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Company Furthers Latin American Presence With New Partners

At the show, held in Orlando in August, Altec Lansing received two major awards, including Best Computer Peripheral and Best Consumer Electronic for the region. The company also was selected as a finalist for Best of Show. Featured at the show were Altec Lansing's XA series and 200 series, both of which received rave reviews from the distribution/retail channel and the PR community for their ability to provide exceptional sound offerings for a wide range of audio users.

"Needless to say, we are thrilled with our success at this year's Latin Channels event. This was our third year participating and our second year of being recognized for our top-quality products," said Elizabeth Van Dyke, Altec Lansing's Director of Latin America. "Altec Lansing has been a clear leader in the PC audio category in the United States for a long time, and we are excited about expanding our support for our Latin American distribution and retail customers by providing a full portfolio of products to help them generate sales."

XA Series Speaker Line Featured

At LatinChannels, Altec Lansing specifically highlighted the new XA Video Game Speaker line, which is uniquely satisfying the unmet demand for better console video game sound. Altec Lansing's new XA products completely transform the typical TV, delivering the powerful, high- and low-frequency response gamers insist on. Designed for use with the latest and hottest video game consoles, including the Xbox®, GameCube(TM) and PlayStation® 2, the new XA line fills a market void by enabling game lovers to quickly and easily create a more robust video gaming environment at an affordable price.

The XA line will also greatly improve the audio of TV shows and DVD movies for great home entertainment by reproducing frequencies that are often omitted from television speakers. The new XA line includes three different speaker systems to meet a range of needs and budgets.

The XA series products were created for use with a television and/or game console system and work by drastically improving the weaker audio that is produced by traditional television speakers. In addition to gaming speaker systems, Altec will also show its headphones and headsets and a few of the Company's popular three-piece speaker systems (two speaker satellites and a subwoofer), thus demonstrating the breadth of quality audio products that the company manufactures.

200 Series Speaker Line Featured

Altec Lansing also featured the 200 Series Speaker Line of mid-priced PC speaker systems that deliver exceptional sound for a wide range of audio uses. The 200-Series products meet the needs of gamers, music lovers, families, and others who seek a versatile high-quality sound system at an affordable price.

The 200-Series features three speaker systems that run the gamut of PC audio. Alternatives range from two-channel to six-channel systems, and include the following:

• 251 System: Designed to meet the high performance expectations that gamers demand, the 251 system (suggested retail price $99.95) provides 90 watts of total system power and dynamic six-channel sound, creating a theater-like atmosphere. The package offers five satellites and a powered subwoofer with a 5.25-inch long-throw woofer for emphasized bass performance. Providing clear, full-range movement and sound is the center-channel satellite speaker that features a specially designed pivoting stand that facilitates down-firing audio output by allowing flexible placement on top or in front of a PC monitor. System controls are conveniently housed in the front right-channel satellite, including an on/off push-button and controls for master, surround, and volume. The virtual surround switch ensures 5-channel surround sound regardless of sound card capability.
  
• 221 System: Ideal for music lovers, the 221 offers great sound and astounding bass response for any form of PC entertainment. The system features two satellites and a powered subwoofer with a four-inch long-throw woofer, supplying 50 watts of total system power for excellent instrumental and vocal reproduction. The 221 is an excellent choice for PC owners seeking an affordable, versatile speaker system and has a suggested retail price of $49.95.
  
• 220 System: At $29.95 (suggested retail), the 220 system gives utility PC users great sound at a terrific price. Featuring two satellites that fit easily onto any desktop, the 220 provides the ease of use that casual PC owners require.

All three 200-Series systems feature compact satellite design, a three-inch full range driver, and magnetic shielding to ensure compatibility with any PC monitor. Also included are headphone jacks for private listening and easy connection to portable CD players, MP3 players, and gaming consoles (via an AAC1 adapter).

Other Speaker Systems Featured

Altec Lansing also featured the following speaker systems at LatinChannels:

• 4100: This computer speaker system elegantly blends the art of sound with the beauty of design. The 4100 incorporates advanced micro-driver technology and a sleek, futuristic form to deliver an audio experience that touches all of the senses. The 4100 delivers 140 watts of total system power to surround listeners in four-channel sound. The system features four compact satellites that utilize a sleekly curved cast-alloy stand and a pair of one-inch, aluminum-coned Neodymium micro-drivers to deliver clean, pristine sound. A dual-ported subwoofer with two 5.25-inch long-throw woofers adds to the listening experience with powerful bass. The 4100 features an exclusive dual-mode audio selector to allow user customization of the listening experience based on audio source: Game mode immerses users in four-channel surround sound and Music+ (Stereo x2) mode fills the room with stereo sound. The system includes a freestanding, wired digital controller with master and rear volume controls, bass and treble controls and a headphone jack. The 4100 also features an auxiliary input for directly connecting CD players, MP3 players and other audio sources.
  
• 641: Blending a brain-rumbling bass with a smooth mid-range and exquisite highs, Altec crafted the 641 to deliver gaming and music experiences unmatched by any other system in its class. The 641 is a 4.1 gaming speaker computer system - provides 400 watts of total system power from four satellites with cast alloy detachable stands and a powered subwoofer sporting dual 6.5" long-throw drivers for exceptional low frequency performance. The 641 features Class-D subwoofer amplification for cleaner sound reproduction with less distortion. The unit also offers a freestanding, wired digital controller with master and rear volume controls, bass and treble controls as well as a headphone jack and exclusive tri-mode audio selector. The 641 offers three audio mode flexibility to create the perfect custom listening experience: Game mode immerses users in 4-channel gaming; Music+ (Stereo x2) mode fills the room with stereo sound; and Stereo mode delivers the same superior sound quality from two speakers.

For more information about Altec Lansing and its award-winning line of audio products, please visit www.alteclansing.com.

About Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc.

Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc., has a rich legacy of blending art and science to stir the soul with high quality consumer and professional speaker systems. The market leader in personal computer speakers, Altec Lansing designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of computer and home entertainment sound systems and a line of headsets and headphones. The company's Professional division, re-launched in April 2002, builds on the storied Altec Lansing name among sound system specifiers, contractors and installers in the fixed installation market. Headquartered in Milford, PA USA and privately held, Altec Lansing has offices in Austin TX, Cary NC, Houston TX, Hyrum UT, Oklahoma City OK, Paris, Hong Kong and Tokyo. In addition, Altec Lansing has an ISO 9002 and SA8000 certified manufacturing facility in The People's Republic of China. The company employs about 1,500 people worldwide.

Altec Lansing is a registered trademark of Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Contact:

     Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc.
     Al Iriberri, 305/412-6585
     airiberri@alteclansing.com
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     S&S Public Relations
     Cristina Raigosa, 888/275-5878 ext 22
     cristina@sspr.com