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Fujitsu Announces Global Launch of Sleek New PDA - 'Pocket LOOX'

- Powerful Intel PXA250 Applications Processor, advanced
connectivity features make Pocket LOOX ideal mobility
enabler for demanding business and consumer users -

Tokyo, March 12, 2002 - Fujitsu and its group affiliates today announced the global launch of Pocket LOOX, a sleek new handheld PDA designed to serve as a powerful enabler of mobility for demanding business users and consumers the world over. The new device, which will go on sale from Q2 2002, will preview at CeBIT (Fujitsu Siemens Computers' booth; Hall 1, Stand 5e2) from March 13 - 20 in Hannover, Germany.

Running on Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 software for seamless compatibility with widely used PC-based Windows applications, the ultraslim, lightweight Pocket LOOX utilizes a high-performance Intel PXA250 Applications Processor and boasts advanced high-speed network connectivity functions as well as very long battery life. The new PDA marks an important and flexible new platform addition to the Fujitsu group's mobile solutions offerings aimed at capitalizing on the infinite possibilities of the broadband era. Product specifications will be optimized to meet the particular market and sales channel requirements of each region.

In Europe, for example, Fujitsu Siemens Computers will offer the Pocket LOOX with a mobile telephony function through an added GPRS* plug-on module.

In Japan, Fujitsu will equip Pocket LOOX with an integrated Bluetooth module for wireless communication. In addition to strengthening network functionality, Bluetooth technology enhances expandability, convenience and flexibility of system design for advanced mobile solutions.

Major specifications (in Japan Market):

 CPU:Intel® PXA250 Applications Processor
 OS: Microsoft® Pocket PC2002 Software
 Memory: RAM 64MB
 Display: 3.5in. Reflective TFT (240 x 320), more than 65,000 colors
 Expansion slots: CF TYPE II x 1, SD memory x 1
 Communication  capability: Bluetooth V1.1

Notes:
 * GPRS:
General Packet Radio Service: One of the mobile phone packet transmission standards.

** All company/product names mentioned may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and are used for identification purpose only.

[About Fujitsu]

Fujitsu is a leading provider of Internet-focused information technology solutions for the global marketplace. Its pace-setting technologies, best-in-class computing and telecommunications platforms, and worldwide corps of systems and services experts make it uniquely positioned to unleash the infinite possibilities of the Internet to help its customers succeed. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 5.48 trillion yen for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001. Internet:http://www.fujitsu.com/


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Tomohiro Onagi, Scott Ikeda
Fujitsu Limited, Public Relations
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