[AT&T offers the Siemens SX56 offers mobile phone, PDA and Pocket PC functionality.]

San Diego, Calif. -- Siemens Information and Communication Mobile today announced that it will provide the SX56 Windows Powered Pocket PC Phone through AT&T Wireless beginning this month. The device combines the functionality of a mobile phone, PDA and Pocket PC in one product. The 900/1900 MHz GSM (Global System for Mobile communications) SX56 Pocket PC Phone features high-speed wireless data transfer and international mobility while easily synchronizing with users' Windows-based personal computers. Siemens will offer the phone in an enterprise version and a small office/home office (SOHO), consumer version.

To facilitate high-speed wireless data transfer, the SX56 Pocket PC Phone features General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) technology. For enterprise-class users, the phone's Microsoft Office user interface easily integrates with personal computers to enable automatic synchronization of users' calendar, email, contacts and notes.

The SX56 Pocket PC Phone has a large, 4,096-color touch screen with an easy-input software-keypad and handwriting recognition. It also offers text messaging, memo recording and a short message dialer, as well as an MP3 stereo player, extra memory slot and infrared data (IrDA) interface. Optional accessories include a folding keyboard, a thumb keyboard, USB cable and 2.5 mm stereo headset with microphone.

Features and Benefits:

Along with superior voice quality and global mobility, the SX56 Pocket PC Phone provides up to 150 hours of standby time, 3.5 hours of talk time and 15 hours of PDA time via its built-in, rechargeable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. It comes with a USB docking cradle, carry case, single-earbud headset, AC power cord and many useful features, including:

- Intel StrongARM 206 MHz processor with 32 MB RAM and 32 MB ROM

- High-speed wireless data rates of up to 40 Kbps

- 900/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS utility in North America and internationally

- Large, 4,096-color touch screen display

- Pocket version of Microsoft Office Applications

- Microsoft Active Sync to PC

- Text messaging to any email address

- Short memo and conversation recorder

- Phone and short message service

- Built-in microphone speaker and MP3 stereo player

- SD/MMC slot for extra memory

- Infrared data interface (IrDA)

- Vibrate alert function

"Siemens remains committed to offering innovative mobile devices that deliver pioneering capabilities and world-class performance," said Bernt Klein, senior vice president and general manager of the Mobile Phones unit, NAFTA region, within Siemens Information and Communication Mobile LLC. "The SX56 extends our U.S. product portfolio and offers users a unique wireless experience in an stylish, all-in-one package. It's a powerful, elegant PDA device for business and personal use."

Enterprise versions are available now through AT&T Wireless as part of AT&T Wireless WorkWare(sm) solution suite. A SOHO/consumer oriented version will be available at AT&T Wireless stores and select national retailers in the coming weeks. This version of the Siemens SX56 Pocket PC phone will come equipped with AT&T Wireless Office Online software that allows access to corporate email, calendar, and contact lists. Retail pricing for the consumer version is $549.99 and more information about this offer may be found at www.attwireless.com/mobilepro/officeonline.

"The Siemens SX56 Pocket PC phone is the first product to utilize our new AT&T Wireless WorkWare(sm) suite of business solutions designed to connect users with their corporate enterprise applications," said Rod Nelson, chief technology officer for AT&T Wireless. "Siemens enables us to provide mobile professionals with a state-of-the-art solution for accessing a wide variety of essential business applications and communication features."

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