TRM to Acquire Travelex United Kingdom ATM Network

TRM to Acquire Travelex United Kingdom ATM Network

PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TRM Corporation (NASDAQ: TRMM) today announced that it has agreed to purchase the United Kingdom-based ATM business of Travelex UK Limited. The business includes the ATM division of Travelex as well as Travelex ATMs Limited, a joint venture company with Snax 24 Corporation Limited. TRM will purchase the business, comprised of over 1,100 primarily full placement ATM units, for 43.4 million pounds Sterling (approximately $78 million). The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including obtaining financing for the purchase, and, upon satisfaction of these conditions, is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2005.

The ATM business that TRM has agreed to acquire provides convenient, on-site cash access at locations predominately based around fuel stations and convenience stores such as TotalFinaElf, Snax 24, Texaco and National Car Parks, as well as other sites including McDonalds and United Cinemas International. The ATM portfolio is comprised primarily of long-term customer site contracts whose locations are averaging approximately 1,000 transactions per month over the last twelve months.

Due to continuing consolidation in the United Kingdom ATM marketplace, Travelex was pleased to develop and accept this offer from TRM. The acquisition would increase TRM's presence in the United Kingdom to over 7,500 ATM and photocopier locations, and TRM will service all locations through its in-house service network.

Banc of America Securities LLC served as financial advisor to TRM in connection with this transaction.

Deutsche Bank served as financial advisor to Travelex and Snax 24 in connection with the transaction.

About TRM

TRM Corporation is a consumer services company that provides convenience ATM and photocopying services in high-traffic consumer environments. TRM's ATM and copier customer base has grown to over 35,000 retailers throughout the United States and over 47,000 locations worldwide, including 6,500 locations across the United Kingdom and over 5,500 locations in Canada. TRM operates one of the largest multi-national ATM networks in the world, with over 22,000 locations deployed throughout the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Northern Ireland and Germany.

About Travelex

Travelex is the world's largest foreign exchange specialist, with over 700 retail branches and 15,000 business customers. There are retail branches at key airport, seaport and rail locations, in addition to tourist and business centres around the world. Around 40% of the world's airline passengers, over 1.3 billion people, pass through airports at which the business operates including the major gateways at London, New York, Hong Kong, Frankfurt and Sydney. Travelex is the world's largest non-bank provider of commercial foreign exchange services, providing integrated solutions for businesses. The Group is also one of the world's leading providers of outsourced travel money to banks and travel agencies.

About Snax24

Snax 24 is a leading operator in the fuel retailing and convenience store sector. Snax24 is owned by its Chairman, Gerald Ronson, together with family interest. Gerald Ronson was the founder of the Heron International property group and Snax 24's predecessor, Heron Service Stations.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements made in this news release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statement. Specifically, there are a number of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, such as consumer demand for our services; access to capital; maintaining satisfactory relationships with our banking partners; technological change; our ability to control costs and expenses; competition and our ability to successfully implement our planned growth. Additional information on these factors, which could affect our financial results, is included in our SEC filings. Finally, there may be other factors not mentioned above or included in our SEC filings that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward- looking statement. Undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statement, which reflects management's analysis only as of the date of the statement. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or developments, except as required by federal securities laws.

Source: TRM Corporation

CONTACT: Danial J. Tierney, Executive Vice-President of TRM,
+1-503-257-8766, ext. 279, or fax, +1-503-251-5473, or dantierney@trm.com; or
Caroline Rety of Smithfield (PR agency), Office, +44-0-20-7903-0670, or Fax,
+44-0-20-7490-7277, or crety@smithfieldgroup.com

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

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TRM to Acquire Travelex United Kingdom ATM Network

TRM to Acquire Travelex United Kingdom ATM Network

PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TRM Corporation (NASDAQ:TRMM) today announced that it has agreed to purchase the United Kingdom-based ATM business of Travelex UK Limited. The business includes the ATM division of Travelex as well as Travelex ATMs Limited, a joint venture company with Snax 24 Corporation Limited. TRM will purchase the business, comprised of over 1,100 primarily full placement ATM units, for pounds Sterling 43.4 million (approximately $78 million). The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including obtaining financing for the purchase, and, upon satisfaction of these conditions, is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2005.

The ATM business that TRM has agreed to acquire provides convenient, on-site cash access at locations predominately based around fuel stations and convenience stores such as TotalFinaElf, Snax 24, Texaco and National Car Parks, as well as other sites including McDonalds and United Cinemas International. The ATM portfolio is comprised primarily of long-term customer site contracts whose locations are averaging approximately 1,000 transactions per month over the last twelve months.

Due to continuing consolidation in the United Kingdom ATM marketplace, Travelex was pleased to develop and accept this offer from TRM. The acquisition would increase TRM's presence in the United Kingdom to over 7,500 ATM locations; and TRM will service all locations through its in-house service network.

Banc of America Securities LLC served as financial advisor to TRM in connection with this transaction.

Deutsche Bank served as financial advisor to Travelex and Snax 24 in connection with the transaction.

About TRM

TRM Corporation is a consumer services company that provides convenience ATM and photocopying services in high-traffic consumer environments. TRM's ATM and copier customer base has grown to over 35,000 retailers throughout the United States and over 47,000 locations worldwide, including 6,500 locations across the United Kingdom and over 5,500 locations in Canada. TRM operates one of the largest multi-national ATM networks in the world, with over 22,000 locations deployed throughout the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Northern Ireland and Germany.

About Travelex

Travelex is the world's largest foreign exchange specialist, with over 700 retail branches and 15,000 business customers. There are retail branches at key airport, seaport and rail locations, in addition to tourist and business centres around the world. Around 40% of the world's airline passengers, over 1.3 billion people, pass through airports at which the business operates including the major gateways at London, New York, Hong Kong, Frankfurt and Sydney. Travelex is the world's largest non-bank provider of commercial foreign exchange services, providing integrated solutions for businesses. The Group is also one of the world's leading providers of outsourced travel money to banks and travel agencies.

About Snax24

Snax24 is a leading operator in the fuel retailing and convenience store sector. Snax24 is owned by its Chairman, Gerald Ronson, together with family interest. Gerald Ronson was the founder of the Heron International property group and Snax 24's predecessor, Heron Service Stations.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements made in this news release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statement. Specifically, there are a number of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, such as consumer demand for our services; access to capital; maintaining satisfactory relationships with our banking partners; technological change; our ability to control costs and expenses; competition and our ability to successfully implement our planned growth. Additional information on these factors, which could affect our financial results, is included in our SEC filings. Finally, there may be other factors not mentioned above or included in our SEC filings that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward- looking statement. Undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statement, which reflects management's analysis only as of the date of the statement. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or developments, except as required by federal securities laws.

Source: TRM Corporation

CONTACT: Danial J. Tierney, Executive Vice-President, office,
+1-503-257-8766, ext. 279, or fax, +1-503-251-5473 or dantierney@trm.com; or
Caroline Rety of Smithfield PR, +44 0 20 7903 0670, or fax,
+44 0 20 7490 7277, or crety@smithfieldgroup.com, for Travelex

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

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Pitney Bowes to Acquire Firstlogic

Pitney Bowes to Acquire Firstlogic

STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all of the remaining outstanding shares of Firstlogic for approximately $50.3 million, excluding cash and debt on the balance sheet. Pitney Bowes currently has 10 percent equity ownership of this privately held company. Firstlogic develops and markets software and services that improve operations in data quality, mailing efficiency, and postal automation. Upon completion of this transaction, Firstlogic will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pitney Bowes within Document Messaging Technologies. Subject to regulatory approval and completion of other customary conditions, the transaction is expected to close in the third calendar quarter of 2005.

This acquisition supports the company's long-term ability to deliver added value for customers and growth for shareholders, according to Michael J. Critelli, Chairman and CEO of Pitney Bowes. "We entered the growing $4 billion customer communication management market with the acquisition of Group 1 software last year. The acquisition of Firstlogic extends our platform by giving our customers a more comprehensive portfolio of software, services and solutions. Firstlogic's extensive relationships with top tier system integrators and enterprise software vendors enhance our distribution network and accelerate our global expansion. Like Group 1 before it, this acquisition supports key areas of our growth strategy -- mailstream expansion, global penetration and cross-selling."

Firstlogic, founded in 1984, is the preferred data quality alliance or original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partner for several business intelligence and data integration vendors. It has established itself as a market leader in data quality with its release of IQ8 and the IQ Assurance services. Firstlogic generated over $55 million in revenue in 2004 by providing commercial customers, government agencies and Posts with data quality, commercial mail and postal automation software and services. Firstlogic is headquartered in La Crosse, Wisconsin and employs approximately 400 employees.

According to Eric Lieberman, President of Firstlogic, "This does not change our mission -- it makes it better. This merger is the opportunity to accelerate our business model of delivering a compelling and industry-defining mail and data quality platform spanning both enterprise and geographic boundaries. Our customers will benefit by being able to choose from a broad portfolio of products that complement our core technologies."

Pitney Bowes is the world's leading provider of integrated mail and document management systems, services and solutions. The $5.3 billion company helps organizations of all sizes efficiently and effectively manage their mission-critical mail and document flow in physical, digital and hybrid formats. Its solutions range from addressing software and metering systems to print stream management, electronic bill presentment and presort mail services. The company's 85 years of technological leadership have produced many major innovations in the mailing industry, and it is consistently on the Intellectual Property Owner's list of top U.S. patent holders. With approximately 35,000 employees worldwide, Pitney Bowes serves more than 2 million businesses through direct and dealer operations. Visit www.pb.com for more information on the company. More information regarding Firstlogic can be found at www.Firstlogic.com.

The statements contained in this news release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements may be identified by their use of forward-looking terminology such as the words "expects," "anticipates," "intends" and other similar words. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about growth strategies, market expansion, etc. Such forward- looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: severe adverse changes in the economic environment, timely development and acceptance of new products or gaining product approval; successful entry into new markets; changes in interest rates; and changes in postal regulations, as more fully outlined in the company's 2004 Form 10-K Annual Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, the forward-looking statements are subject to change based on the timing and specific terms of any announced acquisitions. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and we do not assume any obligation to update the reasons why actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.

Sheryl Y. Battles
Pitney Bowes Inc.
VP, Corporate Communications
203-351-6808

Source: Pitney Bowes Inc.

CONTACT: Sheryl Y. Battles, VP, Corporate Communications,
+1-203-351-6808, or Charles F. McBride, Exec. Director, Investor Relations,
+1-203-351-6349, both of Pitney Bowes Inc.

Web site: http://www.pb.com/
http://www.firstlogic.com/

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One of Nation's Largest Commercial Banks Chooses OfficeMax to Boost Efficiencies, Make Employees' Jobs Easier

One of Nation's Largest Commercial Banks Chooses OfficeMax to Boost Efficiencies, Make Employees' Jobs Easier

Unique Purchasing Tools Allow BB&T to Streamline Its Ordering Process and Save Money

ITASCA, Ill., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OfficeMax(R) (NYSE:OMX), one of the nation's largest office supply distributors, has landed a multi- year contract to help BB&T Corporation, the nation's ninth largest financial holding company, make even more efficient use of its employees' time and money.

Utilizing unique reporting tools, OfficeMax will help BB&T employees at 1,400 financial offices nationwide save time ordering office supplies by remembering their ordering history and preferences. BB&T will also be able to better identify and manage spending through the program with tools that will allow them to see ongoing procurement activity, monitor purchasing compliance and minimize costly off-contract purchases. BB&T will also benefit from special pricing on office supplies, paper and technology products.

"OfficeMax shares BB&T's vision of world-class service. We're pleased to help them make life easier for their employees by providing streamlined ordering and state-of-the-art account management," said Mike Meehan, OfficeMax senior vice president of contract sales.

The partnership also gives BB&T access to OfficeMax's Retail Connect(SM) program, where employees can purchase bank supplies at special contract prices at any one of OfficeMax's nearly 1,000 stores nationwide.

"At BB&T, we believe in continuous improvement; we're always looking for a better way to do things," said Randy Hondros, Senior Vice President and Strategic Sourcing Manager for BB&T. "OfficeMax's reporting programs, efficient ordering process and live online customer service give our bank a better way to purchase office supplies -- and our employees a better experience."

BB&T is the ninth largest financial holding company in the U.S., with total assets of $105.8 billion and more than 1,400 financial centers in 11 states and Washington, D.C. Headquartered in Winston Salem, North Carolina, the corporation and its subsidiaries offer full-service commercial and retail banking as well as insurance, investments, retail brokerage, corporate finance, treasury, international banking, leasing and trust services. BB&T trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BBT. For more information, visit http://www.bbandt.com/ .

About OfficeMax(R) Incorporated

OfficeMax(R) Incorporated is a leader in both business-to-business office products solutions and retail office products. OfficeMax delivers an unparalleled customer experience -- in service, in product, in time savings, and in value - through a relentless focus on its customers. The company provides office supplies and paper, print and document services, technology products and solutions, and furniture to consumers and to large, medium and small businesses. OfficeMax customers are served by approximately 40,000 associates through direct sales, catalogs, the Internet and nearly 1,000 superstores. OfficeMax trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol OMX. To find the nearest OfficeMax, call 1-877-OFFICEMAX. For more information, visit http://www.officemax.com/ .

OfficeMax Contact Media Contact
Bill Bonner Nicole Miller, Bader Rutter & Associates
630 438 8584 262 938 5425

BB&T Contact
Randy Hondros
336 703 5599

Source: OfficeMax(R)

CONTACT: Bill Bonner of OfficeMax, +1-630-438-8584; or Nicole Miller of
Bader Rutter & Associates, +1-262-938-5425; or Randy Hondros of BB&T,
+1-336-703-5599

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

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Konica Minolta Unveils the bizhub(TM) 180 Printer/Copier/Scanner/Fax

Konica Minolta Unveils the bizhub(TM) 180 Printer/Copier/Scanner/Fax

A Cost-Effective, Flexible Solution Designed to Handle Small Businesses' Complex Document Output Needs

RAMSEY, N.J., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announced the bizhub 180, a new digital print/copy/scan/fax solution designed to put small businesses at the "hub" of their business, with its ability to handle a variety of complex document output requirements. With standard GDI printing, digital copying and TWAIN scanning capabilities, the bizhub 180 can be upgraded to support PCL printing, network scanning and high-volume faxing as a business' needs develop and grow.

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"The bizhub 180 was developed with flexibility and affordability in mind," said Kevin P. Kern, vice president, product planning and development, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. "Konica Minolta understands the small business market and built the bizhub 180 to facilitate the flow of information and to provide easy-to-use print, copy, scan and fax functionality. The modular design of the bizhub 180 ensures that businesses are offered a solution with the capabilities they require, when they need them."

The bizhub 180 offers standard GDI printing and digital copying capabilities with superior image quality. With print and copy speeds of up to 18 pages per minute (ppm), 600 x 600 dpi print and copy resolution, and a zoom range of 25-400 percent, documents come out looking crisp and clean. Businesses with more advanced output needs may add the optional PCL print driver for up to 1200 (equivalent) x 600 dpi output and the optional duplex unit for the printing and copying of two-sided originals.

The bizhub 180 has a maximum paper capacity of 1,475 sheets, including an optional 100-sheet manual bypass tray. The MFP supports up to 11" x 17" paper in size, 16 - 24 lb. bond paper in all paper drawers, and 241/4 - 413/4 lb. specialty paper, transparencies, envelopes and labels through the bypass tray.

In addition, the bizhub 180 includes: 2-in-1 and 4-in-1 storyboarding capabilities, print and copy duplex counters, a USB 1.1 port and IEEE 1284 Parallel interface for simple PC connectivity, and support of Windows 98/ME/NT 4.0/2000/XP and 2003 Server. An optional 10/100 BaseT interface provides network connectivity, if needed.

Advanced Scanning Capabilities

With document scanning becoming increasingly important for offices of all sizes, the bizhub 180 includes built-in B&W TWAIN scanning capabilities at up to 600 x 600 dpi resolution. It also supports duplex TWAIN scanning and has a scan counter to record scan activity.

The bizhub 180's optional Network Scan/Internet Fax Kit provides Scan-to- Email and Scan-to-FTP capabilities in both TIFF and PDF file formats at up to 600 x 600 dpi resolution. This option also includes Internet Fax capabilities that use the T.37 protocol with scan resolution up to 200 x 200 dpi.

High-Volume Fax Capabilities

The benefits of having fax capabilities in a multifunction device include productivity enhancements as well as cost and space savings. Konica Minolta has included a high-volume Fax Unit option for the bizhub 180. With Super G3 compatibility, JBIG data compression and a 33.6Kbps modem speed, the Fax Unit enables the MFP to transmit fax messages in less than three seconds per page. The Fax Unit also provides information on the number of sheets transmitted, and offers resolution adjustments for Internet Fax reception, an Internet Fax transmission header and Internet Fax Basic/Advance modes.

Fax features include 400 x 400 dpi resolution for transmission and reception, 227 autodialing locations (27 one-touch keys and 200 speed-dial keys), 243 broadcast locations, and F-Code support for secured fax transmission and reception. The bizhub 180 also supports duplex fax transmission, if the system is equipped with the optional Reversing Automatic Document Feeder.

PageScope Suite Provides Document Processing and Network Management Functions

PageScope, Konica Minolta's powerful family of integrated software applications and utilities that help customers manage their documents and devices, is offered for the bizhub 180. Included in the PageScope suite of products is PageScope Net Care, which provides network administrators with detailed information about the operating conditions of all networked output devices containing a Management Information Base (MIB) from any Web browser. By using the information available from Net Care, users can lower management costs and maintain the optimum condition of the devices.

Also included is PageScope Web Connection, which allows users to instantly check device conditions on all network-connected Konica Minolta printer/copiers from their desktop; PageScope Network Setup, to set up the controller from the desktop; and PageScope EMS Plug-Ins and NDPS Gateway, for seamless connections to Enterprise or Novell Distributed Print Services.

Highlighted bizhub 180 Features:
* Modular all-in-one print/copy/scan/fax design
* Copy and print speeds of 18 ppm
* 600 x 600 dpi copy and print resolution
* Built-in GDI printing and optional PCL print driver
* 1,475-sheet maximum paper capacity
* Standard B&W TWAIN scanning
* Optional network scanning with the Internet Fax/Network Scan Kit for
Scan-to-Email, Scan-to-FTP and Internet faxing capabilities
* Optional high-volume fax capability with the Fax Unit, enabling fax
transmissions in less than three seconds per page
* Optional Automatic or Reversing Automatic Document Feeder and Duplexer

Availability

The bizhub 180 is available through Konica Minolta's North American direct sales, authorized dealer and value-added reseller channels. The MSRP for the bizhub 180 is $2,660.

About Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc., offers a broad range of multifunctional digital imaging solutions inspired by its bizhub(TM) brand of powerful solutions that serve as the central resource for document scanning, in-house printing, copying, faxing and electronic archiving and distribution. From high-quality color and monochrome bizhub systems for workgroups and small offices, to advanced high-volume bizhub PRO(TM) production printing systems for large corporations and print-for-pay services, Konica Minolta is leading the industry toward integrated, networked hardware/software solutions that are more simple, reliable, and cost-effective. Complementing its bizhub solutions, Konica Minolta also offers desktop laser printers, microform digital imaging systems, wide-format printers and scanning systems for specialized applications.

Headquartered in Ramsey, New Jersey, Konica Minolta delivers expert professional services and experienced, responsive client support, in addition to the world-class service provided through its extensive network of direct sales offices, authorized dealers, resellers and distribution partners in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America and South America. For more information, please visit Konica Minolta at http://www.kmbs.konicaminolta.us/

All terms, product and company names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, and are hereby acknowledged.

Corporate Contact:
Dan Gallagher
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.
+1 201-825-4000
dgallagher@kmbs.konicaminolta.us

Media Contact:
Irene Savage/Tristam Wallace
HARPELL
+1 781-210-0938/+1 781-210-0944
isavage@harpell.com/twallace@harpell.com

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Source: Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.

CONTACT: Corporate Contact: Dan Gallagher of Konica Minolta Business
Solutions U.S.A., Inc., +1-201-825-4000, dgallagher@kmbs.konicaminolta.us; or
Media Contact: Irene Savage, isavage@harpell.com, +1-781-210-0938, or Tristam
Wallace, +1 781-210-0944, twallace@harpell.com, both of HARPELL

Web site: http://www.kmbs.konicaminolta.us/

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Konica Minolta Introduces the bizhub(TM) C250 Color Printer/Copier/Scanner/Fax and the bizhub C250P Printer

Konica Minolta Introduces the bizhub(TM) C250 Color Printer/Copier/Scanner/Fax and the bizhub C250P Printer

New bizhub C250 Devices Bring Full-Color Capabilities to Small- to Medium- Sized Office Workgroups at Highly Affordable Monochrome Machine Pricing

RAMSEY, N.J., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announced the introduction of the new bizhub(TM) C250 printer/copier/scanner/fax and the bizhub C250P, the printer- only version of the device. An ideal replacement for Segment 2 monochrome and color multifunctional products (MFPs) with a copy speed of 25 pages-per-minute (ppm) B&W and color, and print speeds for both the C250 and C250P of 25 ppm letter, 16 ppm letter landscape, 14 ppm legal, and 13 ppm ledger B&W and color, the compact bizhub C250 enables small- to medium-sized office workgroups to utilize the bizhub concept by allowing them to digitally share and distribute B&W and color documents, while controlling security.

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Key Standard Features

The highly compact C250 offers the following standard features: laser print technology (featuring four lasers); PCL5e/c, PCL6 and PS3 emulation; networking; 25 originals-per-minute (OPM) color and B&W scanning; a 40 GB hard disk drive (optional for the C250P); User Box functionality; the ability to handle up to 140 lb. index paper through the multi-purpose cassette, the manual bypass and the automatic duplex unit; Konica Minolta Simitri(R) Color Polymerized Toner; User Authentication; and network management tools through the PageScope software suite.

"Konica Minolta is introducing the C250 to bring full-color capabilities to small- to medium-sized office workgroups who have the occasional need for color but thought it was out of their reach. The bizhub C250 is attractively priced at the same level as Segment 2 monochrome machines, taking all factors under consideration including hardware, supplies and overall TCO," said Kevin P. Kern, vice president, product planning and development, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. "The new bizhub C250 with its groundbreaking color MFP price; its all-in-one architecture; its compact design; as well as its improved productivity, image quality and security is going to make the transition from B&W devices an easy decision for today's businesses."

bizhub OP

Konica Minolta's bizhub OP brings a new level of performance and reliability to the C250 by delivering a common user experience, increased manageability, superior print performance, improved scanning functionality and enhanced security.

The three major components of bizhub OP are the bizhub Architecture, the Emperon Print System and bizhub Open API. The bizhub Architecture removes the need for separate functional boards through the utilization of common system software that drives all functions -- copy, print, scan and fax. The new architecture also eliminates hardware-based functions, and shares the device's CPU and memory for a seamless MFP user experience. The Emperon Print System (for both the C250 and C250P) provides for total integration of document output management with a consistent user interface and functionality across future Konica Minolta products. In addition, the bizhub Open API (available at the end of 2005) will enable control of both the print and scan functions from external applications.

Enhanced Imaging and Paper Handling

Featuring 256 levels of grayscale per pixel and 600 x 600 dpi print/copy resolution, the C250 produces clear text, sharp edges and consistent color. The C250 uses Konica Minolta Simitri Color Polymerized Toner, which maintains the uniformity of the toner particles for more even distribution, significantly better halftone definition and better solid fills.

With these image quality features, plus one of the smallest 11" x 17" color tandem engines in the industry; a monthly maximum duty cycle of 75,000 impressions; standard paper capacity of 850 sheets, including a 100-sheet bypass tray; expandable paper capacity up to 3,350 sheets; and the ability to handle up to 140 lb. index through the multi-purpose cassette, the manual bypass and the automatic duplex unit, the C250 is designed to handle the diverse color and B&W document needs of small- to medium-sized office workgroup environments such as Marketing, Finance and Human Resources.

Optional Faxing Capabilities

Also available for the new C250 is the optional 33.6Kbps Super G3 analog FAX functionality. The optional fax capabilities include: 32 MB of memory, transmissions in B&W up to 11" x 17", JBIG data compression, up to 600 x 600 fax TX resolution, separate scanning, duplex TX and RX, mixed original faxing, PC faxing, memory reception and delayed transmission.

Advanced Security and Data Handling Features

With document security and document management playing a significant role in the technology acquisition decision making process, the C250 supports Hard Disk Drive Overwrite and Job Erase (available in the fall of 2005), which automatically overwrites the hard disk drive after each job. In addition, the C250 offers User Authentication to protect a user job by prohibiting its modification or deletion. With User Authentication, it is also possible to enable or disable each user's access to the device based on function -- copy, print, scan, fax and User Box.

The C250's User Box functionality, with its PageScope Box Operator software, supports each of the device's functions -- copy, print, scan and fax. With a total of 1,000 user boxes and the ability to store up to 3,000 documents, users can manage individual User Boxes, create public and private User Boxes, assign passwords, and restrict the number of files stored.

Finishing Options for Maximum Productivity

For added productivity and convenience, Konica Minolta has enhanced the finishing options available for the C250. The new FS-603 Booklet Finisher, with its sorting, stapling and saddle stitching, as well as two- and three- hole punching capabilities, enables users to create up to 60-page booklets. The new FS-501 Staple Finisher features sort, group and corner staple functionality.

PageScope Suite Provides Document Processing and Network Management Functions

C250 customers also have access to PageScope, Konica Minolta's powerful family of integrated software applications and utilities that help businesses manage their documents and devices. Included in this suite of products is PageScope Net Care, which provides network administrators with detailed information about the operating conditions of all output devices containing a Management Information Base (MIB) on a network from any Web browser, and the new PageScope utilities -- Job Spooler, HDD Backup, Direct Print and Data Administrator. Also included is PageScope Web Connection, which allows users to instantly check device conditions on all network-connected Konica Minolta printers/copiers from their desktop.

Highlighted bizhub C250 Features
* bizhub OP open platform, including the bizhub Architecture, Emperon
Print System and the bizhub Open API (available at the end of 2005)
* Copy speed of 25 ppm B&W and color
* Print speeds of 25 ppm letter, 16 ppm letter landscape, 14 ppm legal
and 13 ppm ledger B&W and color (C250 and C250P)
* 25 OPM B&W and color scanning
* Konica Minolta Simitri(R) Color Polymerized Toner
* Network scanning standard integration, including Scan-to-Email, Scan-
to-SMB, Scan-to-Desktop, Scan-to-FTP, Scan-to-HDD, Scan-to-User Box and
TWAIN scanning
* Ability to handle up to 140 lb. index paper from the multi-purpose
cassette, the manual bypass and the automatic duplex unit
* Optional Reversing Automatic Document Feeder
* 512 MB maximum memory
* 40 GB standard hard drive (optional for the C250P)
* 600 x 600 dpi print/copy resolution
* 850-sheet standard/3,350-sheet maximum paper capacity
* User Authentication, with future availability of HDD Overwrite and Job
Erase
* Optional Super G3 analog FAX capabilities
* Multiple advanced finishing options, including the FS-501 Stapling
Finisher with sort, group and corner staple capabilities; and the FS-
603 Booklet Finisher with the ability to create up to 60-page booklets

Pricing and Availability

The C250 is currently available through Konica Minolta's North American direct sales, authorized dealer and value-added reseller channels. The manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the C250 is $9,995. The C250P will be available later in September.

About Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc., offers a broad range of multifunctional digital imaging solutions inspired by its bizhub(TM) brand of powerful solutions that serve as the central resource for document scanning, in-house printing, copying, faxing and electronic archiving and distribution. From high-quality color and monochrome bizhub systems for workgroups and small offices, to advanced high-volume bizhub PRO(TM) production printing systems for large corporations and print-for-pay services, Konica Minolta is leading the industry toward integrated, networked hardware/software solutions that are more simple, reliable, and cost-effective. Complementing its bizhub solutions, Konica Minolta also offers desktop laser printers, microform digital imaging systems, wide-format printers and scanning systems for specialized applications.

Headquartered in Ramsey, New Jersey, Konica Minolta delivers expert professional services and experienced, responsive client support, in addition to the world-class service provided through its extensive network of direct sales offices, authorized dealers, resellers and distribution partners in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America and South America. For more information, please visit Konica Minolta at http://www.kmbs.konicaminolta.us/

All terms, product and company names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, and are hereby acknowledged.

Corporate Contact:
Dan Gallagher
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.
+1 201-825-4000
dgallagher@kmbs.konicaminolta.us

Media Contact:
Irene Savage/Tristam Wallace
HARPELL
+1 781-210-0938/+1 781-210-0944
isavage@harpell.com/twallace@harpell.com

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Source: Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.

CONTACT: Corporate Contact: Dan Gallagher of Konica Minolta Business
Solutions U.S.A., Inc., +1-201-825-4000, dgallagher@kmbs.konicaminolta.us; or
Media Contact: Irene Savage, isavage@harpell.com, +1-781-210-0938, or Tristam
Wallace, +1 781-210-0944, twallace@harpell.com, both of HARPELL

Web site: http://www.kmbs.konicaminolta.us/

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Konica Minolta Introduces the bizhub(TM) 160 and bizhub 161f

Konica Minolta Introduces the bizhub(TM) 160 and bizhub 161f

Affordable, Expandable Central Document Resources, the bizhub 160 and bizhub 161f are Ideal for Small and Home Office Environments

RAMSEY, N.J., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announced two new digital print/copy/scan/fax solutions -- the bizhub 160 and bizhub 161f. The bizhub 160 and the bizhub 161f are affordable, expandable solutions that place small and home offices at the "hub" of their businesses with their all-in-one copy, print, scan and fax functionality.

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"Cost-effective, high-quality, all-in-one functionality is what small and home offices are looking for when purchasing an office system," said Kevin P. Kern, vice president, product planning and development, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. "Featuring Konica Minolta's unique bizhub design, information moves freely and documents can be scanned, printed and distributed more easily with the bizhub 160 and 161f. The bizhub 160 and 161f enable small and home offices to save time and money."

bizhub 160 - An All-Digital Replacement

The bizhub 160 is an ideal solution for businesses making the move from analog to digital, with its support of Windows 98/ME/NT 4.0/2000/XP and 2003 Server. It comes standard with built-in GDI printing for 16 page-per-minute (ppm), 300 x 300 dpi or 12 ppm, 600 x 600 dpi output. It also features simple PC connectivity with its USB 1.1 and IEEE 1284 Parallel interface; color and B&W TWAIN scanning; scan-once, print-many technology; 2-in-1 storyboarding; a user-friendly control panel; and a zoom range of 25-400 percent.

With a maximum paper capacity of 760 sheets (250 sheets standard), the bizhub 160 enables businesses to work for an extended period of time without needing to add paper. In addition, the bizhub 160's bypass tray supports 10 sheets of paper, one envelope and five OHP transparency sheets. The bizhub 160 handles a wide variety of paper stock including paper up to 8.5" x 14" in size, and 16 - 24 lb. bond and 16 - 43.25 lb. specialty paper.

bizhub 161f - All-in-One Digital Solution

The bizhub 161f is an all-in-one solution, supporting print, copy, scan and fax functions in a single, compact design. With its built-in PCL6 print capabilities for 1200 (equivalent) x 600 dpi resolution output, optional network connectivity through its 10/100 BaseT interface and a wide variety of paper handling capabilities, the bizhub 161f is perfect for small-office/home- office applications. In addition, the bizhub 161f is equipped with the Automatic Document Feeder, for quick feeding and scanning of multi-page originals.

The bizhub 161f also features built-in, high-volume fax capabilities. The bizhub 161f can transmit fax messages in less than three seconds per page with Super G3 compatibility, JBIG data compression and a 33.6Kbps modem speed. Fax capabilities include six settings to fine-tune fax reception quality, 215 autodialing keys (15 one-touch and 200 speed-dial keys) and F-Code support. Optional fax capabilities include an Internet Fax/Network Scan Kit for fast and efficient network distribution of documents via Internet faxing, Scan-to- Email and Scan-to-FTP.

Optional Accessories

The bizhub 160 and bizhub 161f have a number of optional accessories including the Automatic Document Feeder (standard on the bizhub 161f configuration), a 500-sheet paper cassette, a 32MB copy memory upgrade, a mechanical counter and the original cover.

PageScope Suite Provides Document Processing and Network Management Functions

PageScope, Konica Minolta's powerful family of integrated software applications and utilities that help customers manage their documents and devices, is offered for the bizhub 160 and bizhub 161f. Included in the PageScope suite of products is PageScope Net Care, which provides network administrators with detailed information about the operating conditions of all networked output devices containing a Management Information Base (MIB) from any Web browser. By using the information available from Net Care, users can lower management costs and maintain the optimum condition of the devices.

Also included is PageScope Web Connection, which allows users to instantly check device conditions on all network-connected Konica Minolta printer/copiers from their desktop; PageScope Network Setup, to set up the controller from the desktop; and PageScope EMS Plug-Ins and NDPS Gateway, for seamless connections to Enterprise or Novell Distributed Print Services.

Highlighted bizhub 160 and 161f Features:
* Built-in print and copy capabilities with output speeds up to 16 pages
per minute
* Standard color and B&W TWAIN scanning
* 600 x 600 dpi copy resolution; 1200 (equivalent) x 600 dpi print
resolution (bizhub 161f only)
* 250-sheet standard/760-sheet maximum paper capacity
* Envelope printing support
* Optional network connectivity with the 10/100 BaseT network interface
card (bizhub 161f only)
* Internet Fax/Network Scan Kit for Scan-to-Email, Scan-to-FTP and
Internet faxing capabilities (bizhub 161f only)

Availability

The bizhub 160 and bizhub 161f are available through Konica Minolta's North American direct sales, authorized dealer and value-added reseller channels. The MSRP for the bizhub 160 is $1,550 and the MSRP for the bizhub 161f is $2,795.

About Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc., offers a broad range of multifunctional digital imaging solutions inspired by its bizhub(TM) brand of powerful solutions that serve as the central resource for document scanning, in-house printing, copying, faxing and electronic archiving and distribution. From high-quality color and monochrome bizhub systems for workgroups and small offices, to advanced high-volume bizhub PRO(TM) production printing systems for large corporations and print-for-pay services, Konica Minolta is leading the industry toward integrated, networked hardware/software solutions that are more simple, reliable, and cost-effective. Complementing its bizhub solutions, Konica Minolta also offers desktop laser printers, microform digital imaging systems, wide-format printers and scanning systems for specialized applications.

Headquartered in Ramsey, New Jersey, Konica Minolta delivers expert professional services and experienced, responsive client support, in addition to the world-class service provided through its extensive network of direct sales offices, authorized dealers, resellers and distribution partners in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America and South America. For more information, please visit Konica Minolta at http://www.kmbs.konicaminolta.us/

All terms, product and company names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, and are hereby acknowledged.

Corporate Contact:
Dan Gallagher
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.
+1 201-825-4000
dgallagher@kmbs.konicaminolta.us

Media Contact:
Irene Savage/Tristam Wallace
HARPELL
+1 781-210-0938/+1 781-210-0944
isavage@harpell.com/twallace@harpell.com

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Source: Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.

CONTACT: Dan Gallagher of Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A.,
Inc., +1 201-825-4000, dgallagher@kmbs.konicaminolta.us; or Irene Savage, +1-
781-210-0938, isavage@harpell.com, or Tristam Wallace, +1-781-210-0944,
twallace@harpell.com both of HARPELL

Web site: http://www.kmbs.konicaminolta.us/

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Xyratex Ltd to Present at the Citigroup 12th Annual Global Technology Conference

Xyratex Ltd to Present at the Citigroup 12th Annual Global Technology Conference

HAVANT, UK, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Xyratex Ltd (NASDAQ:XRTX), a leading provider of enterprise class data storage subsystems and disk drive test and process solutions, will present at the Citigroup 12th Annual Global Technology Conference September 7, 2005 at 8:20 a.m. Pacific Time/11:20 a.m. Eastern Time. The conference is being held at the Sheraton Hotel in New York.

Steve Barber, CEO of Xyratex, will present a business overview to investors and analysts. The company's presentation will be available through a webcast and can be accessed at Xyratex's Investor Relations web site at http://www.xyratex.com/investors. The replay will be available on Xyratex's IR web site following the event.

About Xyratex

Xyratex is a leading provider of enterprise data storage subsystems and network technology. The company designs and manufactures enabling technology that provides OEM and disk drive manufacturer customers with data storage products to support high-performance storage and data communication networks. Xyratex has over 20 years of experience in research and development relating to disk drives, storage systems and high-speed communication protocols.

Founded in 1994 in an MBO from IBM, and with headquarters in the UK, Xyratex has an established global base with R&D and operational facilities in Europe, the United States and South East Asia.

Contacts:
Xyratex Investor Relations
Brad Driver
Tel: +1 (408) 325-7260
Email: bdriver@us.xyratex.com
Website: www.xyratex.com

Xyratex Public Relations
Curtis Chan
CHAN & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Tel: +1 (714) 447-4993
Email: cj_chan@chanandassoc.com

Source: Xyratex Ltd

CONTACT: Brad Driver of Xyratex Ltd, +1-408-325-7260,
bdriver@us.xyratex.com; or Curtis Chan of CHAN & ASSOCIATES, INC.,
+1-714-447-4993, cj_chan@chanandassoc.com, for Xyratex Ltd

Web site: http://www.xyratex.com/investors

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

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TransAct Technologies To Present at The Roth Capital Partners New York Conference

TransAct Technologies To Present at The Roth Capital Partners New York Conference

WALLINGFORD, Conn., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TransAct Technologies Incorporated (NASDAQ:TACT), a leading producer of transaction- based printers for customers worldwide, is scheduled to present at the Roth Capital Partners New York Conference at the Westin New York on Wednesday, September 7, 2005. Bart C. Shuldman, Chairman, President and CEO, and Steven A. DeMartino, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting.

Date: Wednesday, September 7, 2005
Time: 4:00 PM EDT
Place: The Westin New York at Times Square - New York, NY

TransAct's CEO and CFO will be available for one-on-one meetings after the presentation. Investors interested in scheduling a time to meet with management should contact Denise Roche of The Ruth Group at 646-536-7008 or droche@theruthgroup.com.

About TransAct Technologies Incorporated

TransAct (NASDAQ:TACT) designs, develops, manufactures and markets transaction-based printers under the ithaca(R) name. In addition, the Company markets related consumables, spare parts and service. The Company's printers are used worldwide to provide receipts, tickets, coupons, register journals and other documents. TransAct focuses on two core markets: point-of-sale (POS) and banking, and gaming and lottery. TransAct sells its products to original equipment manufacturers, value-added resellers and selected distributors, as well as directly to end-users. The Company's product distribution spans across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean Islands and the South Pacific. For further information, visit TransAct's web site located at http://www.transact-tech.com/.

CONTACTS:

Steven DeMartino, Chief Financial Officer, 203-269-1198 Ext. 6059 or David Pasquale, 646-536-7006, or Denise Roche, 646-536-7008, both with The Ruth Group

Source: TransAct Technologies Incorporated

CONTACT: Steven DeMartino, Chief Financial Officer of TransAct
Technologies Incorporated, +1-203-269-1198, Ext. 6059; or David Pasquale,
+1-646-536-7006, or Denise Roche, +1-646-536-7008, both with The Ruth Group

Web site: http://www.transact-tech.com/

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Marconi at Marigold International Research Conference 2005

Marconi at Marigold International Research Conference 2005

'Vision, Voice, Arms and Children'

SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The Seventh Marconi Ergonomics Research Conference was held April 30 - May 1 in Holland, Michigan at the Marigold Lodge, Herman Miller's Executive Conference Center.

At the conference, researchers from around the world presented findings on health and productivity in the office with an emphasis on intervention studies. The talks began with recent data on risk factors and musculoskeletal disorders among computer users. These were followed by studies of visual symptoms in the office setting and intervention studies of monitor placement, optical blur and vision correction. Recent randomized intervention studies of alternative keyboards and workstation modifications were presented along with data on cost-effectiveness and impact on productivity. The effects of emerging speech recognition and software design on health were also presented. Finally, a special presentation discussed the importance of anthropometry on the design of furniture and computer input devices for children. The panel format allowed for active discussion between the conference participants on the research presented and on future research directions.

The conference was under the direction of Dr. David Rempel, MD, MPH. Dr. Rempel is a leading researcher on musculoskeletal disorders and office ergonomics and is Director of the University of California San Francisco Ergonomics Program.

Researchers who presented:

Jeffrey Anshell, O.D.
Craig Conlon, MD, MPH
Kent Daum, OD, PhD
Elsbeth de Korte, M Se
Jack Dennerlein, PhD
Fred Gerr, MD
Gunnar Horgen, OD, PhD
Bente Jensen, PhD
Pete Johnson, PhD
J. Steven Moore, MD
David Rempel, MD
Jim Sheedy, OD, PhD
Lois Singer, BA, DSPA
Carolyn Sommerich, PhD, AEP
Piet van Lingen, M Se

About the OERC:

The Office Ergonomics Research Committee, Inc. (OERC) is a non-profit committee of companies dedicated to the advancement of research in office ergonomics. Information on membership can be obtained at http://www.oerc.org/.

Source: The Office Ergonomics Research Committee, Inc.

CONTACT: Hank Austin, Executive Director of The Office Ergonomics
Research Committee, Inc., +1-210-479-2672, director@oerc.org

Web site: http://www.oerc.org/

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

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/

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

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O'Neil's 4t(TM) Family of Portable Printers Yields Industry's Highest Reliability Rating

O'Neil's 4t(TM) Family of Portable Printers Yields Industry's Highest Reliability Rating

Study Shows 9 Out of 10 of All Portable Thermal Printers Shipped Are Trouble-Free After Six Years in the Field!

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- O'Neil Product Development, Inc., manufacturer of The Most Reliable Portable Printers(TM), today released the results of a six-year analysis providing the reliability statistics for O'Neil's 4t family of 4" portable thermal printers. The 4t is the industry's de facto standard printer for route accounting and direct store delivery applications, and provides the most reliable service for business critical printing applications around the world. The result of this ongoing study indicates that 98.06% of all O'Neil 4t printers performed flawlessly during their first year in the field. Remarkably, the 4t's six-year reliability results concluded that nine out of ten -- 89.46% -- of all 4t printers shipped over the past six years are performing without incident, providing continuous trouble-free service and performance.

Reliability statistics are determined by measuring the mean-time-between- failure (MTBF) for printers in the field and are based on statistical and empirical data gathered from the entire family of 4t printers sold. The study includes all RS-232 versions, 4" models with integral magnetic stripe and smart card readers, all wireless models including 802.11b and Bluetooth versions, as well as the corresponding population of O'Neil's 4" OEM printer models. The results of the study emphasize O'Neil's commitment to providing their customers and resellers with the most reliable portable printing solutions. "Reliability is a result of unwavering standards," said Daryl Heinly, executive vice president and chief operating officer of O'Neil Product Development, Inc. "The 4t's reliable design is the result of 24 years experience in designing portable printers exclusively for the mobile environment and a process which improves the performance of each successive printer. A battery of testing ensures that the design process is working as each printer faces a rigorous barrage of extreme real-world conditions. The printers are subjected to multiple 6' drops onto concrete on every face of the printer throughout the widest range of temperature extremes, as well as other environmental hazards such as humidity and dust. Building the most reliable portable printers doesn't just happen; it's a process that starts with a profound understanding of the mobile environment, a highly engineered product, meticulous testing, constant refinement, and a proactive response to the needs of our customers."

David Krebs, mobile and wireless practice director with Venture Development Corporation, underscores the importance of reliable printing in field applications. "One of the most critical aspects of any successful enterprise mobility solution is its overall reliability. In fact, hardware downtime or failure represents the single greatest contributor to an increase in an end-user's total cost of ownership."

"The entire automatic identification industry is predicated upon minimizing errors as well as capturing and delivering critical business information as quick and efficiently as possible," concluded Jeff Osborne, O'Neil's vice president of marketing. "Hardware downtime circumvents the efficacy of the automated solution, clearly making reliability a paramount concern for any reseller or end-user."

The 4t family of portable printers represents the flagship of the O'Neil product line. Their compact, lightweight design makes them ideal for route accounting, direct store delivery, field service, logistics, home delivery and pre-sales systems. Ruggedized features for the 4t include an unbreakable double-walled polyethylene case, internal cable connectors for reduced vulnerability, a stabilized and protected circuit board, and an internal dust shield for added protection of the print mechanism.

About O'Neil

Established in 1981, O'Neil Product Development, Inc. is the world's leading provider of reliable portable printing solutions. In addition to their own line of O'Neil-branded printing solutions, the company manufactures a variety of mobile printing products in an OEM capacity for leading hand-held manufacturers, including several integrated hand-held computer and printer solutions.

O'Neil printers are used around the globe in industries which include distribution, retail, manufacturing, law enforcement, utilities, transportation and an extensive array of business services. Applications for O'Neil reliable printers include route accounting, direct store delivery, field service, and a wide range of labeling, ticketing and receipt printing.

O'Neil designs and manufactures a complete line of thermal bar code label and receipt printers, dot matrix impact printers and a variety of in-stock and custom media solutions.

O'Neil is uniquely focused on providing portable printers to the rapidly emerging mobile and wireless computing marketplace. For more information, contact O'Neil at 949.458.0500 or visit http://www.oneilprinters.com/.

Contact Information:
Jeff Osborne, Vice President Marketing
949.458.0500 x296 / fax 949.458.0708
Email: jeff.osborne@oneilprinters.com

Source: O'Neil Product Development, Inc.

CONTACT: Jeff Osborne, Vice President Marketing of O'Neil Product
Development, Inc, +1-949-458-0500 x296, or fax +1-949-458-0708,
jeff.osborne@oneilprinters.com

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

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La gama de impresoras portátiles O'Neil's 4t(TM) consigue la mayor fiabilidad del mercado

La gama de impresoras portátiles O'Neil's 4t(TM) consigue la mayor fiabilidad del mercado

IRVINE, California, August 31/PRNewswire/ --

- El estudio demuestra que nueve de cada diez impresoras térmicas
portátiles enviadas no sufren problemas después de seis años de utilización

O'Neil Product Development, Inc., fabricante de The Most Reliable
Portable Printers(TM), ha publicado hoy sus resultados de un análisis de seis
años en el que se ha proporcionado las estadísticas de fiabilidad de la gama
de impresoras térmicas portátiles de 4 pulgadas 4t de O'Neil. La 4t es la
impresora estándar de la industria para la contabilidad de las rutas y el
almacenamiento directo de las aplicaciones de despliegue, y proporciona el
servicio más fiable de para las aplicaciones empresariales de impresión de
todo el mundo. El resultado de este estudio indica que el 98,06% de todas las
impresoras 4t de O'Neil han funcionado perfectamente durante su primer año de
utilización. Y lo que es más importante, los resultados de fiabilidad de seis
años de 4t indican que nueve de cada diez, el equivalente al 89,46%, de todas
las impresoras 4t enviadas en los últimos seis años han funcionado sin ningún
tipo de incidente, proporcionando un servicio continuo y rendimiento sin
problemas.

Las estadísticas de fiabilidad se determinan evaluando el tiempo medio
entre el fallo (MTBF) de las impresoras, y se basa en las estadísticas y los
datos empíricos de la gama completa 4t de impresoras vendidas. En el estudio
se incluyen todas las versiones RS-232, modelos de 4 pulgadas con una franja
magnética integral y lectores para tarjetas inteligentes, además de modelos
inalámbricos, incluyendo 802.11b y versiones Bluetooth, además de la
población correspondiente de los modelos de impresora 4 de fabricantes de
equipamiento original de O'Neil. Los resultados de este estudio enfatizan el
compromiso de O'Neil para proporcionar a sus clientes y vendedores las
soluciones de impresión portátiles más fiables. "La fiabilidad es el
resultado de los mejores estándares", comentó Daryl Heinly, vicepresidente
ejecutivo y responsable de operaciones de O'Neil Product Development, Inc.
"El diseño fiable de 4t es el resultado de 24 años de experiencia en el
diseño de impresoras portátiles exclusivamente creadas para los entornos
móviles y un proceso que mejora los resultados de cada impresora sucesiva.
Una batería de pruebas asegura que el proceso de diseño está funcionando, ya
que cada impresora se enfrenta a rigurosas condiciones de utilización en el
mundo real. Las impresoras están sujetas a múltiples caídas de 6 pulgadas en
cada uno de los extremos de cada parte de la impresora a través de una amplia
gama de temperaturas extremas, además de otras amenazas medioambientales,
como la humedad y el polvo. No sólo se consiguen las impresoras portátiles
más fiables; también se trata de un proceso que comienza con una profunda
comprensión de los entornos móviles, un producto con un innovador diseño,
pruebas meticulosas, refinamiento constante y respuesta proactiva a las
necesidades de nuestros clientes".

David Krebs, director de productos móviles e inalámbricos de Venture
Development Corporation, subrayó la importancia de la impresión fiable en las
aplicaciones de campo. "Uno de los aspectos más importantes de todas las
soluciones empresariales móviles de éxito es la fiabilidad general. De hecho,
el tiempo de descarga del hardware o los fallos representan el principal
contribuidor del aumento de los costes totales de propiedad".

"Se ha conseguido la completa identificación automatizada de la industria
gracias a la disminución de los errores y de la captura y despliegue de la
principal información empresarial, que se realizará de la forma más eficaz y
rápida posible", añadió Jeff Osborne, vicepresidente de marketing de O'Neil.
"El tiempo de descarga del hardware está relacionado con la eficacia de la
solución automatizada, haciendo de la fiabilidad un claro exponente para
todos los vendedores o usuarios finales".

La gama de impresoras portátiles 4t representa el producto estrella de la
gama de productos de O'Neil. Su diseño compacto y ligero la convierte en el
instrumento ideal para la contabilidad, despliegue directo de productos
almacenados, servicio en marcha, logística, despliegue en el hogar y sistemas
de preventa. Las características destacadas del producto 4t incluyen un
estuche irrompible de doble capa de polietileno, conectores internos por
cable para reducir la vulnerabilidad, una placa de circuitos establecidos y
protegidos y un escudo interno contra el polvo para añadir protección al
mecanismo de impresión.

Acerca de O'Neil

Creada en 1981, O'Neil Product Development, Inc. es el principal
proveedor de soluciones de impresión portátiles. Además de disponer de su
propia gama de soluciones de impresión de la marca O'Neil, la compañía
fabrica diversos productos móviles de impresión para los fabricantes de
equipamiento original de instrumentos de mano, incluyendo varios ordenadores
de mano y soluciones de impresión.

Las impresoras de O'Neil se utilizan en todo el mundo en industrias como
la distribución, venta al por mayor, fabricación, agencias de la ley,
servicios públicos, transporte y una amplia gama de servicios empresariales.
Las aplicaciones para las impresoras O'Neil incluyen la contabilidad en ruta,
despliegue del almacenamiento directo, servicio en marcha y una amplia gama
de etiquetados, entradas e impresión en recipientes.

O'Neil diseña y fabrica una gama completa de etiquetas térmicas de
códigos de barras e impresoras, impresoras matriciales y una amplia variedad
de soluciones personalizadas preparadas y a medida.

O'Neil se centra en proporcionar impresoras portátiles para el mercado de
la computación móvil e inalámbrica. Para más información, contacte con O'Neil
en el teléfono +1-949-458-0500 o visite la página
http://www.oneilprinters.com.

Información de contacto:
Jeff Osborne, vicepresidente de marketing,
Tel +1-949-458-0500 x296 / fax +1-949-458-0708,
e-mail jeff.osborne@oneilprinters.com

Página web: http://www.oneilprinters.com

Source: O'Neil Product Development, Inc.

Jeff Osborne, vicepresidente de marketing de O'Neil Product Development, Inc,
tel +1-949-458-0500 x296, fax +1-949-458-0708, e-mail jeff.osborne@oneilprinters.com

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La famille des imprimantes portables 4t (MD) de O'Neil se voit octroyer le plus haut taux de fiabilité de l'industrie

La famille des imprimantes portables 4t (MD) de O'Neil se voit octroyer le plus haut taux de fiabilité de l'industrie

IRVINE, Californie, August 31/PRNewswire/ --

- Une étude montre que 9 imprimantes thermiques portables sur 10 qui sont
expédiées sont sans problème après six ans sur le terrain!

O'Neil Product Development, Inc., fabricant des 'The Most Reliable
Portable Printers (MD)', a diffusé aujourd'hui les résultats d'une analyse
portant sur six ans fournissant les statistiques de fiabilité de la famille
4t des imprimantes thermiques portables de O'Neil. La 4t est l'imprimante de
facto standard pour les applications de comptabilité de route et la livraison
directe en magasin, et fournit le service le plus fiable du monde pour les
applications d'impression critiques pour les affaires. Le résultat de cette
étude en cours indique que 98,06% de toutes les imprimantes 4t de O'Neil
marchent sans incident pendant leur première année de service sur le terrain.
Il est remarquable que les résultats de fiabilité des 4t au bout de six ans
montrent que neuf sur dix - 89,46% -- de toutes les imprimantes 4t expédiées
ces six dernières années marchent sans accroc, et fournissent un service et
une performance continue sans problème.

Les statistiques de fiabilité sont définies en mesurant le temps moyen
entre pannes (MTBF) des imprimantes sur le terrain et sont basées sur les
données statistiques et empiriques recueillies à partir de la famille entière
des imprimantes vendues. L'étude comprend toutes les versions RS-232, modèles
4" avec bande magnétique intégrale et lecteur de carte intelligente, tous les
modèles sans fil y compris les versions 802.11b et Bluetooth, ainsi que la
population correspondante des modèles d'imprimante d'équipementier 4" de
O'Neil. Les résultats de l'étude mettent en évidence l'engagement de O'Neil à
fournir à leurs clients et à leurs revendeurs les solutions d'imprimante les
plus fiables. << La fiabilité est le résultat de normes respectées
scrupuleusement, >> déclare Daryl Heinly, vice Président et Directeur
d'exploitation de O'Neil Product Development, Inc. << La conception fiable
des 4t est le résultat de 24 ans d'expérience en conception d'imprimantes
portables exclusivement pour l'environnement mobile et un processus qui
améliore successivement la performance de chaque imprimante. Une batterie
d'essais assure la bonne marche du processus de conception car chaque
imprimante fait face à un barrage rigoureux de conditions réelles extrêmes.
Les imprimantes sont soumises à de multiples chutes de 6' sur béton et sur
chaque face de l'imprimante sous la plus large gamme d'extrêmes de
température, ainsi que sous d'autres conditions environnementales telles
qu'humidité et poussière. Construire les imprimantes portables les plus
fiables ne se fait pas par hasard; il s'agit d'un processus qui commence avec
une compréhension profonde de l'environnement mobile, un produit hautement
ingénié, un banc d'essai méticuleux, un raffinement constant, et une réponse
proactive aux besoins du client. >>

David Krebs, Directeur Pratique Mobile et Sans Fil de Venture Development
Corporation, souligne l'importance d'une impression fiable sur le terrain. <<
Un des aspects les plus critiques d'une solution réussie de mobilité
d'entreprise est la fiabilité en général. En fait, le temps de non
fonctionnement ou de panne du matériel représente l'unique plus grande
facteur contribuant à l'augmentation du coût total de propriété de
l'utilisateur final. >>

<< L'industrie entière de l'identification automatique se base sur la
minimalisation des erreurs et sur le recueil et la livraison d'informations
commerciales le plus vite et le plus efficacement possible, >> conclut Jeff
Osborne, vice Président, Marketing, de O'Neil. << Le temps de non
fonctionnement du matériel va à l'encontre de l'efficacité de la solution
automatisée, faisant clairement de la fiabilité la caractéristique
essentielle pour tout revendeur ou utilisateur final. >>

La famille 4t des imprimantes portables représente le pavillon de la
ligne des produits O'Neil. Leur forme compacte et légère les rend idéaux pour
la comptabilité de route, la livraison directe en magasin, le service sur le
terrain, la logistique, les livraisons à domicile et les systèmes de
reventes. La robustesse des 4t se base sur un boîtier en polyéthylène à
double paroi incassable, des connecteurs de câble internes pour en réduire la
vulnérabilité, une plaque de circuit stabilisée et protégée, et un pare
poussière interne pour renforcer la protection du mécanisme d'impression.

A propos de O'Neil

Etabli en 1981, O'Neil Product Development, Inc. est le premier
fournisseur du monde de solutions d'imprimantes portables fiables. En plus de
leur ligne de solution d'impression de marque O'Neil, la société fabrique une
variété de produits d'impression portable en tant qu'équipementiers pour les
fabricants de premier plan de solutions à main y compris plusieurs solutions
d'impression et informatiques intégrées à main.

Les imprimantes O'Neil sont utilisées autour du globe dans les industries
de la distribution, du détail, de la manufacture, de l'application de la loi,
des utilités, du transport et de tout un large éventail de services
commerciaux. Les applications des imprimantes fiables O'Neil comprennent la
comptabilité de route, la livraison directe au magasin, le service sur le
terrain, et une large gamme d'impressions de reçus, de tickets et
d'étiquettes.

O'Neil conçoit et manufacture une ligne complète d'imprimantes de reçus
et d'étiquettes de codes en barres, d'imprimantes matricielles et une variété
de solutions médiatiques prêtes à utiliser et personnalisées.

O'Neil est unique dans sa concentration sur la fourniture d'imprimantes
portables au marché de l'informatique sans fil et mobile émergeant
rapidement. Pour en savoir plus, contacter O'Neil au +1-949-458-0500 ou
visiter http://www.oneilprinters.com.

Coordonnées:
Jeff Osborne, Vice Président Marketing
+1-949-458-0500 x296 / fax +1-949-458-0708
Courriel: jeff.osborne@oneilprinters.com

Site Web: http://www.oneilprinters.com

Source: O'Neil Product Development, Inc.

Jeff Osborne, Vice Président Marketing de O'Neil Product Development, Inc, +1-949-458-0500 x296, ou fax +1-949-458-0708, jeff.osborne@oneilprinters.com

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O'Neil's 4t(TM) Produktreihe portabler Drucker sorgt für höchste Zuverlässigkeitsbeurteilung der Branche

O'Neil's 4t(TM) Produktreihe portabler Drucker sorgt für höchste Zuverlässigkeitsbeurteilung der Branche

IRVINE, Kalifornien, August 31/PRNewswire/ --

- Untersuchung zeigt, dass 9 von 10 aller ausgelieferten portabler
Thermo-Drucker nach sechs Jahren Betrieb fehlerfrei laufen!

O'Neil Product Development, Inc., Hersteller von The Most Reliable
Portable Printers(TM), gab heute die Ergebnisse einer sechsjährigen Analyse
bekannt, die Statistiken für O'Neils 4t-Produktreihe der portablen
4-Zoll-Thermodrucker enthält. Der 4t ist der De-Facto-Standarddrucker der
Branche für Route-Accounting- und Direct-Store-Delivery-Anwendungen und
liefert den zuverlässigsten Service für unternehmenskritische
Druckanwendungen rund um den Globus. Das Ergebnis dieser andauernden Studie
weist darauf hin, dass 98,06 Prozent aller O'Neil 4t-Drucker während der
ersten Jahre im Einsatz fehlerfrei liefen. Erstaunlicherweise wiesen die
6-Jahre-Zuverlässigkeitsergebnisse des 4t-Druckers darauf hin, dass neun von
zehn- 89,46 Prozent - aller während der vergangenen sechs Jahre
ausgelieferten 4t-Drucker fehlerfrei funktionieren und weiter für problemlose
Dienste und Leistung sorgen.

Zuverlässigkeitsstatistiken werden durch Berechnung von MTBF
(Mean-Time-between-Failure) für Drucker im Einsatz bestimmt und basieren auf
statistischen und empirischen Daten, die für die gesamte Produktreihe der
verkauften 4t-Drucker erfasst werden. Die Untersuchung umfasst alle
4-Zoll-Modelle der RS-232-Versionen mit integriertem Magnetstreifen und
Smart-Card-Lesern, alle Wireless-Modelle, einschliesslich 802.11b- und
Bluetooth-Versionen sowie die entsprechenden Versionen der
4-Zoll-OEM-Druckermodelle von O'Neil. Die Ergebnisse der Untersuchung
unterstreichen den Einsatz von O'Neil bei der Bereitstellung von
zuverlässigen portablen Drucklösungen für seine Kunden und Einzelhändler.
"Zuverlässigkeit ist ein Ergebnis unerschütterlicher Standards," sagte Daryl
Heinly, Executive Vice President und Chief Operating Officer von O'Neil
Product Development, Inc. "Das zuverlässige 4t-Design ist das Ergebnis von 24
Jahren Erfahrung im Bereich der Entwicklung portabler, ausschliesslich für
den mobilen Einsatz vorgesehener Drucker und ein Prozess, der die Leistung
jedes nachfolgenden Druckers verbessert. Eine Testreihe stellt sicher, dass
das Designverfahren funktioniert, und jeder Drucker wird rigorosen und
extremen Betriebsbedingungen ausgesetzt. Die Drucker werden mit jeder Seite
mehrmals aus 1,80 Meter Höhe auf Beton fallen gelassen, extremen Temperaturen
und anderen Umweltbeeinträchtigungen, z. B. hoher Luftfeuchtigkeit und Staub,
ausgesetzt. Das Fertigen zuverlässigster Drucker ist kein Kinderspiel; es ist
ein Verfahren, das damit beginnt, die mobile Umgebung genau zu verstehen und
für ein hochentwickeltes Produkt, peinliche Testverfahren, ständige
Verfeinerungen und eine proaktive Reaktion auf die Anforderungen unserer
Kunden zu sorgen."

David Krebs, Mobile and Wireless Practice Director der Venture
Development Corporation, unterstreicht die Bedeutung von zuverlässigem Druck
in Field-Anwendungen. "Einer der wichtigsten Aspekte jeder erfolgreichen
Unternehmens-Mobility-Lösung ist die allgemeine Zuverlässigkeit. Tatsächlich
tragen Hardware-Ausfallzeiten oder -fehler am häufigsten zu einem Anstieg der
allgemeinen Betriebskosten bei."

"Die gesamte automatisierte Identifizierungsindustrie basiert auf der
Minimierung von Fehlern sowie der schnellstmöglichen und effizientesten
Erfassung und Bereitstellung wichtiger Unternehmensinformationen," schloss
Jeff Osborne, Vice President of Marketing von O'Neil. "Hardware-Ausfallzeiten
behindern die Effektivität der automatisierten Lösungen und machen
Zuverlässigkeit eindeutig zu einem wichtigen Anliegen für jeden Einzelhändler
oder Endverbraucher."

Die 4t-Produktreihe portabler Drucker ist die bekannteste Produktreihe
der O'Neil-Drucker. Aufgrund ihres kompakten, leichten Designs ist sie
hervorragend für Route-Accounting-, Direct-Store-Delivery-, Aussendienst-,
Logistik-, Home-Delivery- und Pre-Sales-Systeme geeignet. Zu den robusten
Funktionen des 4t gehören das bruchsichere doppelwandige Polyethylengehäuse,
interne Kabelverbindungen zum verbesserten Schutz der Verbindungen, eine
stabilisierte und geschützte Leiterplatte sowie ein interner Staubschutz für
zusätzlichen Schutz des Druckmechanismus.

Firmenprofil O'Neil

O'Neil Product Development, Inc. wurde 1981 gegründet und ist einer der
weltweit führenden Anbieter von zuverlässigen, portablen Drucklösungen. Neben
seiner eigenen Produktreihe an O'Neil-Markenlösungen fertigt das Unternehmen
verschiedene Druckprodukte in OEM-Kapazität für führende Handheld-Hersteller,
darunter mehrere integrierte Handheld-Computer- und Druckerlösungen.

O'Neil-Drucker werden in Branchen weltweit eingesetzt, darunter Vertrieb,
Einzelhandel, Fertigung, Kriminalitätsbekämpfung, Versorgungsleistungen,
Transportwesen und einer Vielzahl an Unternehemsservices. Zu den Anwendungen
für O'Neil-zuverlässige Drucker gehören Route-Accounting,
Direct-Store-Delivery, Aussendienst und eine breite Palette an
Etikettierungs-, Ticketing- und Quittungsdruck.

O'Neil entwickelt und fertigt eine komplette Reihe an
Thermo-Barcode-Etiketten- und Quittungsdruckern, Dot-Matrix-Impact-Druckern
und verschiedenen Standard- und speziellen Medienlösungen.

O'Neil konzentriert sich auf einzigartige Weise auf die Bereitstellung
von portablen Druckern für den schnell wachsenden mobilen und
Wireless-Computer-Markt. Für weitere Informationen wenden Sie sich bitte an
O'Neil unter der Rufnummer +1-949-458-0500, oder besuchen Sie die Website
unter http://www.oneilprinters.com.

Kontaktinformationen:
Jeff Osborne, Vice President Marketing
+1-949-458-0500 x296 / fax +1-949-458-0708
E-Mail: jeff.osborne@oneilprinters.com

Website: http://www.oneilprinters.com

Source: O'Neil Product Development, Inc.

Jeff Osborne, Vice President Marketing von O'Neil Product Development, Inc, +1-949-458-0500 x296, oder Fax +1-949-458-0708, jeff.osborne@oneilprinters.com

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MRV Communications, Inc. To Present at The Roth Capital Partners NY Conference September 7 - 8, 2005 The Westin New York at Times Square

MRV Communications, Inc. To Present at The Roth Capital Partners NY Conference September 7 - 8, 2005 The Westin New York at Times Square

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MRV Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRVC), a leading provider of network equipment and services and fiber optic components for metropolitan access and Fiber-to-the-Premise networks, today announced participation in the following upcoming event with the financial community:

Roth Capital Partners
New York Conference
Thursday September 8, 2005
9:00 a.m. Local Event Time
The Westin NY at Times Square

Interested parties can participate on the webcast on the Internet by visiting http://www.wsw.com/webcast/roth6/mrvc/. To register for this conference, please contact your Roth sales representative at (800) 678-9147. Please note this conference is by invitation only.

For more information about the conference visit: http://www.rothcp.com/05events.html

About MRV Communications, Inc.

MRV Communications, Inc. ("MRV") provides optical Ethernet access equipment and services, and optical components. MRV designs, manufactures, sells, distributes, integrates and supports communication equipment and services, and optical components. MRV conducts its business along three principal segments: the networking group, the optical components group and development stage enterprise group. MRV's networking group provides equipment used by commercial customers, governments and telecommunications service providers, and include switches, routers, physical layer products and console management products as well as specialized networking products for aerospace, defense and other applications including voice and cellular communication. MRV's optical components group designs, manufactures and sells optical communications components, primarily through its wholly owned subsidiary LuminentOIC, Inc. These components include fiber optic transceivers for metropolitan, access and Fiber-to-the-Premises, or FTTP, applications. MRV markets and sells its products worldwide, through a variety of channels, which include a dedicated direct sales force, manufacturers' representatives, value-added-resellers, distributors and systems integrators. MRV has operations in Europe that provide network system design, integration and distribution services that include products manufactured by third-party vendors, as well as MRV products. Such specialization enhances access to customers and allows MRV to penetrate targeted vertical and regional markets. For more information, please visit our websites at www.mrv.com and www.luminentoic.com.

Investor Relations
MRV Communications, Inc.
Investor Relations
(818) 886-MRVC (6782)
ir@mrv.com

Source: MRV Communications, Inc.

CONTACT: MRV Communications, Inc, Investor Relations, +1-818-886-6782,
ir@mrv.com

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

Web site: http://www.wsw.com/webcast/roth6/mrvc

Web site: http://www.rothcp.com/05events.html

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

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DynTek Achieves Gold Certification in Microsoft's Security Solutions Competency

DynTek Achieves Gold Certification in Microsoft's Security Solutions Competency

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DynTek, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DYTK) , a leading provider of professional technology services announced today that the company has achieved its gold certification in Microsoft's Security Solutions Competency.

The gold certification recognizes DynTek's expertise in using Microsoft technology to provide security solutions that help protect customers' information assets related to:

* Security policy management, governance, compliance, and operations
* Security infrastructure services focused on design and deployment
* Network and perimeter security solutions services
* Identity and access management for authentication, authorization, and
access control

"This gold certification will help DynTek gain critical visibility and momentum with our customers, Microsoft and other security solutions partners," said Bill Tomlinson, DynTek's national security practice director. "Leveraging our strengths in both security and Microsoft technologies, this certification is a great example of how our multi-disciplinary practice approach enables DynTek to create the converged solutions that our customers demand in order to secure and manage their complex business and technical environments."

The Microsoft Security Solutions Competency is designed to recognize the unique skills and requirements of partners specializing in delivering security-based solutions. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners enrolled in this competency have proved their skill in advanced security solutions to help protect customer information assets by building solutions such as security management and operations, secure wireless VPN and perimeter, and identity and access management.

"Security is a priority for Microsoft, and we rely on our partners to help us deliver security-based solutions to our customers," said Rich Kaplan, corporate vice president of the Security Business & Technology Unit at Microsoft. "As customers continue to automate business processes, Solutions Competencies such as this one enable our partners to better identify and showcase their security solutions skills when dealing with increasing customer demands to better secure their infrastructure."

DynTek, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, also has gold certifications in Microsoft's Information Worker and Advanced Infrastructure competencies.

About DynTek

DynTek is a leading provider of professional technology services to mid- market customers, such as state and local governments, educational institutions and commercial entities in the largest IT markets nationwide. The company offers technology practices in IT security, advanced network infrastructure, voice over internet protocol ("VOIP"), and access infrastructure. DynTek's multi-disciplinary approach allows our clients to turn to a single source for their most critical technology requirements. For more information, visit www.dyntek.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. Investors are cautioned that certain statements in this release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Such uncertainties and risks include, among others, success in reaching target markets for services and products in a highly competitive market and the ability to maintain existing and attract future customers, the ability to finance and sustain operations, including the ability to comply with the terms of its working capital facilities and/or other term indebtedness of the Company, and to extend such obligations when they become due, or to replace them with alternative financing, the ability to raise equity capital in the future, despite historical losses from operations, the ability to fulfill the Company's obligations to third parties, the size and timing of additional significant orders and their fulfillment, the ability to turn contract backlog into revenue and net income, the continuing desire of state and local governments to outsource to private contractors, the ability to successfully integrate recent acquisitions, the ability to continue to implement an acquisition growth strategy, the ability to achieve financial targets, the retention of certain key managers, the performance of successful government and commercial technology services, the continuation of general economic and business conditions that are conducive to governmental outsourcing of service performance, the ability to procure products as necessary, the ability to maintain its securities on the NASD OTC Bulletin Board or other markets in the future, and such other risks and uncertainties included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on September 29, 2004, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed on November 15, 2004, February 14, 2005, and May 16, 2005, and other SEC filings. The Company has no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions, which may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances occurring after the date of such statements.

Source: DynTek, Inc.

CONTACT: Linda Ford of DynTek, Inc., +1-949-271-6705,
linda.ford@dyntek.com

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

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Office Depot Hosts 'Backpack Donation Day' on August 31 With Two Events in Pennsylvania

Office Depot Hosts 'Backpack Donation Day' on August 31 With Two Events in Pennsylvania

More Than 4,000 Backpacks Will Be Donated to 18 Non-Profit Organizations and Elementary Schools; Children Will Also Receive Backpacks at the Events

PHILADELPHIA and ALLENTOWN, Penn., Aug. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
WHAT: Office Depot (NYSE:ODP), a leading global provider of office
products and services, will celebrate "Backpack Donation Day"
with two simultaneous events taking place in Philadelphia and
Allentown, PA. In collaboration with the company's National
Backpack Program, more than 4,000 backpacks will be presented
to 18 different non-profit organizations and elementary schools
that work with disadvantaged children.

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Children will attend both events and receive backpacks as well.

Both events will take place on August 31 and begin promptly at
2:00 p.m. at Office Depot's retail stores in Philadelphia and
Allentown.

This year, through the National Backpack Program, Office Depot
will donate more than 300,000 backpacks containing basic school
supplies to underprivileged and "at-risk" kids through area
non-profit organizations and Title One schools that help kids
throughout the country - just in time for kids heading back-to-
school.

Office Depot began offering its signature charitable in-kind
Backpack Program in 2001. Since its inception and including
this year, Office Depot will have placed more than 880,000
backpacks in the hands of children across North America.

Additionally, in an effort to reach out to the community at
large, Office Depot also invited qualified non-profit
organizations to submit requests for backpacks through its
Community Relations Website for the first time. From these
requests, recipients were selected and many of those who
submitted requests will receive backpacks at the scheduled
events.

Office Depot's deep commitment to "Caring and Making a
Difference," especially in the communities in which it
operates, inspires the office supply giant to become involved
with causes and organizations that make a profound social
impact.

WHEN: Both events in Philadelphia and Allentown will take place
Wednesday, August 31, 2005 and begin promptly at 2:00 p.m.

WHO: PHILADELPHIA EVENT:
* Office Depot District Manager, Rich Hopkins, will host the
event
* Representatives, board members, and children from the
following greater Philadelphia-based organizations will be in
attendance at the event and accept the backpacks containing
school supplies from Office Depot executives:

- Achieve Ability
- CASA of Camden County
- Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education
- Children's Village Child Care Center
- Community Capital Advisors
- Federation Early Learning Services
- Lutheran Settlement House
- Mental Health Association of SE PA
- Philadelphia Children's Alliance
- St. Mary's Family Respite Center
- The COLOURS Organization, Inc.
- To Our Children's Future with Health, Inc.
- Troopers Program Incorporated
- Children's Crisis Treatment Center
- Methodist Services for Children and Families

ALLENTOWN EVENT:
* Office Depot Store Manager, Larry Fomma, will host the event
* Representatives, board members, and children from the
following Allentown-based organizations will be in attendance
at the event and accept the backpacks containing school
supplies from Office Depot executives:

- Child Advocacy Center of Lehigh County
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- The Salvation Army Allentown PA Corps Community Center

Backpacks will also be donated to the Bethlehem Neighborhood
Center, but representatives will not be in attendance at the
event.

WHERE: Philadelphia Event:
Office Depot's Retail Store
9475-95 Roosevelt Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19114
Cross Streets: Corner of Grant Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard
215-969-2660

Allentown Event:
Office Depot's Retail Store
2180 Mac Arthur Road
Whitehall, PA 18052
Cross Streets: White Hall Square
610-432-4406

VISUALS: Backpack donations to organizations and children.
Photo opportunity and media interviews with representatives
from Office Depot and benefiting organizations and children
receiving backpacks.

Members of the media, both print and broadcast are encouraged to attend. Photos and interviews will follow the events. For media representatives that are unable to attend, photographs from the events will be available by contacting Lauren Garvey at lauren@jkggroup.com ; Lisa Black at lblack@jkggroup.com ; Seth Bidder at sbidder@jkggroup.com ; or Sarah Clark at sclark@jkggroup.com .

For more information, please contact:

Lauren Garvey
JKG Group
Ph: 561-989-9931, ext. 101
Cell Phone: 561-702-0178
lauren@jkggroup.com

Lisa Black
JKG Group
Ph: 561-989-9931, ext. 103
lblack@jkggroup.com

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CONTACT: Lauren Garvey, ext. 101, or mobile, +1-561-702-0178, or
lauren@jkggroup.com, or Lisa Black, ext. 103, or lblack@jkggroup.com, both of
JKG Group, +1-561-989-9931, for Office Depot

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

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New FileMaker Pro 8 - The Easy Way to Manage and Share Information - Available Now

New FileMaker Pro 8 - The Easy Way to Manage and Share Information - Available Now

Company Also Ships Filemaker Pro 8 Advanced With Enhancements for Advanced Users and Unveils the New Filemaker 8 Product Line

PHOENIX, (FileMaker Developer Conference), Aug. 29
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FileMaker, Inc. today announced the immediate availability of FileMaker Pro 8, the newest version of the most-awarded desktop database, featuring new ways to work faster, share and manage information of all types, and be more productive (full details at (http://www.filemaker.com/products8 )).

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The new PDF Maker in FileMaker Pro 8, featuring the Adobe PDF Library licensed via Datalogics allows users to convert attractive graphic-rich reports of their data into PDFs, which can be quickly emailed for sharing with non-FileMaker users. The new Excel Maker works the same effortless way. FileMaker Pro 8 users can save data as a Microsoft Excel file, and just as painlessly include it as an attachment ready to send via email.

FileMaker Pro 8 Advanced (previously FileMaker Developer), also available today, boasts many powerful new features designed to allow advanced users and developers to add greater customization to their databases than ever before.

At the FileMaker Developer Conference, attended by more than 1,000 database and web developers, the company also unveiled the rest of the FileMaker 8 product line: FileMaker Server 8; FileMaker Server 8 Advanced and FileMaker Mobile 8, which are planned to ship this Fall.

Because FileMaker Pro is one of the most popular databases for small businesses, FileMaker also announced the FileMaker Business Productivity Kit as part of the FileMaker Pro 8 trial download (see related announcement), featuring several ready-to-use solutions designed specifically for small businesses; available now for download at www.filemakertrial.com/bpkpr.

"With FileMaker Pro 8, it is now even easier to manage and share information of all types even with non-FileMaker users," said Dominique Goupil, president of FileMaker, Inc. "FileMaker 8 has set a new standard for the database market by delivering the ultimate combination of power, ease of use, and sharing. By making it easier to create, learn and use shared information solutions, FileMaker 8 will bring even more new users into the database category. Customers can now work faster and share data with more people and office applications than any other desktop database."

New Time-saving Features For Easy Managing and Sharing

FileMaker Pro 8, for Windows and Mac OS X, is even easier to learn and use, and features many new capabilities to make information-sharing more prevalent.

Other new features include:

-- Fast Match -- Select information from the
current field, and with one mouse click, find
all matching records -- even refine your
search or broaden it -- all without typing!
-- Fast Send -- E-mail the contents of virtually
any field, including images, documents, Excel
files, and more -- right from within
FileMaker.
-- Auto-Complete -- Get faster and more accurate
data entry by adding the ability to fill-in
field content automatically based on previous
entries or Value Lists.
-- Calendar field format -- Enter dates quickly
and more accurately by adding a simple point
and click Calendar drop-down to any field.
-- Email Merge -- For fast, personalized emails
to individuals or groups.
-- Tab Panel Control -- Build a layout with
multiple tabs in a single step rather than
having multiple layouts -- each with their
own tabs.
-- Visual Spell Checker -- Check spelling of
data entry with the new visual spell checker
that underlines misspelled words and allows
you to edit and correct on the fly.
-- Mouse Wheel support -- Scroll through records
or fields faster and easier using a
mouse-wheel -- including Apple's new Mighty
Mouse.
-- Improved Table Import -- Add a new table to a
database by simply importing the new data.
-- Improved Relationship Graph -- Easier ways to
create and manage tables and associated
relationships

FileMaker Pro 8 comes with 30 ready-to-use Starter Solutions, including a new Email Campaign Management solution that can quickly import data from other formats, such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access or other software formats.

Customers Praise FileMaker Pro 8

Early evaluator customers and developers praised the new capabilities of FileMaker Pro 8:

"Moving to FileMaker Pro 8 was painless. Running on our FileMaker 7 Server, we were able to run FileMaker Pro 7 and 8 clients side by side with no adverse effects," Andrew Struthers, IT Manager, True North Printed Plastics Inc., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

"Our database clients will also be thrilled with the ability to save to Excel and print to PDF -- these two features fill a huge gap in providing extended reporting capabilities without relying on third-party solutions. And FileMaker Pro 8's excellent rendition of the desktop solution to Instant Web Publishing (IWP) makes the end user experience second to none," Terry Billingsley, President, AT Experts, Embrun (Ottawa), Ontario, Canada.

"Before, we'd print a proof sheet and save it as a PDF file and then we'd email the PDF proof sheet and a PDF of the print job to the customer. With FileMaker Pro 8, we wrote a script to create the PDF proof sheet and then send an email to the customer, picking up the address information and subject line from the job record. PDF Maker also picks up for the message area the job information from the job record -- all we have to do is attach the PDF proof, and it's on the way!" says J. E. Sequera, President, Business Printers of San Diego, San Diego, CA

"Tooltips, the tabbed interface, Fast Match and Sort speed improvement, and my favorite, Development Tools, have all improved my results and quickened my development times. For my users, Tooltips save hours of training time, and the tabbed dialogs take my layouts to a new level of professionalism," Brian Hightower, Lead Developer, Home Solution, Las Vegas, NV.

"We couldn't even consider trying to develop our own database using Access, SQL, or anything else. While our IT director is conversant in several of those environments, we felt it was more important to choose a system that could be designed, developed, and modified by our design staff. FileMaker Pro 8 makes that easier than ever," Matthew Edmonds, Job Captain, AR7 HooverDesmondArchitects, Denver, CO.

New FileMaker Pro 8 Advanced

To meet the needs of the growing number of professional developers and advanced database creators, FileMaker Pro 8 Advanced includes all the features of FileMaker Pro 8, plus breakthrough development and customization tools. With the ability to customize menus and add custom Tooltips, as well as robust troubleshooting and database analysis tools, developers and advanced FileMaker users alike can efficiently build more powerful, more customized databases. It is available now.

New features include:

Custom Menus -- One of the most highly requested advanced user features, Custom Menus provides maximum customization of FileMaker Pro solutions, including the ability to execute scripts from menus; add, edit or delete menus and menu items; and create custom scripts for toolbars, context menus, window options and more.

Custom Tooltips (static and calculated) -- For providing guided data entry guidance, pertinent information related to a particular record, and enhanced training tips for new users.

Data Viewer -- For monitoring fields, variables, and expressions when debugging scripts or general troubleshooting and testing calculation formulas without modifying the database schema.

"We renamed FileMaker Developer to FileMaker Pro Advanced because we found that growing numbers of our users were building advanced solutions but did not consider themselves traditional developers," said Ryan Rosenberg, vice president, Marketing and Services for FileMaker. "With FileMaker Pro 8 Advanced we deliver the tools needed to customize and manage powerful databases, while retaining the ease of use that has made FileMaker a market leader."

FileMaker Server 8 and FileMaker Server 8 Advanced

FileMaker Server 8 offers high-performance, reliable file sharing for teams of FileMaker users. FileMaker Server 8 Advanced provides all that FileMaker Server 8 offers plus powerful web publishing and external connectivity options. In FileMaker Server 8 Advanced, the extremely popular Instant Web Publishing (IWP) has been updated to offer even more functionality and security. Both Server products are scheduled to ship this Fall, the company said. Users can find, add, edit, and delete information faster using the newly optimized FileMaker Server 8 database engine. All of the features offered within FileMaker Pro 8 are supported by FileMaker Server 8.

FileMaker Mobile 8

FileMaker Mobile 8, also scheduled to ship this Fall, is a companion version of FileMaker Pro 8 designed specifically for Palm OS and Pocket PC handhelds (supports Palm OS 5 and Windows Mobile 2003) that lets users take their information on the road. FileMaker Mobile 8 supports FileMaker Pro-based runtime applications and can synchronize multiple devices to the desktop database.

Pricing and Availability

FileMaker Pro 8 is available now at (www.store.filemaker.com/ ) $299/$179 upgrade (for both FileMaker Pro 7 and 6 licensed users) (U.S. Suggested List Price). FileMaker Pro 8 Advanced is $499. Licensed users of FileMaker Developer 6 and 7 may upgrade to FileMaker Pro 8 Advanced for $299 (U.S. Suggested List Price) and licensed users of FileMaker Pro 6, 7, 8 may upgrade to FileMaker Pro 8 Advanced through June 30, 2006 for $299. All five FileMaker Applications, including FileMaker Tasks, FileMaker Meetings, FileMaker Recruiter FileMaker Donations and FileMaker Work Requests, are compatible with the FileMaker 8 product line. For system requirements go to (http://www.filemaker.com/products/fmp/ ). Full purchase options, which include the Apple Store online, are at (www.filemaker.com/purchase/store/purchase_options )

About FileMaker, Inc.

FileMaker Pro is used by millions of individuals and workgroups around the world to be more productive and efficient. Business, education and government customers rely on FileMaker to manage people, projects, images, assets and other information. In addition to being the number one-selling easy-to-use database software, the award-winning FileMaker product line also includes low- cost Applications that automate basic business tasks, ready-to-use Starter Solutions, and tools to create and share solutions from the desktop to the web. FileMaker, Inc. is a subsidiary of Apple Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL).

Customer contact: 800-325-2747 (http://www.filemaker.com/ )

NOTE: FileMaker is a trademark of FileMaker, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Adobe is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The stated prices are suggested list prices and actual prices may vary.

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CONTACT: Kevin Mallon of FileMaker, Inc., +1-408-987-7227, or
kevin_mallon@filemaker.com

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

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FileMaker Offers New Business Productivity Kit

FileMaker Offers New Business Productivity Kit

Available With Free Trial of New Filemaker Pro 8

FileMaker, Inc. today announced the immediate availability of its new Business Productivity Kit, (download it now at www.filemakertrial.com/bpkpr) designed to let small businesses be instantly productive and grow as the business grows. The kit was announced at the annual worldwide FileMaker Developer Conference at the same time as FileMaker Pro 8, the newest version of the award-winning database application (see separate news release).

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Small businesses can use the Business Productivity Kit immediately for tracking customer and vendor contacts, sales, product information, invoicing, shipping and other key business data all in an integrated database solution. The Kit also provides a "How to Build This Solution Yourself Learning Guide" complete with sample graphics to assist users in customizing a database.

"Small businesses have many of the same needs as larger businesses. They both need to organize, share and manage information. The chief difference is that small businesses have far fewer resources," said Ryan Rosenberg, vice president, Marketing and Services, FileMaker. "By easily managing all the data that makes a business run, our Business Productivity Kit quickly gives small businesses the power and simplicity of FileMaker to help these businesses run more smoothly and more intelligently."

Using FileMaker Business Productivity Kit, small businesses can:

-- Manage contacts and companies
-- Organize products and inventory
-- Process sales orders
-- Track projects and productions
-- Send targeted mailings to customers
-- Produce invoices, reports and mailing labels

The Business Productivity Kit is an integrated set of business solutions (Contacts, Email Manager, Inventory, Projects and Sales Orders) with an easy-to-use Main Menu. Each of the five solutions "talk effectively" to each other. The Kit eliminates duplication of tables and fields normally associated with having multiple files, and are visually enhanced and differentiated from the built-in FileMaker Pro 8 Starter Solutions.

FileMaker Pro 8 runs over both Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X platforms and its support for nearly all major office applications such as spreadsheets means that existing data can be easily imported to the Business Productivity Kit. Non-technical users can also customize the solution further, such as adding specific company information or custom navigation buttons. Because it is based on FileMaker 8, the Business Productivity Kit can also be shared over the web or over company networks.

How to download the FileMaker Business Productivity Kit and the free 30- day trial of FileMaker Pro 8

The free kit requires the new FileMaker Pro 8 database software. The kit and a free 30-day trial of FileMaker Pro 8 are at www.filemakertrial.com/bpkpr.

About FileMaker, Inc.

FileMaker Pro is used by millions of individuals and workgroups around the world to be more productive and efficient. Business, education and government customers rely on FileMaker to manage people, projects, images, assets and other information. In addition to being the number one-selling easy-to-use database software, the award-winning FileMaker product line also includes low- cost Applications that automate basic business tasks, ready-to-use Starter Solutions, and tools to create and share solutions from the desktop to the web. FileMaker, Inc. is a wholly subsidiary of Apple Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL).

Customer contact: 800-325-2848 (http://www.filemaker.com/ )

NOTE: FileMaker is a trademark of FileMaker, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Kevin Mallon of FileMaker, Inc., +1-408-988-8228, or
kevin_mallon@filemaker.com

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

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