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Synaptics' New Suite of Wireless Drivers Offers Enhanced Features for Wireless PC Interfaces

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 7, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Synaptics Incorporated (Nasdaq: SYNA), a leading developer of interface solutions for mobile computing, communications, and entertainment devices, today announced the availability of a new suite of wireless drivers designed to deliver advanced user interface controls across a wide range of wireless protocols and products.

Synaptics' suite of wireless drivers enables wireless PC peripheral users to adjust the Synaptics TouchPad(TM) settings to match their specific preferences. The new suite incorporates all of the compelling TouchPad features, including sensitivity adjustments, tap settings for selection and dragging, PalmCheck(TM) to eliminate cursor jumping while typing due to accidental brushes against the TouchPad, virtual scrolling to enable scrolling along the edge of the TouchPad and many other user-friendly features.

"The wireless PC peripherals market has gained significant momentum during the past few years and Synaptics is committed to providing new user interface technologies that allow PC peripheral OEMs to meet the expanding needs of the industry," said Mark Vena, Vice President of Synaptics' Notebook Business Unit. "The launch of this new suite of drivers underscores Synaptics' leadership in innovation and world-class customer support by bringing an advanced set of wireless interface features."

Synaptics' suite of wireless drivers will support a range of PC peripherals operating on radio frequencies (RF), including 27 MHz and 2.4 GHz, and is fully compatible with all editions of Windows Vista, including 32-bit and 64-bit versions.

Availability:

The Synaptics wireless driver suite will be available in third quarter 2007. Please check with PC peripheral manufacturers for systems enabled with the Synaptics wireless driver.

About Synaptics

Synaptics 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(TM), Synaptics' flagship product, is integrated into a majority 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 Santa Clara, California. www.synaptics.com

NOTE: Synaptics TouchPad, PalmCheck and the Synaptics logo are trademarks of Synaptics in the United States and/or other countries. 

    For further information, please contact:

    Tara Yingst
    Edelman
    650-762-2942
    tara.yingst@edelman.com

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