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Reseller Agreement - Handspring Inc. and Best Buy Co. Inc.

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Reseller Agreement
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        This agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between Handspring, Inc.
("Handspring") a California corporation having offices at 189 Bernardo Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94043 and Best Buy Co., Inc. ("Reseller"), a Minnesota
corporation having offices at 7075 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344.

        Whereas, Handspring sells a line of handheld computers and associated
accessories;

        Whereas, Reseller is in the business of reselling computer products;

        Whereas, Handspring desires to engage the Reseller for the purposes of
marketing and selling Handspring's handheld computers and associated accessories
in the United States; and

        Therefore, in consideration of the following conditions set for the in
this Agreement, the parties agree to the following.

1.      DEFINITIONS

        "Customer" means an end user of a Product.

        "Limited Warranty Statement" means Handspring's then-current warranty
from Handspring to Customers.

        "Products" means the products in Handspring's then-current reseller
Product List, a current copy of which is attached as Exhibit A. A Product may
include both hardware and software components. Handspring may add to, delete
from, or otherwise modify the Products on the Product List at any time.

        "Territory" means the United States of America.

2.      PRODUCT TERMS

        2.1 APPOINTMENT. Handspring hereby appoints Reseller, and Reseller
accepts such appointment, to act as a non-exclusive reseller of Products only to
Customers located in the Territory. Sale of Products to other resellers or
Reseller's affiliates is strictly prohibited. Reseller will only sell the
Products in face-to-face transactions from physical store outlets located in the
Territory, and will not market or sell the Products using any Internet site or
mail order catalog without specific written authorization by Handspring.

        2.2 PRICES. The prices paid by Reseller to Handspring for Products shall
initially be as set forth in Exhibit A. Handspring shall have the right, at any
time, to change, alter, or amend Product prices upon written notice. Reseller is
eligible to receive price protection in accordance with the guidelines attached
as Exhibit C. Prices are exclusive of all taxes, insurance, and shipping and
handling charges, which are Reseller's sole responsibility.

3.      ORDERING AND PAYMENT

        3.1 ORDERS. Orders shall be in writing and be subject to acceptance by
Handspring. The terms and conditions of each order shall be as provided by this
Agreement, and the provisions of either party's form of purchase order,
acknowledgment or other business forms will not apply to any order
notwithstanding the other party's acknowledgment or acceptance of such form.

        3.2 SHIPMENT. Shipment will be F.O.B. Handspring's specified warehouse
("Delivery Point"), freight collect, at which time title (excluding any software
components of Products) and risk of loss will pass to Reseller. All freight,
insurance and other shipping expenses from Delivery Point, as well as any
expenses related to



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Reseller's special packing requests, will be borne by Reseller unless otherwise
agreed to in writing by Handspring.

        3.3 PAYMENT. Subject to compliance with Handspring's credit
requirements, payments on orders will be due and payable in full * days from the
invoice date. If Reseller is in default of its payment obligations, Handspring
shall give written notice of such default to Reseller. Upon receipt of such
default notice, Reseller shall have * days to cure. If Reseller fails to cure
within the * notice period, Reseller shall pay monthly service charges of 1% per
month for any past due amounts. Handspring may in its sole discretion change
Reseller's credit terms and/or require C.O.D. payment for any shipments.

4.      DEFECTIVE PRODUCT RETURNS. Returns of defective Products will be
processed through return processing centers and consolidated for shipment weekly
or biweekly to Handspring by Reseller. Returns of defective Products will be
paid for by Handspring when Handspring authorized carriers are used. Return
shipment charges via unauthorized carriers and all customs or broker's fees are
the responsibility of Reseller. Handspring reserves the right to charge-back to
Reseller shipping charges incurred on those Products that were not at any point
resold to Customers but were returned as defective and no fault was found.
Incomplete Product returns will be accepted less the value of the missing
components as outlined in Component pricing as exhibited in Exhibit D. Under no
circumstances shall the total defective returns of any specific Product model
number exceed * % of total purchases for that model number in the ninety (90)
days prior to the return request.

Reseller will be in material breach of this Agreement if it returns Products as
"defective" to Handspring when Reseller has not at any point resold such
Products to Customers, except that Reseller may return Products that were not at
any point resold to Customers that are in fact "defective."

5.      RESELLER'S OBLIGATIONS

        5.1 MARKETING DEVELOPMENT. Reseller will aggressively market and
advertise the Products consistent with Reseller's marketing plans and
strategies. So long as Reseller is in compliance with this Agreement, Reseller
may participate in Handspring's Market Development Fund program ("MDF Program").
A copy of the current MDF Program Guidelines is attached as Exhibit B.

        5.2 INVENTORY/ SALES INFORMATION. Reseller will be required to provide
sell through and inventory information for all inventory locations via an
electronic link such as EDI or other standard data transfer and exchange method.
The method must be agreed to in advance by Reseller and Handspring.

        5.3 RESELLER COVENANTS. Reseller will: (i) conduct business in a manner
that reflects favorably at all times on Products and the good name, goodwill and
reputation of Handspring; (ii) avoid deceptive, misleading or unethical
practices that are or might be detrimental to Handspring or Handspring Products;
(iii) make no false or misleading representations with regard to Handspring or
Handspring Products; (iv) not publish or employ, or cooperate in the publication
or employment of, any misleading or deceptive advertising material with regard
to Handspring or Handspring Products; and (v) make no representations,
warranties or guarantees to customers or to the trade with respect to the
specifications, features or capabilities of Handspring Products that are
inconsistent with the literature distributed by Handspring.

        5.4 USE OF TRADEMARKS AND PROPRIETARY NOTICES. During the term of this
Agreement, Reseller may use the trademarks, trade names, logos and designations
used by Handspring for Handspring Products solely in connection with Reseller's
advertisement and promotion of Handspring Products, in accordance with
Handspring's then-current trademark usage policies. Reseller shall not remove or
destroy any copyright notices, trademarks or other proprietary markings on the
Products, software, documentation or other materials related to the Products.
Upon termination of this Agreement Reseller may continue to advertise and
promote the Products using Handspring's trademarks and trade names until
inventory depletion. Handspring may not use Reseller's trade names, trademarks
or service marks without first obtaining Reseller's express approval.

6.      TERM AND TERMINATION

        6.1 TERM. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and
continue for twelve (12) months thereafter unless terminated earlier as provided
herein.


* Confidential treatment has been requested for certain portions of this
  document pursuant to an application for confidential treatment sent to the
  Securities and Exchange Commission. Such portions are omitted from this filing
  and are filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


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        6.2 TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE. Reseller or Handspring may terminate this
Agreement without cause, at any time, by written notice to the other party not
less than thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of termination. All
unfilled orders pending at the time of the date of such notice of termination
shall be deemed canceled, and Handspring and Reseller hereby waive all claims
against the other in connection with the cancellation of such orders.

        6.3 TERMINATION FOR BREACH.
Handspring may terminate this Agreement, for cause, by written notice to
Reseller not less than ten (10) days prior to the effective date of such notice
in the event that: (i) Reseller fails to pay past due invoices within thirty
(30) days after notice that invoices are past due; (ii) Reseller fails to
resolve and remove from Handspring unauthorized debits after a remedy period of
15 business days from date of debit, Reseller violates any other material
provision of this Agreement; or (iv) control of Reseller is acquired, directly
or indirectly, by a third party, or Reseller is merged with a third party. Upon
giving its notice of termination, Handspring may alter its terms of sale,
including credit terms, and take such other action as may be consistent with the
termination of Reseller as an authorized Handspring Reseller.

        6.4 TERMINATION FOR INSOLVENCY. At the option of Handspring or Reseller,
this Agreement shall terminate immediately if: (i) a receiver is appointed for
the other party or its property; (ii) the other party becomes insolvent or
unable to pay its debts as they mature or ceases to pay its debts as they mature
in the ordinary course of business, or makes an assignment for the benefit of
creditors; (iii) any proceedings are commenced by or for the other party under
any bankruptcy, insolvency or debtors' relief law; (iv) any proceedings are
commenced against the other party under any bankruptcy insolvency or debtor's
relief law, and such proceedings have not been vacated or set aside within sixty
(60) days from the date of commencement thereof; or (v) the other party
commences to dissolve under applicable corporate law statutes.

        6.5 TERMINATION/EXPIRATION ACCOUNTING. All amounts payable by Reseller
to Handspring shall survive termination and become immediately due and payable.
In addition, Handspring shall have the right to repurchase unsold Products in
Reseller's inventory. Within ten (10) days following termination, Reseller shall
furnish Handspring with an inventory of unsold Products. Within ten (10) days
after receipt of such inventory, Handspring shall notify Reseller in writing
whether or not Handspring intends to repurchase from Reseller all or part of
such inventory at the original invoice price (less discounts, price protection
or other credits previously granted). Handspring shall pay all transportation
and other costs connected with shipping such Products to Handspring.

7.      WARRANTY

        7.1 CUSTOMER WARRANTY. Handspring provides a Limited Warranty Statement
to Customers. Reseller will make available to Customers a copy of the Limited
Warranty Statement and will not make any representations or statements
inconsistent with such Limited Warranty Statement. Reseller shall have the right
to return at HANDSPRING'S expense and for full credit (if there are sufficient
funds to offset) or refund of the purchase price any products for which the sale
is prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law, ordinance, rule or
regulation.

        7.2 EXPRESS DISCLAIMER. Handspring MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR
REPRESENTATIONS AS TO THE Products, EXCEPT AS SET FORTH ABOVE. ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT, ARE
HEREBY DISCLAIMED.

8.      LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. THE LIABILITY OF Handspring AND ITS SUPPLIERS
ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE SUPPLY OF Products
HEREUNDER, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE ACTUAL AMOUNTS PAID BY RESELLER TO Handspring
FOR THE Products GIVING RISE TO SUCH DAMAGES, AND SHALL IN NO EVENT INCLUDE LOSS
OF PROFITS, COST OF PROCURING SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES, OR ANY INCIDENTAL,
INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, EVEN IF Handspring OR ITS
SUPPLIER IS AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

        9. CONFIDENTIALITY. The parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of
information relating to products, sales data, and other business information
shared by the parties and not generally known to the public,



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as set forth in the Non-Disclosure Agreement executed by the parties on , which
is incorporated herein by reference.

10.     GENERAL

        10.1 ASSIGNMENT. Neither party may assign, delegate, or transfer the
Agreement, or any of its rights or duties hereunder, without the prior written
consent of the other party. Any attempted assignment or delegation in violation
of this section shall be void. The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding
upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors and permitted
assigns. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Handspring may assign its rights and
duties hereunder in connection with a merger, consolidation, spin-off, corporate
reorganization, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all the assets of
Handspring.

        10.2 GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the
State of California (other than its conflicts of law principles), excluding the
United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. The
parties hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of and venue in the federal
and/or state courts located in Santa Clara County, California.

        10.3 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. In performing their respective duties
under this Agreement, each of the parties will be operating as an independent
contractor. Nothing contained herein will in any way constitute any association,
partnership, or joint venture between the parties hereto, or be construed to
evidence the intention of the parties to establish any such relationship.
Neither party will have the power to bind the other party or incur obligations
on the other party's behalf without the other party's prior written consent.

        10.4 MODIFICATION AND WAIVER. No modification to this Agreement, nor any
waiver of any rights, will be effective unless assented to in writing by the
party to be charged, and the waiver of any breach or default shall not
constitute a waiver of any other right hereunder or any subsequent breach or
default.

        10.5 NOTICES. Any required or permitted notices hereunder must be given
in writing at the address of each party set forth below, or to such other
address as either party may substitute by written notice to the other in the
manner contemplated herein, by one of the following methods: hand delivery;
registered, express, or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage
prepaid; or nationally-recognized private express courier. Notices will be
deemed given on the date received.

        10.6 SEVERABILITY. If for any reason any provision of this Agreement
shall be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or
unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full
force and effect.

        10.7 LIMITATION OF ACTION. Any legal action arising out of this
Agreement shall be barred unless commenced within one (1) year of the act or
omission giving rise to the action. Such limitation shall not apply to any
actions asserted against Reseller by Handspring arising from any delinquencies
in payment for Products.

        10.8 ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement and the exhibits attached hereto
constitute the entire and exclusive agreement between the parties hereto with
respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede any prior agreements between
the parties with respect to such subject matter.


In witness whereof, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by
their respective authorized representatives as of the Effective Date.

Best Buy Co., Inc.                             Handspring



/s/  [Illegible]                               /s/  Greg Woock, VP North
      V.P. Computers   3/10/00                        American Sales   3/21/00
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Name and Title          Date                   Name and Title           Date




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Price List                                                       DATED 1/24/00
Exhibit A

HANDHELD COMPUTERS

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UPC CODE            MODEL            PRODUCT                  DESCRIPTION                                      COST     MAP PRICE
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<S>                 <C>              <C>                      <C>                                              <C>     <C>
684736100014        1000E            VISOR GRAPHITE           2 mb Visor handheld computer includes: USB       *             *
                                                              HotSync cradle, Mac adapter stylus, snap
                                                              cover Palm Desktop software (Windows and
                                                              Mac) Software link to Microsoft Outlook
                                                              (Windows only) 2 AAA batteries

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684736100014        1001E            VISOR DELUXE GRAPHITE    Graphite Case 8 mb handheld computer             *             *
                                                              includes: USB HotSync cradle, Mac adapter,
                                                              slip on leather case, snap cover, Stylus,
                                                              Palm Desktop software (Windows and Mac)
                                                              Software link to Microsoft Outlook (Windows
                                                              only) 2 AAA batteries

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684736100014        1002E            VISOR DELUXE  ICE        Clear accented Case 8 mb handheld computer       *             *
                                                              includes: USB HotSync cradle, Mac adapter,
                                                              slip on leather case, snap cover, Stylus,
                                                              Palm Desktop software (Windows and Mac)
                                                              Software link to Microsoft Outlook (Windows
                                                              only) 2 AAA batteries

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684736100014        1003E            VISOR DELUXE BLUE        Blue accented Case 8 mb handheld computer        *             *
                                                              includes: USB HotSync cradle, Mac adapter,
                                                              slip on leather case, snap cover, Stylus,
                                                              Palm Desktop software (Windows and Mac)
                                                              Software link to Microsoft Outlook (Windows
                                                              only) 2 AAA batteries

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684736100014        1004E            VISOR DELUXE GREEN       Green accented Case 8 mb handheld computer       *             *
                                                              includes: USB HotSync cradle, Mac adapter,
                                                              slip on leather case, snap cover, Stylus,
                                                              Palm Desktop software (Windows and Mac)
                                                              Software link to Microsoft Outlook (Windows
                                                              only) 2 AAA batteries

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684736100014        1005E            VISOR DELUXE  ORANGE     Orange accented Case8 mb handheld computer       *             *
                                                              includes: USB HotSync cradle, Mac adapter,
                                                              slip on leather case, snap cover, Stylus,
                                                              Palm Desktop software (Windows and Mac)
                                                              Software link to Microsoft Outlook (Windows
                                                              only) 2 AAA batteries
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</TABLE>

* Confidential treatment has been requested for certain portions of this
  document pursuant to an application for confidential treatment sent to the
  Securities and Exchange Commission. Such portions are omitted from this filing
  and are filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


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<TABLE>
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SPRINGBOARD MODULES
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<S>                 <C>              <C>                      <C>                                              <C>          <C>
684736600019        6000E            33.6 MODEM  MODULE       Module modem. Adding just under half an inch     *             *
                                                              to the depth of your handheld. It's a
                                                              fully-featured Hayes-compatible 33.6Kbs
                                                              modem. Includes

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684736600118        6001E            8MB FLASH  MODULE        Expand your Visors memory with this 8MB          *             *
                                                              Flash Memory Module. Stores over 200 typical
                                                              Palm OS applications!

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684736600217        6002E            BACKUP SPRINGBOARD
                                     MODULE                   Back up your entire handheld with one touch.     *             *
                                                              Ideal for mobile users who don't have access
                                                              to their desktop for HotSyncing, or users
                                                              who don't HotSync with a PC.

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684736600316        6003E            TIGER WOODS GOLF
                                     SPRINGBOARD MODULE       Electronic Arts'(TM)Tiger Woods PGA              *             *
                                                              TOUR(R)Golf game. High resolution,
                                                              full-motion graphics, and a highly realistic
                                                              simulation of golf physics allow you to play
                                                              a round at TPC at Summerlin(TM)TPC at
                                                              Sawgrass(TM) and Badlands Golf Club(TM)
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ACCESSORIES
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<S>                 <C>              <C>                      <C>                                              <C>          <C>
684736300308        3003W            SERIAL HOTSYNC
                                     CRADLE, ICE              Enables users of non-USB equipped PCs and        *             *
                                                              Macs to HotSync their Visor(TM)to computers
                                                              through the serial port. Compatible with
                                                              Windows 95, Windows NT, and Mac OS 7.5.3 and
                                                              later.

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684736300407        3004W            SERIAL HOTSYNC
                                     CRADLE, GRAPHITE         Enables users of non-USB equipped PCs and        *             *
                                                              Macs to HotSync their Visor(TM)to computers
                                                              through the serial port. Compatible with
                                                              Windows 95, Windows NT, and Mac OS 7.5.3 and
                                                              later.

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684736300506        3005W            PREMIUM STYLUS 5 PACK    Provides 5 premium metal stylus replacements     *             *
                                                              for your Visor(TM). Appropriately weighted
                                                              and pleasing to the touch, the Styli are a
                                                              classy and useful upgrade.


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684736301008        3010W            SLIM LEATHER CASE        Velcro tab closure, slots for cards, pocket      *             *
                                                              for money. Sewn-in attachment for Visor
                                                              device. Dimensions: 5" x 3 1/4"

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684736301206        3012W            BI-FOLD LEATHER CASE     3 paper pads, pen and stylus holders. Slots      *             *
                                                              for cards and pocket for money. Sewn-in
                                                              attachment device for Visor device.
                                                              Dimensions: 6" x 4"
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</TABLE>

* Confidential treatment has been requested for certain portions of this
  document pursuant to an application for confidential treatment sent to the
  Securities and Exchange Commission. Such portions are omitted from this filing
  and are filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


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Market Development Fund (MDF) Guidelines
Exhibit B

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        -       Reseller will submit plans for marketing the Products to
                Handspring, which must approve such marketing plan prior to its
                execution. These marketing activities and their respective costs
                will be agreed to in advance and approved in writing by Reseller
                and Handspring.

        -       Handspring will provide credits (so called Market Development
                Funding ("MDF")) that can be used against payments due from
                Reseller to Handspring for the purchase of Products. These
                credits are not transferable.

        -       The Market Development Funding approved by Handspring is only
                available to be used during the quarter that the allowance is
                set aside for. Thus, advertising or marketing activities that
                are approved for funding with Handspring MDF must be performed
                during the quarter.

        -       Funds not used for prior approved activities within a quarter
                from their allowance date will be automatically forfeited.
                Expired funds will not be reinstated or rolled over to another
                quarter.

        -       Handspring must be invoiced within 90 days of completion of the
                activity. For example, allowances granted January 1 and executed
                on March 1 must be invoiced by the end of June of the same year.

        -       Pre-billing and or debiting of Handspring for marketing
                activities is not permitted.

        -       Handspring must be provided with a detailed rate card that
                outlines costs, circulation and reach of each activity.

        -       Only advertisements, which adhere to the Handspring Minimum
                Advertising Pricing Policy (a current copy of which is attached
                to these Guidelines) are eligible for reimbursement.

        -       Approved activities must be fully completed by Reseller as
                promised and verified by Handspring within the time limits
                agreed to in advance. Reseller will refund the unexecuted
                portion of the activity or provide HANDSPRNG with an equal value
                in another area of promotion that is agreed to by Reseller and
                Handspring. For example, if Handspring approves an end cap for
                $10,000 in all Reseller stores, and Reseller only executes end
                caps in 70% of stores, Reseller agrees to refund or provide
                Handspring with $3,000 of value in another area of promotion
                approved by Reseller and Handspring.




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Market Development Fund Guidelines

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It is Handspring's policy not to pay for advertisements that are not
pre-approved and in compliance with the Handspring Minimum Advertised Price
("MAP") policy. Reseller maintains complete discretion as to its pricing
practices. However, to be eligible for reimbursement, Reseller's advertisements
must comply with the following guidelines:


        -       Pricing in Reseller advertisements must be equal to or higher
                than the minimum advertised price reflected in current Price
                List shown as "Exhibit A". An advertisement where no pricing is
                shown is considered to be in compliance.

        -       Deviations of up to one dollar ($0.99) above or below MAP prices
                are allowable to accommodate various Reseller's pricing
                practices.

        -       Specific product(s) or model(s) by SKU or model numbers must be
                designated in ad.

        -       Two or more Handspring products advertised and sold together may
                not be advertised at less than the combined MAP of the two
                Products.

        -       Advertisements of Handspring product with free goods must be
                submitted to Handspring for approval.

        -       Advertisements, which show Handspring Product bundled with any
                other products, must be submitted to Handspring for prior
                approval.

        -       Advertisements that include rebates general in-store rebates,
                service sign-up rebates, category rebates or other financial
                mechanisms to lower the price of Product must be submitted to
                Handspring for approval.

        -       Any violations of Handsprings MAP policy will result in
                non-payment for advertisement vehicle that deviates from MAP
                guidelines.

Handspring is in no way responsible for or involved with Reseller pricing
decisions. It is Handspring's policy not to pay for advertisements that are not
pre-approved and in compliance with the Handspring MAP policy.




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Price Protection Guidelines
Exhibit C

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As an authorized Reseller of Products, Reseller is eligible to receive price
protection In accordance with Handspring's price protection policy. In the event
of such a price reduction, Handspring will notify Reseller in advance and in
writing of price reduction and supply Reseller with a price protection claim
form and price protection program number to reference when claiming price
protection. This notification will identify the part and model number of the
Product to be price protected, the new price, the amount of the price protection
per unit and the effective date of the price reduction. Reseller will be
eligible to receive this amount per unit of said Product Reseller has in
inventory at the time of the price reduction if claimed and processed in
accordance with Handspring price protection guidelines.

        -       To be eligible for price protection, Reseller must provide
                electronic Product Inventory and sell through reports to
                Handspring on a weekly basis. These reports must show all
                Product inventory owned by reseller including inventory in
                transit to or from its warehouses, cross dock facilities,
                distribution centers, Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA)
                centers, stores or other Product inventory locations. Inventory
                in locations not visible through these reports is not eligible
                for price protection by Handspring. Electronic reports must be
                in the form of EDI or other generally accepted system for and
                taken from the Reseller's inventory tacking or Enterprise
                computing system. Manual inventory reports or other electronic
                form outside of the guidelines will not be accepted unless
                agreed to in advance, in writing by Handspring. Handspring, at
                their option, may use Reseller's mainframe inventory reporting
                system (SMHI), until an agreeable EDI system is in place.


        -       Handspring and Reseller will validate and acknowledge Reseller
                inventory reports with and credit Reseller for each unit
                eligible for price protection the difference new and old
                Reseller costs based on the inventory reports provided by
                Reseller.

        -       Only product purchased directly from Handspring is eligible for
                price protection. Demo units, close outs or special purchases
                are excluded from this price protection policy unless otherwise
                approved, in writing, by Handspring.

        -       Only Products reflected in current Handspring price lists is
                eligible for price protection.

        -       At Handspring's expense upon reasonable notice, at reasonable
                times and places, Handspring reserves the right to validate
                Reseller inventory claims by third party audit at any time and
                requires Reseller to keep sufficient records for a period of 18
                months.

        -       Once a credit has been signed for and acknowledged by both
                parties, no additional claims will be allowed.

        -       Debits for price reductions will not be accepted by Handspring;
                Handspring will only provide credits.




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Component Price List                                               DATED 3/1/00

Exhibit D

HANDHELD COMPUTER COMPONENTS

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COMPONENT                                DESCRIPTION                                    COST
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<S>                                      <C>                                           <C>
 VISOR                                   2 mb Visor  handheld computer                    *


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 VISOR DELUXE                            8 mb Visor handheld computer                     *


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<S>                                     <C>                                             <C>
USB CRADLE COMPONENTS
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USB HOTSYNC CRADLE, ICE                  USB Hotsync cradle                               *


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USB HOTSYNC CRADLE, GRAPHITE             USB Hotsync cradle                               *



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* Confidential treatment has been requested for certain portions of this
  document pursuant to an application for confidential treatment sent to the
  Securities and Exchange Commission. Such portions are omitted from this filing
  and are filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


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Vendor Program Agreement

Exhibit E


VENDOR PROGRAM AGREEMENT:                       Vendor:   HandSpring
                                                          ---------------------


NEW VENDOR:   [ ]                               VENDOR #: 539310061
                                                          ---------------------

NEW PROGRAM:  [x]

DEPT.:         6                                BUYER:  Kevin Winneroski and
              ------------------                        Elizabeth Sorenson
                                                        -----------------------

CLASS #:      140-664                           BUYERS EXT.:  x5181 and x5168
              ------------------                              -----------------


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1999 FISCAL YEAR                                                       2000 FISCAL YEAR
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<S>                                                                    <C>
START DATE:                                                            START DATE:  02/21/2000
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END DATE:                                                              END DATE:    08/26/2000
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PAYMENT TERMS:                                                         PAYMENT TERMS: net *  days
              --------------------------------------------------                      ---------------------------------------------

FREIGHT TERMS:                                                         FREIGHT TERMS:
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DFI:                                                                   DFI:
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CO-OP:                                                                 CO-OP: 0.00%
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            (Please Specify Payment Method: POP,                                        (Please Specify Payment Method: POP,
                     DFI, Auto Credit)                                                             DFI, Auto Credit)


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MDF:                                                                   MDF:                      *
    ------------------------------------------------------------            -------------------------------------------------------
                 (Please Specify Payment Method: POP,                                  (Please Specify Payment Method: POP,
                          DFI, Auto Credit)                                                        DFI, Auto Credit)

                                                                                Credit will be issued for pre-approved
           -----------------------------------------------------                ---------------------------------------------------
                                                                                activities based on Best Buy's proof
           -----------------------------------------------------                ---------------------------------------------------
                                                                                of execution of such activities
           -----------------------------------------------------                ---------------------------------------------------

SEASONAL DATING                                                        SEASONAL DATING  yes, program determined at a later date
               -------------------------------------------------                        -------------------------------------------

NEW ITEM OPENING ORDERS:                                               NEW ITEM OPENING ORDERS:       No
                        ----------------------------------------                               ------------------------------------

DEMO PROGRAM                                                           DEMO PROGRAM   No
             ---------------------------------------------------                    -----------------------------------------------

DEFECTIVES                                                             DEFECTIVES     yes per agreement
          ------------------------------------------------------                 --------------------------------------------------

                                                                       RETURNS  yes, per agreement
           -----------------------------------------------------                ---------------------------------------------------

STOCK BALANCING                                                        STOCK BALANCING yes, per agreement
               -------------------------------------------------                       --------------------------------------------

PRICE PROTECTION:                                                      PRICE PROTECTION: yes, per agreement
                 -----------------------------------------------                         ------------------------------------------

FREIGHT ALLOWANCE                                                      FREIGHT ALLOWANCE         *
                 -----------------------------------------------                         ------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

* Confidential treatment has been requested for certain portions of this
  document pursuant to an application for confidential treatment sent to the
  Securities and Exchange Commission. Such portions are omitted from this filing
  and are filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


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