Press Release:
Audible, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBL) , the leading provider of digitally delivered spoken word audio, today announced an extension of its technology and co-marketing program with Sprint (NYSE:FON) . Under the agreement, two new Sprint PCS Vision Smart Devices will be AudibleReady(R). Integration of the http://www.audible.com(r/) Internet audio service allows users of Sprint's newest Windows Mobile(TM)-- based Pocket PC device, the Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device PPC-6601, to listen to audiobooks, audio editions of newspapers and magazines, business news and analysis, language instruction, educational programming, and radio programs at audible.com. The companies also announced that in November the Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device Treo 650 by palmOne will be added to the growing selection of AudibleReady Sprint Smart Devices which are capable of playing Audible's 55,000 hours of audio entertainment and information.
Each new Sprint Smart Device will include the AudiblePlayer(R) application and introductory audio content loaded into the device ROM or provided via Web links on the in-box CD. The Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device PPC-6601 will be available early next month through Sprint business channels and ships with Audible's branding on the box and service offers. Sprint customers will be offered $50 cash back when joining an AudibleListener(R) annual plan or receive a complimentary free month of membership when joining on a month-to-month basis. Complete details and restrictions can be found at http://www.audible.com/sprint/ppc6600. The same rebate and trial service offers will be available to users of the camera version of this device, the Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device PPC-6600, when it is available at Sprint Stores and online at http://www.sprintpcs.com/ later this year.
"Bundling AudibleReady features onto powerful new Sprint PCS Vision Smart Devices extends our new relationship with Sprint and will introduce new users to Audible," said Foy Sperring, Senior Vice President, Affiliate Partnerships, Audible, Inc. "We will continue to develop our audio content for Smart Devices while providing current users with valuable audio and compelling services."
About Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device 6601 by Audiovox:
* Price: Suggested Retail price of $629.99
* Power: 400 MHz Intel(R) PXA263 processor
* Memory: RAM 128 MB/ROM 64MB
* Dimensions: 4.9" x 2.75" x .74" Weight: 7.35 ounces
* Operating System: Microsoft(R) Windows Mobile(TM) 2003 Software for
Pocket PC Phone Edition
* Digital Dual-Band: Operates on the 1900MHz and 800MHz CDMA networks
* Talk time: Up to 3.6 hours continuous talk time or up to six days of
continuous digital standby time
* Full-color screen: 65K color TFT 240 x 320 display
About Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device Treo 650 by palmOne:
* Price: Suggested retail price $599.99
* Operating System: Palm OS 5.4
* Form factor: Candy bar form factor with integrated QWERTY keyboard
* Dimensions: 4.44" x 2.33" x .88" Weight: 6.05 ounces
* Power: Intel(R) PXA270 312 MHz (new Bulverde series)
* Memory: 32 MB of RAM (23 MB available for end user storage)
* Digital Dual-band: Operates on the 1900mHz and 800mHz CDMA networks
* Talk time: Up to 5 hours continuous talk time or more than two weeks
continuous digital standby time
* Large, full-color screen: Vivid 1.84" x 1.81" TFT display with 65K
colors
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