[July 07, 2008]

Sun Microsystems Inc: Sun Java Wireless Client Available On Latest HP iPAQ Smartphone; Java Technology Enables Wireless E-mail Service For HP iPAQ 900 Series Business Messenger

(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge)
RDATE:07072008

SANTA CLARA, CA -- Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA) today
announced that Java Platform Micro Edition (Java ME) is integrated in
the new HP iPAQ 900 series Business Messenger smartphone. Based on the
Sun Java Wireless Client software - Sun's Java ME implementation for
wireless handsets - and enhanced with custom features designed
specifically for HP, the new HP 3G smartphone delivers a flexible
wireless e-mail experience1, including convenient voice2 control and
hands-free operation.

Sun Engineering Services delivered the Java ME binary implementation
customized and tuned to a specific feature set requested by HP. The Sun
Java Wireless Client software integrates with the Windows Mobile 6.1
native user interface, enabling customers to view e-mail in the
original HTML format, access contact information and much more through
a familiar operating environment.

"We are excited to have worked with HP to deliver Java ME on their new
HP iPAQ smartphone," said Eric Klein, vice president of Java marketing
at Sun Microsystems, Inc. "Delivering the optimized binary Java
technology implementation in a timely fashion demonstrates the value of
Java technology and Sun's growing engineering services business in
providing our worldwide partners with consistent, unifying solutions
and rapid time to market."

"By offering Java on our newest HP iPAQ Business Messenger, we are able
to deliver a richer, enhanced mobile experience for our customers,"
said Susan Macke, vice president of marketing for the handheld global
business unit at HP. "The development of the new smartphone and our
work with Sun Microsystems reinforces HP's commitment to meeting the
growing and varied needs of our mobile users."

Information on Sun's Engineering Services group and how it can deliver
binary and optimized implementations of the MSA platform for customers
is available at: http://java.sun.com/javame/overview/services.jsp

The new HP iPAQ 900 series Business Messenger features the new Windows
Mobile 6.1 operating system and latest wireless technologies including
tri-band UMTS/HSDPA, quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The
HP iPAQ Business Messenger delivers mobile e-mail, voice and access to
business-critical applications1,3. The Sun Java Wireless Client
seamlessly integrates with the Windows Mobile 6.1 native user
interface, allowing faster time to market for mobile applications.

About Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Sun Microsystems develops the technologies that power the global
marketplace. Guided by a singular vision -- "The Network is the
Computer" -- Sun drives network participation through shared
innovation, community development and open source leadership. Sun can

be found in more than 100 countries and on the Web at http://sun.com.

Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, Java and "The Network Is the
Computer" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems,
Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

(1)A standard GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA infrastructure, Wi-Fi network
access, other Bluetooth-enabled devices, separately purchased
equipment, and a service contract with a wireless service provider may
be required for applicable wireless communication. Wireless Internet
access requires separately purchased Internet service contract. Check
with service provider for availability and coverage in your area. Not
all web content available. Normal GSM Data Calls (CSD) are not basic
GSM data services. These services may not be available via all service
providers, and may require separate subscription. Establishment and
continuation of a wireless connection depends on network availability,
provider support and signal strength. Coverage is subject to
transmission limitations and terrain, system, capacity and other
limitations. Not all features and service options are available in all
areas.

(2)"The 'Read' email VoiceCommand feature is only available for email
sent via an Outlook Exchange Server to the iPAQ Outlook Inbox"
(3)Telephone service requires separately purchased contract with a
wireless service provider with coverage in your service area.
Additional fees may apply for some features; check with service
provider.

CONTACT: Kim Evans, Sun Microsystems, Inc
Tel: +1 415 762 2270
Mike Hockey, Hewlett-Packard
Tel: +1 281 927 9379

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