iCEBOX Installers Profit From Feature and Design Enhancements in 2003.

Business Editors/Technology Writers

CEDIA 2002

Booth # 509 -- Minneapolis Convention Center

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 27, 2002

CEDIA Expo

Powered by Windows CE .NET, iCEBOX(TM) is First Device to Connect the

Kitchen to the High-Tech Home

Icebox, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Salton, Inc. (NYSE:SFP), today unveiled its 2003 iCEBOX(TM) FlipScreen kitchen entertainment center.

Newly upgraded to Windows CE .NET, the iCEBOX(TM) combines TV, Internet access, DVD/CD Player, home video monitoring and FM radio into a single, under-the-cabinet device that's perfect for today's contemporary kitchen. The iCEBOX(TM) now offers a new touch screen interface in addition to its wireless, washable keyboard and remote control. The easy-to-install iCEBOX(TM) allows CEDIA members a rare entry into the kitchen and a new revenue opportunity in the wired home.

Many of the advancements in the new iCEBOX(TM) are the result of valuable input from CEDIA members and consumers. The iCEBOX(TM) has a number of new features, including the following:

-- New touch screen control capability, easier-to-use interface and crisper on-screen graphics

-- New web browsing capabilities, enabled by Internet Explorer 5.5, deliver a familiar, PC-like web experience

-- Redesigned ergonomics on the faceplate reveal larger, easy-to-use buttons for onboard control

-- Remote update capabilities -- As new features and software updates are available, they will be automatically sent to the iCEBOX(TM) via the Internet

-- New RS-232 input offers ability to integrate with home automation systems and control other devices on a home network

-- USB sockets provide capabilities for adding devices such as a wireless bridge network, printers, mouse and other USB media

"We've had tremendous success over the past year selling the iCEBOX(TM) as a value-added feature to the newly wired kitchen," said Patrick Durrenmatt, owner of Northcomm, a home systems integration company in Traverse City, Michigan. "The new iCEBOX(TM) FlipScreen, powered by Windows CE .NET, is a home-run device with its entertainment, home networking and automation capabilities -- not to mention the sleek new design enhancements."

2002 has marked an important year of progress for Icebox, LLC in the builder and systems integrator channel, as evidenced by the company's growing list of resellers. Icebox, LLC has, in turn, created a nationwide network of manufacturers' representative firms to support their growing dealer base. Icebox resellers have placed the iCEBOX(TM) in numerous Street of Dreams, Parade of Homes, and Dream Home events across the country, offering further validation that the iCEBOX(TM) is the right product at the right time.

"The iCEBOX(TM) is the must-have product for the new wired kitchen. Discerning CEDIA customers are asking for it by name. With the Windows CE .NET operating system, the iCEBOX(TM) FlipScreen can connect to the whole home network and evolve more quickly to keep pace with users' needs and market demands," said Travis Kelton, director of sales for Icebox, LLC. "In addition to iCEBOX(TM) feature and design enhancements, our new regional manufacturer representatives provide the added support that will help CEDIA members drive sales and profit from iCEBOX(TM) installations."

About Icebox, LLC

Icebox, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Salton, Inc., designs and develops products that simplify technology to fit contemporary lifestyles in a kitchen setting. Icebox, LLC distributes its products through a network of systems integrators, builders, kitchen designers, installers and retailers. Its first product, the iCEBOX(TM), is an award-winning, web-enabled kitchen entertainment and communications center delivering information, communication and entertainment (I.C.E.) to the home. To find out more about Icebox, LLC, please visit: www.iceboxllc.com.

About Salton, Inc.

Salton, Inc. is a leading domestic designer, marketer and distributor of a broad range of branded, high-quality small appliances under well-recognized brand names such as Salton(R), George Foreman(TM), Toastmaster(R), Breadman(R), Juiceman(R), Juicelady(R), White-Westinghouse(R), Farberware(R), Melitta(R), Welbilt(R) and Aircore(R). Salton also designs and markets tabletop products, time products, lighting products and personal care and wellness products under brand names such as Block China(R), Atlantis(R) Crystal, Sasaki(R), Calvin Klein(R), Ingraham(R), Timex(R), Westclox(R), Big Ben(R), Spartus(R), Stiffel(R), Ultrasonex(TM), Relaxor(R), Russell Hobbs(R), Carmen(R), Hi-Tech(R), Tower(R), Haden(R), Mountain Breeze(R), Salton(R), and Pifco(R).

iCEBOX is a trademark of Icebox, LLC

Other product names herein may be trademarks of their respective

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