5th Annual MobileFocus Awards to be Announced at MobileFocus 2005 @ New Orleans by LAPTOP and Pepcom

New York, NY - February 2, 2005 - LAPTOP Magazine and Pepcom, Inc. announced today they will jointly produce and host the fifth annual MobileFocus Awards. The award winners will be announced on Monday, March 14 at MobileFocus 2005 @ New Orleans.

The MobileFocus Awards will recognize the best products and services in the mobile computing and wireless arenas in ten separate categories. Products ranging from camera phones and wireless services to Wi-Fi gear and mobile software will be honored.

"With the advent of more compact and powerful wireless devices and true high-speed 3G networks, this looks to be a landmark year for mobility," said LAPTOP's Editor in Chief Mark Spoonauer. "We are very excited to be participating in these awards and look forward to celebrating the products and services that will have the biggest impact on the way we work and play."

MobileFocus 2005 @ New Orleans will be held on Monday, March 14th, the first evening that the wireless trade show exhibits open. The event will take place at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. It will be sponsored by more than 30 of the leading cellular, wireless, PDA, computer, software, and consumer electronic companies.

"Our MobileFocus event is the most successful and respected press showcase event in the mobile and wireless world," says Pepcom co-founder Jon Pepper. "So we are clearly pleased to co-sponsor our MobileFocus awards with a top-flight magazine in this area like Laptop. It's an exciting proposition."

The ten categories for the MobileFocus awards are: Wireless Phone/Color, Wireless Phone/Camera, Smart phones/Handheld Computer, Mobile Computer/Professional, Mobile Computer/Consumer, Mobile/Remote Software, Mobile/Remote Service, Mobile Accessories, Wireless Networking, and the Mobile Innovation award.

All mobile products introduced between January 15, 2004 and March 3, 2005 are eligible for consideration. There is no submission form or fee, but companies wishing to submit nominations may send an e-mail with the product name, a press release, and the category to: MFawards@pepcom.com. The deadline for nominating products is February 23, 2005.

About LAPTOP
LAPTOP is the mobile technology authority. Every issue delivers in-depth product reviews, groundbreaking coverage of the latest wireless trends, easy-to-understand how-to advice, and insightful interviews with industry leaders. Cell phones, notebooks, PDAs, Wi-Fi, and projectors: LAPTOP's got it covered. LAPTOP premiered in 1991 and has since flourished to become Bedford Communications' flagship publication. LAPTOP is published 14 times per year. www.laptopmag.com

About Pepcom, Inc.
Pepcom Inc., based in Delray Beach, FL, is the leader in technology showcase events. Each event joins the world's top technology companies with the most influential press and analysts. Pepcom's showcases include DigitalFocusTM, MobileFocusTM, eFocusTM, Digital Experience!TM, Rave!TM, and Holiday Spectacular!TM. For more information visit www.pepcom.com or contact Jon Pepper at 413-585-1103 (jon@pepcom.com).