PQI Press Release

PQI Releases 0.12 in. Thin Credit Card Sized Card Drive(TM) with 16GB Capacity

FREMONT, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—June 7, 2006—PQI Corporation, a leading manufacturer of digital media solutions, today introduced Card Drive(TM) U510, a state of the art portable storage device with breakthrough in USB technology and innovative design. The drive itself is only 0.12 in. thin credit card sized, holds a maximum capacity of 16GB. Card Drive(TM) uses PQI’s own patented Intelligent Stick technology; it is compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 ports. The Card Drive(TM) with Intelligent Stick retractable connector can be stowed away to retain a credit card format. “For consumers who crave for flash based storage device with large storage capacity and sleek design, Card Drive(TM) is the perfect choice,” said Lindy Chan, Product Manager of USB Drive at PQI. With 16GB capacity, Card Drive(TM) is many times the storage capacity of the largest USB drive available on the market today. Light and durable, its shock proof and low power consumption characteristics outweigh traditional hard drives.

Card Drive(TM) comes preloaded with USB Notebook Professional- Personal File Manager software. With the file synchronization center, users can configure the drive to one’s needs to store portable personal emails, personal backup, IE favorites, web accounts and security functions such as password protection and host lock functions.

PQI Card Drive(TM) will be available in silver, grey and limited soccer ball edition. Available now are 1GB at $49.99, 2GB at $89.99 and 4GB at $139.99 (MSRP). The 8GB and 16GB version of Card Drive(TM) U510 are expected to ship early next month with suggested retail prices to be announced.

Card Drive(TM) U510 Features:

—Interface: Intelligent Stick (compatible with USB 2.0/1.1)

—Capacities: 16GB/8GB/4GB/2GB/1GB

—OS supported: Windows XP, 2000, ME, Mac 10.1 and above

—Dimensions: 2.13(L) x 3.35(W) x 0.12(H) in.

—Weight: 0.7 oz.

—USB Notebook Professional

For more information on Card Drive(TM) U510 and PQI products, please visit PQI Corporation at pqimemory.com

About PQI Corporation
Founded in 1997, Power Quotient International Co., Ltd (PQI) is a manufacturer of computer memory modules, flash memory storage devices, and consumer multimedia products. Headquartered in Taiwan with offices in USA, Europe, China and Japan, the company has quickly risen to a leading position in its markets by uniquely addressing the need for reliable, versatile storage technology with greatly improved access times and lower power consumption.