Olympus Introduces New DS-2200 Digital Voice Recorder For Professionals; Stereo Microphone Is Designed for Interviews, 128MB Removable xD-Picture Card Captures More Data

Business Wire, March 18, 2004

Review units and high-resolution images of the DS-2200 Digital Voice Recorder are available from Mullen Public Relations. Contact Michael Bourne, senior account executive, 650-210-9857 or Michael.Bourne@mullen.com. For more information contact Chris Sluka, pubic relations manager, Olympus America Inc, Consumer Products Group, Two Corporate Center Dr., Melville, NY 11747-3157, ph: (631) 844-5000 (800) 622-6372, Fax: (631) 844-5262 or the Olympus Web Site: http://www.olympusamerica.com.

ABOUT OLYMPUS

Olympus is a precision technology leader, designing and delivering innovative solutions in healthcare and consumer electronics worldwide.

Olympus works collaboratively with its customers and its parent company, Tokyo-based Olympus Corporation, to leverage R&D investment in precision technology and manufacturing processes across diverse business lines. These include:

-- Digital and film cameras, and digital voice recorders.

-- Gastrointestinal endoscopes, accessories, and minimally

invasive surgical products;

-- Advanced clinical and research microscopes; and

-- Lab automation systems, chemistry-immuno and blood bank

analyzers and reagents.

In the U. S. and Canada, Olympus serves healthcare, scientific and commercial laboratory markets with integrated product solutions and financial, educational and consulting services that help customers efficiently, reliably, safely, and easily achieve superior results. Olympus is the leader in gastrointestinal endoscopy and clinical and educational microscopes. The company's market-leading consumer electronics business spans North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

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