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Personal Stereo Meets Productivity: Sony Launches New Optional MP3 Module for CLIE Handhelds and New Musical CLIE Model

Business Wire, Sept 18, 2001

Stick(R) media inserted in CLIE handheld without performing a

HotSync(R) operation.

-- Enable PC to instantly recognize CLIE handheld with inserted

Memory Stick media as a removable storage device.

-- Copy and remove data between PC and Memory Stick media via

Microsoft(R) Windows Explorer application.

-- Create folders other than default folder to store CLIE

handheld data.

Memory Stick Backup

-- Backup and restore CLIE handheld data directly to and from

Memory Stick media with one-click.

PictureGear(TM) Pocket for Sharing Images

-- PictureGear Pocket software enables users to store and view

high-resolution digital images.

-- Color pictures can be incorporated into the CLIE handheld

address book to help users put a face to a name.

Memory Stick Autorun

-- Launches preset applications directly from Memory Stick media

with available equivalent space in onboard memory.

gMovie(TM) Player version 1.4 (Generic Media)

-- The Generic Media gMovie Player enables the playback of

high-quality stereo audio in synch with video and animation in

the gMovie format on Palm OS-based handheld devices.

Intellisync(R) Lite Synchronization Software (Pumatech, Inc.)

-- Provides synchronization of calendar, address book, notes and

to-do items between the Sony CLIE handheld and the Microsoft

Outlook(R) or Lotus Organizer(R) PC applications.

Rechargeable Lithium Ion Polymer Battery

-- A single charge lasts up to 15 days with normal use (without

using audio feature).

-- A single charge provides up to 11 hours of continuous audio

playback (in LCD-Off mode).

USB Connection

-- HotSync cradle connects to the PC via high-speed USB

connection.

Bundled Accessories

-- Protective flip cover

-- 8MB Memory Stick removable media

-- USB HotSync cradle/charger

-- AC travel adapter

-- w.ear headphones with remote controller

-- Stylus

Bundled Software (note 1: trial version)

-- Acid Solitaire(TM) (Red Mercury) (1)

-- AvantGo(TM) (AvantGo)

-- Bejeweled(TM) (Astraware) (1)

-- Amy Reiley's Pocket Gourmet(TM) (Neohand) (1)

-- Amy Reiley's Pocket Vineyard(TM) (Neohand) (1)

-- Race Fever(TM) (Digital Fiction) (1)

-- Vindigo(TM) (Vindigo)

-- powerOne(TM) Personal calculator (Infinity Softworks)

-- StreetFinder(R) Express (Rand McNally)

-- PhoneMate(TM) (MobiMate)

-- WorldMate(TM) (MobiMate)

The installation of certain software and use of features require a compatible PC.

Editor's Note: Sony Electronics' Information Technologies Product Division (ITPD) is based in San Diego. ITPD markets branded VAIO notebook and desktop computer products; CLIE handheld devices and home digital photo printers. For additional information about Sony products, customers can call (888) 222-SONY, or visit Sony's web site at: www.sony.com/clie. Press releases and digital images are available at Sony Electronics' news and information web site at: www.sony.com/news.>