Daily Peripherals News

Friday, September 02, 2005

CANAL+ Group Selects Envivio Encoders for Mobile Television Services Trial

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Envivio Inc., the leading technology provider of MPEG-4 (including AVC / H.264) systems which support broadcast services from mobile to HD, announced today that its 4Caster(TM) Mobile Series encoders have been selected by CANAL+ Group for its DVB-H trial of video services to handheld devices. CANAL+ Group is the French leader in Pay-TV and digital TV Broadcast and in the production and distribution of films. The optimized Envivio(R) encoders compress content to very low bit rates that are ideal for mobile operators wanting to enrich their services beyond voice to offer digital television and on-demand video, and for broadcasters such as CANAL+ wanting to repurpose content to address these new markets.

"We are continually offering new and enhanced services to our subscribers. We selected the Envivio encoders because of their unrivaled picture quality and ability to support a wide range of handheld devices," said Jean-Christophe Dekeyser-Donze, New Technologies Director at CANAL+ Group. "Since the Envivio encoders are fully compliant with key mobile standards, they have seamlessly integrated into our network and we plan to work together to enhance image quality."

The 4Caster Mobile Series of real time MPEG-4 encoders optimally distributes audio and video to mobile phone and mobile television subscribers. The encoding systems are compliant with international mobile delivery standards including 3GPP, DVB-H and ISDB-T.

About Envivio Inc.

Envivio Inc. is the leading provider of MPEG-4 (including AVC / H.264) systems that power innovative services for revenue generating and bandwidth saving applications in the broadcast, mobile, enterprise and IPTV markets. Customers using Envivio systems can reduce their operational costs by making their existing infrastructure more efficient while offering the highest quality video services at the lowest possible bit rates. Envivio is considered the industry expert in producing and delivering MPEG-4 products and systems. More than a pioneer in the development of MPEG-4 technology, Envivio has created product families that address specific IP and video delivery requirements to enable the creation of new applications and services that were before not possible. Working with leading industry partners, the company's open standards-based technology and systems are used to deliver complete end-to-end solutions that range from mobile video services, digital television over IP, and rich media communications to high definition television. Visit www.envivio.com for more information.

NOTE: Envivio is a registered trademark of Envivio Inc. All trademarks used herein, whether recognized or not, are the properties of their respective companies.

CONTACT:
Dawn Danaher
Media Relations for Envivio Inc.
Aries MarketMasters
+1 (714) 378-5841
pr@envivio.com

Source: Envivio Inc.

CONTACT: Dawn Danaher of Aries MarketMasters, Media Relations for
Envivio Inc., +1-714-378-5841, or pr@envivio.com

Web site: http://www.envivio.com/

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Bell Microproducts to Host 'Serial Speedway Seminar Roadshow'

Fall Educational Events in Chicago and Monterey Feature Presentationson Market Trends and Innovations in Storage and 64-Bit Computing

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bell Microproducts (NASDAQ:BELM), a leading storage-centric, value-added, distributor announced today that it will host two educational events focused on System Builders and Value Added Resellers (VARs). Set for September 15 in Chicago, Illinois, and October 12 in Monterey, California, the events will provide attendees with opportunities for in-depth discussions and dialog with industry leaders. The events will focus on how to "win the race" by leveraging technology trends to grow business and profits. Interested attendees are encouraged to register online for this free event at www.serialspeedway.com.

Sponsored by SATA-IO, SCSI Trade Association (SCSI TA), and Bell Microproducts' participating manufacturers such as Hitachi, Fujitsu, Microsoft, Maxtor and Seagate, this free event offers six seminar presentations followed by a mini-tradeshow with manufacturer representatives providing product demos, product information and raffle prizes. The program includes presentations from industry experts on how Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA (SATA) interface changes are creating new opportunities for system builders and VARs to penetrate new markets and differentiate themselves from competitors. Also featured are presentations on how to tap into the power of 64-bit computing, perpendicular recording, and how Bell Microproducts can deliver comprehensive support to help attendees build next-generation solutions.

Keynote speaker Mike Karp, columnist for Network World and Senior Analyst at Enterprise Management Associates, will cover "The Future of Storage and Channel Opportunities." Dr. Jeff Burke from Seagate Research will also be speaking on "The changing beat of the hard disc industry: an insider's perspective," and Bell Microproducts will present "Putting Bell Micro's Global Presence and Storage Expertise to Work for You."

Raffle prizes, including software, components, and a "Slipaway to the Speedway" grand prize VIP weekend at an upcoming Bell Micro Racing event will be given away. A mini tradeshow and reception will follow the educational presentations.

For complete event details, speaker biographies, agendas, and related links, visit: www.serialspeedway.com.

About Bell Microproducts

Bell Microproducts is an international, value-added provider of a wide range of high-technology products, solutions, and services to the industrial and commercial markets. The Company's offering includes semiconductors, computer platforms, peripherals, and storage products of various types including desktop, high-end computer and storage subsystems, fibre channel connectivity products, RAID, NAS and SAN storage systems and back-up products. Bell Microproducts is an industry-recognized specialist in storage products and is one of the world's largest storage-centric value-added distributors. The Company's products are available at any level of integration, from components to subsystem assemblies and fully-integrated, tested and certified system solutions. The Company adds value with a broad range of services including system design, integration, installation, maintenance, and other consulting services. Trained and certified technical personnel provide these services at Bell Microproducts' ISO 9001:2000 facilities. Bell Microproducts markets and distributes more than 140 brand name product lines, as well as its own Rorke Data storage products and Markvision memory modules, to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), contract electronic manufacturing services (CEMS) customers, value-added resellers (VARs) and system integrators in the Americas and Europe. More information can be found in the Company's SEC filings, or by visiting the Bell Microproducts Web site at www.bellmicro.com.

Contact:
Pamela Mills
Bell Microproducts, Inc.
pmills@bellmicro.com
408-451-9400

Source: Bell Microproducts, Inc.

CONTACT: Pamela Mills of Bell Microproducts, Inc., +1-408-451-9400, or
pmills@bellmicro.com

Web site: http://www.serialspeedway.com/

Web site: http://www.bellmicro.com/

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Digital SLR Cameras Reach Mainstream Consumers as Nikon Launches Cross Country Tour to Promote New D50 Camera

Nikon Kicks off the 'D50 Digital Experience' Multi-City Road Tour, Proving To Consumers That Incredible Photos are Incredibly Simple to Take with a D50

MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- This fall consumers in major cities across America will have the chance to see for themselves what the buzz surrounding digital SLR cameras is all about, as Nikon today embarks on a national multi-city road tour to put its newest, lightest and easiest-to-use digital SLR camera - the D50 - directly into the hands of curious consumers. Nikon's "D50 Digital Experience" tour kicks off today at the St. Louis County Fair and Air Show in St. Louis, Missouri, and will continue on to stops in 11 major cities across the country, helping people experience firsthand how easy taking incredible photos can be using the D50.

As part of the tour, a custom wrapped SUV and box-trailer convoy will make its appearance at popular local fairs and festivals within each of the 11 cities planned. At each stop, a six-member tour team will be equipped to offer attendees a complete experience of Nikon's hot new D50 digital SLR camera. Large photo displays and plasma screens will offer valuable tips and tutorials, while interactive displays will offer detailed product features and information. The tour will also feature a "mock photo shoot" studio along with the latest Epson(R) inkjet printers, so attendees can shoot pictures and print samples from the D50 on the spot. Attendees can ask available Nikon and Epson experts questions on digital SLR photography and printing techniques, and even borrow a D50 camera to "test drive" it to their fullest satisfaction.

Within each city, Nikon will also give away a brand new D50 digital SLR camera with an 18-55mm Zoom-Nikkor lens, valued at $799.95. By entering the camera giveaway on-site at each event, participants will also be automatically entered to win one national prize - a spectacular photo-trek for two to Sweden with American PHOTO(TM) magazine and world renowned photographers and Nikon mentors, Joe McNally and Reed Hoffman. This sweepstakes can also be entered online at http://www.nikondigital.com/D50experience/.

"At Nikon we're constantly amazed with the reaction we get from consumers who try one of our D50 digital SLR cameras. Its virtually instantaneous response time, superb intuitive design, and simple layout of controls, all lend to a very satisfying initial experience that allows most people to take great pictures within minutes of picking up the camera. In fact their admiration for the camera is often topped by their appreciation of the remarkable image quality they see in prints made directly from the camera," said Steve Heiner, general manager, Marketing, Digital SLR Camera Systems at Nikon Inc. "Energized by this reaction, Nikon is taking this remarkable camera on the road with the D50 Digital Experience tour allowing thousands of people to try the camera and witness how quickly and easily they can take incredible photos with little or no effort," he added.

Digital SLR cameras have grown rapidly in popularity over the last several months and Nikon's recent introduction of the 6.1 megapixel D50 further spurred excitement and interest among a broad range of consumers including family memory-keepers as well as photo enthusiasts. The D50 Digital Experience tour will be an excellent resource for consumers to get a hands-on experience with the camera and judge its advantages for themselves.

The Nikon D50 Digital Experience Tour 2005: Dates and Locations

Nikon's D50 Digital Experience tour will stop at local events, fairs and festivals in 11 cities across the country during September 2 through November 5, 2005. A detailed schedule for the tour is outlined as follows:

Date City & State Location/Event
Sep 2, 3, 4, 5 St. Louis, MO St. Louis County Fair and
Air Show; at the Spirit of
St. Louis Airport
Sep 9, 10, 11 Denver, CO Oktoberfest; at Larimer
Square
Sep 16, 17, 18 Seattle, WA West Washington Fair; at 110
9th Ave SW in Puyallup, WA
Sep 23, 24, 25 San Francisco, CA San Francisco Blues
Festival; at Fort Mason's
Green Meadow
Sep 29, 30 & Oct 1, 2 Los Angeles, CA Original Harvest Festival;
Ventura County Fair Grounds
Oct 6, 7 San Diego, CA Various area stops
Oct 8, 9 San Diego, CA North Island Speed Fest; at
Naval Base Coronado Island
Oct 14, 15, 16 Chicago, IL Halloween Pumpkin Plaza; at
Daley Plaza
Oct 17 Chicago, IL Various area stops
Oct 21, 22, 23 Boston, MA Head of the Charles Regatta;
at Charles River, Boston
Oct 26 Philadelphia, PA Sponsored Double Decker
tours in downtown
Philadelphia
Oct 28 New York, NY Central Park (Healthy
Halloween); at Central Park,
NY
Oct 29, 30 New York, NY Park Avenue South Autumn
Fair; at Park Ave 17th-23rd
St.
Nov 4, 5 Washington, D.C. Colonial Days; Williamsburg

The Ultimate Family Camera

The Nikon D50 is a user-friendly digital SLR camera that is fast and responsive so you never miss an important moment, delivering incredible quality images that can easily produce 4x6 inch to poster-sized prints. It stands out as ideal for families searching for that perfect camera to capture timeless memories during important occasions and life events such as weddings, first homeruns, birthdays, prom night, and golden anniversaries, among others. The D50 is the perfect combination of intelligent, easy-to-use features and impeccable image quality, and at a new low estimated street price of $799.95 (for the D50 outfit with the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED lens), it represents an excellent value for its capabilities. Key features of the D50 include:

-- Nikon's smallest, lightest and easiest-to-use digital SLR camera to
date
-- 6.1 effective megapixel Nikon DX Format CCD image sensor for
images with vivid color and sharp detail and ability to make prints as
large as poster size
-- 7 Digital Vari-Program modes, including Auto, Portrait, Landscape,
Child, Close Up, Sports, or Night Portrait
-- Incredible battery performance, delivering up to approximately 2,000
images on a single charge
-- Large, 2.0-inch LCD screen
-- High-performance digital processing technology that renders images with
brilliant color and sharp details
-- Refined 5-Area autofocus system with class-leading low-light detection
-- 2.5 frames per second continuous shooting up to 137 frames (Full
resolution images with JPEG NORMAL compression and a Lexar 60X or
SanDisk Ultra II 256MB SD Card)
-- 3D Color Matrix Metering II for accurate exposure, even in tricky
lighting situations
-- High-quality AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED lens (included
in D50 Outfit), plus compatibility with over 50 world-class Nikkor
optics
-- Complimentary PictureProject software included for automatically
importing pictures to a computer, e-mailing or auto enhancing them,
running slideshows, burning CD/DVDs* and much more.

For a complete list of D50 features and specifications, visit http://www.nikondigital.com/.

About Nikon

Nikon, At the Heart of the Image(TM). Nikon Inc. is the world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology and is globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for its award-winning consumer and professional photographic equipment. Nikon Inc. distributes the Nikon Total Imaging System of consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, Nikkor optics, Speedlights and System Accessories; Nikon Coolpix(R) compact digital cameras; Coolscan(R) digital film scanners; 35mm film SLR cameras; Nikon software products and Nikon sports and recreational optics. At the heart of every Nikon camera is Nikon's Exclusive Feature System, making it easy for anyone to take amazing digital pictures. Through the Nikon Spirit Initiative(TM), the company, plays an active role in supporting aspiring and advanced photographers through a variety of philanthropic organizations, educational programs, events and workshops. For more information, dial (800) NIKON-US or visit http://www.nikonusa.com/, which links all levels of photographers to the web's most comprehensive photo learning and sharing communities.

Source: Nikon Inc.

CONTACT: Saurabh Wahi, swahi@mww.com, or Brian Williams,
bwilliams@mww.com, both of both of MWW Group, +1-201-507-9500

Web site: http://www.nikonusa.com/
http://www.nikondigital.com/
http://www.nikondigital.com/D50experience

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Thursday, September 01, 2005

Ricoh Begins Using New Corporate Logo

WEST CALDWELL, N.J., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Corporation, the leading provider of digital office equipment, today began using its new corporate logo worldwide.

The new logo is easily recognizable and reflects Ricoh's global presence as a leader in the office equipment and electronics industries. The new design features rounded edges and greatly enhances the readability and recognition of the logo on a global scale. The new logo will be transitioned into use over time to all of Ricoh's facilities.

The new logo replaces a logo that had been in place since 1986. During that time, Ricoh has grown into a global leader in the office solutions industry and a brand recognized around the world. Since Ricoh will be celebrating its 70th anniversary in February 2006, the timing was perfect for a new logo to be introduced to reaffirm Ricoh's global brand.

About Ricoh Corporation

Ricoh Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company Ltd., the 69-year-old leading supplier of office automation equipment and electronics, with fiscal year 2004 sales in excess of $17 billion, a 1.9 percent increase over the previous year.

Ricoh Corporation is a leading provider of document solutions. Ricoh's fully integrated hardware and software products help businesses share information efficiently and effectively by enabling customers to control the input, management and output of documents. Ricoh's line of document management devices include, color and black & white digital imaging systems, facsimile products, printers, scanners, digital duplicators and wide format engineering systems. Additionally, Ricoh offers a wide variety of document and printing solutions directly and through strategic alliances enhancing office productivity and document workflow. Ricoh's document management software enhances workgroup collaboration and offers secure storage, retrieval and sharing of critical information.

Ricoh Corporation directly or through its subsidiaries markets and distributes products in North, Central and South America. For fiscal year 2004, Ricoh Corporation sales exceeded $2.9 billion, an increase of 6.9 percent over the previous year.

Information about Ricoh's complete range of products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at www.ricoh-usa.com.

All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies.

CONTACT: Russell Marchetta
Ricoh Corporation
(973) 882-2075
russell.marchetta@ricoh-usa.com

Source: Ricoh Corporation

CONTACT: Russell Marchetta of Ricoh Corporation, +1-973-882-2075,
russell.marchetta@ricoh-usa.com

Web site: http://www.ricoh-usa.com/

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Zoom Systems Expands at Major Airports, Begins Deployment to 10,000 New Locations

Company Set to Usher in New Era of Automated Retail for Digital Music Players, Headphones, Cosmetics and More

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoom Systems announced today it is accelerating deployment of the company's new automated retail stores in airports, hotels, malls and even grocery stores in a move that will revolutionize traditional vending. Zoom is ushering in a new era of automated retailing by implementing networks of 40 square foot robotic stores that are placed in heavily trafficked locations and are open 24 hours a day. For the first time ever, leading brands can place products like digital music players, headphones, computer accessories and even cosmetics directly in the path of consumers, creating a new experience and generating revenue opportunities where none existed before.

"Zoom Shops are not your parents' vending machine," said Gower Smith, CEO and co-founder of Zoom Systems. "Unlike vending, we have developed the technology and intelligence to offer consumers the hottest products from $10 to $200 from the best brands. It's like shopping online, but consumers have the instant gratification of getting their product immediately."

Zoom plans to build a network of 3,000 robotic stores at high traffic locations over the next 24 months and expects its network to grow to 10,000 stores in the next five years. Zoom Shops are centrally networked, have a touch screen consumer interface and deliver product via a robotic arm.

Revolutionizing Vending, Changing Retail Forever

Zoom Shops will offer the same direct access to consumers that inspired vending, but do so with "state of the art" robotic stores. Zoom Shops feature a touch screen that delivers an experience similar to online shopping. Customers can view product information before they purchase. Rather than having your product dropped into a bin, Zoom Shops retrieve product via a robotic arm and carefully deliver it directly to the consumer. Patented optical technology ensures the product has been delivered before the customer's credit or debit card is charged for the purchase.

Zoom Shop product assortments are customized to each channel and offer up to 120 items in a secure, well-lit environment. Zoom Shops in airports offer digital music players, headphones, pre-paid mobile phones, digital cameras and computer accessories. Zoom Shops in hotels offer personal electronics and computer accessories as well as the same merchandise you would expect to find in a traditional hotel store such as medicines and personal care products.

Additionally, Zoom creates customized concepts for location partners. For example, Zoom Shops in grocery stores offer home office products such as ink cartridges and computer accessories.

"Just as ATMs extended banking services to locations far beyond the teller window, Zoom is extending the retail experience to thousands of locations where transactions weren't possible before. The possibilities for brand and location partners are limitless," Smith said.

Zoom Flies into Airport Expansion

Based on its initial success at San Francisco and Atlanta airports, two of the world's largest international airports, Zoom Systems recently signed new long-term agreements that will greatly expand the presence of its robotic stores in both.

"We're very pleased to be among the first locations in the world to offer Zoom Shops to busy travelers in our new International Terminal," said John Martin, General Manager at San Francisco International Airport.

Zoom is in discussions with other major airports around the country and expects to be in other metropolitan markets before the end of the year.

Zoom Shops Offer Hotel Guests 24x7 Experience

Zoom has also deployed Zoom Shops in many leading hotels. The four diamond, 667-room Argent Hotel in San Francisco installed its first Zoom Shop after closing an unprofitable gift shop. Data from the Argent Zoom Shop shows almost half of sales occur during hours when the previous gift shop would have been closed, generating new revenue for the hotel and providing better service for its guests. Zoom Shops in hotels also offer most of the same personal care, medicine, travel, electronics and other goods that were previously sold in the gift shop.

"The Zoom Shop allows us to offer the best products at any time that our guests need them," said Brian Hughes, General Manager of the Argent. "As hotel gift shops become less and less viable in today's high labor cost environment, the opportunity presented with the Zoom Shop was quite simply an opportunity to not say "no" to our guests when asked if we have a venue to purchase essential and convenience based products. The Zoom Shop was the logical replacement for a store that wasn't delivering revenue for the hotel."

Branded Zoom Shops Offer New Marketing, Retail Channel

Just as Zoom Shops can be customized to locations, they can also be customized to brands. For example a cosmetics company could customize a Zoom Shop so that it carried the look and feel of the brand and offered the best of its product line. Because the stores are located in high traffic consumer areas, these customized stores serve as impactful advertising and marketing opportunities as well.

"These customized Zoom Shops offer leading brands tremendous new opportunities to showcase their best products as well as new opportunities to sell these products at retail, while carrying their brand message to consumers in locations they would otherwise find difficult to access," said Rick Cusick, former merchandising executive at LVMH Moet Hennessey Louis Vuitton, who recently joined Zoom as EVP of Merchandising.

Deep Retail Experience on Zoom Exec Team

Zoom executive management team, board of directors and advisors all have extensive retail backgrounds at leading brands that include Target, LVMH Moet Hennessey Louis Vuitton, Bank of America, Mattel and Compaq. Zoom executives and founders now own 40 percent of equity in Zoom after participating in a $12 million Series B financing, which closed in June 2005.

Other Zoom directors and advisors also participated in the Series B financing including U.S. Venture Partners' Phil Schlein, the former CEO of Macy's California and former board member at Apple Computer for eight years and Bruce Quinnell, Zoom Systems Chairman of the Board. Quinnell is former Vice Chairman, President and COO of leading retailer Borders Group and currently is also chairman of Hot Topic, one of the nation's most successful mall retailers.

About Zoom Systems

Zoom Systems is pioneering a new retail channel -- automated retail that places popular brands and high demand products directly in the path of consumers. These "state of the art" robotic stores utilize 40 square feet, carry only the world's most popular products and are located in high consumer traffic areas -- a retailing strategy that stands in a clear contrast to confusing, crowded and cluttered mega-stores. Zoom's robotic stores use technology to provide consumers simplicity, speed and easy access to products from high profile brands offering consumers a revolutionary new retail experience. Led by a dynamic team of experienced retail executives, Zoom plans over the next two years to implement thousands of these robotic stores in high traffic locations such as airports, hotels, malls and grocery stores. http://www.zoomsystems.com/

Pictures of Zoom Shops are available at http://www.zoomsystems.com/aboutZoom.html

Source: Zoom Systems

CONTACT: Erika Shaffer, SutherlandGold Group for Zoom Systems,
+1-206-972-5514, erika@sutherlandgold.com

Web site: http://www.zoomsystems.com/
http://www.zoomsystems.com/aboutZoom.html

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Mobility Electronics Introduces iGo(R) everywhere130 Power Adapter

New Combination AC/DC Adapter Offers Power Solutions for Desktop Replacements, Multimedia and Big Screen Portable Computers

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mobility Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:MOBE), a leading provider of innovative portable power and computing solutions for the mobile electronic device user, announced today that it is now shipping the iGo everywhere130 power adapter designed to offer power solutions for big screen, multimedia, and desktop replacement portable computers.

The iGo everywhere130 is compatible with more portable computer brands and models than any other power adapter on the market. It leverages Mobility Electronics' patented itip(TM) technology which allows users to power and charge virtually all major brands of mobile electronic (ME) devices with a single adapter and interchangeable tips.

Bundled with the iGo dualpower(R) accessory, everywhere130 enables simultaneous powering of a portable computer plus a low-power ME device such as a mobile phone, handheld/PDA, digital camera, or MP3 player.

The everywhere130 is a new, more powerful generation of the successful iGo EverywherePower(R) 7500 Series AC/DC combination power adapter and will replace it in the Company's product line-up. By offering both AC and DC power capabilities, the adapter eliminates the need to purchase and carry separate AC and DC adapters and lets users power and recharge from multiple power sources, including standard wall, in-vehicle and airplane in-seat power outlets.

The everywhere130 is expected to be available nationwide in major electronic superstores including RadioShack(R), Best Buy(R) and CompUSA(R) in September. It is available today at www.igo.com.

"The high-power, big-screen portable computers are quickly gaining popularity and are a fast growing segment of the portable computer market," said Charles Mollo, chief executive officer of Mobility Electronics. "The new iGo everywhere130 is an important addition to our product line."

The iGo everywhere130 power adapter and the branded versions manufactured for Mobility's strategic partners offer the following key features and benefits:

* Mobility Electronics' patented itip technology -- allows users to
power and charge virtually all major brands of ME devices with a
single adapter and interchangeable tips

* Fully integrated AC and DC power adapter -- eliminates the need to
purchase and carry separate AC and DC adapters and lets users power
and recharge from multiple power sources, including standard wall,
in-vehicle and airplane in-seat power outlets

* Included iGo dualpower accessory -- enables simultaneous powering of
a notebook plus a low-power mobile electronic (ME) device such as a
mobile phone, handheld/PDA, digital camera, or MP3 player

* Provides 130 watts of peak output power -- supports 90 and 120 watt
notebooks with features such as large screens, high-end video cards
and desktop-replacement processors

* Automatic voltage and current regulation -- eliminates the need to
select voltage manually and ensures portable computers and other
devices receive the appropriate amount of power

* Automatic temperature protection -- results in much cooler operation,
higher reliability and a longer useful life than competing power
adapters

About Mobility Electronics, Inc.

Mobility Electronics, Inc., based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a developer of universal power adapters for portable computers and mobile electronic devices (e.g., mobile phones, PDAs, digital cameras, etc.) and creator of the patented intelligent tip ("itip") technology. Mobility Electronics' iGo brand offers a full line of AC, DC and combination AC/DC power adapters for portable computers and mobile electronic devices. All these adapters leverage the Company's itip technology, which enables one power adapter to power/charge hundreds of brands and thousands of models of mobile electronic devices through the use of interchangeable tips.

The Company also offers hardware products for handheld devices, expansion and docking products for servers, desktop and portable computers, and other accessories for the mobile electronic device market.

Mobility Electronics' products are available at www.igo.com as well as through leading resellers, retailers and OEM partners. For additional information call 480-596-0061, or visit www.mobilityelectronics.com.

Mobility Electronics, iGo, iGo everywherepower and iGo dualpower are registered trademarks, and ... improving your mobile experience is a trademark of Mobility Electronics, Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. This release contains forward- looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including expectations relating to the availability and benefits of the everywhere130 adapter. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. In particular, factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include the sell through rates of the Company's power adapters, including the everywhere130 adapter; delays or cessation of shipments of the Company's products to various retail outlets; the timing and success of new product introductions; the development and introduction of new products by us and our competitors; the performance of suppliers and subcontractors; industry and general economic or business conditions; and other factors detailed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made and are not guarantees of future performance. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.

Source: Mobility Electronics, Inc.

CONTACT: Mary Garrett of LAUNCH, +1-480-966-0100 ext. 201,
mary@launchcorp.com, for Mobility Electronics, Inc.; or Julia Francis of
Mobility Electronics, Inc., +1-480-596-0061 ext. 386, jfrancis@mobl.com

Web site: http://www.igo.com/

Web site: http://www.mobilityelectronics.com/

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Wednesday, August 31, 2005

Condre Technology Is Now Shipping Disc Imager II CD / DVD Media Printer

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Condre Technology, Inc., a leading US Based Manufacturer of CD and DVD Duplication, Printing and Destruction Systems, is now shipping Disc Imager II, a new ink jet direct to disc printing system. Disc Imager II is based on a high performance Lexmark print engine and is compatible with almost all white or silver printable matte disc surfaces, including Condre's own Go Video PDS media line. In addition, the system features a plug and play USB 2.0 interface and includes Discus software for easy label creation and image alignment on the disc. The Disc Imager II has a Suggested List Price of $899.00, making it the most competitively priced ink jet disc printer designed for high volume requirements available today.

Joe Vaughan, Condre Technology's General Manager, noted, "The new Disc Imager II CD / DVD disc printing system is designed for applications requiring higher volume throughput than most low cost printers can accommodate. In addition, its low price point and non proprietary ink cartridges offer an immediate return on investment and low cost of ownership for our customer base. Furthermore, it rounds out our product line and makes us a true one stop shop for any CD or DVD R user needing duplication, printing or destruction capability."

Chuck Alcon Jr, Condre Technology's Director of Sales and Marketing, added, "We recognized the absence in the marketplace of an economically priced printing system with truly affordable and readily available consumables. Our Engineering and Design Team has worked hard to develop a reliable printing platform, bundled with a known software creation application for ease of use. Our VAR and Dealer partners and End User customers will be pleased with the performance of the Disc Imager II."

The Disc Imager II is available from most authorized Condre Technology VARs, Dealers and OEMs. Call 952 294 4900 for details or see http://www.condre.com/ .

About Condre Technology:

Condre Technology is a leading manufacturer and developer of CD / DVD R Duplication, Printing and Destruction Systems located in Minneapolis, Mn. Condre Technology creates customer value by focusing on developing economically priced solutions with ease of use and high reliability. For more information call 952 294 4900 or visit http://www.condre.com/ .

Source: Condre Technology, Inc.

CONTACT: Chuck Alcon Jr of Condre Technology, Inc., +1-952-294-4900, or
calconjr@condre.com

Web site: http://www.condre.com/

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Epson Announces the Ultimate Home Photo Center; The Epson Stylus(R) Photo RX700

New Epson All-In-One Offers CD/DVD Printing, Numerous PC-Free Capabilities and a High-Quality Photo Fine(TM) Display Along With More of the Tools Customers Need for Making the Most of Precious Memories

LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The newest product in Epson's photo all-in-one line combines creativity tools, flexibility and quality to provide the ultimate solution for the photo enthusiast. The six-color Epson Stylus Photo RX700 all-in-one ink jet offers a variety of convenient and user-friendly features, including the capability to print on ink jet printable CDs and DVDs. Epson was the first and still is the only ink jet printer manufacturer in the U.S. to include this feature on its photo printers and now is also the first to include this feature on an all-in-one device.

Customers can easily view, select, crop, and enhance photos PC-free on this all-in-one's 2.5-inch premium photo viewer with Epson Photo Fine LCD technology for crystal clear detail that surpasses the quality of competitors' preview monitors. The Epson Stylus Photo RX700 is the first all-in-one to offer Epson Photo Fine technology, an innovation which is currently featured on the popular Epson P-2000 Multimedia Storage Viewer(TM). The Epson Stylus Photo RX700 also gives customers the ability to make reprints and enlargements from slides, negatives and photos, in addition to providing one-step color restoration with Epson Easy Photo Fix(TM) scanning technology. All of this and more can be easily achieved, with or without a computer.

"Photographs capture special moments and serve as timeless reminders. They are an important part of each of our lives -- whether we have favorite photos in our wallets, on our walls, on our refrigerators, or in albums," said Steve Semos, product manager, Epson. "It's easier than ever to do more with these precious memories in the comfort of your own home with the Epson Stylus Photo RX700."

Have It All with the Epson Stylus Photo RX700

The Epson Stylus Photo RX700 is a top-of-the-line performer that not only provides versatility with features such as dual paper trays, but offers remarkable quality as well. This product features Epson's six-color dye-based, front-loading photo inks, with variable-sized ink droplets as small as 1.5 picoliters and up to 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi for true photographic lab-quality prints. It also delivers BorderFree(R) 4"x 6", 5"x 7", 8"x 10", letter-size prints and copies with no perforations or edges to trim.

With its wide variety of options for printing everything from photos to documents, the Epson Stylus Photo RX700 delivers it all and makes it easy. Some of this product's user-friendly features and highlights are:

-- Direct Printing -- Built-in card slots make it possible to print
directly from all memory card formats. Customers can also print
photos by connecting PictBridge-enabled cameras or external CD-R, Zip
or flash memory drives as well as print from Bluetooth(R) devices
with an optional adapter (available for an estimated street price
of $69).

-- Built-In 2.5-inch Photo Fine LCD Viewer -- A premium quality,
crystal-clear color display provides PC-free viewing, selecting and
editing of images.

-- Photo Proof Sheet -- Share and select images without using a computer
by creating a photo proof sheet. This sheet displays thumbnail
images of photos that can be marked, placed on the scanner bed and
printed automatically.

-- Photo Greeting Cards -- Create unique-looking photo greeting cards
using a favorite photo and a personalized, hand-written message
without having to use a computer. This Epson-exclusive feature
allows customers to add their own custom artwork and writing to
everything from party invitations to holiday greetings with a few
steps.

-- Customized CDs/DVDs -- Customers can print directly onto the surface
of ink jet printable CDs and DVDs with this product. Customized
designs can be created quickly and simply and printed out in the
convenient front-loading CD tray. To use this feature without a
computer, text and graphics can be copied from a favorite CD/DVD and
printed onto a duplicate disc for a professional looking backup copy.
It's as easy as placing the disc anywhere on the scan-bed and
pressing a button.

-- High-Quality Scanning -- With its 48-bit, 3200 x 6400 dpi resolution,
this all-in-one is able to scan photos, slides and negatives with
precision clarity and detail.

-- EPSON Easy Photo Fix Color Restoration -- Easily restores old, faded
and/or discolored images from slides, negatives and prints, and
removes digital artifacts from scans typically caused by dust. This
feature can be used with and without a computer.

-- PC-Free Copying -- With its convenient PC-free copying feature,
customers can duplicate high-resolution, borderless black and white
or color photos, and can make copies of everyday documents, recipes,
receipts, and more.

Smooth and Speedy Operation

The Epson Stylus Photo RX700 was engineered to provide convenience, reliability and hassle-free printing, copying and scanning. This model has six new, front-loading, individual ink cartridges, which eliminate the need for lifting the unit's lid to replace the ink cartridges. There are also dual paper trays on this device, which provide the flexibility and efficiency of keeping both plain and photo paper loaded simultaneously and ready for any type of project.

For speeding through photos and text quickly, the Epson Stylus Photo RX700 delivers a borderless 8"x 10" color photo in about 78 seconds and up to 20 pages per minute for a black text document.* It works on both Windows and Macintosh platforms and offers Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity.

Pricing and Availability

The Epson Stylus Photo RX700 is available now for an estimated street price of $399 at major computer, electronic superstores and can be purchased through mail order, the Internet and Epson's own retail site, www.epsonstore.com. The models are backed by the one-year Epson Limited Warranty and are supported by the EPSON Connection (SM), a customer support and technical assistance line. For more information about Epson and its products, call 1-800-GO-EPSON (1-800-463-7766) or visit www.epson.com.

Epson's Environmental Commitment

The Epson Stylus Photo RX700 has earned the ENERGY STAR by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. Epson is committed to protecting the environment for future generations by offering a broad range of ENERGY STAR products designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by significantly reducing electricity usage, which minimizes pollution, without compromising quality. Epson encourages consumers to save energy, save money and save the environment by selecting ENERGY STAR products.

About Epson America Inc.

Epson America Inc. offers an extensive array of award-winning image capture and image output products for the consumer, business, photography, and graphic arts markets. The company is also a leading supplier of value-added point-of-sale (POS) printers and transaction terminals for the retail market. Founded in 1975, Epson America Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, a global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality technology products that meet customer demands for increased functionality, compactness, systems integration and energy efficiency. Epson America, Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach, Calif.

*Black pages per minute based on text memo in Economy Mode on plain paper. Borderless color photo in Photo Mode on Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper. Additional processing time may vary based on system configuration, software application and page complexity.

Note: Specifications subject to change. Epson and Epson Stylus are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation and Multimedia Storage Viewer is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. BorderFree is a registered trademark of Epson America, Inc. Easy Photo Fix and Photo Fine are trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Epson Connection is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. Third party brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Source: Epson America, Inc.

CONTACT: Kristine Snyder of Epson America, Inc., +1-562-290-4026,
kristine_snyder@ea.epson.com; or Jane Fainer of Walt & Company,
+1-408-496-0900, ext. 1052, jfainer@walt.com, for Epson America, Inc.

Web site: http://www.epsonstore.com/

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Lexmark applauds law enforcement authorities for success in conviction, prison sentence for counterfeiter of laser cartridges

LEXINGTON, Ky., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE:LXK) today applauded the success of law enforcement authorities in obtaining a conviction and prison sentence for an individual charged with marketing counterfeit Lexmark laser cartridges.

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David C. Lasota Jr., convicted of trafficking in counterfeit goods and using counterfeit marks in violation of federal law, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison and ordered to pay restitution of $63,406.80 to Lexmark.

Based on records seized in a multi-state investigation, more than 13,000 counterfeit Lexmark toner cartridges were fraudulently marketed. Working with Lexmark and Stumar Investigations, the Allegheny County Police Department in Pennsylvania, the Clifton, New Jersey, Police Department, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the United States Postal Inspection Service issued multiple search warrants in an effort to stop the sale of these toner cartridges.

This case continues efforts by Lexmark over the past several years to preserve the quality of the printing experience involving genuine, Lexmark- branded equipment. Customers using counterfeit supplies products risk poorer equipment performance, low supply yields, inferior print quality, toner or ink leakage, high cartridge failure rates and increased equipment downtime - all of which cost the customer time and money.

"We applaud this successful prosecution and we thank the authorities involved for demonstrating their commitment to protecting customers from these fraudulent activities. Counterfeiting is a serious crime that defrauds customers and we at Lexmark intend to do everything we can to support the authorities in the arrest and conviction of the responsible parties," said Vincent J. Cole, Lexmark vice president and general counsel.

Lexmark is a founding member of the Imaging Supplies Coalition (ISC), which has launched a consumer-education initiative called "When in doubt, check it out." To protect customers from being victimized, this program allows those who question product quality or authenticity to submit products anonymously to the ISC to determine if the supplies are counterfeit. Since the inception of the program, the ISC says counterfeit awareness has increased significantly among distribution channels. Both distributors and consumers can check the ISC Web site (http://www.isc-inc.org/) for further information on supplies fraud.

Consumers can protect themselves by purchasing genuine supplies through a manufacturer's authorized channels. In addition, consumers should always be cautious of prices that are well below market standards.

If you are in the U.S. and suspect a Lexmark supplies product is counterfeit, you can always call Lexmark directly by dialing 1-888-539-1551, then selecting option #1.

About Lexmark

Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE:LXK) makes it easier for businesses and consumers to move information between the digital and paper worlds. Since its inception in 1991, Lexmark has become a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of printing and imaging solutions for customers in more than 150 countries. Lexmark reported $5.3 billion in revenue in 2004, and can be found on the Internet at www.lexmark.com.

Lexmark and Lexmark with the diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

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CONTACT: Tim Fitzpatrick of Lexmark International, Inc.,
+1-859-232-7527, or tfitzpat@lexmark.com

Web site: http://www.lexmark.com/
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Lexmark to participate in Global Technology Conference, comments to be broadcast live via Web

LEXINGTON, Ky., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE:LXK) today announced that Paul Rooke, Lexmark executive vice president and president of its Printing Solutions and Services Division, will participate in the Citigroup 12th Annual Global Technology Conference, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2005. The discussion can be accessed live from Lexmark's investor relations Web site at http://investor.lexmark.com/ at 8:40 a.m. (EDT). The site will also offer a replay after the event.

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CONTACT: Investor, John Morgan, +1-859-232-5568, or
jmorgan@lexmark.com, or Media, Tim Fitzpatrick, +1-859-232-7527, or
tfitzpat@lexmark.com , both of Lexmark International, Inc.

Web site: http://www.lexmark.com/
http://investor.lexmark.com/

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Seagate Technology Honors Supply Chain Excellence for 2005

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seagate Technology (NYSE:STX), the world's leading hard drive company, today announced the winners of its Outstanding Supplier Awards for 2005. Belton Group, Hoya Corporation and Xyratex, Ltd. all brought home this year's top honors. Seagate unveiled the winners at its 5th Annual Suppliers Day conference in Singapore.

The awards are presented to those suppliers delivering consistently high performance in the areas of Quality, Technology Availability, Delivery, Flexibility and Cost Management.

The Belton Group, a leading manufacturer of Arm Coil Assembly and Hook-Up, was this year's Outstanding Supplier in the Mechanical Components category. In addition to delivering on aggressive volume requirements, Belton consistently outperformed its peers to meet Seagate's quality, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and technology metrics.

Hoya Corporation, a leading provider of glass substrates and media, supplies glass substrates for multiple Seagate products. Hoya was awarded the Outstanding Supplier Award in the Media/Suspension category. During Seagate's fiscal year 2005, Hoya was instrumental in providing products for Seagate's rapid growth in the Mobile and Consumer Electronics markets. Hoya's execution, technology and flexibility were key elements of Seagate's success throughout the year.

Xyratex, Ltd., a leading provider of capital equipment to Seagate's manufacturing sites, was honored as Outstanding Supplier in the Manufacturing Capital Equipment category. Xyratex responded pro-actively to Seagate's accelerated demand schedule, and its 24-7 response accompanied by a highly efficient supply chain helped dramatically reduce total lead-time for new equipment.

"Our mantra for our suppliers is 'Drive Quality,'" said Karl Chicca, Seagate senior vice president of Global Materials. "The importance of reliable storage continues to grow within traditional and new markets, like consumer electronics, and our suppliers must not only provide components that meet our stringent requirements, but must continue to raise the bar on quality.

"Much of Seagate's success in fiscal year 2005 can be credited to the quality, technology, delivery and flexibility of our supply base. We continued to improve our industry-leading supply chain over the last year and received tremendous support from our suppliers to meet our customer demand. It was no small feat and I thank them for their hard work and contribution."

About Seagate

Seagate is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of hard disc drives, providing products for a wide-range of Enterprise, Desktop, Mobile Computing, and Consumer Electronics applications. Seagate's business model leverages technology leadership and world-class manufacturing to deliver industry-leading innovation and quality to its global customers, and to be the low cost producer in all markets in which it participates. The company is committed to providing award-winning products, customer support and reliability to meet the world's growing demand for information storage. Seagate can be found around the globe and at www.seagate.com.

NOTE: Seagate, Seagate Technology and the Wave logo are U.S. registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC.

Source: Seagate Technology LLC

CONTACT: Brian Ziel of Seagate Technology LLC, +1-831-439-5429, or
brian.ziel@seagate.com

Web site: http://www.seagate.com/

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New Medical Keyboard Helps Combat Hospital Super Bug MRSA

AUSTIN, Texas, August 31/PRNewswire/ -- IKEY, a leading manufacturer of waterproof industrial keyboards,
announces the UK release of its SlimKey-MD(TM) line of medical keyboards.

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Designed with the rising standards of hospital infection control in mind,
SlimKey-MD(TM) keyboards are ideal for helping reduce the cross-contamination
risk of the hospital super bug, MRSA. Featuring ultra-low profile keys for
easy wipedown disinfecting, SlimKey-MD(TM) medical keyboards are completely
sealed from fluid ingress, while being compatible with any hospital cleaning
agent.

For space saving convenience, SlimKey-MD(TM) keyboards are engineered to
be thin and compact and are available with an optional built-in mouse. In
addition, they feature optional backlit keys for working in low-light
environments.

SlimKey-MD(TM) medical keyboards are constructed using a rugged
polycarbonate case and industrial silicone keypad. Standard features include
an integrated numeric pad, twelve function keys and the choice of usb or ps/2
cables.

Currently in operation at more than 200 American healthcare facilities,
SlimKey-MD(TM) medical keyboards are now available in the UK exclusively
through FB Peripherals Ltd. Contact -- +44-0-118-966-7407, online at
http://www.medicalkeyboards.com

About IKEY

Since 1989, IKEY has manufactured a complete line of industrial keyboards
and computer pointing devices. Featuring a wide range of sizes, styles and
features, IKEY's innovative products are ruggedized to survive in the
harshest of environments. In 2004, IKEY introduced its SlimKey-MD(TM) range
of waterproof medical keyboards. Engineered using the same rugged materials
that go into the entire IKEY line, the SlimKey-MD's were immediately
recognized as important new tools in the fight against hospital
cross-contamination. +1-800-866-6506, http://www.medicalkeyboards.com .

Web site: http://www.medicalkeyboards.com

Source: IKEY

Tony Zavaleta, Marketing Director of IKEY, +1-512-837-0283, or tonyz@ikey.com
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Tuesday, August 30, 2005

Garmin Chooses SiRF as Supplier on Selected New Garmin Devices

OLATHE, Kan., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN), a leading provider of navigation, communication and information devices, and SiRF Technology Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SIRF), a leading provider of GPS-enabled location technology, today announced they have entered into an agreement to incorporate SiRF architecture into a range of Garmin devices. Under the terms of the agreement, Garmin will integrate SiRF's SiRFstarIII architecture on selected Garmin units.

"As the market for new GPS-enabled devices grows, we continue to introduce feature-rich products designed to improve people's everyday lives," said Gary Kelley, Garmin's vice president of marketing. "SiRF's high sensitivity architecture is well-suited for some of our soon-to-be-announced products, and will help us achieve our mission of enhancing the GPS experience. We look forward to working with SiRF on these devices."

The SiRFstarIII is SiRF's flagship architecture. With its 200,000 correlators, the SiRFstarIII GPS technology will continue to provide Garmin users with the industry-leading GPS performance they have come to rely upon when purchasing a Garmin device.

"As an early pioneer in GPS-enabled consumer devices, Garmin has developed a well-deserved reputation for market leadership and customer satisfaction," according to Kanwar Chadha, founder and vice president of marketing for SiRF. "Garmin's endorsement of SiRF's GPS architecture is a clear validation of our strategy of becoming the GPS architecture supplier of choice. We look forward to working with Garmin in driving our shared vision of bringing the benefits of GPS to mainstream consumers."

About Garmin

Garmin International Inc. is a member of the Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN) group of companies, which designs and manufactures navigation, communication and information devices -- most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin is a leader in the general aviation and consumer GPS markets and its products serve aviation, marine, outdoor recreation, automotive, wireless and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at http://www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin is a registered trademark, of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. Anticipated product availability dates are based on management's current expectations and are not guaranteed.

About SiRF

SiRF Technology Holdings, Inc. is a leading supplier of GPS enabled location technology for high-volume mobile consumer devices and commercial applications. SiRF's technology has been integrated into mobile consumer devices, such as automobile navigation systems, mobile phones, PDAs, GPS-based peripherals and handheld GPS navigation devices, and into commercial applications, such as asset tracking devices and fleet management systems. SiRF markets and sells its products in four target platforms: automotive, consumer electronics, mobile computing and wireless devices. Founded in 1995, SiRF is headquartered in San Jose, California, and has sales offices, design centers and research facilities around the world. The company trades on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange under the symbol SIRF. Additional information about SiRF and its location technology solutions can be found at http://www.sirf.com/ .

Notice on forward-looking statements:

This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. All statements regarding the company's future product introductions and expected product availability dates are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 25, 2004 filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983). A copy of Garmin's Form 10-K can be downloaded at http://www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html . No forward- looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Source: Garmin International Inc.

CONTACT: Ted Gartner or Jessica Myers, both of Garmin International Inc.,
+1-913-397-8200, media.relations@garmin.com

Web site: http://www.garmin.com/
http://www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html
http://www.garmin.com/pressroom

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Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upholds Lexmark Cartridge Return Program

LEXINGTON, Ky., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a program under which Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE:LXK) offers customers discounted laser printer cartridges in exchange for agreeing to return the used cartridges only to Lexmark for remanufacturing or recycling.

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The case was before the court as a result of an appeal by the Arizona Cartridge Remanufacturers Association Inc. (ACRA), challenging Lexmark's Cartridge Return Program. Joining every other court that has ruled upon challenges to the Lexmark cartridge Return Program (formerly known as Prebate), the Ninth Circuit reaffirmed the legality of this highly successful and environmentally friendly program.

Lexmark offers customers discounts on new cartridges in return for their agreement to return the used cartridges only to Lexmark for remanufacturing or recycling. Lexmark uses the cartridges in its remanufacturing business. In order to facilitate competition and customer choice, Lexmark has always offered cartridges without a discount that may be remanufactured by anyone for those customers who desire it.

"The court has ruled in support of customer choice. This is a victory for customers and their right to choose to receive a discount in exchange for a simple agreement to return the empty cartridge to Lexmark for remanufacturing or recycling. Lexmark's program is good for customers, good for the environment, and fair to the competition," said Vincent J. Cole, Lexmark vice president and general counsel.

About Lexmark

Lexmark International, Inc. makes it easier for businesses and consumers to move information between the digital and paper worlds. Since its inception in 1991, Lexmark has become a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of printing and imaging solutions for customers in more than 150 countries. Lexmark reported $5.3 billion in revenue in 2004, and can be found on the Internet at www.lexmark.com.

Lexmark and Lexmark with the diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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CONTACT: Tim Fitzpatrick of Lexmark International, Inc.,
+1-859-232-7527, or tfitzpat@lexmark.com

Web site: http://www.lexmark.com/

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U.S. Army Includes Zebra Technologies Partners in Seven RFID Purchase Agreements

Zebra partners awarded blanket purchase agreements (BPAs) to provide EPC-compliant printer/encoders

VERNON HILLS, Ill., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ:ZBRA), a global leader in delivering on-demand printing solutions for business improvement, announced that its radio frequency identification (RFID) printer/encoders have been included in seven new Group 3 blanket purchase agreements (BPAs) issued by the U.S. Army Contracting Agency (ACA) Information Technology, E-Commerce and Commercial Contracting Center (ITEC4). Each BPA allows each partner to sell an indefinite quantity of electronic product code (EPC)-compliant printer/encoders to the Army. The BPAs last for two years. Several models of Zebra RFID printer/encoders are included.

All seven Zebra partners who bid were awarded BPAs. The winning Zebra partners are: CDO Technologies; Cheval Rouge; Lowry Computer Products; RSI; Supply Chain Logic; WFI Government Systems; and SYS-TEC. Each company is a Zebra authorized government reseller.

"Our partners' extraordinary success in earning these BPA awards reflects their strong understanding of the Army's RFID requirements and the ability of Zebra printer/encoders to meet them," said Bob Cornick, vice president and general manager of RFID for Zebra. "We have worked closely with the DoD and our partners to develop RFID solutions that succeed in many challenging environments."

The U.S. Department of Defense is investing heavily in RFID technology to improve its supply chain visibility and efficiency. Group 3 is part of a series of BPAs issued for RFID equipment and supplies. Products provided under the Group 3 BPAs must be compliant with EPCglobal Class 1 standards. Zebra also provides other equipment and supplies to the DoD and U.S. government under separate government services administration (GSA) awards and other agreements.

Zebra has been researching and developing RFID technologies for nearly 10 years. It was the first company to produce an integrated, on-demand RFID printer/encoder more than five years ago. Today, Zebra has the broadest printer/encoder product line for use in supply chain applications. Zebra is playing an active role in the development of RFID "smart label" technology, standards and applications for supply chain and business improvement programs designed to help suppliers to the U.S. Department of Defense, Wal-Mart and other retailers meet the RFID EPC compliance labeling requirements. Zebra's RFID printer/encoders support multiple RFID protocols and are easily upgradeable to support Gen 2. Zebra is the only manufacturer to have publicly demonstrated Gen 2 capability in a printer/encoder.

According to a Venture Development Corp. (VDC) study and AMR Research, Zebra is the RFID market leader with more printer/encoders sold than any other company worldwide. An industry pioneer, Zebra first made its name helping customers harness the power of bar codes, and has now captured the largest installed base of both high frequency and EPC ultra-high frequency (UHF) models in every geographic region.

For more information on Zebra's RFID products call +1-800-423-0442 or visit http://www.rfid.zebra.com/ .

About Zebra Technologies

Zebra Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:ZBRA) delivers innovative and reliable on-demand printing solutions for business improvement and security applications in 100 countries around the world. More than 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies use Zebra-brand printers. A broad range of applications benefit from Zebra-brand thermal bar code, "smart" label, receipt, and card printers, resulting in enhanced security, increased productivity, improved quality, lower costs, and better customer service. The company has sold more than four million printers, including RFID printer/encoders and wireless mobile solutions, and also offers software, connectivity solutions and printing supplies. Information about Zebra bar code and RFID products can be found at http://www.zebra.com/ .

CONTACT: Michelle Meek
+1-312-873-3424
michelle@outlookmarketingsrv.com

Source: Zebra Technologies Corporation

CONTACT: Michelle Meek for Zebra Technologies Corporation,
+1-312-873-3424, michelle@outlookmarketingsrv.com

Web site: http://www.rfid.zebra.com/
http://www.zebra.com/

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Sony Introduces Line of VAIO Notebooks Tailored to Fit Businesses Big or Small

Modular Components in New VAIO BX Series Provide Cost-Effective Resource Management

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Answering the needs of business managers and IT planners alike, Sony Electronics today unveiled the latest edition to its line of VAIO(R) Professional notebooks, combining a choice of display sizes, swappable accessories and multiple configuration options into a single platform.

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The new VAIO BX Series of notebooks features Sony's AdaptivePlus(TM) technology, incorporating flexibility, security and communications features for progressive, cost-effective IT resource management. The line's modular approach to accessories and peripherals offers IT managers a variety of options to best fit an organization's workforce from road warriors to desk jockeys.

Flexibility Meets Mobility

Although the BX Series is available with a variety of display sizes -- 14-inch, 15.4 and 17-inch wide screen sizes -- the same optional accessories such as a docking station with battery charger, standard and large capacity batteries and wireless presentation mouse can be used across the series so accessories can be shared and costs reduced.

All sizes also feature Sony's multi-function bay. Users can swap out powerful peripherals, such as a DVD+/-RW, +R double layer drive (not all DVD media/formats are universally compatible) or an 80GB (GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity) hard drive bay unit. Each of these optional accessories is cross-compatible with all three size configurations of the BX Series.

The BX Series is also distinguished by a longer lifecycle than the typical retail shelf life for consumer notebooks, ensuring businesses a stable platform. Further, the line is Cisco v.3-compliant, making it easy to deploy over existing corporate networks that utilize Cisco management applications.

"By providing a single platform and cross-compatible peripherals the latest edition to the VAIO Professional line provides an innovative approach and flexible option for companies," said Mike Abary, vice president of VAIO product marketing for Sony Electronics. "We believe that this new modular solution combined with leading-edge security features will substantially reduce IT manpower and the total cost of ownership for businesses."

Security is Top Priority

The BX Series notebook line incorporates a Trusted Platform Module (TCG Ver.1.1b compliant) to set the level of security on a specific client/user basis. Data can be encrypted over a local network or over the Internet so IT managers have the ability to dial in the specific level of access.

Additionally, the BX Series features an integrated biometric fingerprint sensor, which delivers personal security and eliminates the need to remember different corporate passwords. With the incorporation of a biometric fingerprint sensor, IT managers are freed from tedious password reset calls.

Communication Means Productivity

Select models of the BX Series also incorporate WWAN access to Cingular's nationwide EDGE network for connection to the Internet just about anywhere there is Cingular cellular coverage. Equipped with Sony's SmartWi(TM) technology, the BX Series allows users to easily toggle between various connectivity options including WWAN, WLAN for connections at home, office or hotspots (requires compatible access points); or Bluetooth(R) technology for communication with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals (may vary as not all Bluetooth devices are compatible) such as a PDA, cellular phone or wireless headset.

Outfitted with an optional built-in camera and pre-loaded with Sony's Instant Video Everywhere(TM) or IVE service powered by GlowPoint, the BX Series is ready for instant real-time video conferencing (service subscription and broadband required). Armed with these capabilities, workers can have virtual face-to-face meetings whether participants are in the office or off-site.

The model line also utilizes an advanced power-saving feature for mobile usage called VAIO Power Management Viewer(TM), for setting power modes to control the balance of stamina and performance required.

VAIO Cares

Exclusively for the business customer, Sony offers VAIO Care(TM) (www.sony.com/vaiocare) a new total lifecycle management program for all VAIO Professional notebooks. From planning and acquisition through disposal, VAIO Care supports a business's needs throughout the life of the product. Components of the VAIO Care include consultation services, extended service and accidental damage protection options and a trade-in program. VAIO Care also offers dedicated technical support for an organization's IT team.

The VAIO Professional BX Series notebook line will be available in mid-October, starting at about $1,300, through value-added resellers, direct market resellers and Sony's direct SMB portal. More information about the BX Series is available online at www.sony.com/vaiobx.

Contact: Jon Piazza
Sony Electronics Inc.
(858) 942-3825
jon.piazza@am.sony.com

Jory White
Ruder-Finn/Switzer
(415) 249-6775
whitej@ruderfinnswitzer.com

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Source: Sony Electronics, Inc.

CONTACT: Jon Piazza of Sony Electronics Inc., +1-858-942-3825,
jon.piazza@am.sony.com; or Jory White of Ruder-Finn/Switzer, +1-415-249-6775,
whitej@ruderfinnswitzer.com, for Sony Electronics, Inc.

Web site: http://www.sony.com/vaiocare

Web site: http://www.sony.com/vaiobx

NOTE TO EDITORS: For additional information about Sony computer products, your readers can call (888) 315-SONY, or visit Sony's web site at: www.sony.com/vaio. For complete specifications and digital images, members of the news media are invited to visit Sony Electronics' news and information web site at www.sony.com/news. Information on Cingular's EDGE network including complete offer details, price plans, service terms and conditions and coverage map can be found at www.sony.com/cingular. Call 1-888-739-VAIO (8246) for service activation.

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Lexmark International names John W. Gamble Jr. chief financial officer

LEXINGTON, Ky., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lexmark International, Inc., (NYSE:LXK) today announced that it has named John W. Gamble Jr., 42, as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Sept. 6. Gamble succeeds Gary E. Morin, who will be retiring.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020819/LEXMARKLOGO )

Gamble joins Lexmark from Agere Systems Inc., a $1.9 billion provider of semiconductors, where he was executive vice president and chief financial officer. He joined Agere in 2001 and served as senior vice president and treasurer, and senior vice president and business controller, before becoming CFO.

Prior to Agere, Gamble served in finance leadership roles with AlliedSignal, Inc., and then Honeywell International, Inc., following the merger of the two entities. He joined AlliedSignal in 1996, serving as assistant treasurer, vice president of business planning and analysis, and then as vice president and chief financial officer of Honeywell Industrial Controls.

Earlier in his career, Gamble served in a variety of finance capacities with General Motors. He began his career as an electrical engineer with Bethlehem Steel Corporation. Gamble received a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Cornell University and a master's degree in business administration from Columbia Business School.

"I am very pleased to welcome John to Lexmark. He has extensive financial experience and a strong track record of success in finance leadership roles. He will be a strong addition to the Lexmark team," said Paul J. Curlander, Lexmark chairman and chief executive officer. "I'd also like to thank Gary Morin for his many contributions over the last 10 years. His hard work and leadership have been important factors in Lexmark's growth and success. We wish him and his family all the best in the years ahead."

About Lexmark

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Source: Lexmark International, Inc.

CONTACT: Tim Fitzpatrick of Lexmark International, Inc.,
+1-859-232-7527, or tfitzpat@lexmark.com

Web site: http://www.lexmark.com/

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Portable Fuel Cell Rental Program

New Program Offers Fuel Cell Power for Remote Communication, GPS, Laptop and Surveillance Equipment

MANTECA, Calif., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Sandpiper Technologies, Inc. (STI) announced the Fuel Cell Power Rent-to-Own Program.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050830/SFTU006 )

"This is the first time any company has rented a modern, methanol-powered fuel cell so clients can evaluate portable fuel cells or solve a critical but temporary power problem without purchasing a system," said CEO John Christensen.

Fuel cell prices have plummeted 70% from three years ago, making this technology cost effective. Weekly rentals are calculated from $99 to $149 depending on the total number of contracted weeks, plus power used.

STI's new Rent-to-Own Program allows the first-time user to try the fuel cell for at least two weeks with a 100% rental credit towards immediate purchase. STI's standard rental credit of 50% applies towards later purchases.

Unlike traditional battery "charge-use-recharge" cycles that require the battery be disconnected during the recharge cycle, the fuel cell acts as an "intelligent" battery charger that can remain connected and won't overpower the electronics. Power-critical users will appreciate the nonstop power for days, weeks, months because a unique feature maintains power during fuel cassette changes so users never have to power down their electronics.

The STI Fuel Cell Remote Power System is a self-contained, portable 50 watt 12 Volt methanol-fueled Remote Power System (RPS). The system weighs 28 pounds in a weatherproof case and each 5.0 liter fuel container weighs 10 pounds.

"The fuel cell is more than a power source," noted Christensen. "It's a labor saving device that is much easier to mobilize than lead batteries or power generators. The fuel cell typically replaces a 75-pound battery and can power equipment such as cell phones, laptop computers, GPS and video surveillance systems."

"Another benefit of the STI remote power system is reduced work-related injuries. Many of our clients previously had to lug heavy batteries long distances into remote areas. This fuel cell is a Godsend."

STI offered fuel cells two years ago with an eye towards wildlife research clients in the Arctic, Antarctic, Alaska, the Pacific Northwest and remote island locations.

Sandpiper Technologies now offers this fuel cell technology for rent or purchase to researchers, law enforcement, search and rescue, marinas, boat owners and emergency power consumers.

The California-based corporation offers free technical support to customers needing assistance calculating their remote power needs. Founded in 1994, STI manufactures custom video systems, probes and accessories for biologists, arborists, military, law enforcement and search and rescue applications. CEO Christensen has over 40 years' experience in optical, electromechanical and electronic design engineering and spearheads the technical support team.

Visit www.sandpipertech.com or call 209-239-7460 for free technical consultation.

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Source: Sandpiper Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Robert Patrick of Sandpiper Technologies, Inc.,
+1-209-239-7460, or sales@sandpipertech.com

Web site: http://www.sandpipertech.com/

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Micrel Introduces 'Kickstart' Power Distribution Switches

MIC2014/15/16 Featuring New 'Kickstart' Capability Facilitate Surge Management

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Micrel Inc., (NASDAQ:MCRL), an industry leader in IC analog, high bandwidth and Ethernet solutions, today added to its family of high-current protected power switches. The MIC2014/15/16 chips, featuring Kickstart current limiting, bring a new level of adaptability to peripheral power management. The chips are part of the family of MIC20xx power distribution switches introduced earlier this month. The new product line is aimed at applications requiring current limiting as protection against short circuits, including PCs, Set-Top-Boxes, Game controllers and USB host devices. The MIC2014/15/16 are currently available in volume quantities and in two package options; SOT-23 and 2 x 2mm MLF(TM). Pricing starts at $0.75 in 1K quantity for SOT-23 and $0.85 in 1K quantity for MLF.

Micrel's Kickstart feature enables current limit protection for a wide variety of devices. Many consumer devices now require an initial burst of power, well above their steady state operating level, to get up and running. In turn, this initial surge presents a problem to standard current limiting switches because they're designed to restrict these sudden surges in current. Their response is incompatible with the peripheral's needs.

"The advent of portable mass storage devices has changed the peripheral power landscape," noted Scott Brown, director of Mixed-Signal and RF Products, Micrel. "Micrel's new family of high-side power switches is designed to act intelligently in these situations. The Kickstart feature permits momentary high-current surges to pass through the switch unrestricted, thereby feeding the device the burst of power it needs. The result is trouble free peripheral operation without any sacrifice in overall system safety."

The MIC2014/15/16 all feature Kickstart current limiting. The ICs offer 70mohm typical on-resistance, fault flagging and slew rate control -- all in the smallest form factors available on the market today. These ICs are capable of serving multiple (USB) ports to provide both cost and space savings. Standard features include a 2.5V to 5.5V operating range, output Enable control input, thermal protection, under voltage lock-out, low quiescent current and fault masking that prevents nuisance alarms on current surges or hot plug events.

About Micrel Inc.

Micrel Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of IC solutions for the worldwide analog, Ethernet and high bandwidth markets. The Company's products include advanced mixed-signal, analog and power semiconductors; high performance communication, clock management, Ethernet switch and physical layer transceiver ICs. Company customers include leading manufacturers of enterprise, consumer, industrial, mobile, telecommunications, automotive, and computer products. Corporation headquarters and state-of-the-art wafer fabrication facilities located in San Jose, CA with regional sales and support offices and advanced technology design centers situated throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. In addition, the Company maintains an extensive network of distributors and reps worldwide. Web: http://www.micrel.com/ .

NOTE: MLF is a trademark of Amkor Technology.

Source: Micrel Inc.

CONTACT: Julieanne DiBene, Marketing Communications of Micrel Inc.,
+1-408-474-1276, or Julie.DiBene@Micrel.com

Web site: http://www.micrel.com/

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Micrel führt 'Kickstart'-Stromverteilungsschalter ein

SAN JOSE, Kalifornien, August 30/PRNewswire/ --

- MIC2014/15/16 mit der neuen 'Kickstart'-Fähigkeit erleichtern
Stromstosskontrolle

Micrel Inc., (Nasdaq: MCRL), Branchenführer im Bereich analoger,
Kommunikations- und Ethernet IC-Lösungen mit grosser Bandweite, erweiterte
heute seine Familie von hochstromgeschützten Schaltern. Die
MIC2014/15/16-Chips mit Kickstart-Stromflussbegrenzung bringen eine neue
Ebene der Anpassungsfähigkeit in die periphere Stromkontrolle. Die Chips
gehören zur Anfang des Monats eingeführten Familie der
MIC20xx-Stromverteilungsschalter. Die neue Produktlinie zielt auf Anwendungen
wie PCs, Set-Top-Boxen, Gamecontroller und USB-Host-Geräte ab, für die eine
Strombeschränkung als Schutz gegen Kurzschlüsse erforderlich ist. Die
MIC2014/15/16 sind zurzeit in grossen Stückzahlen und in zwei
Gehäuseoptionen, SOT-23 und 2mm x 2mm MLF(TM), erhältlich. Dabei beginnen die
Preise bei Abnahmemengen von 1000 Stück für SOT-23 bei USD 0,75 und für MLF
bei USD 0,85.

Micrels Kickstart-Eigenschaft macht einen Strombegrenzungsschutz für eine
breite Palette von Anwendungen möglich. Viele Verbrauchergeräte benötigen
jetzt einen anfänglichen Stromschub, der weit über deren
Erhaltungsstromniveau liegt, um in Gang zu kommen. Auf der anderen Seite
stellen diese anfänglichen Stromstösse ein Problem für die Standardschalter
zur Strombegrenzung dar, weil diese ja gerade zur Begrenzung solcher
plötzlichen Stromstösse entwickelt wurden. So ist die Antwort dieser Schalter
mit den Erfordernissen der Peripheriegeräte nicht zu vereinbaren.

"Die Ankunft der tragbaren Massenspeichergeräte hat die periphere
Stromlandschaft verändert", bemerkte Scott Brown, Direktor von Mixed-Signal
und RF Products, Micrel. "Micrels neue Familie von hochseitigen
Stromschaltern wurde so entwickelt, dass deren Mitglieder intelligent in
solchen Situationen reagieren. Die Kickstart-Eigenschaft lässt zu, dass
momentane Hochstromstösse ungehindert den Schalter durchqueren und damit das
Gerät mit dem erforderlichen Stromschub versorgen können. Das Ergebnis ist
dann eine störungsfreie Funktion des Peripheriegerätes, ohne dass dafür die
gesamte Systemsicherheit aufs Spiel gesetzt werden müsste.

Die MIC2014/15/16 haben alle Kickstart-Strombegrenzung. Die ICs bieten
70mohm typischen An-Widerstand, Fehlermarkierung und Slew-Rate-Kontrolle --
alle in den kleinsten derzeit auf dem Markt erhältlichen Gehäusen. Diese ICs
können multiple (USB)-Ports versorgen und damit Kosten und Platz sparen. Zu
den Standardeigenschaften gehören ein 2,5V bis 5,5V Betriebsbereich, Output
Enable Control-Input, thermische Überlastsicherung, Unterspannungssperre,
niedriger ruhiger Strom und Fehlermaskierung, die störenden Alarm bei
Stromstössen oder überhitzten Steckern unterbindet.

Unternehmensprofil - Micrel Inc.

Micrel Inc. ist ein weltweit führender Hersteller von IC-Lösungen für die
weltweiten Analog-, Ethernet- und High-Bandwidth-Märkte. Zu den Produkten des
Unternehmens gehören moderne Mixed-Signal-Halbleiter,
Hochleistungskommunikation, Uhrverwaltung, Ethernet-Switch und physikalische
Layer-Transceiver-ICs. Die Kunden des Unternehmens sind u. A. führende
Hersteller von Produkten für Unternehmen, Unterhaltung, industrielle Technik,
Telekommunikation, Automobilbranche und Computer. Die Firmenzentrale und der
hoch entwickelte Wafer-Herstellungsbetrieb befinden sich im kalifornischen
San Jose; ausserdem unterhält das Unternehmen regionale Verkaufs- und
Supportbüros und moderne Technologie-Design-Zentren in ganz Amerika, Europa
und Asien. Des Weiteren verfügt das Unternehmen über ein umfangreiches
Netzwerk an Distributoren und Repräsentanten weltweit.
Web:http://www.micrel.com .

HINWEIS: MLF ist ein Warenzeichen von Amkor Technology.

Website: http://www.micrel.com

Source: Micrel, Inc.

Julieanne DiBene, Marketing Communications von Micrel, Inc., Fon: +1-408-474-1276, oder Julie.DiBene@Micrel.com

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