NCD is Finalist in The Computing Industry Awards 2002; Newly Launched ThinPATH PC is Selected as a Finalist in the Computing Industry Awards.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 13, 2002

Network Computing Devices, Inc., (NCD) (OTC:NCDI.OB), a leading producer of thin-client solutions, announced today that its newly launched ThinPATH PC has been selected as a finalist in the PC/Client product award category of the Computing Industry Awards, long established as the benchmark for excellence in the UK's IT community. Judges will present this prestigious award to products that best meet the following criterion: functionality, features, performance, price, market positioning, innovation, appropriateness, future proofing and integration capabilities.

NCD's new ThinPATH PC(TM) software was introduced this past April. This innovative new software offering is designed to transforms PCs into thin clients with the popular look and feel of Windows Based Terminals. ThinPATH PC is a flexible software product that helps customers reduce the cost of PC ownership without the complexity or cost of other management software. ThinPATH PC allows companies to quickly and simply secure all their desktop PCs, and immediately appreciate the benefits of thin-client computing, such as ease of deployment and a common desktop for Windows-based terminals (WBT) and PC users alike.

"ThinPATH PC leverages the power of server-based computing to legacy PCs and extends the life of existing desktops without sacrificing application performance," explained Paul Robinson, CTO, NCD. "This is a notable product because it is the first software to focus solely on managing the PC as a thin client, and we are very pleased to have been acknowledged by the Computer Industry Awards for this advancement in thin client technology."

ThinPATH PC is the flagship product of NCD's Thinfrastructure portfolio, which provides an end-to-end solution based on the latest thin-client technologies.

About NCD:

Founded in 1988, Network Computing Devices, Inc. (NCD) is a leading provider of innovative products and technology for the thin client and Internet appliance market. Its US-based operations, NCD, Inc., is a software-based product and technology supplier for the worldwide Internet appliance market. The company's offerings include its flagship Thinfrastructure family of products, comprising software for the management of thin clients, as well the NC900 Business Network Computer X-terminal. NCD Europe is a thin client solutions vendor, offering a full solution set of thin client hardware, management software and customer solutions services in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. NCD focuses on the future of server-based computing as it expands to encompass thin clients, PCs, PDAs and other mobile devices, and offers its customers the knowledge, experience, solutions and services necessary to make it all work together seamlessly. NCD can be reached on the Internet at: www.ncd.com or by calling 800/800-9599.

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding NCD's product offerings, market position and customer base, and growth in demand for multi-platform offerings, thin clients, and other products. No assurances can be given that the products announced herein will gain acceptance in the marketplace or as to its effect on NCD's business, results of operations and financial condition. These statements involve risks and uncertainty, and actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes its expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, no assurances can be given that such expectations will prove correct. Further information on factors that could cause actual results to differ from those anticipated is included in filings made by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to, the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 and the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2002.

Note to Editors: Network Computing Devices and ThinPATH are registered trademarks of Network Computing Devices, Inc. ThinFrastructure is a trademark of Network Computing Devices Inc. Other trademarks are the acknowledged property of their respective holders.