LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- -- Consumer Electronics Show -- SimpleTech, Inc.(r)(Nasdaq:STEC), a designer, manufacturer and marketer of custom and open-standard memory and storage solutions based on Flash memory, DRAM and hard disk drive technologies, today announced an extension to its SimpleShare(tm) networked attached storage (NAS) product line with the introduction of a 500GB version with iShare(tm). iShare provides an easy way to share, store and protect documents, digital pictures and music throughout the home or office and over the Internet. SimpleShare's iShareGallery feature allows users to quickly create unique personal web pages.
"Digital content is on the rise. SimpleShare with iShare makes it easy to share documents, digital photos and other files with family and friends in the home anytime from anywhere via remote Internet access," said Mike Moshayedi, president of SimpleTech. "In addition, SimpleShare's iShare Gallery also makes it easy to create personal web pages and photo galleries."
SimpleShare with iShare allows users to:
-- Expand, Back Up, Share Files -- Access Files Remotely via the Internet -- Share Photos with iShareGallery -- Order High Quality Prints from Shutterfly(r) -- Automatically Organize Files with ShareSorter
Expand, Back Up, Share
With SimpleShare expanded storage on a network is easy. SimpleShare can back up any computer on a network to a central location with Retrospect Express and share data between computers, digital music players and home theaters from anywhere in the home or office or remote locations via an Internet connection.
SimpleShare is an external storage device that connects to any network and allows multiple users to share of pictures, videos, movies, games, music and documents throughout the home or over the Internet.
For additional space, storage capacity can be increased beyond 1.5 terabytes (TBs) by connecting two additional USB external hard drives to the SimpleShare. About the size of a VHS tape, SimpleShare sits discreetly on a desktop and takes only minutes to install. No IT experience is required -- even novices can use.
Remote Access via the Internet
Digital photos and documents are now only a click away with iShare, a feature that provides remote access to data stored on a SimpleShare from anywhere via the Internet. With secure, password protected access, files can be quickly uploaded and downloaded directly to and from the SimpleShare.
Imagine being on vacation and being able to immediately upload digital pictures to a SimpleShare server for safekeeping. Unlike a camera, pictures cannot be replaced, so in the unfortunate event that the Flash card or camera is lost or stolen, irreplaceable pictures will be safely stored on the SimpleShare. Additionally, uploading pictures frees space on the Flash card allowing for more use.
Share Photos with iShareGallery
SimpleShare with iShareGallery allows users to quickly create their own web page by simply selecting the photos to be displayed and choosing a template. Favorite digital photos are no longer tied up on a home computer and are now accessible from any location with Internet access for easy sharing with family and friends. Users can also create email invitations to invite family and friends to view their online galleries.
Order High Quality Prints from Shutterfly
Like a photo and want to order it? SimpleTech's partnership with Shutterfly provides users with a seamless connection to a professional print service that allows users, and those on the shared network, to order prints directly from the iShareGallery. Simply click on the "Order a Photo" button in iShareGallery, specify the photo size, complete the billing/shipping information, and the order will be automatically transmitted to Shutterfly (www.shutterfly.com), the leading independent online photo service. Photo orders will be fulfilled within 24 hours and delivered to the destination of choice.
Automatically Organize Files with ShareSorter
SimpleShare's ShareSorter feature allows users to drag and drop files into the server, automatically sorted into specific folders. With one click, pictures, music, documents, presentations, and other important documents are conveniently organized and saved into their respective folders.
Pricing and Availability
The SimpleShare 500GB with iShare is scheduled to begin shipping in February with a manufacturer's suggested price of $549. SimpleShare is also available in capacities of 160GB, 250GB and 400GB with a manufacturer's suggested price of $249, $349 and $449 respectively. The iShare feature is expected to be available in all models beginning in the second quarter of 2006. SimpleShare is available at BestBuy, Circuit City, CompUSA, CDW, and Costco and online at Amazon.com, Buy.com, and through SimpleTech's online store at www.SimpleTechDirect.com.
About SimpleTech
SimpleTech, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets custom and open-standard memory and storage solutions. With headquarters in Santa Ana, California, the company offers a comprehensive line of more than 2,500 products and specializes in developing high performance and high-density memory modules, memory cards and storage products. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.simpletech.com.
Safe Harbor
This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, statements concerning the performance of SimpleShare and iShare products, and concerning increase in SimpleTech Inc.'s revenues and profitability. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Important factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements are detailed under "Risk Factors" in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission made from time to time by SimpleTech, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K, its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and its current reports on Form 8-K. Other factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements include the following risks: SimpleShare and iShare products may not perform in the manner anticipated, customer demand for such products may not grow as projected and new technological advancements in the field might produce more competitive products.
SimpleTech undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. SimpleTech, SimpleShare, and iShare are registered trademark of SimpleTech, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks referred to herein are the property of their respective owners.
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