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To: Binx Bolling who wrote (8587)	1/5/2000 2:11:00 PM
From: Binx Bolling	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 60323

Xircom Broadens CompactCard Family of Windows CE Solutions; Modem and Wireless GSM Solutions Provide New Information Access Options for Handheld PCs Updated 10:01 AM ET January 4, 2000 THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (BUSINESS WIRE) - Xircom, Inc. (NASDAQ:XIRC), the leading provider of mobile information access solutions, today announced that it is broadening its CompactCard(TM) family of Windows CE(R) solutions to include 56K Modem and wireless GSM technologies. As the only provider of a full family of CompactFlash communications solutions for handheld computers, Xircom is now shipping the CompactCard Modem56 GlobalACCESS(TM) (CFM56G) and CompactCard GSM(TM) (CFGSM), in addition to the currently available CompactCard Ethernet 10(TM) (CFE-10BT), enabling Windows CE users to access email, browse the Internet and synchronize information worldwide. "As handheld PCs become less of an executive toy and more of a corporate tool, Xircom is out in front as the only company providing a full range of Windows CE handheld PC communications solutions," said John DiGiovanni, Xircom product line manager. "These new 56K modem and GSM CompactCard solutions provide vital information access options for on-the-go Windows CE users." Worldwide Information Access for Windows CE-Based Handheld Computers Xircom's CompactCard Modem 56 GlobalACCESS gives Windows CE users access to a variety of online information resources through a convenient, high speed V.90 56K connection. The CFM56G features CountrySelect(TM) software for easy modem configuration worldwide and also allows for optional wireless GSM data support via Xircom GSM Connection Kits for anytime, anywhere usage. The CFM56G has additional Xircom modem features including Digital Shield(TM) for high current line protection and modem LEDs for status information at a glance. For customers requiring only wireless GSM connections, the Xircom CompactCard GSM connects to a variety of popular GSM handsets creating a digital wireless link, at speeds up to 9600bps, for access to E-mail, the Internet and fax services. Also included is a full-featured communications suite with a phonebook program for phone and fax number storage and a utility for viewing, logging, sending and receiving Short Message Service (SMS) communications. Xircom CompactCard family features and benefits include: Anytime, Anywhere Use Synchronize calendar, to-do lists and contacts from anywhere in the office or around the globe Send and receive email, browse the Internet and fax from a handheld PC Support for GSM 900, 1800, 1900, DCS 1800, and PCS 1900 connectivity Longer Battery Life Low power, 3.3 volt operation BatterySave(TM) advanced power management powers down the CompactCard when not in use to extend handheld battery life Easy to Use Simple Plug and Play installation and automatic phone line sensing - no configuration necessary Multilingual documentation Guaranteed Compatibility Compatible with Type II CompactFlash card- and Type II PC Card-equipped handhelds running Windows CE 2.0 and higher Compatible with a wide range of popular GSM mobile phones, including Ericsson, Nokia and Siemens Availability and Pricing The new CFM56G and CFGSM Windows CE-based mobile access solutions for handheld computers are available now through Xircom's international network of distributors, resellers, catalogs and online channels. See chart with pricing details for Xircom's entire CompactCard family. For more information, visit xircom.com. Xircom CompactCard Family SRP ($US) CompactCard Modem 56 GlobalACCESS (CFM56G) $149 CompactCard GSM (CFGSM) $129 CompactCard Ethernet 10 (CFE-10) $149 About Xircom, Inc. For over a decade mobile professionals around the world have relied on Xircom for access to their information anytime, anywhere. Xircom designs and develops innovative solutions that connect mobile users worldwide to corporate networks, the Internet, Intranets and other online resources. Xircom sells and supports its products in over 100 countries through distributors, resellers, electronic channels and global OEM partnerships. Headquartered in Thousand Oaks, Calif., with regional headquarters in Belgium, Japan and Singapore, Xircom has 1,500 employees worldwide and trailing four-quarter revenue of $424 million. Please visit xircom.com for more information. Xircom is a registered trademark of Xircom, Inc. CompactCard Ethernet 10, CompactCard Modem 56-GlobalACCESS, CompactCard GSM, GlobalACCESS, CountrySelect, Digital Shield and BatterySave are trademarks of Xircom, Inc. Other company or product names have been used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Xircom is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, Calif., and has regional headquarter offices in Antwerp, Belgium, Tokyo, Japan and Singapore. US Sales: 800/438-4526. Telephone: 805/376-9300 Fax: 805/376-9311

To: Binx Bolling who wrote (8587)	1/6/2000 10:35:00 AM
From: Binx Bolling	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 60323

SanDisk to Supply MultiMediaCards for Casio's New Internet 'Wrist Watch' Music Player Thursday January 6, 10:04 am Eastern Time Company Press Release SanDisk to Supply MultiMediaCards for Casio's New Internet 'Wrist Watch' Music Player MultiMediaCard Built Into World's First Wrist-Type Wearable MP3 Player LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 6, 2000--SanDisk Corporation (Nasdaq:SNDK - news) announced today that it will supply Casio, Inc. with its stamp-size MultiMediaCard for storage of MP3 audio in the WMP - 1V Wrist Audio Player, the world's first wrist-type wearable MP3 player. The wrist player was introduced today at the CES trade show. The Wrist Audio Player features a built-in 16MB (megabyte) flash memory MultiMediaCard that enables the highly portable device to store and play up to 66 minutes of recorded sound and music. The MultiMediaCard, which SanDisk co-invented, is currently available in 8, 16 and 32MB capacities with 64MB available in 2000. Casio, a widely-recognized innovator in consumer electronics products, advances the state of the art in ``wrist data devices' with its Wrist Audio Player. The Wrist Audio Player enables consumers to download MP3 format files to the device from the Internet or from their favorite music CDs, created using commercially available MP3 file creation software. Using the included stereo earphones, the Wrist Audio Player now makes high-fidelity digital music available just about anywhere and anytime. ``We are proud that an industry leader such as Casio has selected SanDisk's MultiMediaCard for use in the WMP-1V Wrist Audio Player,' said Nelson Chan, senior vice president of marketing at SanDisk. ``Innovative products, such as Casio's Wrist Audio Player, clearly demonstrate how our advanced flash memory solutions are making a new generation of ultra-portable consumer electronic products possible. With some 40 announced Internet music players already using the MultiMediaCard for audio storage, we believe that the MultiMediaCard has emerged as the standard music storage card in the fast growing digital audio market.' Weighing only 70 grams, the Wrist Audio Player enables users to store approximately 33 minutes of CD-quality sound, 44 minutes of near CD-quality sound, or 66 minutes of FM broadcast-quality sound on the built-in MultiMediaCard. In addition, a high-speed built-in USB interface enables users to download a four minute audio track in as little as 70 seconds. The Wrist Audio Player leverages the MultiMediaCard's low-power design enabling users to enjoy approximately four hours of continuous playback when the device's rechargeable lithium-ion battery is fully charged. Other advanced features include a Flashback Title display that scrolls through song titles and artists, as well as Animated Motion Graphic characters that move in one of 10 different styles according to the song being played. SanDisk's MultiMediaCard relies on solid-state memory to deliver rugged and reliable performance to low power, battery-operated devices. With no moving parts, the MultiMediaCard ensures that music players never skip and that sound quality retains its original fidelity with repeated play and re-records. The memory card continues to be rapidly adopted by applications in markets as diverse as smart phones, digital video, industrial handheld computing and Internet music players. SanDisk Corporation, the world's largest supplier of flash data storage products, designs, manufactures and markets industry-standard, solid-state data, digital imaging and audio storage products using its patented, high density flash memory and controller technology. SanDisk is based in Sunnyvale, CA. The matters discussed in this news release contain forward looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties as described under the caption ``Factors That May Affect Future Results' in the company's annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company assumes no obligation to update the information in this release. Note to Editors: All trade names are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. SanDisk's web site/home page address: sandisk.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact: SanDisk Corporation Bob Goligoski, 408/542-0463 bgoligoski@sandisk.com Nelson Chan, 408/542-0456 nchan@sandisk.com