Targus Introduces the Stowaway Portable Keyboard for the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC

Business Wire, April 2, 2001

Business/Technology Editors

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 2, 2001

Targus Inc. today announced widespread availability of the Stowaway portable keyboard for the iPAQ(TM) Pocket PC from Compaq. The award-winning keyboard is currently available in retail stores, through leading e-tailers and through the company's Web sites.

The Stowaway is a full-size no-compromise keyboard that folds up to about the size of the iPAQ Pocket PC, weighs less than half a pound, and enables a user to type emails, take notes, and input data in mobile environments. Developed by California-based Think Outside, the Targus Stowaway also is available in versions for the HP Jornada(TM) and Handspring(TM) Visor(TM) and will soon be available for the Sony Clie(TM).

"Targus is thrilled to announce the long-awaited availability of the Stowaway for iPAQ," said John Sargent, Vice President of Communications, Targus. "The iPAQ Pocket PC's popularity has grown phenomenally since it was first introduced last April. Targus seized the opportunity to provide the growing number of users an easier way to enter data. The Stowaway satisfies market demand and maximizes the portable potential of the iPAQ."

The Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC provides users easy access to the full content of the Internet, business information and improved personal productivity. Features include fast synchronization for easy desktop information updates, instant access to email and the Web, familiar applications such as MS Word and Excel, and MP3 capabilities for listening to music.

The Targus Stowaway keyboard for the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC will be available for $99.95 through Targus retail outlets and the company's Web sites www.targus.com and www.port.com. The Stowaway is also available from Compaq Direct Plus, Amazon.com, Insight, CDW and buy.com as well as major retailers nationwide, including CompUSA and Staples.

Targus is a first-time sponsor of the Compaq Classic in Metarie, LA. Targus will showcase the Stowaway portable keyboard for the Compaq iPAQ at the Compaq Classic, held from May 2nd to May 6th.

About Targus

Targus pioneered the notebook computer carrying case, partnering with corporations, retailers and OEMs to provide the best possible protection for notebook PCs. As the leading global supplier of portable solutions, Targus continues to define and shape the market for portable computing accessories. Targus has offices on every continent and distributes in over 145 countries. Targus products are available from the company's e-commerce sites, www.targus.com and www.port.com.

iPAQ is a trademark of Compaq Information Technologies Group. Clie is a trademark of Sony Corporation. HP Jornada is a trademark of Hewlett-Packard. Handspring Visor is a trademark of Handspring, Inc.