CompUSA Now Offers SCM Microsystems' Microtech Brand Digital Imaging Products

Business Wire, June 1, 2001

Business/Technology Editors

GUILFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 1, 2001

SCM Microsystems (Nasdaq:SCMM, Neuer Markt:SMY), a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, today announced CompUSA Inc., the nation's leading retailer of personal computer-related products and services, now offers its Microtech(TM) brand digital media, readers and accessories.

CompUSA's offering of Microtech(TM) products includes the popular USB CameraMate(TM) and the award-winning line of ZiO!(TM) digital media readers, as well as the new Microtech(TM) MediaVault(TM), a specialized storage case for digital media. These high quality digital imaging products are now available at over 200 CompUSA Superstores across the nation.

The USB CameraMate is a dual slot digital film reader which enables owners of multiple electronic devices to use just one high speed digital film reader rather than a specific reader for each type of media. The USB CameraMate accepts CompactFlash(TM) Type I and II, including the IBM Microdrive(TM), and SmartMedia(TM) digital film making it highly versatile.

The award winning ZiO! is a pocket-sized USB digital film reader/writer designed for high speed transfer of digital content between digital cameras, Pocket PCs, cell phones, voice recorders, portable MP3 players, and PC or Mac computers. The ZiO! line of digital media readers are available for CompactFlash, SmartMedia, and SecureDigital(TM)/MultiMedia(TM).

Microtech(TM) accessories include the innovative MediaVault storage cases designed to protect fragile digital media cards and the contents from physical damage. The MediaVault is available for CompactFlash, including the IBM Microdrive(TM), SmartMedia(TM), MultiMedia(TM), MemoryStick(TM) and PC Card(TM) flash film.

About CompUSA Inc.

CompUSA Inc. (http://www.compusa.com) is one of the nation's leading retailers and resellers of personal computers and related products and services. CompUSA Inc. currently operates 218 CompUSA Computer Superstores in 84 major metropolitan markets across the United States that serve retail, corporate, government and education customers and include technical service departments. Many of the stores include classroom training facilities. CompUSA also offers its own build-to-order personal computer series, the CompUSA PC(TM).

About Microtech(TM) Digital Connectivity Products

Microtech(TM) digital connectivity solutions include an extensive line of readers, media and connectivity products for a wide range of digital device applications. The Microtech(TM) family includes the ZiO! Univeral USB reader, USB CameraMate, and USB XpressSCSI & FireSCSI bridge solutions as well as CompactFlash, SmartMedia and Multimedia Card digital flash media and accessories. For more information, visit the Microtech(TM) brand Website at www.microtechint.com.

About SCM Microsystems

SCM Microsystems is a leading supplier of solutions that open the Digital World by enabling people to conveniently access digital content and services. SCM's advanced silicon, hardware and software solutions enable secure exchange of electronic information for digital applications from e-commerce to broadband content delivery by providing controlled access points to platforms such as PCs, digital cameras, and digital televison set-top boxes. Known as a premier supplier to OEM companies around the world, SCM also serves the retail market through its Dazzle(TM) and Microtech(TM) product brands. Global headquarters are in Fremont, California, with European headquarters in Pfaffenhofen, Germany. For additional information, visit the SCM Microsystems Website at www.scmmicro.com.

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