SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 1, 2003--I/OMagic Corporation, a leading developer and marketer of optical storage and digital entertainment devices, today announced that it is expanding its data storage line-up with the release of a unique new magnetic device known as the 'MediaStation Writer.'
"I/OMagic closes the gap between digital image photography and optical storage needs by integrating a 6-n-1 flash card reader into its external CD-RW drive," said Tony Andrews, vice president of Engineering and Product Development for I/OMagic Corporation. "The MediaStation Writer is a sleek, modern-looking compact unit that features a three-way adjustable lighting system and was designed for maximum use of space."
The MediaStation Writer is a first-of-its-kind external CD-RW drive plus 6-n-1 flash media reader combination device. Highlights of the product are the proprietary design with the adjustable lighting system, and the dual function, lightning fast 52x24x52 external USB 2.0 CD-RW drive, and the onboard reader that supports up to six different types of flash media including: Compact Flash (CF), IBM Micro Drive, PCMCIA-ATA, Multimedia (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick (MS) and Smart Media (SM). The MediaStation Writer is also Windows XP, 2000, Me and 98 Plug 'n Play compatible.
I/OMagic Corporation has received commitments from some of the nation's largest retailers for the MediaStation Writer. The Company expects it will appear on retail shelves by May 2003 with an MSRP of 9.00.
About I/OMagic
I/OMagic develops and markets optical storage products (CD-ROM, CD-RW drives & media, DVD-ROM & DVD+RW/+R drives) and digital entertainment devices (MP3 players & LCD Flat Panel TV/Monitors). The Company sells its many products, under three brand names -- I/OMagic, Hi-Val & Digital Research Technologies -- through nationally and internationally recognized computer retail outlets, such as Best Buy, Circuit City, CompUSA, Office Depot, OfficeMax, Radio Shack U.S. and Future Shop and Best Buy of Canada. For more information, visit the I/OMagic Web site at www.iomagic.com.
Forward-looking statements in this release with respect to the financial condition, results of operation and business of the Company are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, dependence on the PC and consumer electronics industries and on product lines based on new technologies; foundry capacity, availability and reliability; competition and pricing pressures; and other risks detailed from time to time in the company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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