7-11 Licensees and Northgate Innovations to Test Build to Order Computers.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 27, 2003

Northgate Brand Computers and Monitors as Well as Selected Video Game

Kits to Be Offered on Jointly Developed Web Site

Northgate Innovations Inc. (OTCBB:NGTE), today announced that build to order computers and video games will be available to consumers through www.7-11computers.com. The featured systems will be primarily based on processors from AMD.

"We are extremely excited to be working with such a prestigious and well known organization such as 7-11. As we discussed in our press release earlier this month, Northgate has been working on developing new customer relationships in specific niche markets where the company believes it can successfully leverage its expertise in specific product lines and product fulfillment. This latest new customer is the first in the convenience store market," stated Bob Anderson, vice president of business development at Northgate.

Anderson continued: "This new relationship with 7-11 places Northgate's exciting new products, such as the Integra II, the new Northgate Media Center PC and Northgate brand monitors, in front of new customers who will be impressed with the value they can receive for their consumer dollars. The 7-11 relationship follows Northgate's emphasis on delivering turnkey programs to its channel partners through drop ship and virtual inventory capabilities."

"AMD continues to grow its consumer market share due to the exceptional performance of AMD Athlon(TM) XP processor-based desktop and notebook computers," said Robert Fuller, director of North America field marketing, AMD. "We are excited to be working with Northgate Innovations and 7-11 to offer their customers the opportunity to design customizable systems that meet their entertainment and working needs."

Consumers will be able to pick up brochures available in 7-11 stores, and with special codes on the brochures, be able to configure and order state-of-the-art computer systems, based on AMD processors. The initial tests will take place with 7-11 Licensees, Southwest Convenience, Handee Marts, and Garb-Ko, all with 7-11 stores in various parts of the country.

Products are available for purchase at www.7-11computers.com.

About Northgate Innovations Inc.

Northgate is a leading manufacturer of PCs, laptops, workstations and servers. The company is well recognized by consumers and business users as a result of its extended TV exposure over the last 13 years, and the substantial installed base of customers accumulated over this period.

Northgate offers its products to a number of high-profile TV channels resellers, value-added resellers, and has recently established a comprehensive program to authorize 1,000 resellers in the United States, in addition to expanding its international distribution network.

Northgate products are recognized for BTO (Build to Order) models, as users can custom configure their systems based per their requirements and application needs. Northgate is capable of shipping thousands of orders each day; delivering up to 30,000 PCs a month throughout its distribution channels and direct educational and government contracts.

Safe Harbor 

The statements in this news release that relate to future results, market penetration, projected revenue growth and profitability trends, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties associated with demand for the company's products and services, development of markets for the company's products and services as well as other risks identified in the company's SEC filings. Actual results, events and performance could differ materially. Readers are therefore cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this news release. Northgate Innovations Inc. undertakes no obligation to release publicly the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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