Lexar Introduces Mobile Software Platform PowerToGo as Free Trial Download on Its Website.FREMONT, Calif. -- Lexar Media, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :MU): --PowerToGo Software Lets Users Run Many Standard Windows Applications From Lexar JumpDrive USB Flash Drives See USB drive. ; The Trial Version Will Automatically Upgrade to a Full Version When Installed on a JumpDrive Lightning Lexar Media, Inc., a leader in advanced digital media and accessories, today announced that it has posted a free trial version of its new PowerToGo(TM) portable software platform on its website (www.lexar.com). PowerToGo software enables users of Lexar JumpDrive(R) USB flash drives to install and run many standard Windows applications directly from their JumpDrive product. Using a customized solution provided by Ceedo Technologies Ltd., the PowerToGo platform was developed to provide an enhanced mobile solution for Lexar JumpDrive customers, virtually letting them "carry" and access their familiar PC environment, including many of their data and applications, wherever they go. The PowerToGo download will be available as a free trial version that can be installed on all Lexar USB flash drives. After the trial period users will be given the option of purchasing the full version for $29.95. However, for optimum performance, Lexar recommends using a speed-rated High-Performance JumpDrive product, such as the JumpDrive Lightning. In fact, JumpDrive Lightning owners will enjoy an automatic upgrade to a full version of the PowerToGo platform free of charge -- all they need to do is install the trial software. Upon installation the software will recognize the JumpDrive Lightning and it will automatically generate a license. In addition Lexar is planning to begin shipments of 1GB and 2GB JumpDrive Lightning drives pre-loaded with a full version of the PowerToGo software in July 2006. Steffen Hellmold, Vice President and General Manager UFD (USB Flash Drive) See USB drive. business unit at Lexar, noted: "With the introduction of the PowerToGo platform, Lexar is addressing a significant new market opportunity for USB flash drives and enabling a new dimension to on-the-go applications. Because Lexar's PowerToGo software works best on our speed-rated High-Performance JumpDrive products, we plan to offer it as an additional value-added feature on these products at no additional cost. Additionally, because we know that our existing JumpDrive Lightning customers place a high value on the lightning-fast write and read speeds of their drives -- indeed they selected their drive partly for that reason -- we are pleased to reward them with this perfect software mate to their JumpDrive product at no additional charge." Lexar's PowerToGo software will allow users to download a wide variety of pre-approved standard Windows applications through a simple one-click process. There are over one hundred pre-approved applications in categories such as productivity tools, web browsers The following is a list of web browsers. Historical Historically important browsers In order of release:
The PowerToGo download is currently available at: http://www.lexar.com/powertogo/index.html A full version of the PowerToGo software will come bundled with all Lexar's future speed rated JumpDrives. About Lexar Media, Inc. Lexar, a subsidiary of Micron Technology Micron Technology ("Micron") NYSE: MU is a multinational company based in Boise, Idaho, USA, best known for producing many forms of semiconductor devices. This includes DRAM, SDRAM, flash memory, and CMOS image sensing chips. , Inc., is a leading marketer and manufacturer of NAND flash See flash memory. memory products including memory cards, USB flash drives, card readers and ATA (1) (AT Attachment) The specification for IDE drives. See IDE. (2) See analog telephone adapter. ATA - Advanced Technology Attachment controller technology for the digital photography, consumer electronics, industrial and communications markets. Lexar also sells memory cards under the Kodak brand. About Micron Technology, Inc. Micron Technology, Inc., is one of the world's leading providers of advanced semiconductor solutions. Through its worldwide operations, Micron manufactures and markets DRAMs, NAND flash memory, CMOS image sensors A CMOS-based chip that records the intensities of light as variable charges similar to a CCD chip. Although initially used in less expensive digital cameras, the quality of CMOS sensors has improved steadily. CMOS sensors have advantages over CCDs. , other semiconductor components, and memory modules for use in leading-edge computing, consumer, networking and mobile products. Micron's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. (NYSE) under the MU symbol. To learn more about Micron Technology, Inc., visit www.micron.com. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. This release contains forward-looking statements which are subject to the safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. provisions of the Private Litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements related to the benefits and availability of, and consumer demand for, Lexar's products, including the PowerToGo software, and the growth opportunities available to Lexar. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking statements. These risks include, among others, uncertainties related to competitive pressures; and that the growth and success of our business depends on our ability to achieve and maintain technology leadership, and to develop, sell and market products that are commercially accepted. Readers should also refer to the risk factors described in our filings with the SEC, including our most recently filed Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. and Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. . We assume no obligation to update the information in this release. Lexar, the Lexar logo, JumpDrive and PowerToGo are trademarks of Lexar Media, Inc. Micron is a trademark of Micron Technology, Inc. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. |
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