GRAFFITI FOR NEWTON SHIPS

Contact:
Ed Colligan               Cathy Cain
Palm Computing        Palm Computing
(415) 949 9742           (415) 949 9874
e-mail: ed@palm.com     e-mail: cathy@palm.com


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Acclaimed Graffiti(tm) Power Writing 
Technology Now Shipping For Newton 

LOS ALTOS, Calif. -- November 7, 1994 -- Graffiti, a new way to enter text into handheld computers with a pen, is now available on its second major platform, the Newton.  Graffiti power writing technology has been widely praised since its launch in September of this year, for its speed, accuracy, flexibility and ease of learning.  Most users become competent with it in less than 20 minutes.

"Weire pleased to be shipping Graffiti for Newton, the platform with the largest installed based of current PDA users, " said Ed Colligan, vice president of marketing for Palm Computing. "Graffiti gives users exceptional accuracy and complete control over their text entry.   Our Newton beta sites have been overwhelmingly positive about the increased value Graffiti adds to their Newton."

Graffiti works with a simplified version of the existing alphabet.  The user enters pre-defined strokes for each letter, Graffiti then translates each stroke into the corresponding text character on the computer screen.  Testing has revealed that  users can learn to enter these strokes fast enough to achieve up to 30 words per minute with virtually 100% accuracy.  

"Graffiti augments the Newton platform by providing another powerful alternative to the way customers can accurately capture information for their MessagePads," said Ken Wirt, director of product marketing, PIE division, Apple Computer.

As well as Newton, Graffiti is also available for GEOS from Geoworks. The version for  General Magic's Magic Cap is intended to be shipped by the end of this month.  Graffiti for Microsoft Windows for Pen Computing is under development and is anticipated to ship next year, while Graffiti for PenRight! is now available to potential customers for evaluation.

Graffiti includes the core recognition software, a tutorial and help system.  Graffiti for Newton is available directly from Palm Computing by calling 1-800-881-PALM and wherever Newtons are sold. 

Palm Computing is the leading independent provider of application software for consumer focused handheld computers.  Headquartered in Los Altos, Calif., its products include personal information management applications, desktop to handheld computer connectivity software, PalmPrint handwriting recognizer and Graffiti power writing technology.
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