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Synaptics Capacitive Scrolling Solution Featured in New Logitech V500 Cordless Notebook Mouse

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct 18, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Synaptics(R) Incorporated (Nasdaq: SYNA), a leading developer of interface solutions for mobile computing, communications and entertainment devices, has introduced a new scrolling solution in the Logitech(R) V500 Cordless Notebook Mouse, announced earlier today by Logitech. The new mouse uses Synaptics' customized four-way ScrollStrip(TM) solution that completely revolutionizes the scrolling experience. The Synaptics ScrollStrip technology provides horizontal and vertical scrolling in a thin, flexible sensor design. This is the first time Synaptics' capacitive technology, which has shipped in over one hundred million consumer devices since 1995, has been integrated into a mouse.

The two dimensional scrolling is enhanced by intelligent sensing features, including: 

    -- Speed-adjustment, which allows users to control the distance scrolled
       by the speed that their finger moves along the sensor. The faster the
       finger moves, the further the user scrolls.
    -- Continuous scrolling, eliminating the need for users to lift their
       finger repeatedly to scroll longer distances. Simply scroll once in the
       desired direction, and hold the finger at the edge of the sensor to
       continue scrolling.

"We worked closely with Logitech to create a thin and flexible ScrollStrip solution to support Logitech's compact mouse design," explained Don Kirby, Synaptics' General Manager of PC Products. "Over 50 percent of notebook computers use Synaptics capacitive TouchPad and TouchStyk products. As a result, users are very familiar with Synaptics' solutions, making a natural transition from notebook to mobile mouse."

"Today's notebook users are looking for the best in comfort, convenience and reliability," said Ashish Arora, Logitech director of product marketing for Retail Pointing Devices. "By working with Synaptics, we have created a sleek, solid state four-way scroll panel that offers a higher level of performance and control than other mobile mice on the market today, making mobile computing easier and more productive."

The Logitech V500 Cordless Notebook Mouse will be available in retail stores in the United States, Europe and Asia, beginning later this month. It will also be available at www.logitech.com. Suggested retail price in the U.S. is $69.95.

About Synaptics Incorporated

Synaptics is a leading developer of interface solutions for mobile computing, communications and entertainment devices, with its products found in over 50 percent of today's notebook computers. Synaptics' engineered solutions for device manufacturers include: TouchPad(TM) the industry standard notebook navigation device; MobileTouch(TM), a customizable scrolling, input and navigation solution for mobile handsets; TouchRing(TM), a one dimensional scrolling solution for MP3 devices; and QuickStroke(R), a proprietary Chinese handwriting recognition software. More information about Synaptics can be found on the web at www.synaptics.com.

NOTE: Synaptics, the Synaptics logo, ScrollStrip, TouchPad, MobileTouch, TouchRing, and QuickStroke are trademarks or registered trademarks of Synaptics in the United States and/or other countries. 

    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 the market acceptability of the ScrollStrip 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 the ScrollStrip solution (b) market demand for the Logitech mouse using Synaptics' ScrollStrip solution, and (c) the failure of Synaptics' products and OEM products to deliver commercially acceptable performance, and 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. 

      For more information contact:
      Amanda Mena                  Trisha Mirel
      Synaptics Incorporated       Edelman
      408-434-0110, ext. 178       650-429-2743
      amena@synaptics.com          trisha.mirel@edelman.com

SOURCE Synaptics Incorporated 

Amanda Mena of Synaptics Incorporated, +1-408-434-0110,
ext. 178, or amena@synaptics.com; or Trisha Mirel of Edelman, +1-650-429-2743,
or trisha.mirel@edelman.com, for Synaptics Incorporated

http://www.synaptics.com

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