Intuit announces Pocket Quicken for the HP OmniGo 100 handheld organizer; Instantly organize your finances with Pocket Quicken now free with the HP OmniGo 100 handheld organizer

Business Wire, Oct 16, 1995

MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 16, 1995--Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU), the leading developer of personal and small business finance software, today introduced Pocket Quicken bundled with the new HP OmniGo 100 handheld organizer.

Pocket Quicken for the HP OmniGo 100 handheld organizer, the newest version of Intuit's market-leading mobile financial application, enables busy individuals to stay on top of their finances even while on-the-go.

The HP OmniGo 100 handheld organizer is an exciting new entry into the handheld computer market. From Hewlett Packard, the new organizer operates with Geoworks GEOS operating system. The HP OmniGo 100 organizer offers consumers a complete handheld computing solution with built-in personal financial management tools and HP financial tools (such as the HP 12C financial calculator) for an estimated street price of $349. HP and Geoworks developed the new organizer for versatility with such features as keyboard and pen input capability, and device personalization with a variety of third party applications.

The introduction of Pocket Quicken for the HP OmniGo 100 organizer reinforces Intuits leading position in mobile financial management. Users of handheld mobile devices tell us that Pocket Quicken is one of the applications they want first, said Scott Cook, chairman of Intuit Inc. Consumers want to be able to manage their finances the same way they make their financial decisions -- outside of the home or away from their desk. Pocket Quicken empowers them to organize their finances anytime and anywhere.

Designed specifically for the GEOS operating system, Pocket Quicken for the HP OmniGo 100 organizer provides the same basic account tracking capabilities as the best selling Quicken personal finance software. However, Pocket Quicken is optimized for the mobile consumer by providing fast and easy data entry and instant access to important financial information. Pocket Quicken also works with Intuits Pocket Quicken Connect (sold separately) which links Pocket Quicken to Quicken or Quicken ExpensAble, for a complete financial solution. Quicken ExpensAble is a new product just introduced by Intuit that simplifies expense reporting for business travelers.

Pocket Quicken is a must have application and we are extremely pleased to bundle Pocket Quicken with the new HP OmniGo 100 handheld organizer, said Kheng Joo Khaw, general manager of HPs Asia Pacific Personal Computer Division. Consumers agree that Pocket Quicken is one of the most beneficial applications on our HP 200LX Palmtop PC. Now, HP OmniGo 100 organizer users can experience the same great benefits of on-the-go financial management.

With Intuit as a Geoworks partner, we have been able to work closely together to ensure that users of GEOS-based devices have easy access to the leading mobile, financial application, said Gordon Mayer, president and CEO of Geoworks. Pocket Quicken provides the value and functionality essential to the success of handheld computing devices like the HP OmniGo 100 organizer.

Pocket Quicken

Easy to Use - Pocket Quicken works the way people work throughout the day. It was designed around the familiar concept of a wallet. Users simply choose the account they want to use in their wallet (credit card, cash, check), then record spending information on an electronic receipt. Pocket Quicken then automatically records and categorizes the transaction.

Fast and Convenient Data Entry - Pocket Quickens portability provides a major step in enabling easy data entry. Tracking transactions as they occur, Pocket Quicken users can fill out and categorize an electronic receipt as fast as they can write and record a check using a traditional checkbook.

Organizes All Expenses - Pocket Quicken tracks and categorizes all spending, including checking, ATM transactions, credit cards and cash. With Pocket Quicken, users always know where their money goes.

Up-to-the-Minute Information - Pocket Quicken provides instant access to up-to-date financial information. Users can quickly and easily look up account balances, account registers, spending by category and business expense report, whenever and wherever its convenient.

Business Travel Expense Tracking - Pocket Quicken makes it easy to track business travel expenses. Users can track spending for specific business trips or individual clients. At the end of a trip, they can view a report that contains all the information needed for an expense report.

Complete Financial Solution

Pocket Quicken can be used as a standalone personal finance manager with basic report capabilities. Or, for a even more complete financial picture, Pocket Quicken can be used with Pocket Quicken Connect to communicate with desktop versions of Quicken and Quicken ExpensAble. With Pocket Quicken Connect, Pocket Quicken users can take advantage of Quickens financial insight and management capabilities and Quicken ExpensAbles powerful expense reporting capabilities.

Availability

Pocket Quicken - Pocket Quicken for the HP OmniGo 100 organizer is available at no cost with the HP OmniGo 100 handheld organizer and will be available in December, 1995. An insert describing the offer is included in the HP OmniGo 100 organizer box. To reserve a copy of Pocket Quicken, purchasers can call the 800 number located on the insert.