SplashData Announces SplashID for Palm OS Handhelds; Leading Developer of Virtual Wallet Applications Releases Personal Identification Organizer for Palm OS Handhelds

Business Wire, August 10, 2001

Business/High-Tech Editors

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 10, 2001

SplashData, Inc. today announced SplashID(TM), a personal identification organizer that allows users to securely maintain all of their personal identification information on a Palm OS handheld.

SplashID safely and securely stores all kinds of personal identification information including user names, passwords, credit cards, calling cards, bank accounts, PINs, medical insurance information, and more. Information is stored in a secure, encrypted format and is quickly accessible using SplashID on a Palm OS handheld or Desktop computer (Windows and Macintosh).

"We envision a future when handhelds will replace conventional wallets for conducting transactions, maintaining personal ID information and even holding wallet-sized photos of friends and family," said John Chaffee, President of SplashData. "The release of SplashID brings us one step closer to realizing that vision. We now have a comprehensive suite of virtual wallet applications for Palm handhelds, including SplashID for organizing personal IDs, SplashMoney for managing your checking and credit card expenses, and SplashPhoto for viewing wallet-sized photos of friends and family."

Pricing and Availability

SplashID is available at an introductory price of $9.95 (normally $19.95) direct from SplashData at http://www.splashdata.com. A free 30-day trial version is also available for download.

System Requirements

SplashID supports all handhelds running Palm OS 3.0 or later, including the Palm III, IIIe, IIIxe, IIIc, V, Vx, VII, VIIx, m100, m105, m500 and m505; the Handspring Visor, Deluxe, Platinum, Prism and Edge; and Sony Clie. SplashID Desktop, the desktop software that synchronizes with the handheld, is available now for Windows 95, 98, NT4, 2000 and ME. A Mac version will ship in late August that supports Mac OS 8.6, OS 9 and OS X.

About SplashData

SplashData is the leading developer of virtual wallet applications for Palm OS handhelds. SplashData's applications provide all the functions of a traditional wallet in digital form, enabling a truly mobile digital lifestyle. SplashData's top quality products and experienced management team make it well positioned to play a leadership role in the emerging mobile applications market. Founded in 2000, SplashData is privately held and based in Seattle, WA. For more information please visit http://www.splashdata.com, or call SplashData at 206/780-9184.

Copyright 2001 SplashData, Inc. All rights reserved. SplashID is a trademark of SplashData, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.