MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Presto Services Inc. (http://www.presto.com/about-us.aspx) announces the launch of the PrestoConnect(TM) website with major feature enhancements as a free upgrade to its Presto Mail service. The Presto solution, which debuted in November 2006, allows individuals who don't use a computer or the Internet to receive email, digital photos or PDF documents that are automatically printed on the Presto Printing Mailbox, developed in partnership with HP (NYSE: HPQ).

While the Internet has enabled great strides in communicating with family and friends, more than half of Americans over the age of 65 do not use the Internet(1). Staying connected with loved ones becomes much easier with Presto and the new PrestoConnect website, a central place online for Presto account managers that simplifies creating, scheduling and monitoring communications to Presto Printing Mailbox users.

"The PrestoConnect website allows Presto account managers to more easily manage communications with, and help care for, family members who have not adopted today's digital tools like email and the Internet, " said Peter Radsliff, president and CEO of Presto Services Inc. "Now with PrestoConnect, people who live far away from their technology-shy family members can still play an active role in helping manage the schedules, medications, financial information and other tasks involved with caring for an older loved one."

The PrestoConnect website adds the following capabilities for all Presto Mail service subscribers:

    1.  Pre-scheduled message delivery -- create messages for delivery at a
        later date and time
    2.  Activity reporting -- monitor email quantity and senders (email
        contents remain private)
    3.  Delivery confirmation -- confirm that messages were delivered as
        scheduled
    4.  Presto webmail -- send mail via PrestoConnect from any computer, or
        your email program
    5.  Event reminders -- schedule printed reminders to be delivered at a
        specific date and time
    6.  To-do lists -- create lists of tasks (e.g. taking medication,
        household chores)
    7.  Recurring deliveries -- schedule multiple reminders or email
        deliveries at one time
    8.  Nudge -- gently prompt family members to send more communication
    9.  Presto template preview -- choose from more than 30 pre-formatted,
        colorful designs
    10. Health and wellness articles -- receive weekly news and information
        from Caring.com

According to a recent AARP survey, the vast majority of aging adults would prefer to receive help, if necessary, to age in their own home. PrestoConnect provides the kind of practical communication tools that can help enable older Americans to remain independent.

Presto is available at J&R Music and Computer World in NYC, at Fred Meyer stores in the northwest, and online at: Amazon.com, ActiveForever.com, BestBuy.com, Buy.com, Drugstore.com, GoldViolin.com, Presto.com, Sears.com, SeventhAvenue.com, Solutions.com, Staples.com, Walgreens.com and Walmart.com. For more information, see http://www.presto.com.

(1) Source: Pew Internet and American Life Study 2008

About Presto Services Inc.

Presto was founded in 2004 to help families and friends stay better connected by making it easier for them to share digital content. Led by a world-class team of consumer product and technology veterans, Presto Services Inc. is redefining digital delivery through a unique service that automatically prints the digital content people want to enjoy, without the need for a computer or Internet connection. Presto's first consumer solution launched in November 2006: the Presto Printing Mailbox coupled with Presto Service, which delivers email, photos, PDF documents and ad-free subscription content. Presto's publishing partners include Meredith Corporation and Tribune Media Services.

In the future, Presto plans to deliver additional consumer and business solutions using the technology platform the company is developing. Presto Services Inc. is based in Mountain View, California and has received venture funding from Clearstone Venture Partners, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Vanguard Ventures.

(C) 2008 Presto Services, Inc. "Presto", "Presto Services, Inc.", "You're Connected", "Printing Mailbox" and the Presto stylized logos, are service marks or registered service marks of Presto Services Inc. in the United States and other countries. U.S. and International Patents Pending. "HP" is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

SOURCE Presto Services Inc.

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