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Synaptics and Samsung Introduce Fingerprint TouchPad Security Solution On Samsung X10 Notebook

Synaptics and Samsung Introduce Fingerprint TouchPad Security Solution On Samsung X10 Notebook SAN JOSE, Calif. and SEOUL, Korea, Mar 12, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Synaptics® Incorporated (Nasdaq: SYNA), a leader in touch pads and other human interface solutions for mobile computing and communications devices, introduced its integrated Fingerprint TouchPad security solution for notebook computers, available in the Samsung X10 notebook series. This integrated security solution allows end users to access the system at start up, log on to the Windows® operating system, network, and email, enter Web sites, unlock a screen saver or access any type of secure application with a personal, previously-logged fingerprint.

"Synaptics' Fingerprint TouchPad module is a revolutionary innovation that appeals to IT managers and end users alike," said Francis Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer of Synaptics. "The new Samsung X10 notebook now offers users the ability to secure their notebook and data with the touch of a finger."

"Samsung Electronics is pleased to be the first notebook OEM to offer what should be an industry standard -- an integrated Fingerprint TouchPad security solution that incorporates both hardware and software features," said Mr. Houn Soo Kim, Samsung's Sr. Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Computer & Internet Systems. "Synaptics produces the only Fingerprint TouchPad on the market that addresses the comprehensive security and interface needs of the corporate user."

Synaptics' Fingerprint TouchPad module combines Synaptics' leading TouchPad interface device with the AuthenTec EntrePad(TM) AES3500 fingerprint sensor. The module is bundled with customized Softex OmniPass application software and Softex OmniROM Pre-Boot Authorization (PBA), allowing Synaptics to offer Samsung and other notebook OEMs a fully integrated biometric security and interface solution.

About Synaptics Incorporated

Synaptics develops advanced interface solutions for products as diverse as notebook and desktop computers, mobile computing and communications devices, automotive applications and security solutions. Synaptics products include: TouchPad(TM), the industry standard notebook pointing device; ClearPad(TM), a capacitive touch screen solution; TouchStyk(TM), a modular capacitive pointing stick solution; Spiral®, an inductive, proximity sensing pen input system; cPad(TM), an LCD TouchPad; TouchScreen, a capacitive touch solution for large displays; and QuickStroke®, a proprietary Chinese handwriting recognition software. More information about Synaptics can be found on the World Wide Web at www.synaptics.com.

About Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, and digital convergence technology.

Samsung Electronics employs approximately 48,000 people in 89 offices in 47 countries. The company is the world's largest producer of memory chips, TFT-LCDs, CDMA mobile phones, monitors and VCRs. Samsung Electronics consists of four main business units: Digital Media Network, Device Solution Network, Telecommunication Network and Digital Appliance Network Businesses.

For more information, please visit http://www.samsungelectronics.com

NOTE: Synaptics and TouchPad are trademarks of Synaptics Incorporated. Samsung and Samsung X10 are trademarks of Samsung Electronics. AuthenTec and EntrePad are trademarks of AuthenTec. OmniPass, OmniROM, and Softex are the trademark of Softex Corporation. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

This press release contains "forward-looking" statements about Synaptics, as that term is defined under the federal securities laws. Synaptics intends such forward-looking statements to be subject to the safe-harbor created by those laws. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, expectations of Synaptics success in the PC market with the Fingerprint TouchPad product. Synaptics cautions that these statements are qualified by important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected by the forward-looking statements contained herein. Such factors include, but are not limited to: (a) market demand for Synaptics products (b) market demand for OEM products using Synaptics products, and © the failure of Synaptics products and OEM products to deliver commercially acceptable performance, and (d) other risks as identified from time to time in Synaptics' SEC reports, including Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and Annual Reports on Form 10-K. All forward-looking statements are based on information available to Synaptics on the date hereof, and Synaptics assumes no obligation to update such statements.

CONTACT: Amanda Mena of Synaptics Incorporated, +1-408-434-0110, ext. 178, or amena@synaptics.com; or Jennifer Ackman of Edelman, +1-650-429-2758, or jennifer.ackman@edelman.com, for Synaptics Incorporated.

SOURCE Synaptics Incorporated

Amanda Mena of Synaptics Incorporated, +1-408-434-0110, ext. 178, or amena@synaptics.com; or Jennifer Ackman of Edelman, +1-650-429-2758, or jennifer.ackman@edelman.com, for Synaptics Incorporated

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