PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2003--PNY is enabling
professional photographers and photo enthusiasts alike the ability to
capture and transfer images at sustained write speeds of up to 3.2
megabytes per second (MB). PNY's new high-end Optima(TM)
CompactFlash(TM) cards provide a lightning fast 21X data transfer rate,
so digital information can be captured quickly. The cards will be
available for purchase in the first quarter of 2003 from retailers,
e-tailers, distributors, and value-added resellers throughout the United
States and Europe.
PNY's Optima CompactFlash cards are designed for the professional
photographer or enthusiast who owns a high-end digital camera that can
take advantage of the improved sustained write speed. These Type I cards
will be available in 128MB, 256MB and 512MB storage capacities and are
compatible with the most popular makes and models of digital cameras.
"The new PNY Optima CompactFlash cards are ideal for serious
photographers who want to capture fast moving subjects, so they never
miss another shot," said Paul Wasek, senior marketing manager for flash
media & peripheral products for PNY. "As higher performance cameras
continue to emerge in the market, PNY is committed to providing the
Flash media necessary to take advantage of their improved benefits. And
our cards have been optimized for speed, capacity and
durability--without the loss of quality or data," he added.
PNY offers a full line of digital media solutions to meet a range of
professional photographic needs. In addition to its new Optima
CompactFlash Professional Series, PNY's digital media product line
consists of: PNY-brand SmartMedia(TM) cards, MultiMedia(TM) cards,
Secure Digital(TM) cards, Single Slot Readers, Multi Slot Readers and
PCMCIA Adapters. For product inquiries, where-to-buy information, or to
place an order, contact PNY at http://www.pny.com.

About PNY Technologies, Inc.

Established in 1985, PNY Technologies, Inc. is a leading
manufacturer and supplier of its Verto(R)-brand consumer graphics cards
and PNY-brand NVIDIA Quadro graphics boards for workstation professional
applications. The company also offers a full line of high-end memory
upgrade modules, flash memory and flash peripherals. Its memory products
currently account for a majority share of all retail sales in the U.S.
Headquartered in Parsippany, N.J., PNY maintains manufacturing
facilities and sales offices in North America (Santa Clara, Calif. and
Parsippany, N.J.), Europe (France, United Kingdom, Germany) and Asia
(Taiwan). For additional information, please visit the company's Web
site at www.pny.com .