Itronix and Hand Held Products(TM) Form Strategic Alliance to Market Rugged Mobile Computers; Leaders in Rugged Mobile Computing and Data Management Solutions Join Forces to Deliver Superior Value.

SPOKANE, Wash. & SKANEATELES FALLS, N.Y. -- Itronix Corp., a global leading developer of wireless, rugged mobile computing solutions, announced today that it has formed a strategic alliance with Hand Held Products, Inc., the global leader in image-based mobile data collection systems. This alliance enables Itronix to immediately offer its customers the Hand Held Products' Dolphin 7900 Mobile Data Computing Terminal.

"Itronix's goal is to bring the most compelling wireless rugged computing solutions to our customers and markets," said Matt Gerber, senior vice president for product line management, Itronix. "One thing Itronix customers value most is our unique and award-winning capabilities to help plan, deploy and support wireless mobile computing projects. Many of our customers want to deploy a broader array of rugged wireless products, and have been asking us to help deploy rugged PDAs alongside our notebooks and tablets. In partnering with Hand Held Products, we are adding significant value for our customers by integrating a wireless rugged mobile computer into our product line."

"Hand Held Products is excited about our new alliance with Itronix, since it will enable our company the ability to extend our reach into other vertical and geographic markets where Itronix has a strong presence," said Tim Votaw, senior vice president, Americas Sales, Marketing & Service, Hand Held Products. "There are very close synergies between the two companies, and this alliance gives Hand Held Products the ability to extend our distribution while giving Itronix customers a broader class of mobile devices, making it a winning proposition for all parties involved."

About the Dolphin 7900 Mobile Data Computer

The Dolphin 7900 is capable of withstanding the elements and the knocks that come with real-world fieldwork. Powered by Hand Held Products' Adaptus(TM) Imaging Technology, the Dolphin 7900 can read 1D and 2D symbologies - including PDF417 and postal codes; capture digital images and signatures. Its compact, ergonomic, rugged PDA-like form factor and advanced power management system allow the Dolphin 7900 to excel in demanding mobile applications where extended battery life is required, such as field service, transportation logistics, public safety, and law enforcement.

The Dolphin 7900 high-tech architecture features Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition software for Pocket PCs; an Intel XScale 400-MHz processor; Wireless Full Area Networking (WFAN) with co-located GSM/GPRS, 802.11b, and Bluetooth radios providing seamless real-time data and voice communication - anytime, anywhere.

About Itronix Corporation

A world-class developer of wireless, rugged computing solutions for mobile workers, Itronix distinguishes itself in the market through its superior wireless integration and end-to-end implementation and support services. Itronix has a full range of wireless field computing systems, from handhelds to notebooks to tablet PCs, in addition to providing award-winning iCare(R) Implementation Services that range from project planning and management to first-line help desk support. Itronix serves mobile workers in markets such as commercial field services, telecommunications, utilities, government, public safety, and meter reading. Itronix is a privately held company with headquarters located in Spokane, Washington. The corporation's European operations, Itronix UK Ltd., are headquartered in Coventry, U.K., with additional subsidiaries in Canada, Germany and France. All Itronix rugged products are available directly through Itronix by calling 1.800.441.1309 or 509-624-6600, or by emailing [e-mail]. Additional information is available on the Itronix web site at www.itronix.com.

About Hand Held Products, Inc.

With headquarters in Central New York, Hand Held Products is a worldwide leading manufacturer of image based data collection systems for mobile, wireless, and transaction processing solutions. Through its proprietary Adaptus(TM) Imaging Technology platform, Hand Held Products is dedicated to delivering innovative imaging solutions, reliability and durability to its customers and partners through more than 30 sales offices and hundreds of resellers. Hand Held Products is a privately held company and is represented in every major market and geographic region of the world. To find out how Hand Held Products can help you at the point-of-sale, on the sales floor, in the warehouse or on the delivery truck, call us at 1-800-582-4263. Or visit us at www.handheld.com.

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This material contains forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in this publication. While Hand Held Products believes its statements to be reliable, all information/projections/statements/opinions expressed herein are based on information available as of the date of publication and are subject to change without notice.