Hop-On Inc (HPNN)

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HPON Blade Phone launched at CES 2005.

We thought you would be interested in the below press release. With regards, Andrew Rodriguez (phone:[phone], [e-mail])

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hop-on.com, Inc. (OTC:
HPON) today announced the launch of its new ultra thin cell phone, The Blade. The Blade was designed to combine the latest in cell phone fashion and advanced technology. It is expected to retail for $200 or less than half the cost of similar competing models.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050106/NYTH169 )

The Blade is jam-packed with extended features for people who want to capture memories, play games, and enjoy life. With a built-in 1.3 Megapixel camera, customers can send photos in an instant. This dual-band (900/1800 MHz) GSM/GPRS phone contains 40 polyphonic ring tones, Smart Voice technology, an enhanced WAP browser, and MMS messaging capabilities (picture + text + sound), all in a slim clamshell design. The powerful 262K TFT display is perfect for checking out the latest JAVA enabled games, multimedia, and downloadable pictures and ring tones.

Dan Gannon, Chief Executive Officer of Hop-on commented, "Simply put, when consumers see The Blade we expect they will say 'This is cool.' Our latest phone is small, ultra thin, light and cool looking. Memory and long battery life will let consumers use the phone's advanced video-capture features, color display, and numerous ring tones.
Importantly, we expect our phone to retail for $200 or less than half the cost of similar competing models."


Features:
* Size: 103 x 42 x 15 mm
* Weight: 73g
* Display: 262k TFT Color Display
* Bands: Dual-band 900/1800MHz
* GPRS Class: 10
* WAP: 1.2.1
* Camera: Built-in 1.3 Megapixels with Video capture
* SIM: STK (Sim Tool Kit)

* Battery: Standard Li-Ion 650 mAh
* Battery Life: Talk time 4 hours, Standby time 100 hours
* Message Service: MMS (picture + text + sound)
* Ring Tone: 40 polyphonic, Smart Voice
* Download: Ring tones, Pictures
* Tools: Yes
* JAVA: Yes
* Languages: English, Spanish

Available to Carriers In:

* North America, South America, Caribbean, Europe, Asia, Australia,
Russia

Available Accessories:
* Car Charger, Headset, Travel Charger, Leather Case

Hop-on's The Blade will be on display at The International CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology tradeshow, January 6-9, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada (http://www.CESweb.org). Media requests for information or meetings with Hop-on executives should be directed to Andrew Rodriguez, [phone], [e-mail].

About Hop-on.com, Inc.

Hop-on (OTC: HPON) develops and markets wireless phones and accessories as well as wireless surveillance systems. It product line includes the next generation CDMA2000 handsets designed by its Dallas R&D team as well as GSM/GPRS handsets. Hop-on targets its phones to both emerging market carriers and other domestic carriers and resellers needing an entry level priced phone. In addition, Hop-on offers a line of innovative and attractively priced wireless accessories for both Hop-on phones and other leading manufacturers as well as affordable, wireless surveillance systems. Hop-on is also known for developing the world's first disposable cell phone. It was an IS-95 CDMA phone that was sold to consumers with prepaid airtime and included the capability to add on additional minutes. For more information, visit http://www.Hop-on.com.


CONTACTS:
David Pasquale, 646-536-7006 or Andrew Rodriguez, 646-536-7032
Both with The Ruth Group, http://www.TheRuthGroup.com

This Company's news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Such statements relate to, among other things, software functionality and capacity, timing of the commencement of operations and cash flow, and are indicated by words or phrases such as "anticipate," "estimate,"
"plans" and similar words or phrases. The following are among the principal factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements: general business and economic conditions in the Company's operations, including the rate of inflation, population, employment and job growth rate, the pricing pressures and other competitive factors and issues arising from year 2000 information technology issues. Consequently actual events and results may vary significantly from those included in or contemplated or implied by such statements.