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Synaptics Announces Illuminated TouchPad for Notebook Computers

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sep 16, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ --

Synaptics(R) Incorporated (Nasdaq: SYNA), a leader in human interface solutions for mobile computing and communications devices, today announced the release of the LuxPad(TM), an innovative device that enhances a standard touch pad by adding illumination. Designed to support the growing trend of consumer-driven notebook designs, the Synaptics LuxPad can either light up the entire touchpad or light up a logo in the center of the TouchPad, depending on the preference of the notebook designer. LuxPad replaces a standard touchpad in a notebook computer, and offers the same superior performance and reliability that is the hallmark of Synaptics' products.

"Synaptics continues to develop innovative interface solutions that differentiate our customers from their competition," said Synaptics General Manager, Don Kirby. "Synaptics developed the LuxPad solution to give notebook designers a stylish, unique, and eye-catching interface solution that appeals to the growing number of consumers who are purchasing notebook computers."

"In the crowded market for notebook PCs, it is becoming very hard for OEMs to distinguish their product, while at the same time, style and appearance are becoming a major factor in the purchasing decision of customers," said Randy Giusto, Vice president, Personal Technology at IDC. "Notebook vendors continue to look for ways to enhance the style and appearance of their designs, thus increasing its attractiveness to consumers."

About Synaptics Incorporated

Synaptics develops advanced interface solutions for products as diverse as notebook and desktop computers, mobile computing and communications devices, automotive applications and security solutions. Synaptics products include: TouchPad(TM), the industry standard notebook pointing device; ClearPad(TM), a capacitive touch screen solution; TouchStyk(TM), a modular capacitive pointing stick solution; Spiral(R), an inductive, proximity sensing pen input system; cPad(TM), an LCD TouchPad; TouchScreen, a capacitive touch solution for large displays; and QuickStroke(R), a proprietary Chinese handwriting recognition software. More information about Synaptics can be found on the World Wide Web at www.synaptics.com.

NOTE: Synaptics, the Synaptics logo, LuxPad, cPad, TouchPad, TouchStyk, ClearPad, Spiral, and QuickStroke are trademarks or registered trademarks of Synaptics. 

     All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

This press release contains "forward-looking" statements about Synaptics, as that term is defined under the federal securities laws. Synaptics intends such forward-looking statements to be subject to the safe-harbor created by those laws. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, expectations of the market acceptability of the LuxPad product in the notebook computer market. Synaptics cautions that these statements are qualified by important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected by the forward-looking statements contained herein. Such factors include, but are not limited to: (a) market demand for the LuxPad solution (b) market demand for OEM products using Synaptics' LuxPad solution, and (c) the failure of Synaptics' products and OEM products to deliver commercially acceptable performance, and other risks as identified from time to time in Synaptics' SEC reports, including Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and Annual Reports on Form 10-K. All forward- looking statements are based on information available to Synaptics on the date hereof, and Synaptics assumes no obligation to update such statements. 

     For more information contact:

     Amanda Mena                   Daniel Bingham
     Synaptics Incorporated        Edelman
     408-434-0110x178              650-429-2788
     amena@synaptics.com           Daniel.bingham@edelman.com

SOURCE Synaptics Incorporated 

Amanda Mena of Synaptics Incorporated, +1-408-434-0110,
ext. 178, or amena@synaptics.com; or Daniel Bingham of Edelman,
+1-650-429-2788, or Daniel.bingham@edelman.com, for Synaptics Incorporated

http://www.synaptics.com

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