Logitech Enters PC Sound Market with SoundMan Family of Compact, Powerful Multimedia Speakers.

FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 17, 1998--

Linear Magnetic Drive (LIMAD(tm)) Technology Provides

Increased Sonic Range, Better Bass, in Space-Saving Form

Factor Designed for the Desktop

Logitech (NASDAQ:LOGIY)(Switzerland:LOGZ), international market leader in human interface devices designed to provide a natural, intuitive link between people and computers, today announced the SoundMan(R) family of multimedia speakers for the PC.

The product lineup -- which includes the SoundMan Extreme(tm) hi-fi speaker system, SoundMan Pro and SoundMan hi-fi compact satellite speaker sets and the SoundMan Bass add-on compact subwoofer -- provides high-quality audio for PC games, music and multimedia in compact, powerful units designed to maximize performance in a small space.

The SoundMan products are available this month as retail systems from Logitech dealers and distributors. In addition, the SoundMan Bass subwoofer is available as an upgrade to the SoundMan Pro configuration or any other satellite speakers.

All SoundMan products incorporate Linear Magnetic Drive (LIMAD) technology developed by soundmatters, inc., a San Francisco-based provider of high-end audio technology. This proprietary approach uses rare-earth neodymium magnets to accurately reproduce the full spectrum of sound in extremely compact units.

Speakers with LIMAD technology provide output at all frequencies in proportion to the input and handle a wide dynamic range, including low frequency sounds that are difficult to accurately reproduce, such as classical music, male voices, cellos, and pianos.

As the top-of-the-line model, SoundMan Extreme utilizes the compact subwoofer to reproduce low frequencies with exceptional fidelity. In the SoundMan Extreme system, LIMAD's slim-driver technology provides a large force-to-mass ratio that results in the reproduction of rich sound detail throughout the entire frequency spectrum. It also is able to accommodate sudden changes in input frequencies without distortion. Although the total weight of the SoundMan Extreme is less than ten pounds, it delivers an impressive 50 watts RMS power with a frequency response of 28Hz to 20,000Hz.

The SoundMan family brings a new level of audio quality and technological innovation to any multimedia computer. All SoundMan speaker models are magnetically shielded. An integrated power supply eliminates the need for bulky external transformers and enables increased responsiveness under fluctuating power demands. To conserve power, an automatic "sleep" feature switches the speakers on only when sound output from the PC is detected. -0-

  SoundMan products are available at attractive prices for a wide
range of PC audio fans:
--   SoundMan(R) Extreme, a 50-watt RMS speaker system, combines a
  pair of slim satellite speakers (2 1/4 inches wide) and the
  space-saving subwoofer in a hi-fi speaker system that provides
  powerful sound with explosive bass. The SoundMan Extreme system
  will carry a suggested retail price of $149.95.
--   SoundMan(R) Pro provides 25-watt RMS rich sound in two compact
  speakers that slip easily into a notebook case. A built-in bass
  pipe handles low frequencies. Priced at $69.95 SRP, SoundMan Pro
  is equipped with an audio-out jack for future subwoofer upgrades.
--   SoundMan(R) provides crisp, clear sound with a built-in bass pipe
  for low notes. This entry-level 12-watt RMS satellite speaker set
  is affordably priced at $49.95 SRP.
--   SoundMan(R) Bass, a 25-watt RMS add-on subwoofer, is designed as
  an audio upgrade for satellite speakers. This space-saving
  subwoofer is priced at $99.95 SRP.

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"Today's powerful multimedia PC systems, increasingly sophisticated games, as well as DVD video and audio are driving the need for sound systems that can provide high-quality output without sacrificing limited desk space," said Jimmy Yau, Logitech global product marketing manager for multimedia audio. "We found that most multimedia speakers rely on nonlinear magnetic drive technology, which typically compresses audio output below 150 cycles and results in bass distortion.

"To overcome this limitation, we chose soundmatters' LIMAD(tm) technology for our SoundMan family. The result is accurate reproduction of a wide range of the sound spectrum in a very slim, compact subwoofer and satellite speakers that are small enough to be truly portable."

Founded in 1981, Logitech designs, manufactures and markets human interface devices that connect people and computers in an intuitive and natural way. Retail and OEM product offerings include pointing devices such as mice and trackballs, control devices for entertainment and professional use, keyboards and digital video cameras.

Logitech is headquartered in Fremont and maintains regional headquarters in Romanel, Switzerland, and Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C. In addition, the company has manufacturing facilities in Asia and offices in major cities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Logitech International is a Swiss public company traded on the NASDAQ (LOGIY) and in Switzerland on the Zurich Stock Exchange under the symbols LOGN and LOGZ.

This press release contains forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual performance could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth in the Annual Report on Form 20-F dated June 29, 1998, available upon request from Logitech by calling 510/713-4220.

For more information about Logitech and its products, visit the company's web site at www.logitech.com.