MARGI's Auxiliary VGA- Display-to-Go, Personal DVD Theater- Theater-to-Go, TV-Tuner- TV-to-Go, and Video Capture- Capture-to-Go Are Now IBM ThinkPad Proven`A'

Business Wire, April 10, 2000

FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 10, 2000

MARGI Products Are Presentation Devices

for the Mobile Platforms

MARGI Systems announced today that four more of its products: Display-to-Go(TM), Theater-to-Go(TM), TV-to-Go(R), and Capture-to-Go(R) are now IBM ThinkPad Proven.

"The ThinkPad Proven program brings IBM and industry-leading companies together to deliver innovative solutions that meet the specific mobile computing needs of our customers," said Amy Clauss, Worldwide Program Manager, IBM ThinkPad Proven. "Only vendors that satisfy rigorous ThinkPad Compatibility Standards and meet or exceed specific customer support requirements are chosen to participate. We recognize MARGI as a leader in a rapidly emerging market whose technology will be critical for meeting increasing demands in the area of mobile video and graphics."

"An endorsement of MARGI products by IBM for its ThinkPad customers is an affirmation of the quality and value of these products for the road warriors," said Shrikant Acharya, president of MARGI Systems. "As we bring mobile products to the market in the future, we will continue to be on the leading edge support of the requirements of mobile customers."

Display-to-Go

Display-to-Go lets ThinkPad users make their presentations on any output device including new digital projectors. Apart from its compatibility with digital projectors, Display-to-Go also works with LCD panels, CRT Monitors, analog projectors, plasma-display, and head wearable displays. Display-to-Go includes a Type II PCMCIA Cardbus card that supports multiple output connectors including, the PanelLink(R) digital interface using DVI, DFP (MD20 female) connectors, legacy analog VGA connectors, and other custom connectors following the VESA(R) display standards. With Display-to-Go's Dual Display feature it is possible to show the audience the presentation from the second display and have the laptop LCD available for crib notes and other unshared applications.

Theater-to-Go

Theater-to-Go allows users with DVD-ROM equipped ThinkPads to enjoy a true personal movie theater experience. Theater-to-Go includes MARGI's new i-glasses(TM) display headset and the current TPP DVD-to-Go card(R). The solution features full motion video and Dolby Digital sound, as well as on-screen display controls and a DVD Nagivator for quick and easy adjustments.

TV-to-Go

TV-to-Go brings full-motion television to your notebook computer. Simply boot up, plug in the MARGI TV tuner, and slip the MARGI capture card into your notebook's ZV slot. TV-to-Go brings you instant television-anywhere you and your notebook computer happen to be. With TV-to-Go, you won't have to stay home. Watch the game while picnicking outside with friends.

Capture-to-Go

Capture-to-Go allows the user to capture video (with sound) and still pictures into the laptop in the form of .avi files. Video can be in the form of NTSC or PAL, composite or S-Video. Stereo RCA jacks are available for audio input.

Information on and complete specifications of all MARGI products is available at www.margi.com, or by contacting MARGI Systems. These products are available through Ingram Micro, the world's largest distributor of computer products. Contact 800.456.8000 or www.ingrammicro.com. SKU Numbers are: 782101 for DVD-to-Go, 782100 for Capture-to-Go, 782104 for TV-to-Go, 782110 for Display-to-Go with VGA connector, 782111 for Display-to-Go with Digital Connectors, and 782108 for Theater-to-Go.

About MARGI Systems

MARGI Systems develops the most advanced mobile computing multimedia products in the industry. MARGI has led the industry with the first mobile auxiliary display, DVD, and video capture prodcuts. MARGI's current Multimedia-to-Go(TM) product family has received acclaim for performance, reliability and compatibility. For more information, contact 510/657-4435 or visit the MARGI Systems web site at www.margi.com.

(A) FOOTNOTE: Warranty service and support for non-IBM products are provided directly by the non-IBM manufacturer, supplier or publisher of this product. IBM makes no representations or warranties regarding non-IBM products referenced in this publication, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

MARGI, the MARGI logo, Display-to-Go, Theater-to-Go, TV-to-Go, Capture-to-Go, DVD-to-Go and Multimedia-to-Go are all trademarks of MARGI Systems, Inc. PanelLink(TM) is a trademark of Silicon Image Inc. i-glasses is a trademark of i-O Display Systems. All other trademarks and registrations are the property of their respective owners. (c)2000 MARGI Systems. All rights reserved.

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