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Synaptics Provides One of the First Drivers for Microsoft Windows Vista

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct 12, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Synaptics Incorporated (Nasdaq: SYNA), a leading developer of interface solutions for mobile computing, communications and entertainment devices, announced today the availability of its new driver designed for the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.

Synaptics' driver for the Windows Vista operating system will allow users to adjust the Synaptics' TouchPad(TM) settings to enhance the user experience. The new driver incorporates all of the compelling TouchPad features such as sensitivity adjustments, tap settings for selection and dragging, the PalmCheck feature, which eliminates cursor jumping while typing due to accidental brushes against the pad, Virtual Scrolling to enable scrolling along the edge of your TouchPad, and many other user friendly features.

The driver will support a comprehensive range of popular Synaptics' products including TouchPads, TouchStyks(TM) and Dual Mode TouchPads, and is tested and fully compatible with all editions of Windows Vista, including 32-bit and 64-bit versions.

"We are pleased to be one of the first companies to announce a Certified for Windows Vista compatible driver," says Mariel Van Tatenhove, Synaptics senior product line director. "Synaptics realizes the importance of new technologies like Windows Vista and we are ready to support its release into the notebook market."

The launch of this new driver underscores Synaptics' leadership in innovation and providing world-class support to its customers as they prepare to adopt the Windows Vista operating system in future notebook platforms. The Synaptics device driver will be customized to meet the specific requirements of notebook PC manufacturers and will be pre-installed on notebooks incorporating Synaptics products.

Availability

The Synaptics driver for Windows Vista is available now. Please check with your notebook manufacturer for availability of systems with Windows Vista and the Synaptics Vista 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 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 Santa Clara, California. www.synaptics.com

NOTE: Synaptics, the Synaptics logo, TouchPad and Touchstyk 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, please contact:
    Tara Yingst
    Edelman
    650-762-2942
    Tara.Yingst@edelman.com

SOURCE Synaptics Incorporated 

Tara Yingst of Edelman, +1-650-762-2942, or Tara.Yingst@edelman.com, for Synaptics

http://www.synaptics.com/

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