Opera in Korean Sharp Zaurus

First Opera-powered Asian PDA Launched

Oslo, Norway and Seoul, Korea - Sept. 4, 2002

Coinciding with the special localized version made by PalmPalm of Sharp's Zaurus in Korea, Opera Software today announced that the Zaurus is the first Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) available in Asia with Opera included.

PalmPalm has developed the special Korean version of the Sharp Zaurus.

"PalmPalm has done a great job into making the Sharp Zaurus into a product that will appeal to Korean consumers," says Lars Boilesen, VP embedded products. "We are elated about offering Korean the chance to get a great Internet experience also on a small-screens device like a PDA."

The Korean version of the Sharp Zaurus is the first worldwide to include Opera 6 for PDAs on Linux, with the American and European versions including Opera 5 for PDAs on Linux. Korean users therefore exclusively benefit from additions like: Flash-support, full-screen mode, possibility of having multiple windows open, full bookmark support and support for MIME-types.

"In the Korean Sharp Zaurus, Opera enhances what is already rated one of the best PDA browsers on the markets," says Sung-Soo Slim, Director of System Engineering, PalmPalm. "We are satisfied with the speed and features of the new version of Opera."

pera is the ideal browser for small-screen devices like PDAs, offering a speedy browser that supports the latest open Web standards efficiently coded into a small, modular package.

About PalmPalm Technology Inc.

PalmPalm Technology Inc. specialized in embedded Linux for handheld devices is a leading mobile software company. PalmPalm also integrates various application software into the OS to supply mobile software solutions to Internet appliance developers and manufacturers. Learn more about PalmPalm at www.palmpalm.com.

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