an application to the new screen) and an option to run applications in the standard Palm screen size.
Pricing and Availability
The HandEra 330 has a list price of $349.99 with volume corporate discounts. It is available today from the company's Web site at www.handera.com and select retail outlets and resellers in the United States and around the world. For more information on availability, please visit http://www.handera.com/wherebuy/wherebuy.asp.
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