SYNNEX Corporation will distribute General Imaging’s GE-branded digital still cameras in the USA and Canada. “SYNNEX is a major player in the supply chain, and reaching this agreement with SYNNEX is critical to our visibility in the U.S.,” said Rene Buhay, General Imaging Vice President of Sales, North America. Cameras should be available to resellers by next week.

General Imaging Press Release

General Imaging selects SYNNEX to distribute GE digital cameras in the U.S.

TORRANCE, Calif. and FREMONT, Calif. (June 20, 2007) – General Imaging, the worldwide exclusive licensee for the new line of GE-branded digital still cameras, announced today that SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), a global IT supply chain services company, will begin distributing the new line throughout the U.S.

General Imaging has begun shipping the stylish new digital camera line to SYNNEX, to be distributed through SYNNEX’s NEXCE Division. Cameras should be available to resellers by next week.

“We look forward to a long relationship with SYNNEX, a well-established company with a very loyal customer base of retailers and resellers,” said Hiroshi “Hugh” Komiya, Chairman and CEO of General Imaging. “I am confident the NEXCE Division, with its strong focus in consumer electronics, will do a good job of driving our products to market.”

“SYNNEX is a major player in the supply chain, and reaching this agreement with SYNNEX is critical to our visibility in the U.S.,” said Rene Buhay, General Imaging Vice President of Sales, North America.

“Over the last year, SYNNEX has built a powerful presence in the consumer electronics market through our branded consumer electronics division, NEXCE,” stated Gary Palenbaum, Vice President of Product Management at SYNNEX Corporation. “We are very pleased to add GE’s high quality digital camera product line to the SYNNEX lineup.”

Even at the entry level, the GE cameras include features one would expect from a much more expensive camera, starting with the A730’s 7 megapixels of resolution, 3x optical zoom, and 2.5-inch LCD screen. Models at the higher end feature up to 12 megapixels, up to 12x zoom, and 3-inch screens. The GE cameras are expected to range in price from $129.99 to $399.99.

All GE cameras boast a sleek and intuitive design, plus a host of popular, advanced functions as standard features, including face detection, image stabilization, red-eye removal, ISO 1600 sensitivity, and panoramic stitching. More information about GE cameras is available at www.ge.com/digitalcameras. 

About General Imaging
An independent new company based in Torrance, Calif., General Imaging unveiled eight GE-branded cameras on March 8 during PMA 07, the leading industry photographic trade show in Las Vegas.

About SYNNEX Corporation
Founded in 1980, SYNNEX Corporation is a global IT supply chain services company offering a comprehensive range of services to original equipment manufacturers, software publishers and reseller customers worldwide. SYNNEX offers product distribution, related logistics services, business process outsourcing and contract assembly and works with the leading industry suppliers of IT systems, peripherals, system components, software and networking equipment. Additional information about SYNNEX may be found online at www.synnex.com.

Statements in this release that are forward looking, such as our product marketing strategy, NEXCE division strategy and product capabilities and specifications, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause the Company’s actual results in future periods to be materially different from any future performance that may be suggested in this release. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward looking statements contained in this release.

Copyright 2007 SYNNEX Corporation. All rights reserved. SYNNEX, the SYNNEX Logo, NEXCE, the NEXCE Logo and all other SYNNEX company, product and services names and slogans are trademarks or registered trademarks of SYNNEX Corporation. SYNNEX and the SYNNEX Logo Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. Other names and marks are the property of their respective owners.

General Imaging Press Release

SYNNEX Canada and General Imaging agree to distribution of GE digital cameras in Canada

TORRANCE, Calif. and Etobicoke, Ont. (June 20, 2007) – General Imaging, the worldwide exclusive licensee for the new line of GE-branded digital still cameras, announced today that SYNNEX Canada Limited, a subsidiary of SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), will be an authorized distributor for the new line. 

General Imaging has begun shipping the stylish new camera line to SYNNEX Canada, a leading provider of diversified IT products, solutions and other consumer electronics across Canada. Cameras should be available to resellers by next week.

“SYNNEX Canada is well established and enjoys a very loyal customer base of retailers and resellers in Canada.  We are confident in SYNNEX Canada’s ability to drive our products to market,” said Hiroshi “Hugh” Komiya, Chairman and CEO of General Imaging.

“Reaching this agreement with SYNNEX Canada is critical to our visibility in Canada and should have a big impact,” said Rene Buhay, General Imaging Vice President of Sales, North America. “SYNNEX Canada is a major player.”

“Over the past several months, SYNNEX Canada has rapidly accelerated a focused distribution strategy within consumer electronics,” said Mitchell Martin, President, Broadline Division for SYNNEX Canada Limited. “The GE name is recognized throughout the world for high quality and innovative technology and we are delighted to add the full line of GE digital cameras to our line card.”

Even at the entry level, the GE cameras include features one would expect from a much more expensive camera, starting with the A730’s 7 megapixels of resolution, 3x optical zoom, and 2.5-inch LCD screen. Models at the higher end feature up to 12 megapixels, up to 12x zoom, and 3-inch screens.

All GE cameras boast a sleek and intuitive design, plus a host of popular, advanced functions as standard features, including face detection, image stabilization, red-eye removal, ISO 1600 sensitivity, and panoramic stitching. More information about GE cameras is available at www.ge.com/digitalcameras. 

About General Imaging
An independent new company based in Torrance, Calif., General Imaging unveiled eight GE-branded cameras on March 8 during PMA 07, the leading industry photographic trade show in Las Vegas.

About SYNNEX Canada Limited
SYNNEX Canada Limited, a subsidiary of SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), is a leading distributor of technology products to resellers and system builders across Canada. Committed to driving growth and profitability for its resellers and vendor partners, SYNNEX Canada offers great product selection at competitive prices and supports customers with dedicated sales resources, unique financial services, expert technical support, progressive e-business tools and fast and accurate delivery with warehouses in key cities. For more information, visit http://www.synnex.ca

About SYNNEX
Founded in 1980, SYNNEX Corporation is a global IT supply chain services company offering a comprehensive range of services to original equipment manufacturers, software publishers and reseller customers worldwide. SYNNEX offers product distribution, related logistics services, business process outsourcing and contract assembly and works with the leading industry suppliers of IT systems, peripherals, system components, software and networking equipment. Additional information about SYNNEX may be found online at www.synnex.com.

Statements in this release that are forward looking, such as our product marketing strategy and product capabilities and specifications, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause the Company’s actual results in future periods to be materially different from any future performance that may be suggested in this release. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward looking statements contained in this release.

Copyright 2007 SYNNEX Corporation. All rights reserved. SYNNEX, the SYNNEX Logo, and all other SYNNEX company, product and services names and slogans are trademarks or registered trademarks of SYNNEX Corporation. SYNNEX and the SYNNEX Logo Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. Other names and marks are the property of their respective owners.

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