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Netpads Lands One of Orlando's Hottest New Resorts

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug 09, 2007 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Netpads, Inc. the leading provider for hospitality in-room computer systems announces Thursday Vista Cay one of Orlando's hottest new properties has just contracted with the company to install 611 Netpads Computers in Phase I and II of their resorts units. "Netpads are fantastic! The performance is great! Our guest love being able to get online, check their email and see what's happening in Orlando, all from their room." General Manager, Isaac Diaz Vista Cay. One of Netpads many features gives their customers the opportunity to custom fit surveys, allowing for a heighten level of customer satisfaction. "I also enjoy the fact that I receive the information from the survey in real time which allows my team to become proactive with any concerns." General Manager, Isaac Diaz Vista Cay. Mike Mattison, Director of Marketing for Netpads, Inc. says "Vista Cay is definitely one of Netpads higher end properties with over 600 units all selling at above a half million dollars. Netpads look forward to having long lasting relationship with Vista Cay." About Netpads, Inc. Netpads specializes in bringing all the accoutrements of the Internet and a home computer to hotel rooms nationwide. Hotel patrons are able to conduct business or access the Internet via highly sophisticated, wireless or wired Netpads all in a secure data environment. Netpads offers high-speed Internet access and related services via the 802.11b and 802.11g wireless protocols, to businesses, restaurants, hotels and malls in the United States. Now customers will be able to access the Internet even if they don't have a PC with them. For more information on Netpads, visit online at www.netpads.net or by phone at 1-407-996-8893. You can also view a brief video presentation about Netpads at www.timeandmotion.com/netpads/.

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Netpads debuts in-room computing system

ORLANDO, Fla., July 2 - After a six-month Beta Test on two Orlando hotel properties, Netpads, Inc. announces that the test was very well received, exceeding participating hotels' expectations.

In addition to providing for most business and home software needs, Netpads also serves as an in-room, virtual "concierge" service enabling hotel guests to have an immediate connection to their local surroundings. At the click of a button, guests can order room service, check out or buy tickets to the local attractions, access nearby restaurant menus, or download local vendor coupons and offerings.

Therman Bronaugh, President of Netpads, Inc., was pleased with the results. "The key to the Beta Test was our continued software development. It gets better every day." Not only do hotels benefit by providing a better service to their guests, they benefit monetarily as well. The installation and servicing of Netpads are free to hotels servicing 300 rooms or more. "We work with each hotel to implement a pricing strategy for guest rooms that generates an opportunity for added revenue," Bronaugh said.

James Chuu, General Manager of the Best Western Movie Land, indicated that his customer satisfaction rating "Is at an all time high," said Chuu "I believe this is in direct relation to Netpads being in each room based on customers' comments and surveys."

"I began to see an increase in revenue from day one," said Bill Jones, General Manager of the Clarion Hotel at Universal Studios Orlando. "Once my staff was trained on the benefits of Netpads, the increase in revenue became a steady flow. Now that wireless is given away for free, this was just what my property needed to exceed revenue goals."

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Netpads Adds BWA to Its Well-Established Client Base

ORLANDO, Fla., July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Netpads, Inc., a provider of hospitality in-room computing announces another successful launch in the Best Western Suites in Auburndale, Florida, the first property in Polk County, Florida, for the Orlando-based company.

"When we first heard about this company we were very skeptical to bring in a full computing service into every guest room. However, through communications with the Netpads representatives they have managed to make the installation process practically flawless. The Netpads systems itself has been a welcome addition to the hotel guest and we are complimented daily on this amenity," according to Amy Garrett, Assistant General Manager, Best Western Inn & Suites, Auburndale, Florida.

"We chose the Best Western Auburndale hotel because of the pride that its owner has put into the hotel. This is one of the nicest properties I've installed all year. Adding Netpads in-room computing systems as an amenity just puts them over the top," says Netpads Vice President Steve Prevesk.

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