As Rough-and-Tumble PC Users Shake up Market, Twinhead Unveils Three New Rugged Notebooks; New Born to be Rugged DURABOOK N14RI, N14RA and N15RI2 Notebook PCs Combine Performance with Protection Against Drops, Shocks and Spills.

LAS VEGAS -- Notebook PCs are more of a smash than ever. And therein lies the problem.

Technology products in general, and computers in particular, have become so commonplace that hardly anyone thinks about the potential risks of taking their digital devices wherever they go. For notebook PC users, this means toting laptops from home to school, from work to meetings, from buses to subways, and from planes to hotels, regardless of the shakes, rattles and rolls that may occur along the way.

"Our customers are typically not first-time notebook PC buyers," said Steven Gau, President of Twinhead Corporation, a worldwide leading manufacturer of notebook computers. "They're usually on their second or even third laptop. The first one may have failed after several months on the job, or all at once when it fell off a table. Once that occurs, the customer realizes that an ordinary notebook just isn't going to fit their lifestyle."

The growing need for durable, real-world mobile computing is what drove Twinhead to produce the first ruggedized notebook PC line for the mass consumer market. Twinhead's DURABOOK products, since their debut nearly a year ago, have re-defined performance and durability for a new generation of active PC users who put their computers to the test.

Tough Enough

During International CES, Twinhead is debuting three new DURABOOK notebook computers that further extend the power and convenience in this increasingly popular, rugged segment. The N14RI, N14RA and N15I2 models, like all DURABOOKs, feature the engineering that have made them the choice of PC users on the go.

DURABOOK notebook PCs are built tough enough to meet U.S. military 810F standards for rugged performance. Each DURABOOK is housed in a magnesium alloy case that can withstand drops of 29 inches onto hard surfaces, which is the U.S. military performance standard. The units also have an exclusive optical drive lock that prevents discs from ejecting accidentally and damaging the drive.

An anti-shock mounting design around the LCD display and hard disk drive minimize the risk of damage to these vital, expensive components. Even more, spill resistant keyboards, touchpads, and speakers are equipped in these DURABOOK models to help counter the devastating damage from spills and bad weather.

Three New Models

All three DURABOOK models offer cutting edge computing performance. The DURABOOK N14RI and N15RI2 notebooks feature Intel(R) Centrino(TM) Mobile Technology with a Pentium M processor and an Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG (802.11 b/g) network connection for wireless Internet access on the road. A 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet provides additional high speed connectivity in the office, at home or in school.

Incorporating DDR2 533 MHz FSB SDRAM, the two models benefit from fast processing speed for a wide range of computer applications. Intel GMA 900 powers the integrated graphics while automatically adjusting up to 128MB shared video memory. The N14RI has a vivid 14.1-inch XGA TFT LCD display and allows for a convenient, portable notebook experience. The N15RI2 has a larger 15.1-inch screen that provides a powerful video viewing experience.

The DURABOOK N14RA features an AMD Turion(TM) 64-bit or Mobile AMD Sempron(R) CPU with AMD's exclusive PowerNow! Technology that allows for longer battery life. AGP 4X/8X hardware-based 2D/3D video graphic accelerators ensure outstanding video performance, while the PC's HyperTransport(TM) technology boosts overall system operation.

Corporate Suite

Twinhead is showcasing its new DURABOOK notebook PCs, along with its new SLIMNOTE N12PI and Twinhead D17PA Widescreen Desktop Replacement notebook, during International CES from its corporate suite at the Wynn Las Vegas Hotel. For more information about the suite, including directions, contact Cindy Chou at 510-673-5206.

To learn more about Twinhead Corporation and the DURABOOK line of notebook computers, please visit http://usa.twinhead.com.

About Twinhead Corporation:

Twinhead Corporation is a global leader specializing in design, manufacturing and sales of award-winning, build-to-order, portable notebook computers. Twinhead provides its customers with full service and support. Twinhead is well known in the industry as a top tier ODM manufacturer and also manufactures digital media entertainment products. Headquartered in Fremont, CA, Twinhead Corporation was established in 1987.