3DsoundSurge Press Release: World's First Sound-Based Vibration Mouse, AVB's VMouse, Destined to Shake Up the Competition

World's First Sound-Based Vibration Mouse, AVB's VMouse, Destined to Shake Up the Competition

SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 16, 2000--American ANKO announced the availability of the world's first sound-based vibration mouse, AVB's VMouse, which is destined to shake up the competition.

Via a connection to the sound card, AVB's VMouse ``listens'' to sound effects emitted by any game, multimedia software or interactive website viewed on a user's computer. Synchronized vibrations accompany each sound, thus enhancing the user's computing experience dramatically. Ordinary word processing becomes more stimulating, Internet gaming a more thrilling experience. Now users can ``feel'' the excitement, instead of only hearing it.

Although disguised as an ordinary Internet scroll mouse, the unique design and patented SoundSensual Technology make it possible to plug-and-play through the USB port of a PC, iMac, Power Mac and even a Linux-based operating system. AVB's VMouse is a true cross-platform peripheral.

The VMouse ships in volume in September, just in time for the peak 2000 sales season. Visit http://www.avbtech.com/avbtech/vmouse.htm for more information.

AVB's Unicorn Joystick

AVB's force feedback joystick, Pegasus, has long been the game player's favorite high-end input device. We now expect a new force feedback USB joystick -- the AVB Unicorn. The myth and dream of the AVB Unicorn calls for a vivid imagination: ``Hold the horn of plenty, that rules the games.'' Find comfort in the fact that ``the joy is priceless, the price is less.''

The Unicorn emphasizes simplicity for spontaneity and instinct. AVB's Unicorn joystick, the force feedback game controller of compact, lightweight design is a super bargain and a pleasure beyond measure. The Unicorn is due November 2000.

AVB's MagTurbo Force Racing Wheel

MagTurbo Force is AVB's full-force feedback racing wheel, which gives the user realistic racetrack sensation with no concessions. MagTurbo Force means realism. MagTurbo Force means sweat pouring off knuckles. MagTurbo Force means bumps in the road. MagTurbo Force means bouncing out of the ditch. MagTurbo Force means losing friends because you cannot stop driving. MagTurbo Force means your hard drive filled with driving games. MagTurbo Force means business!

MagTurbo Force is available now. Gamers, we know you are brave enough to take control of the wheel; we will be watching!

Contact:

     American ANKO Co.
     Jessie Ou, 562/903-7002
     info@avbtech.com
     www.avbtech.com