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MicroNet Announces DVD-RAM for DataDock SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 5, 1999--MicroNet Technology Inc., an innovator of storage technology, Tuesday announced that it will begin shipping the newest addition to its family of storage solutions, DVD-RAM. DVD-RAM, which allows direct overwrite of data, will be available as a MicroNet DataDock module for its award-winning family of removable and transportable storage solutions. Offering a very low cost per megabyte, DVD-RAM is an ideal upgrade for current DataDock users looking to maximize existing systems. DVD-RAM is available now for an SRP of $899. Ideal for multimedia producers, software developers and corporate MIS managers, DVD-RAM will allow users to create, edit and access discs at the fastest speeds available. DVD-RAM is also an inexpensive storage solution for large graphics files and can be used in archiving, backup, data transport and audio storage. Offering a storage capacity of 5.2 Gigabytes, MicroNet's DVD-RAM features writing data transfer rates up to 1.38MB/second, access times of 210 ms for DVD or 150 ms for CD-ROM, a buffer memory of 1MB and burst transfer rates up to 16.6MB/second. MicroNet's DVD-RAM module is fully compatible with other DVD formats such as DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-VIDEO as well as CD-ROM, CD-AUDIO, CD-R and CD-RW. The DVD-RAM also features double-speed data rates in DVD-ROM and DVD-R modes. Based in Irvine, Calif., MicroNet Technology is a leader in the development of a full range of data storage solutions for creative professionals and IS managers with enterprise wide networks. MicroNet products are available through Ingram Micro, Tech Data, resellers, VARs and distributors worldwide. For product and reseller information, contact the sales department of MicroNet Technology at 949/453-6100 or fax: 949/453-6101. MicroNet can be found on the World Wide Web at www.micronet.com or www.datadock.com. MicroNet Technology is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ampex Corp. (Amex:AXC - news). For a slide of this product, contact Ara Jane Olufson of Imagio Public Relations at 206/625-0252 e-mail: arajane@imagio.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Contact: MicroNet Technology Inc. Meryl Cook, 949/453-6064 meryl@micronet.com or Imagio Public Relations Ara Jane Olufson, 206/625-0252 arajane@imagio.com