SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug 27, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ --

Synaptics Inc. (Nasdaq: SYNA), a leader in capacitive sensing interface solutions for mobile computing, communications and entertainment devices, today announced that its OneTouch configurable solution will ship in the new LG MUZIQ(TM) (LX570) mobile phone.

The slim and stylish LG MUZIQ clamshell mobile phone features a music player using Synaptics' OneTouch capacitive technology to bring the five touch buttons to life on the front of the phone. These external touch controls are illuminated with red LED's for a sleek and hip industrial design and make it easy for the user to control the music features on the phone. The new LG MUZIQ music phone also includes Bluetooth connectivity, an external microSD memory card slot, media player and FM radio. These features, along with the easy-to- use touch controls, enhance the entertainment value of the device to users. Combined with Synaptics' multimedia button functions, the LG MUZIQ phone's multitasking capability allows consumers to run other applications while listening to music.

"LG is committed to bringing innovation to market through compelling design and exciting technology," said Woo-Young Kwak, head of LG Electronics mobile handset R&D center. "Synaptics' OneTouch development kit and technical support make it easy for the LG engineering team to incorporate a precise and predictable Synaptics interface into yet another of our premiere phones."

"Synaptics is pleased to support LG's ongoing efforts to deliver music-on- demand in a slick form factor using intuitive interface controls," said RK Parthasarathy, product line director at Synaptics. "As multimedia content on mobile phones increases, Synaptics' OneTouch offering helps customers design intuitive and superior capacitive interfaces that make their products fun and easy to use. OneTouch is a complete end-to-end solution engineered specifically to enable OEMs to rapidly implement Synaptics' dependable and flexible technology, bringing products to market quicker."

Availability: The new LG MUZIQ (LX570) phone is currently available in the United States with Sprint. For more information, visit http://us.lge.com/products/model/detail/mobile%20phones_select%20by%20carrier_ sprint_MUZIQ.jhtml (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.)

For more information on Synaptics' OneTouch solutions, visit http://www.synaptics.com/products/onetouch.cfm

About Synaptics

Synaptics (Nasdaq: SYNA) is a leader in capacitive sensing 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

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    Synaptics                              Edelman
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