Socket Communications Announces Support for Palm Treo 700w Smartphone Running Windows Mobile 5.0; Products Expand the Functionality and Usability of Palm Devices; Enterprise Customers Benefit From Increased Mobile Productivity

Business Wire, Jan 9, 2006

NEWARK, Calif. -- Socket Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCKT), an innovative provider of mobile productivity products, today announced support for the Palm(R) Treo(TM) 700w smartphone running Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0. Socket's E300 SD WLAN Card, Wi-Fi Companion software, SD Scan Card 3E and Cordless Hand Scanner 7 Series (7E, 7M and 7P) have been tested and work with the Palm 700w:

--E300 SD WLAN Card - Designed for Windows Mobile devices, the Socket Go Wi-Fi! E300 is the smallest, fastest, most secure 802.11b SDIO Wi-Fi card available. It includes Socket's Wi-Fi Companion software application, an intuitive graphical utility that enables users to easily find, connect and manage available or favorite Wi-Fi networks.

--Wi-Fi Companion - Designed for Pocket PCs with integrated 802.11 WLAN, Socket Wi-Fi Companion is an intuitive, graphical software application that greatly improves the user's experience detecting hotspots, setting up and monitoring a connection, performing basic site management functions, viewing access points and determining the strength of a wireless connection.

--SD Scan Card 3E - The Secure Digital Scan Card (SDSC) 3E is a Series 3 entry-level bar code scanner that adds affordable scanning to Pocket PC or Palm devices. Based on miniature Linear CMOS Imaging technology, the SDSC 3E scans all popular linear bar code symbologies. SocketScan keyboard emulation software sends decoded data to any Windows or Palm application just like keyboard entry.

--Cordless Hand Scanner 7 Series - Socket's Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) Series 7 offers wireless bar code scanning to meet a wide range of application requirements and make mobile scanning convenient and simple. The CHS Series 7 includes the versatility of Linear CMOS technology as well as the power of laser bar code scanning technology with the convenience of Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology in a single compact, light-weight product that fits comfortably in the palm of a hand. The CHS 7M and 7P also feature Fuzzy Logic laser scanning technology for reading damaged, poor quality or hard-to-read bar code labels. All CHS Series 7 products offer a powerful Class 1 Bluetooth radio to assure the maximum possible cordless range. The CHS Series 7 is supported by Socket's SocketScan(TM) keyboard emulation software and software developer's kit (SDK).

"Socket has supported Palm products for years and through our established relationship, we will continue to ensure that Socket quickly supports new devices as they are introduced," said Peter Phillips, vice president of marketing at Socket. "Socket's products expand the functionality of Palm's PDAs and smartphones to deliver unprecedented user experience and enhance mobile productivity for enterprises making investments in handheld computing."

Availability

Socket's products are currently available through Socket's worldwide distribution channels and the Socket website.

About Socket Communications

Socket Communications (NASDAQ:SCKT) develops and distributes a broad range of data collection and network connectivity products for mobile devices such as PDA's, Smartphones and tablet PCs. Working collaboratively with mobile solutions from leading Strategic Vertical Integrators, world-class 3rd party software developers and OEM's, Socket's Mobility Friendly(R) products are proven to drive operational efficiencies, increase mobile workforce productivity, boost corporate performance and improve customer satisfaction. Socket is headquartered in Newark, California and can be reached at 510-744-2700 or http://www.socketcom.com/

Socket and Battery Friendly are registered trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. The Mobile Connection Company, Mobility Friendly, and KwikBlue are trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Socket Communications, Inc. is under license. Wi-Fi(R) is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other trademarks and trade names contained herein may be those of their respective owners. (C) 2005, Socket Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.