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Synaptics Announces New Interface for New Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5000 Laser

Synaptics Announces New Interface for New Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5000 Laser

SAN JOSE, Calif. – August 22, 2005 – Synaptics Incorporated (NASDAQ: SYNA), a leading developer of interface solutions for mobile computing, communications and entertainment devices, has developed a new capacitive interface solution for the Logitech® Cordless Desktop&reg MX™ 5000 Laser, a keyboard and mouse combination. The interface for the multimedia keyboard is a module with two scroll zones that provide dedicated zooming and volume control, as well as a seven button array of LightTouch™ buttons, to provide quick access to media functions, such as play/pause, stop, forward, rewind and mute. Additionally, the interface solution incorporates eight red LEDs to indicate status and further enhance the usability and distinct design.

"The new Logitech multimedia interface illustrates how Synaptics can incorporate intuitive interface solutions with distinct and streamlined industrial design," explained Don Kirby, Synaptics' General Manager of PC Products. "The Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5000 Laser is an exemplary combination of functionality, ease of use, and design. Our LightTouch interface certainly reflects those features."

"The Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5000 Laser was designed to help people easily manage the flow of information from their computer and to enhance the ability to control media on the PC," said Denis Pavillard, Logitech vice president of product marketing for desktops. "The stylish, intuitive interface solution for multimedia controls we designed with Synaptics, combined with the keyboard's built-in LCD and Bluetooth technology, provides our customers with an enjoyable user experience."

The Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5000 Laser keyboard and mouse combination will be available in retail stores in the United States and Europe beginning in October. It will also be available at www.logitech.com.

About Synaptics Incorporated

Synaptics (NASDAQ: SYNA) is a leading developer of interface solutions for the mobile computing, communications and entertainment industries. The company creates interface solutions for a variety of devices including notebook PCs, PC peripherals, digital music players, and mobile phones. The TouchPad™, Synaptics' flagship product, is integrated into more than 50 percent of today's notebook computers. Consumer electronics and computing manufacturers use Synaptics' solutions to enrich the interaction between humans and intelligent devices through improved usability, functionality and industrial design. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California. www.logitech.com

Synaptics and LightTouch are trademarks of Synaptics in the United States and/or other countries.

All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

For more information contact:
Mandi Mena
amena@synaptics.com
408-454-5100

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