Palm Inc, a leading provider of handheld computers, has unveiled in Dubai the Palm m500 series handhelds billed as the latest in ultrasleek handheld computing.

The new line-up of Palm m500 monochrome and Palm m505 colour handheld pack the power of flexible dual, plug-and-play expansion and mobile Internet access into the next generation, said Byron Connell, vice president, Consumer Markets Group, Palm Inc.

The m500 handheld, weighing 113 grams, will sell for an estimated Dh1,479 ($402) while the the m505 will be available at Dh1,799.