MC9000 Technology Refresh

1. MC9000 Technology Refresh Transitioning from the MC906X to the MC909XAnnouncement to Partners Al Henneborn Senior Product Manager PARTNER CONFIDENTIAL

2. Agenda • Technology Refresh Overview • MC906X vs. MC909X • Timeline • Key Considerations • Messaging • RoHS • FAQs

3. Technology Refresh-Introduction The MC9000 is a strategic product designed from Symbol’s Platform Architecture. As technologies evolve, we migrate the architecture and refresh our products. This refresh allows Symbol to extend the lifecycle of the MC9000 and other products in our portfolio.

4. MC9000 Product Snapshot Symbol Advantage • Best selling rugged mobile computer in the industry • Stable supply chain with over 350,000 units shipped, over half a billion dollars • Superior ruggedness • Unmatched drop and tumble specifications • Strongest WAN offering • EDGE/GPRS/GSM, CDMA 1X, iDEN • Voice and data convergence across WAN/LAN/PAN • Optimized form factors and keypad options • Field-replaceable keypad • Proven full shift battery life

5. Technology Refresh Overview – Takeaway Messages • MC9000 is the best-selling rugged mobile computer in the industry • The MC909X is a technology refresh of the highly successful MC906X • It’s still an MC9000 family product; it is NOT a next generation product • Extends the MC9000 product life cycle and protects customers’ investments in existing MC9000 – accessories, software, training • Easy to support a mixed installed base of MC906Xs and MC909Xs • Allows MC9000 to maintain best-in-class status across key technologies (OS, processor, WAN, WLAN, security, etc.) • Current MC906X will be orderable throughout 2006 • MC9060 will support the latest Microsoft operating systems (CE 5.0 and WM 5.0) via download

6. Technology Refresh Overview –Rationale and Polestars • Refresh of the MC906X Architecture • Alignment with Microsoft and Intel Roadmaps • Alignment with Symbol’s Technology / Platform Roadmap • Enhancements include: Processor, OS, persistent data storage, Bluetooth on-board, 802.11 a/b/g, WLAN security, WAN, acoustical performance, ergonomics, and more • Maintain/Enhance Superior ‘Ruggedization’ Specs • Improved Ergonomics • Backward Compatibility – Accessories and Software • Leadership Position in Scalable, Multi-Mode Wireless Communications • WAN-LAN-PAN Voice and Data • Sprint-Nextel PTT (iDEN; software upgradeable to WiDEN) • EDGE / GPRS / GSM – quad band radio for worldwide use

7. Technology Refresh Overview– Feature Summary New Defining Features Symbol Advantages • Intel platform architecture upgrade • Latest Microsoft handheld OS • Enhanced memory architecture • Standard 802.11 a/b/g and Bluetooth v1.2 on-board • Enhanced acoustical performance • Improved voice functionality and quality • Leadership position in multi-mode wireless • WAN (EDGE and iDEN) modems • Robust processing power • Choice of Windows Mobile or CE application development environments • Supports persistent data storage and increased storage space • Scalable wireless voice and data communications provide robust-ness and investment protection • Enabling voice applications inside and outside the four walls • Enabling emerging voice applications (VoIP, ASR) in the Age of Mobility • Voice and data convergence on a single device • Leadership position in WAN technology and network support

8. Transition Overview • Legacy and replacement product(s) • From-To matrix map (Symbol products) at family level • MC9060-G CE 4.2  MC9090-G CE 5.0 • MC9060-K/S CE 4.2  No MC9090-K/S CE 5.0 • MC9000-K/S (Batch)  No MC909X Batch configurations • MC9060 WM’03  MC9090 WM 5.0 • MC9062 WM’03 PE (GPRS)  MC9094 WM 5.0 PE (EDGE) • MC9063 WM’03 PE (CDMA)  No MC909X version initially • No MC906X WM’03 PE (iDEN)  MC9097 WM 5.0 PE (iDEN)

9. Transition Overview • From-To Notes • CE 5.0 and WM 5.0 will be offered for MC906X configs, as a download only • CE will only be supported on MC9090-G • MC909X-K/S will be WM only (-G will come with CE or WM) • Mono display will only be supported with CE on MC9090-G; WM configs will be color only (Note: color display will also be offered with CE on MC9090-G) • Terminal emulation client strategy on MC909X same as MC906X • Pre-licensed on all ‘-G’; pre-loaded on ‘-G’ CE configs only • Order separately for ‘-K’ & ‘-S’ • There will be no batch configs; every ‘G/K/S’ will come standard with 802.11a/b/g and Bluetooth • MC909X with CDMA planned in 2006

10. MC906X vs. MC909X –Changes on the Outside • External rubber bumpers are streamlined with no reduction in drop specification • Finger perch has been integrated into ‘-K’ & ‘-S’ back housing for improved control and comfort • Stylus storage has been relocated from the hand strap and integrated into ‘-K’ & ‘-S’ back housing • The subtle, yet effective, improvements to the appearance and ergonomics of the MC9090 will not compromise backward compatibility with existing MC9000 accessories • Batteries • Cradles • Cable Adapter Module Shown with 38 key keypad Shown with 28 key keypad

11. MC906X vs. MC909X

12. MC906X vs. MC909X –Audio and Voice • Audio and Voice Enhancements • Improved acoustical performance via back housing speaker • MC906x has “Piezo” built into keypad • WM 5.0 support • Audio over Bluetooth (allows Bluetooth headset to be supported) • VoIP / VoWLAN supported via headset or speakerphone operation • Voice over WAN supported via headset or speakerphone operation

13. Timeline & Pricing • MC909X Launch / public announcement (planned): Q1’06 • MC906X EOS: TBD – Orderable through 2006 • Pricing • The MC909X pricing will be nearly equivalent to pricing on the corresponding MC906X configurations.

14. Key Considerations • Software Compatibility • MC909X will offer Win CE 5.0 and WM 5.0 only • MC909X will not offer Win CE 4.2 and WM ’03 • CE 5.0 and WM 5.0 available for MC906X; available as download only for a fee • While everyone (Intel, Microsoft, and Symbol) – is striving for backward compatibility, the reality is existing apps may have to be tweaked • At this time, we are optimistic that MC906X to MC909X application migration will be fairly straightforward, requiring little (man-days to man-weeks) or no software changes • Note: Symbol can provide high-touch guidance on how to write applications to run on both MC906X and MC909X under WM 5.0 • Accessories Compatibility • MC9000 accessories and batteries, are interchangeable with MC909X terminals

15. MC906X Positioning Premium, high-end rugged handheld mobile computer (‘Best’ class in Core Rugged category) MC906X Value Proposition Superior ruggedness for increased uptime and system availability. Tri-mode wireless (WAN-LAN-PAN) communications for ubiquitous connectivity. A common high performance platform across multiple form factors (including MC9060-G) to address a broad range of applications across industries, leveraging common accessories and software development. MC909X Positioning Premium, high-end rugged handheld mobile computer (‘Best’ class in Core Rugged category) MC909X Value Proposition Superior ruggedness for increased uptime and system availability. Tri-mode wireless communications – with Voice and Data Convergence – for ubiquitous connectivity A common high performance platform across multiple form factors (including MC9090-G) to address a broad range of applications across industries, leveraging common accessories and software development. Transition Messaging

16. Transition Messaging –To Customers • MC9000 is the best-selling rugged mobile computer in the industry • The MC909X is a technology refresh of the highly successful MC906X • It’s still an MC9000 family product; it is NOT a next generation product • Extends the MC9000 product life cycle and protects customers’ investments in existing MC9000 – accessories, software, training • Easy to support a mixed installed base of MC906Xs and MC909Xs • Allows MC9000 to maintain best-in-class status across key technologies (OS, processor, WAN, WLAN, security, etc.) • Current MC906X will be orderable through 2006 • MC9060 will support the latest operating systems (CE 5.0 and WM 5.0) via download

17. Transition Messaging – To Channel Partners • Continue selling MC906X with confidence • MC909X customers – engagement guidelines: • Work through Symbol Channel Account Management on MC909X messaging, timing of briefing, and rollout / transition strategy • Understand your customer’s rollout / transition dependencies (software utilities, applications, 3rd party peripherals, etc.) • Brief on the MC909X prior to their purchase decision

18. RoHS RoHS Definition: Restriction of certain Hazardous Substances The RoHS Directive bans the use of certain substances above certain thresholds in electrical and electronic equipment products after June 30, 2006. All Symbol products sold into EMEA must be RoHS compliant. RoHS Impact to MC9000 Product Family • MC906X will not be made RoHS compliant • MC909X will not be RoHS compliant at initial release • MC909X will be RoHS compliant by July 1, 2006 (exception: MC9097 will not be made RoHS compliant) • RoHS compliant MC909X manufacturing P/Ns will differ from MC909X non-RoHS compliant manufacturing P/Ns

19. MC909X Transition Summary Call to Action • Continue to sell MC906X’s • Start Selling MC909X’s • Understand your customers’ MC90XX roll outs • Coordinate with Channel Account Management • To determine the MC90XX product to lead with in your customer engagements • For “key” customer briefings on the MC909X

20. FAQs Frequently Asked Questions ?

21. Frequently Asked Questions – MC909X • Do we plan to offer/support I-SAFE on the MC909X? Support for I-SAFE (Class 1 Div 1) and Class 1 Div 2 on the MC909X is planned but not committed at this time. Please refer to PMB 1121 for information on MC9000 I-SAFE. • Will we support WPA2 (WLAN security) on the MC909X? Yes. The MC909X will support WPA2 (WLAN security) in the Q1’06 timeframe. • Will we support CCX (WLAN security) on the MC909X? Yes. However, the timeframe for support of CCX (WLAN security) is still to be determined. • Will we support Windows Mobile 2003 and CE 4.2 on the MC909X? No. Symbol typically does not release new products with older versions of the operating system. Hence the MC909X will not support the older version of Windows Mobile 2003 and CE 4.2. This technology refresh supports CE 5.0 / Windows Mobile 5.0 on the ‘-G’ form-factor and Windows Mobile 5.0 on the ‘-G’, ‘-K’, and ‘-S’ form-factors. • Will existing MC906X accessories work with the MC909X? Yes. Accessories and Batteries for the MC906X will work with the MC909X.

22. Frequently Asked Questions – MC909X • Can I upgrade the hardware of an MC906X to an MC909X (CPU, radios, memory, etc.)? No. There is no hardware-based upgrade from an MC906X to an MC909X. • Are the MC906X and MC909X keypads interchangeable? No. This is due to the difference in rubber bumpers (smaller and harder on the MC909X) and the change from a Piezo in the keypad to the superior performing back-housing speaker. • Will we support or comply with RoHS on the MC909X? Yes. However, the MC909X will not be RoHS compliant at initial release. We will phase in RoHS compliant variants in Q2’06, except for MC9097 which will not be made RoHS compliant. • Will we support or comply with RoHS on the MC906X? No. There is no plan to make the MC906X RoHS compliant. • Will we support Windows Mobile 5.0 and CE 5.0 on the current MC906X? Yes. As part of the technology refresh, Window Mobile 5.0 and CE 5.0 support on the current MC906X will be available in the Q1’06 timeframe – downloadable for a fee. No new configurations with WM5.0 or CE5.0 for the current MC906X will be released.

23. Frequently Asked Questions – MC909X • Will the MC9097 support Sprint/Nextel features such as Grouptalk and GPS ? MC9097 will support all standard features such as Grouptalk and GPS through the Sprint/Nextel network. • Given evolution of two standards – GSM/GPRS and CDMA, what will happened to iDEN? iDEN is planned to be operational through at least 2010 and Nextel’s popular walkie-talkie services continuing to deliver. • In what countries will there be support for iDEN ? iDEN is primarily supported by Sprint/Nextel in the US. There are networks in Canada that adhere to the iDEN standard. However the MC9097 with iDEN support will be available on the Sprint/Nextel network in the US only. • Will there be CDMA support in MC909X? CDMA-EVDO support is not committed yet, however it is planned for the MC909X in the later half of 2006. • Will there be a powered Forklift cradle for the MC909X? No. There is no plan to provide a powered Forklift cradle for the MC909X.

24. Frequently Asked Questions – MC909X • Are we going to release Voice-directed configurations in MC9090? There is no need for separate voice-directed configurations on the MC909X as it is ready for voice-based applications such as VoIP and Voice-Directed Picking. • What is the plan for the pick-list feature ? The pick-list feature will be supported in the MC909X configurations with Imager on the Windows Mobile 5.0 out of the box. For MC909X CE 5.0, it will be available as a upgrade at a later date. For the current MC906X, the feature will be available on Windows Mobile 5.0 and CE 5.0 upgrade via software download in Q1’06. It is also being planned for availability on the MC906X\WM2003 by early November. • Will applications written for the current MC906X work on the MC909X? In most cases, yes, but it depends on how the application is written. The MC906X runs CE 4.2 / Windows Mobile 2003 (WM’03), while the MC909X runs CE 5.0 / Windows Mobile 5.0 (WM 5.0). Some changes may be required to enable the application to run on CE 5.0 / WM 5.0. However the changes are not expected to be extensive. Symbol plans to have partners that can work with end users to migrate their applications from WM'03 on the MC906X to WM 5.0 on the MC909X. • What is the plan for EOS on the MC906X configurations? The EOS plan for the current MC906X is still to be determined. MC906X configurations will be orderable through 2006.

25. Frequently Asked Questions – MC909X • How does one get demo units? Specially priced MC909X demo kits are planned to be offered in Q1’06. • How do I get additional information? Please contact: • Symbol Tech Support for technical questions or issues. • Your Symbol Channel Account Manager for sales or business related issues.