Beret Applications Announces Support for palmOne LifeDrive™ Mobile Manager and Tungsten™ E2

AT THE NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL COMPUTING CONFERENCE, Philadelphia, PA, June 28, 2005 - Beret Applications LLC announces that all of their applications have been updated to support the LifeDrive™ Mobile Manager, bringing learning and fun to this new generation of Palm OS® devices. Beret also announces that its applications are also available for the Tungsten™ E2 handheld.

All applications are available for immediate download from their web site at www.beret.com.

"By supporting the LifeDrive, we are showing our commitment to the future of the Palm OS and palmOne," said Christine Frauenhofer, President of Beret Applications LLC. "By ensuring that our applications support this and other recent devices, like the Tungsten E2, we continue to show that mobile devices enhance a child’s learning process."

All applications support these and other palmOne devices. The applications include:

• Herbert’s Math Time: practice basic arithmetic in a way similar to the current paper-and-pencil approach, complete with borrowing and carry support.
• Fraction Math Time: learn, practice, and play with fractions.
• Herbert’s 50 U. S. States: learn fun facts about the states that make up the United States of America.
• Herbert and the Presidents: learn about the men who have served as President of the United States of America
• Beret Study Buddy: Vocabulary: practice and memorize lists of words for any subject
• Words 2 Grow: learn word lists for older students – includes over 1000 of the most common words used on standardized tests like the SAT®.
• Dice Mania!: play an exciting arcade-style game where you build chains of dice of the same value to clear the board.
• Crossword Time: play a fun crossword puzzle game that use word lists from both Beret Study Buddy: Vocabulary and Words 2 Grow (as well as its own word list).

All of Beret’s applications employ a unique combination of practice and games that enhance the learning experience. The exact combination and type of games vary between applications, but they range from Tic-Tac-Toe and simple board games to interactive arcade-style games. "Think of these applications not only as endless electronic workbooks, but also as fun games that will engage students," adds Frauenhofer.

About Beret Applications, LLC

Beret Applications, LLC was founded in 1997 by Christine Frauenhofer of Stony Point, New York. The company’s goal is to leverage the latest handheld technology to develop educational applications that encourage and motivate students to learn. Additional information about Beret Applications, LLC can be obtained at the company's Web site: http://www.beret.com

Beret Applications, Beret, the Beret Logo, and Herbert the Caterpillar are trademarks of Beret Applications LLC. palmOne, Palm OS, Palm Powered, Tungsten and LifeDrive are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to palmOne, Inc. SAT® is a registered trademark of The College Board.