Lake Forest, IL – (February 12, 2007) – BFG Technologies®, Inc., the leading North American and European NVIDIA supplier of advanced 3D graphics cards, motherboards, power supplies and other PC enthusiast products, announced today the BFG NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800 GTS OC™ 320MB PCI Express® graphics card for a suggested retail price of $349 USD.

“With the onslaught of DirectX 10 gaming titles coming this year, users are looking for graphics cards that fully support the DirectX 10 API.” said Dean Brady, Sr. Director of marketing at BFG Technologies. “With our new BFG NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS OC 320MB graphics card, gaming enthusiasts get full DirectX 10 support in Microsoft® Windows Vista™ for the ultimate gaming experience.”

Redefined Gaming Reality in Microsoft Windows Vista Gaming will never be the same. DirectX 10 games will bring a new level of realism to the PC and the only way to fully experience them will be with a graphics card that supports the DirectX 10 API. Backed by the legendary BFG True Lifetime Warranty and free 24/7/365 Technical Support, the BFG NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS OC 320MB graphics card offers DirectX 10 compatibility and Microsoft Windows Vista support for a redefined gaming reality. Come game with us at http://www.bfggaming.com and see why we are The Gamer’s Choice™.

Features Include:

• Full Microsoft DirectX 10 Support: World’s first DirectX 10 GPU with full Shader Model 4.0 support delivers unparalleled levels of graphics realism and film-quality effects.
• Built for Microsoft® Windows Vista™: NVIDIA’s fourth-generation GPU architecture built for Windows Vista gives users the best possible experience with the Windows Aero 3D graphical user interface.
• NVIDIA Unified Architecture: Fully unified shader core dynamically allocates processing power to geometry, vertex, physics, or pixel shading operations, delivering up to 2x the gaming performance of prior generation GPUs.
• OpenGL® 2.0 Optimizations and Support: Ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for OpenGL applications. NVIDIA Lumenex™ Engine: Delivers stunning image quality and floating point accuracy at ultra-fast frame rates.
• NVIDIA PureVideo™ Technology: The combination of high-definition video decode acceleration and post-processing that delivers unprecedented picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for movies and video.
• NVIDIA Quantum Effects™ Technology: Advanced shader processors architected for physics computation enable a new level of physics effects to be simulated and rendered on the GPU – all while freeing the CPU to run the game engine and AI.
• NVIDIA nView Multi-Display Technology: Advanced technology provides the ultimate viewing flexibility and control for multiple monitors.
• NVIDIA ForceWare Unified Driver Architecture (UDA): Delivers a proven record of compatibility, reliability, and stability with the widest range of games and applications.

The BFG NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS OC 320MB retail for $349USD and is available today at leading etailers and retail outlets throughout North America and Europe.

About BFG Technologies, Inc.
BFG Technologies is a privately held U.S. based supplier of premium, award-winning 3D video cards based on NVIDIA® graphics technology, motherboards, power supplies and other PC enthusiast products. BFG Technologies branded products are available in North America and Europe at leading retailers and e-tailers.

To find additional BFG Technologies retailers and to learn more about BFG Technologies’ products, please call 847-281-3110 or visit www.bfgtech.com.

BFG Technologies®, BFG Tech®, and OC™ are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of BFG Technologies, Inc. All other company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Pricing and availability subject to change.

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New Line of All-In-One Inkjet Printers Produces Durable, High-Quality Documents and Photos; Low-Cost Premium Inks Save Customers up to 50 Percent on Everything They Print

NEW YORK, Feb. 6 — Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE: EK) today entered the consumer inkjet industry with a revolutionary new product line for the home.

KODAK EASYSHARE All-in-One Printers will enable consumers to affordably print crisp, sharp documents and KODAK lab-quality photos at home using premium, pigment-based inks that will save consumers up to 50 percent on everything they print. The three new printers provide ultimate levels of print quality and ease-of-use, while offering low total cost of ownership compared to other leading consumer inkjet printers on the market.

“After today, the inkjet market will never be the same,” said Antonio M. Perez, chairman and chief executive officer, Eastman Kodak Company. “We are changing the rules in this industry to ensure that consumers can affordably print what they want, when they want, easily and at the high level of Kodak quality they’ve come to expect.”

“For far too long, people have felt restrained from printing due to the high cost of ink,” Perez said. “Our new system gives consumers the freedom to print documents and photos frequently, easily and affordably with exceptional quality that lasts a lifetime under typical home display conditions. Our extensive history in printing, combined with our legendary dedication to the consumer, puts us in a unique position to revolutionize inkjet printing.”

Finally – Inks for People Who Like to Print

The KODAK EASYSHARE AiO Printers use Kodak’s premium, pigment-based ink, priced at $9.99 for a cartridge of black ink and $14.99 for a five-ink color cartridge (US MSRP). For every $15 spent on color ink and $10 spent on black ink, consumers can print the same number of pages at half the cost of other consumer inkjet printers.When the KODAK Photo Value Pack is purchased, a 4 x 6-inch photo costs as little as 10 cents per print.

According to a study by InfoTrends, the greatest obstacle to printing at home is the cost of ink and supplies.

“For years, the high price of inkjet cartridges has kept consumers from freely using their printers,” said Perez. “With affordable premium inks, families can now create crisp documents and KODAK lab-quality photos at home.”

All-In-One Printers Available in March – Featuring KODACOLOR Technology

The KODAK EASYSHARE AiO Printers feature exclusive KODACOLOR Technology that enables consumers to cost-effectively print crisp documents and KODAK lab-quality photos. KODACOLOR Technology is a combination of four key elements—pigment-based inks, micro-porous photo papers, color and image science, and the Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems (MEMS) print head—that deliver outstanding results for general-purpose printing of text and graphics and stunning color photos that are sharp and vibrant.

* The KODAK EASYSHARE 5100 All-in-One Printer ($149.99 US MSRP), featuring print, scan and copy capabilities, delivers high-quality documents and photos for users who enjoy printing without limitations. The device can print and copy up to 32 pages per minute in black and 22 pages per minute in color, and print photos from PICTBRIDGE-enabled cameras without involving a PC.
* The KODAK EASYSHARE 5300 All-in-One Printer ($199.99 US MSRP) builds on the 5100’s features by offering a 3-inch color LCD display that enables photo viewing and cropping directly from the printer. Memory card slots provide an additional quick and simple way to print digital pictures without a PC.
* The KODAK EASYSHARE 5500 All-in-One Printer ($299.99 US MSRP) is the perfect solution for home-office users and connected families who want to do it all with no constraints. In addition to sharing the features of the 5100 and 5300 printers, the 5500 has fax functionality and includes a 2.4-inch color LCD display, an automatic document feeder and a duplexer attachment.

Beginning in March 2007, the KODAK EASYSHARE 5100 and 5300 AiO Printers will retail exclusively at Best Buy locations across the United States. The 5500 is expected to begin shipping in May 2007. Online shoppers will be able to purchase the printers in April 2007 at the KODAK Store (www.kodak.com).

Kodak Spills the Ink on the High Cost of Printing

Kodak’s unique marketing campaign for its inkjet solutions, which is intended to raise awareness of the high cost of printing in the consumer inkjet market, is being previewed at a launch event held today at NBC Studios in New York City. The company also introduced a new Web site – www.inkisit.com – to provide consumers with an entertaining look at issues surrounding traditionally high-cost ink.

The site includes interactive games; videos of a comedic, mock-TV show called “Ink Is It”; a print-cost calculator for consumers to determine how much they are currently spending on ink; and detailed information about the new line of products. Over the next few months, Kodak will release several new videos, introduce new prize contests and provide other interactive, consumer-oriented features on the Web site.

“For too long, consumers have complained that ink costs too much; that quality, durability and longevity is not good enough; and that printers are too hard to use,” Perez said. “That stops today – because of Kodak and our revolutionary approach to inkjet.”

Editor’s Note: For more information, including media b-roll, product photography, podcast, and a blog posting by Susan Tousi, Kodak R&D Manager, Inkjet Systems, go to:

* http://www.kodak.com/go/mediabroll/ (Media B-Roll)
* http://www.kodak.com/go/media_events (Podcast/Product Photography/Fact Sheets)
* http://1000nerds.kodak.com/ (Blog)

About Eastman Kodak Company

Kodak is the world’s foremost imaging innovator. With sales of $13.3 billion in 2006,the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak’s system of digital and traditional products and services to take, print and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; Businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using Kodak solutions for prepress, conventional and digital printing and document imaging; Creative Professionals rely on Kodak technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images; and leading Healthcare organizations rely on Kodak’s innovative products, services and customized workflow solutions to help improve patient care and maximize efficiency and information sharing within and across their enterprise.

More information about Kodak (NYSE: EK) is available at www.kodak.com.

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Personal Storage Leader Produces Ultra Portable Optical Drive with Dual Layer DVD Recording and LightScribe® Direct Disc Labeling

Poway, Calif. February 6, 2007 – Apricorn, (www.apricorn.com) the leader in personal storage, today released its latest product, the EZ Writer DVD LS, an ultra portable optical drive featuring LightScribe® Direct Disc Labeling and Dual Layer recording. Weighing just 12 ounces, the EZ Writer DVD LS optical drive offers a sleek, all-inclusive and portable solution for burning, playing and labeling your own DVDs and CDs.

The EZ Writer’s new dual layer recording engine enables the user to record up to 8.5GB of data per DVD, virtually doubling data storage capacity on a DVD recordable disc from the single layer recording capacity of 4.7 GBs. This enables users to record four hours of DVD quality video, 16 hours of VHS quality video or up to 8.5GB of files, perfect for storing data, music, movies and MP3s.

EZ Writer DVD LS also features LightScribe, providing users the ability to inscribe unique designs with text, images and artwork on their DVDs or CDs. After burning a LightScribe compatible CD or DVD, the user needs only to flip the disc over to laser-etch their own distinctive design.

The EZ Writer’s slim, portable design with USB 2.0 interface enables it to be shared easily between a notebook and desktop, allowing users the greatest flexibility to take data with them anytime, anywhere.

“With the growing popularity of subminiature notebooks which ship without integrated optical drives, combined with the increased functionality of slim line DVDs, demand for portable DVD drives has never been higher,” said Mike McCandless, Apricorn’s VP of Sales and Marketing. “Apricorn’s EZ Writer family offers professionals and consumers the state of the art solution to create and label dual layer DVDs and CDs or simply back up important data files, no matter where they are.”

EZ Writer DVD LS comes complete with a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface (USB 1.1 compatible), an AC adapter, USB cable, one year warranty, 2MB data buffer, two leading CD/DVD software programs (Ahead Nero OEM Suite & CyberLink Power DVD 5), and LightScribe Direct Disc labeling CD.

Software Features

Ahead Nero OEM Suite is the leading CD/DVD recording solution, enabling its users to burn audio and data discs.

CyberLink Power DVD 5 is a high quality DVD playback package with the new Dolby virtual speaker technology, for the ultimate in digital sound reproduction.

LightScribe software CD including LightScribe’s Simple Labeler allows you create customized labels for LightScribe compatible media.

System Requirements

Software: Windows 2000 or XP

Hardware: Intel Pentium II 350MHz, 64MB RAM, 40MB of hard disc space, USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 compatible but USB 2.0 recommended for playing DVDs)

Availability and Pricing

Apricorn’s EZ Writer LS is currently available in the US and online at www.apricorn.com.

EZ Writer LS will be available in Canada later this year.

EZ-WTR-DVD-DL4-LS

Dual layer DVD with LightScribe

MSRP $139

Warranty

One year

About Apricorn

Apricorn, a leader in personal storage, offers a broad family of innovative, high-quality storage, backup & upgrade products for notebook & desktop applications. Apricorn was founded in 1983 and has developed numerous award winning products under the Apricorn brand and has been an OEM supplier to a number of leading computer manufacturers. Apricorn is headquartered in Poway, California, and distributes products throughout North America and Canada. For additional information please visit http://www.apricorn.com.

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SanDisk Expands Its Enterprise Solutions Portfolio With The Introduction of TrustWatch

TrustWatch Provides Secure Management of Standard USB Flash Drives,Complementing SanDisk’s mTrust For Managing High-Security Flash Drives

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, Feb. 5, 2007 – SanDisk® Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) today introduced the TrustWatch™ integrated suite of applications that transform off-the-shelf USB flash drives from a security threat to a competitive advantage in the enterprise. The announcement was made at the RSA Conference 2007, where SanDisk is demonstrating its security products and solutions at Booth #2431 in the Moscone Center.

TrustWatch is built around a secure network appliance and a management console, through which IT administrators can easily configure and deploy secured USB flash drives (UFDs), while preventing information from being copied to unapproved devices. The TrustWatch solution allows the IT department to select from SanDisk’s line of standard flash drives for issue to employees.

UFDs centrally managed by the TrustWatch suite can securely store work-related information, and support remote access to email and other applications. On the road, employees can use a TrustWatch device on a borrowed PC without leaving any trace of their activity on that PC. If the UFDs are lost or stolen, their data can be remotely destroyed.

SanDisk is also offering mTrust, a proven solution which became part of the company’s product portfolio in November with the acquisition of msystems™ Ltd. mTrust provides an enhanced level of security with 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption, enabling strong two factor authentication, on custom UFDs and mToken smart card-based products supplied by SanDisk.

“Enterprise IT managers have always been concerned about UFDs as enablers of information leakage, whether by accident or malicious intent,” said Marc Metis, vice president, corporate marketing, at SanDisk. “TrustWatch and mTrust together change the rules. UFDs managed by TrustWatch or mTrust are secure, inside or outside the enterprise network, so knowledge workers can safely take their work anywhere.”

In addition to data encryption, stealth Web browsing and Microsoft Outlook file synchronization, the TrustWatch solution’s many functions include RSA SecurID® dual-factor authentication technology from RSA, The Security Division of EMC, which enables the UFDs to be used as authenticators. In this two-factor authentication system, users must have something they know–a password–and something they possess—the UFD itself—to access data and applications stored within the corporate network.

“We are excited to partner with SanDisk on TrustWatch, a solution that effectively balances cost, convenience and security as businesses seek options for strongly authenticating employees,” said Toffer Winslow, vice president of product management and product marketing at RSA. “Built-in support for RSA SecurID technology enables businesses to leverage unmatched interoperability, with over 350 enterprise applications and infrastructure devices.”

TrustWatch was co-developed with RedCannon Security Inc., a provider of centrally-managed, secure mobile-access solutions for the enterprise.

“We’re delighted that SanDisk picked RedCannon,” said Vimal Vaidya, founder, chairman and CEO of RedCannon Security. “RedCannon’s goal is to transform UFDs into enterprise-managed and compliant devices. As the need for remote access to enterprise information grows, TrustWatch is uniquely positioned to provide an economical solution to increase security and improve productivity anytime, anywhere.”

Two other partners contributed to the TrustWatch suite: SecureWave and Safend Ltd., who are both providing endpoint information leakage protection.

“SanDisk searched long and hard for best-of-breed partners to broaden its range of enterprise solutions with an exciting and important new product,” said Ron LaPedis, product marketing manager for SanDisk. “RSA, RedCannon, SecureWave and Safend are trusted names in the security field that give TrustWatch a solid technology foundation.”

TrustWatch also includes a special enterprise version of SanDisk’s CruzerSync® technology, developed in partnership with Dmailer, for secure synchronization and back up of documents, browser favorites, computer settings such as desktop customization, email, contacts, notes and task lists from a personal computer to managed USB devices. Unlike the personal version of CruzerSync, the enterprise version can be centrally managed to allow or block specific functionality as well as synchronization of designated files.

The TrustWatch suite has three components which together establish complete life-cycle management for UFDs:

* TrustWatch Access – Provides security on the UFD, including password protection. Integrates a secure browser, email client, spyware scanner, Citrix ICA Web client, optional VPN client, and data storage. Also creates an activity log tracking all data moving to and from approved UFDs.
* TrustWatch Vault – Establishes FIPS 140-2 certified encryption on the UFD, sufficient for HIPPA, SOX and other compliance regulations.
* TrustWatch Manager – Offers a browser-based centralized console to IT administrators, allowing them to remotely deploy, update, track, and disable thousands of UFDs.

TrustWatch also works with many endpoint protection solutions, enabling management of USB ports to lock out unauthorized devices from the enterprise network.

TrustWatch is easy to integrate with existing corporate directories and authentication, and can be deployed rapidly. There’s only one piece of hardware to install—a rack-mountable Linux-based network appliance, provided by SanDisk.

TrustWatch is supported by SanDisk’s TrustedFlash™ secure storage and TrustedSignins™ one time password technologies. Every SanDisk UFD has an electronic VID/PID–Vendor Identifier/Product Identifier–along with a unique readable electronic serial number, device certificate, and an unknown random encryption key. The VID/PID and serial number ensures every device is known for what it is and to whom it is assigned. Devices can be managed individually, though group policies or a combination.

TrustWatch and mTrust are both available now, with pricing information provided on request to enterprise clients. More information can be found online at www.sandisk.com/trustwatch .

SanDisk is the original inventor of flash storage cards and is the world’s largest supplier of flash data storage card products, using its patented, high-density flash memory and controller technology. SanDisk is headquartered in Milpitas, California, and has operations worldwide, with more than half of its sales outside the U.S.

http://www.sandisk.com/Staging/Oem/Default.aspx?CatID=1501

SanDisk’s web site/home page address: http://www.sandisk.com
SanDisk’s product and executive images can be downloaded from http://www.sandisk.com/corporate/mediakit/

SanDisk, the SanDisk logo and CruzerSync are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries. TrustWatch, TrustedFlash and TrustedSignins are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation. All trade names are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

RSA and SecurID are either registered trademarks or trademarks of RSA Security Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. EMC is a registered trademark of EMC Corporation.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including expectations for new product introductions, specifications, applications, markets, pricing, customer acceptance and customers that are based on our current expectations and involve numerous risks and uncertainties that may cause these forward-looking statements to be inaccurate. Risks that may cause these forward-looking statements to be inaccurate include among others: market demand for our products may grow more slowly than our expectations or there may be a slower adoption rate for these products in new markets that we are targeting, and the other risks detailed from time-to-time under the caption “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, Form 10-K and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. We do not intend to update the information contained in this press release.

MEDIA CONTACT:

SanDisk Corporation
Mike Wong
(408) 801-1240
mike.wong@sandisk.com

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Taipei, Feb. 6^th, 2007—SiS today proudly announced that its SiS672 chipset family, covering SiS672FX, SiS672, and SiSM672MX, have certified for Windows Vista™ Premium Edition. These chipsets are integrated with SiS Mirage™3+ graphics engine to deliver ultimate image quality.

SiS presents full line of chipsets to meet customers’ requirements of different editions of Windows Vista™. SiS chipsets, which have received certifications for Windows Vista™ Basic Edition, include SiS671FX, SiS671 and SiSM671MX chipsets for Intel desktop PCs platform and SiSM671MX chipset for Intel notebook platform. Following the success of being certified for Windows Vista™ Basic Edition, SiS unveiled its latest chipsets including SiS672FX, SiS672, and SiSM672MX, all of which even received certification for Windows Vista™ Premium Edition.

SiS developed 3 different chipsets models for Windows Vista™ Premium Edition. The SiS672FX and the SiS672 chipsets are designed for desktop PCs; on the other hand, the SiSM672MX chipset is designed for notebook PCs. SiS chipsets, ready for Windows Vista™ Premium Edition, not only powerfully support the stability and security of the systems when users are surfing on internet, emailing, instant messaging, or on-line editing documents, but also support its most distinctive function of Windows Media Center. It is a comprehensive digital home media center including exclusive music, TV shows, movies, home videos, photo gallery, and games. You will also be able to connect your Windows Vista-based systems with Microsoft Xbox 360 to extend your Media Center experience to multiple rooms in your home. Moreover, with the support for Tablet PC Technology, users are easy to get into the computers simply with a digital pen or a touch panel. Windows Aero is the superior technology of Windows Vista™ which enables users to enjoy the ultimate visual experience. Besides, it helps you more easily to organize your applications and files. Furthermore, with the advanced Search feature, Windows Vista™ Premium Edition helps you to quickly and exactly find the data you are looking for. It even has functions of offline file support and Wi-Fi networks. Being certified for such an intuitive operating system, the SiS672FX, SiS672, and SiSM672MX chipsets provide an evident that their outstanding performances have been appreciated and presented.

The advanced Mirage™3+ graphics engine, combining with Pixel Shader 2.0, Texture Pipelines, Texture Filtering and Cubic Mapping technologies, enables the SiS672FX and the SiS672 integrated chipsets for desktop PCs to deliver excellent graphics performances under 2D and 3D conditions. With support of SiS Real Video Technology, the image quality and definition of digital entertainment devices, such as TV, VCD, and DVD can be presented perfectly and thoroughly under Windows Vista™ Premium Edition. The SiS672FX and the SiS672 chipsets support Intel® Core™2 Duo, Intel® Pentium® D, Intel® Pentium® 4, and Intel® Core™ 2 Quad processors. Also, they support FSB up to 1066MHz and 800MHz respectively to satisfy different customers’ requirements. Both of these chipsets support DDR2-667 memory, and furthermore, each of them equips one PCI Express x16 slot to allow up to 4GB/s of single transmission bandwidth.

SiSM672MX integrated chipset is specially designed for notebook PCs. Combining with the embedded SiS Mirage™3+ graphics engine and SiS Real Video Technology, SiSM672MX chipset enhances the performance of Windows Vista™ Premium OS to let users enjoy unforgettable visual experience. It supports Intel Pentium® M processor and DDR2-667 memory. Also, it provides one PCI Express x16 slot allowing 4GB/s transmission bandwidth for each direction. Most important of all, what makes SiSM672MX so incredible is that it adopts SiS Advanced Power Management technology to hugely reduce the power consumption of notebook PCs.

Windows Vista™ Premium operating system is well equipped with functions enabling a normal PC to become a digital home entertainment device. All of the SiS672 series chipsets, SiS672FX, SiS672, and SiSM672MX, have powerful entertainment features to support Windows Vista™ Premium Edition with the integrated graphics engine. Receiving certification for Windows Vista™ Premium Edition operating system provides a further proof of outstanding performance of SiS chipsets, and they are definitely customers’ best choices.

About Silicon Integrated Systems Corp. (SiS)

Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS) is a worldwide leader in the development of leading-edge core logic chipsets. Over the last 20 years, its products have been widely used in various applications such as Desktop PCs, notebook PCs, Embedded Systems, Wireless Communications, Servers, and Digital Entertainment Devices. Furthermore, in order to provide a full-scope of solutions for customers, SiS gets involved in DRAM Module business. With the accumulated PC-based chipset developing experiences and its remarkably innovative technologies, SiS is able to fulfill customers’ requirements and even exceed their expectations. Therefore, the company has built up close partnerships with numerous worldwide customers, and won the reputation of “Outstanding Chipset Innovator”.

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