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Summer Speaker Line-Up Offers Choices for Everyone -- From Cost-Conscious Buyers to Dedicated Digital Audiophiles |
| LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS
WIRE)--May 11, 2000-- Logitech (NASDAQ:LOGIY; Switzerland:LOGN, LOGZ), international
market leader in human interface devices that define the way people link to information in
business, at home and online, has announced it is previewing the new SoundMan® multimedia
speaker systems at the E3 tradeshow in Los Angeles. Three models -- SoundMan SR-30,
SoundMan S-20 and SoundMan S-4, will be available this summer in retail outlets and at
various Internet locations, including http://www.logitech.com.
The flagship product, SoundMan® Xtrusio(TM) DSR-100, will be available in September. ``With the introduction of these four new speaker solutions, Logitech can now accommodate every type of consumer with every type of budget,'' said Wolfgang Hausen, senior vice president and general manager of Logitech's Control Devices Division. ``Logitech continues to believe that sound is an important component of both digital information and our interface to the digital world.'' SoundMan® Xtrusio(TM) DSR-100 Featuring digital surround sound design, SoundMan Xtrusio DSR-100 delivers 100 watts of theater-quality sound for movies and games. Utilizing patented LIMAD(TM) (Linear Magnetic Drive technology), this speaker system provides high-fidelity sound reproduction, from the deepest bass to the most soaring highs. Pricing and further details are not yet available. SoundMan® SR-30 The SoundMan SR-30 speaker system, with an estimated street price of $79.95 (US), includes four satellite speakers and a subwoofer. The system produces four-channel surround sound that enhances the user's gaming realism. Its proprietary SoundTouch(TM) remote control features four-channel volume dials, an on/standby button, power indicator and headphone jack. SoundMan® S-20 SoundMan S-20, with an estimated street price of $49.95 (US), is a three-piece speaker system that reproduces high-definition sound with solid bass. It also features the SoundTouch remote control, allowing users to sit back and enjoy their favorite CD/MP3 music. This speaker system is fully compatible with any portable music players. SoundMan® S-4 Positioned as an entry-level speaker model, SoundMan S-4 has an estimated street price of $19.95 (US). This stereo multimedia speaker system aims to provide full-range sound and clarity for Internet surfing and general multimedia applications. It features a slim, contemporary design with a conveniently placed volume control and headphone jack. All new SoundMan speakers include the Soundmobile.com(TM) CD-ROM. Powered by EMusic.com®, this CD-ROM offers a $10 value of MP3 songs, and a variety of digital music and multimedia software. Logitech's new SoundMan speakers are endorsed by the following digital audio providers: EMusic.com, Kool Karaoke, MAGIX®, MusicMatch(TM), Qsound® and SoundJam. About Logitech: Founded in 1981, Logitech designs, manufactures and markets human interface devices and supporting software that link people to the Internet and enable them to work, play, learn and communicate more effectively in the digital world. Logitech's interface products include Internet video cameras; input and pointing devices such as corded and cordless mice, keyboards and optical trackballs; multimedia speakers; and interactive gaming products such as joysticks, gamepads and racing systems. With operational headquarters through its U.S. subsidiary in Fremont, California, and regional headquarters through local subsidiaries in Romanel, Switzerland, and Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C., Logitech International is a Swiss public company traded in Switzerland under the symbols LOGN and LOGZ, and in the U.S. on the Nasdaq National Market System (LOGIY). The company has manufacturing facilities in Asia and offices in major cities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. For more information about Logitech and its products, visit the company's Web Site at www.logitech.com. Contact: Logitech
Brian Ritchie, 510/713-4231
brian_ritchie@logitech.com
or
Phase Two Strategies
Casey Fisher, 415/772-8453
casey_fisher@p2pr.com
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