Mobile Computer Milestone: Symbol Technologies Announces Sale of 500,000th MC9000 Mobile Computer

Mobile Computer Milestone: Symbol Technologies Announces Sale of 500,000th MC9000 Mobile Computer

May 09, 2006

    HOLTSVILLE, N.Y., May 9 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Symbol
Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: SBL), The Enterprise Mobility
Company(TM), today announced that it has sold its 500,000th
MC9000 mobile computer solidifying Symbol's rugged mobile
computer leadership status. Symbol also announced the
500,000th unit was purchased by longstanding customer
Coca-Cola Enterprises.

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    "The Symbol MC9000 mobile computer is an integral
part of our overall mobile solution. The new technology
allows us to deliver applications with new functionality --
such as signature capture and e-documents, that make our
business more effective," said Jim Long, Manager,
Mobile Computing Services, Coca-Cola Enterprises.

    Approximately two and a half years ago, Symbol first
introduced its premium line of MC9000 rugged mobile
computers for mission-critical enterprise applications. 
Highly rugged design, multi-mode wireless connectivity,
choice of three ergonomic form factors and a versatile
ecosystem of partners have resulted in unprecedented market
acceptance.  With the Microsoft(R) Windows(R) computing
platform and Intel(R) XScale(TM) processors, the MC9000
family of mobile computers helps to maximize the efficiency
and productivity of mobile workers in the supply chain as
well as the retail, manufacturing, field service,
transportation and logistics industries. Symbol continues
to build on its flagship line offering customers the latest
technology advancements including wide area network (WAN)
with Push-to-Talk Walkie-Talkie capability and integrated
GPS (Global Positioning System), 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN
(WLAN) and Bluetooth-enabled wireless personal area network
(WPAN) -- for anytime, anywhere voice, video and data
connectivity. 

    "We are proud to celebrate this significant
customer acceptance milestone that recognizes the
widespread business need for Symbol's MC9000 line of mobile
computers," said Brian Viscount, vice president of
product marketing for Symbol's mobile computing division.
"Symbol's focus on innovation and providing the latest
technology advancements allows us to maintain best-in-class,
best-selling rugged mobile computer status and enables us to
provide customers with a versatile tool to increase worker
productivity and improve operational efficiencies."

    About Symbol Technologies 

    Symbol Technologies, Inc., The Enterprise Mobility
Company(TM), is a recognized worldwide leader in enterprise
mobility, delivering products and solutions that capture,
move and manage information in real time to and from the
point of business activity.  Symbol enterprise mobility
solutions integrate advanced data capture products, radio
frequency identification technology, mobile computing
platforms, wireless infrastructure, mobility software and
world-class services programs.  Symbol enterprise mobility
products and solutions are proven to increase workforce
productivity, reduce operating costs, drive operational
efficiencies and realize competitive advantages for the
world's leading companies.  More information is available
at http://www.symbol.com .

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     Traci Hoch 
     Symbol Technologies, Inc.
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     Danielle Richichi 
     Edelman Public Relations
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     Lori Chaitman 
     Symbol Technologies, Inc.
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     Shirley Schroedl 
     Symbol Technologies, Inc.
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