Convergence in Mobile Devices Drives Travel Technology Adoption and Innovation

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Released on: 30, January 2006
, Author: eCon Investor Relations
, Audience: Computers related

InvestingInWireless.com - Convergence in Mobile Devices DrivesTravel Technology Adoption and InnovationProducts from Palm, Logitech, Garmin, XM Satellite and AskMeNow Meet TravelersÂ' Needs

POINT ROBERTS, Wash., January 25, 2006 - www.InvestingInWireless.com (IIW), a portaldedicated to investor information on the wireless industry, provides an overview ontravel technology gaining momentum within the consumer electronics arena.Innovations in GPS are discussed with companies such as Garmin International, andPalm Inc., with insights provided by AskMeNow on its application that enablestravelers to access relevant information from their mobile device. Logitech sharesvideo communication evolution, while Sling Media Inc., Coby Electronics Corporationand XM Satellite (NASDAQ: XMSR) reveal details regarding unique portableentertainment devices.

Jim Schwabe, General Manager of Accessories for Palm (NASDAQ: PALM) explains,  Oneof the biggest changes that has happened in the past couple of years is the abilityto implement formally complex solutions like GPS on a handheld or smartphone. GarminInternationalÂ's nà vi product, provides users with a new highly sensitive GPSreceiver, with an assortment of additional travel features in one compact device.

AskMeNow (OTCBB: OWHC) looks to answer the needs of the traveler for on-the-goinformation by enabling subscribers to simply call or text message any question froma mobile telephone or handheld device to receive the information requested inmoments. While real-time video communication has grown in popularity throughcompanies such as Logitech International (NASDAQ: LOGI), through innovative andportable web cam products.

Convergence in Mobile Devices Drives Travel Technology Adoption and Innovation

By Ann-Marie Fleming, www.InvestingInWireless.comJa nuary 2006As consumer behavior has evolved into a mobile lifestyle, the face of consumerelectronics has shifted. Adapting to a wireless world has led the industry toinnovations that cater to the needs for compact and portable products, but also tothe convergence of multiple technologies to address societyÂ's on-the-go demands.Access to relevant and mobile real-time information and transportability hasimpacted the evolution of design and the degree of product appropriateness,benefiting todayÂ's traveler in business and in leisure.Norman L. Rose, President of Travel Tech Consulting and Analyst for Phocuswright, atravel research firm explains,  The new world of the always-connected mobiletraveler is arriving faster than the industry can adapt. New applications such aslocation based services (LBS) will become a key differentiator for the frequenttraveler and should be considered enhancements to existing customer serviceinitiatives. We are moving away from the view of mobile technology as the next cool thing to an understanding that wireless communication is an essential part ofthe new travel process. To Read the Full Overview Click Here:www.investinginwireless. com/IIW/ArticlesandNews/Travel _Technology.aspThe IIW Website does not make recommendations, but offers a unique informationportal for investors to explore news, articles, and recent research.

Featured Company: (IIW is compensated by AskMeNow as disclosed in disclaimer)

AskMeNow (OTCBB: OWHC) is a revolutionary new service that can answer any questionyou have, anywhere, anytime. Use your cell phone or BlackBerry handheld to ask aquestion -- through e-mail or a simple phone call -- and the answer is promptly sentback to your handheld device via text message or e-mail. You can use it to manageyour time and effort efficiently. Tend to other tasks and avoid the headaches ofInternet search engines or waiting on hold for an operator while AskMeNow finds theinformation you need. InfoByPhone Corp. d.b.a. AskMeNow, a wholly owned subsidiaryof Ocean West Holding Corp.

For more information on AskMeNow, click here:http://www.internetsearc henginestocks.com/CO/OWHC/Defa ult.asp

For recent media coverage of AskMeNow from USA Today, New York TImes and more, clickhere: http://www.internetsearchengin estocks.com/CO/OWHC/MediaArtic les.asp

www.InvestingInWirele ss.com, a portal within the Investordeas.com content umbrella,offers investors research, news, blogs, RSS Feeds, conferences and links to publiccompanies within the wireless sector.

Our Current List of Wireless Stocks:http://www.investingin wireless.com/IIW/Stock_List.as p

Additional Investor Research Resources:Investor Incite Newsletter: InvestorIdeas.comÂ's free "Investor Incite" Newsletterconsists of company and industry updates, investment research and developing trendsin key areas such as Homeland Security, Renewable Energy, Internet Search, Wirelessand more.

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Investorideas.com Disclaimer: www.InvestorIdeas.com/About/Di sclaimer.asp Our sitesdo not make recommendations, but offer information portals to research news,articles, stock lists and recent research. Nothing on our sites should be construedas an offer or solicitation to buy or sell products or securities. We attempt toresearch thoroughly, but we offer no guarantees as to the accuracy of informationpresented. All information relating to featured companies is sourced from publicdocuments and/ or the company and is not the opinion of our web sites. These sitesare currently compensated for by its "featured companies" -- InfoByPhone Corp.d.b.a. AskMeNow, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ocean West Holding Corp: Four thousanddollars per month.

For more information contact: Dawn Van Zant 800.665.0411 Ann-Marie Fleming 866.725.2554Email: dvanzant@investorideas.com, or afleming@investorideas.com

So urce: InvestingInWireless.com, OWHC, PALM, LOGI, XMSR, GRMN


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