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Synaptics' SmartTouch(TM) Technology Makes Multimedia Buttons Easy to Customize for Notebook Computers

SANTA CLARA, Calif. and TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 4, 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 introduced SmartTouch(TM), a software-configurable auxiliary interface for notebook PCs. With SmartTouch, manufacturers of notebook computers can offer their customers the advanced functionality and customizability of a software-configurable LightTouch(TM) control bar with on-screen display.

Synaptics' SmartTouch solution replaces conventional multimedia buttons with virtual contextual controls that automatically adapt to the software application that is being used at the time to present customized browser, media player, DVD player, or system controls. Users can also personalize touch control behavior, including audio feedback, touch sensitivity, illumination, control functions and control placement.

"Keeping in the tradition of Synaptics solutions that raise the bar on enhancing the user experience, SmartTouch is an industry-first customization tool for notebook control buttons that makes using a notebook computer intuitive and personal," said Tom Tiernan, Vice President and General Manager of Synaptics. "With strong demand from consumers to be able to customize their electronic devices, Synaptics will continue to deliver the most intuitive and innovative solutions for both technology manufacturers and users to tailor and enjoy."

Availability: Synaptics' SmartTouch solution is available now. For more information on Synaptics' SmartTouch and LightTouch technology, please visit http://www.synaptics.com/products/light_touch.cfm or email sales@synaptics.com.

About Synaptics

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(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. http://www.synaptics.com

Synaptics, SmartTouch, LightTouch, TouchPad, and the Synaptics logo are trademarks of Synaptics in the United States and/or other countries. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. 

    For further information, please contact:
    Tara Yingst
    Edelman
    650-762-2942
    tara.yingst@edelman.com

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