IOGEAR Press Release

IOGEAR’s Pocket Card Readers Provide Effortless Data Transfer for Photo Enthusiasts - Enable high-speed, bi-directional sharing between digital devices and computers

Irvine, CA - October 17, 2006 - IOGEAR’s family of Pocket Card Readers eliminate the hassle of cords and connectors for graphic professionals by offering easy data transfers from digital cameras, PDAs, Sony PSPs and cell phones to and from Macs and PCs. With raw image use on the rise, photographers need a quick and easy way to offload pictures. IOGEAR’s Pocked Card Readers deliver high-resolution images and graphics through a computer’s USB port at speeds up to 480 Mbps, four times faster than the standard digital camera connection. Since the memory card is inserted directly into Pocket Card Reader, picture enthusiasts no longer need to bring as much equipment with them or have their photography devices on hand in order to send images.

“The goal of product development at IOGEAR is to enhance the lives of our customers with technology,” said Miranda Su, vice president of sales and marketing at IOGEAR. “Our Pocket Card Readers provide simplicity to photography buffs by bridging the gap between cameras and PCs with a practical device. Its compact size makes it an easy accessory to carry around in a pocket or on a keychain, no longer necessitating the use of connection cables and wires.”

IOGEAR’s family of Pocket Card Readers can be used with Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo Cards (model # GFR202MSD), Micro Secure Digital / TransFlash Cards (model # GFR201TF), mini Secure Digital Cards (model # GFR201SDM) and Reduced-size MultiMedia Cards (model # GFR201RM), and are fully compatible with USB 2.0 and backwards compatible with USB 1.1. The Pocket Card Readers also completely enclose and protect memory cards, thanks to IOGEAR’s patented technology, making the reader function more like a thumb drive with removable memory.

The devices are priced at $14.95 and are available from all major catalog resellers, online resellers and selected retail outlets. They also come with IOGEAR’s three-year limited warranty.  For further information on IOGEAR products, please visit www.iogear.com.

About IOGEAR
IOGEAR, Inc., headquartered in Irvine, CA, is a leading connectivity manufacturer that provides complete KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse), FireWire, USB (Universal Serial Bus), Bluetooth, UWB (Ultra-Wideband); HomePlug and Peripheral solutions. The company targets end users at home, in the office and on the road.

IOGEAR has consistently provided products that incorporate innovative technology, delivering to the end-user outstanding functionality and capability. As one of the only true manufacturers in the industry, IOGEAR offers high quality products backed by the service and support that consumers demand. IOGEAR offers 24/7 tech support by calling 1-866-946-4327.

The company distributes products throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. For further information, please visit IOGEAR’s Web site at www.iogear.com.

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