MOBILITY ELECTRONICS INTRODUCES NEW SIX SLOT PCI EXPRESS® TO PCI EXPANSION SYSTEM AT NAB 2006 SHOW
Magma’s new PCI Express to PCI Expansion System Provides New Solution for PCI Express Based Computers
(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 24, 2006) — Mobility Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOBE), a leading provider of innovative portable power and computing solutions for the mobile electronic device user, announced today the release of the Magma 6 Slot PCI Express to PCI Expansion System. The new Magma PCI Expansion System will provide a simple and affordable solution for expanding the capabilities of PCI Express based computers by adding PCI slots.
Designed and built by Mobility Electronics’ Magma product group, the PCI Express to PCI Expansion System has a chassis that contains six 64-bit/66MHz PCI slots which are connected to the host computer through a 4 lane (x4) PCI Express host interface card and pair of high performance Infiniband® cables. The 6 Slot PCI Express to PCI Expansion System provides an economical migration path to PCI Express while providing a method to protect investments in PCI Hardware.
Key features and benefits of Magma’s 6 Slot PCI Express to PCI Expansion System include:
• Transparent extension of the PCI Bus outside the computer
• Add six PCI slots through one PCI Express® slot
• Plug and Plug installation
• 4U black rack-mount enclosure
• PCI Express host card is compatible with full-height and low-profile computer cases
• Utilizes high-speed Infiniband® cables
• Provides a link from PCI Express based computers to legacy PCI hardware
• Cost effective solution for adding multiple PCI slots to PCI Express based computers and servers
• Ideal migration path to small form factor servers, while maintaining a consistent PCI hardware configuration
• Substantially increase I/O capacity
• Multiple expansion systems can be used with a single computer
“With our development of the PCI Express to PCI Expansion System, we are continuing our role as a leading innovator in the PCI Expansion arena,” said Charlie Mollo, CEO of Mobility Electronics. “We’ve seen the market move towards the new PCI Express architecture; we anticipate that PCI to PCI Express expansion solutions will be in great demand. This new PCI Express to PCI Expansion System bridges the gap between old technology and new technology—it is the first product to show the transition from PCI based solutions to PCI Express based solutions.
The new PCI Express to PCI Expansion System will be available directly from Mobility Electronics and through Mobility expansion resellers. You can see all the Magma brand products on Mobility Electronics’ web site: www. magma.com.
Magma is the leading provider of PCI Expansion Systems for several industries and provides innovative expansion solutions to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), resellers and end-users in more than 45 countries.
About Mobility Electronics, Inc.
Mobility Electronics, Inc., based in Scottsdale, Ariz., is a developer of universal power adapters for portable computers and mobile electronic devices (e.g., mobile phones, smartphones/PDAs, digital cameras, etc.) and creator of the patented intelligent tip technology (iTips™ Technology). Utilizing iTips Technology, Mobility Electronics’ iGo® brand offers a full line of AC, DC and combination AC/DC power products for portable computers and mobile electronic devices.
Through Mobility’s San Diego, Calif. offices, the company offers PCI expansion systems for servers, desktops and portable computers under its Magma brand. The Company also offers hardware, docking systems and other accessories for the mobile electronic device market. Mobility Electronics’ products are available at www.iGo.com and www.magma.com as well as through leading resellers, retailers and OEM partners. For additional information about our Magma product line, call 1.800.285.8990 or visit www.mobilityelectronics.com.
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This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements relating to the anticipated demand and availability of the Magma 6 Slot PCI Express to PCI Expansion System. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. In particular, factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include factors impacting the availability, quality and customer demand for the Magma 6 Slot PCI Express to PCI Expansion System, and other factors detailed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements
speak only as of the date made and are not guarantees of future performance. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.