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C ynergy Data and Comstar Interactive have introduced a compact attachment that really packs a POS wallop. CHARGE ANYwhere is a wireless card scanner that attaches to the serial port connector on Comstar Research in Motion (RIM) wireless handhelds (Models 950/850).

Called the Sled, it's powered by proprietary software that recently was certified by Global Payment, Inc. and allows the wireless transmission of credit card processing data. CHARGE ANYwhere is self-contained and ergonomically designed, powered by a battery contained in the RIM handheld, and is easily attached and detached with a pressure tab.

The Sled has a separate serial port connector to support external electronic receipt printers. It also features a removable, swivel belt clip, is available in a wide range of colors and can be customized to suit specific merchant needs.

"Businesses of all sizes and shapes can enjoy the full range of services offered by CHARGE ANYwhere," said John R. Martillo, President of Cynergy Data. "Cynergy Data and Comstar Interactive are opening new roads to opportunity by allowing businesses to process mobile credit card transactions which they were once incapable of supporting."

The patent-pending card reader is a dual-track (Track 1 and 2) reader that can process data from all major credit and private label cards, such as gift cards, and also is capable of reading Track 2 driver's license data.

The compact size - it weighs two ounces - and user-friendly design allows merchants to conduct wireless credit card transactions and send e-mails and faxes. CHARGE ANYwhere also allows for instant approvals on all transactions, lower processing fees, reduced fraud, nearly real-time reporting, and printing customer receipts.

Comstar has teamed up with Cynergy, a merchant acquirer, to add the CHARGE ANYwhere system to Cynergy's full line of electronic processing options for retail, restaurant, mail order, telephone order and Internet businesses. CHARGE ANYwhere is especially useful for businesses like taxi and limo services, delivery services and mobile merchants like locksmiths, plumbers, contractors and salespeople.

The 2.0-watt transmitter output offers extended coverage both indoors and outdoors. Comstar utilizes the Mobitex and Motient wireless data networks to provide broad nationwide coverage areas. CHARGE ANYwhere Manager allows merchants using a secure password to log on to Comstar's Web site for up-to-the-minute transaction reports. The manager also allows exporting information to MS Excel for billing, payroll and accounting purposes.

Cynergy Data 109-15 14th Avenue, Suite 200 College Point, NY 11356 Phone: 800-933-0064 Fax: 718-463-6685 www.cynergydata.com

Comstar Interactive Corp. 19 West 34th Street, Suite 920 New York, NY 10001 Phone: 800-211-1256 Fax: 212-714-1687 www.comstarinteractive.com