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San Ramon, California, October 10, 2005: Salient Technology Inc. announced today that its latest product, the wireless V-Mouse Presenter VM-221, has won the prestigious Good Design Award, 2005, in Japan. Details can be found on the web site :

http://www.g-mark.org/search/Detail?id=31104&lang=en (in English)

http://www.g-mark.org/search/Detail?id=31104&lang=jp (in Japanese).

Since its official release in the 2005 COMPUTEX, Taipei show the VM-221 has already been adopted by one of the world’s leading computer name brands and is currently in the production phase.

The VM-221 is a pen shaped optical computer mouse that also works as a laser presenter. In the Mouse Mode, it provides the convenience and comfort of a traditional pen with a “pen-and-paper”-like sensitivity for working over almost any non-reflective surface, including soft and curved surfaces; such as a pillow or a person’s lap. This unique property allows the user to change work positions at will so as to minimize fatigue and avoid potential carpal tunnel syndrome that may be linked to the prolonged use of the traditional mouse. In the Presenter Mode, the VM-221 performs like a wireless laser presenter with 10-meter operating range.

In 2004 Salient Technology’s wired V-Mouse, the VM-101, also won the Good Product Design Award. “We are glad that our hard work is recognized by the award committee once again,” said Dr. Robbie Liu, President and CEO of Salient Technology. “This second award means a lot to us and it looks like we are on the right path (to developing the perfect computer pointing device for everyone,)” Dr. Liu added.

VM-221 uses the world’s most advanced, proprietary 2.4 GHz, 16-channel, 65,000 device code/channel RF technology. Its well balanced 39-gm body is dressed with a rubberized grip and packed with a built-in rechargeable Li-battery that can be charged through a USB port. Compared to VM-101, the VM-221 is also lighter and slimmer, making it suitable for smaller hands as well. The Bluetooth version of the VM-221 is scheduled for release in late Q4, 2005.

Salient Technology Inc. is a privately owned company established in February 2002. Salient Technology is dedicated to developing computer input and identity identification technologies and products. The company can be contacted through their web site: http://http://www.pen-mouse.com/ .

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San Ramon, California, April 1, 2005: Salient Technology announced the latest V-Mouse products, the wireless duo: VM-201 and VM-221, to be introduced in COMPUTEX Taipei, 2005.

“The wireless duo will officially start our VM-200 series products. With VM-221, there is no need to carry a laser pointer, a wireless presenter and a mouse to your presentations any more.” said Dr. Robbie Liu, President and CEO of the company. “What’s better, you never have to worry about changing the battery!” added Dr. Liu.

The VM-221 is a 2.4 GHz RF device that has all the above functions and is equipped with an internal rechargeable Lithium battery that spares the user from buying and replacing batteries. The VM-221 offers more than just functions. For a mouse, it has the ultimate ergonomic shape of a pen and provides true optical 1000 DPI resolution for a pen-on-paper like sensitivity and precision. In addition, its patented design allows it to work on almost any surface, including soft and curved surfaces; such as: pillows, car seats, or even on a person’s arm. This device provides an up to 10-meter transmission distance and weighs less than 35 gm (~1.2 Oz).

The VM-201 shares the same look as the VM-221 but lacks the laser pointer and the presenter functions. Both models use the computer USB port for battery charging and remain operational even during charging. Like all previous V-Mouse products, they work on Windows and Mac computers without any additional drivers. VM-201 and VM-221 are in pilot production right now. For more detailed descriptions or inquiries of these two amazing products and other award winning Salient Technology products, visit the company’s website: http://www.pen-mouse.com/.

Salient Technology Inc. is a privately owned US company established in February, 2002. (Contact: info@pen-mouse.com)

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San Ramon, California, February 22, 2005: Salient Technology celebrates its third anniversary in San Ramon, California, today.

“Upon reflections we are pleased and proud to note that the V-Mouse has become a well-known product name.” commented the company’s President and CEO, Dr. Robbie Liu. “For example, there are currently over 1000 web pages carrying information related to this product name.”

To celebrate its third anniversary, Salient is offering a one-time special wholesale price drop for a limited time. Additionally, Salient is also releasing preliminary information and production schedule on its up-coming wireless V-Mouse product, the VM-200 series. Details on both items can be obtained by contacting the company.

Salient Technology Inc. is a privately owned US company established in February, 2002. (Contact: info@pen-mouse.com)

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San Ramon, California, October 1, 2004: Salient Technology received Japan’s prestigious Good Product Design Award for its V-Mouse product VM-101 today.

The V-Mouse VM-101 received the 2004 Good Product Design Award in Japan today. This year only 82 IT products from around the world received this honor. Additionally, some winners may never show up in the market for reasons such as manufacturing cost.

The iPod by Apple received the G-Mark Award in the same “Product Design / Personal Computer And Related Products” category when it was released.

To celebrate this event, Salient Technology is offering special wholesale price on the VM-101 for a limited time. Please contact Salient Technology for full detail.

Salient Technology Inc. is a privately owned US company established in February, 2002. (Contact: info@pen-mouse.com)

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San Ramon, California, October 17, 2003: Salient Technology made a donation to California High School ( http://www.chs.srvusd.k12.ca.us/ ) in San Ramon, California, today.

The donation included 8 VM-90’s and 2 VM-100’s and was accepted by Assistant Principal Sally Savage. “What a wonderful donation. We should put some of them in the technology lab. And may be some of our teachers should use this as well. Thank you very much, Salient Technology!” said Assistant Principal Savage.

Due to its uniquely designed shape and the 1000 DPI resolution, V-Mouse is perfect for computer artwork.

Assistant Principal Savage uses a laptop computer for her daily work and never liked to use the Touch Pad installed on her laptop. After being told that the V-Mouse can also be used on her lap, she smiled: “What a neat idea.”

Salient Technology Inc. is a privately owned US company established in February, 2002. (Contact: info@pen-mouse.com)

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San Ramon, California, October 04, 2003: Salient Technology announced toady that it has submitted its up-coming wireless V-Mouse product VM-200 to the Innovation Contest of CES, 2004, in Las Vegas.

“This shows our confidence in the design and the development of our product.” says Robbie Liu, President and CEO of Salient. “We have learned a lot from our wired mouse product line and all that learning went into the wireless V-Mouse design and development. I am confident that the community will recognize our talent and hard work.” added Liu.

Following the V-Mouse concept, the VM-200 is a pan-shaped optical computer mouse that can be used on almost any surface, including the user’s lap, and at any orientation. Powered by a single AA battery, the VM-200 uses RF technology to eliminate the need of a cable that must be otherwise connected to the CPU for power and communication needs.

In addition to the missing USB wire, the VM-200 body is also smaller in size when compared to the wired V-Mouse version VM-101. This makes the VM-200 a desirable mouse even for users with smaller hands. Salient Technology has previewed the VM-200 in the COMPUTEX Taipei, 2003, show and received overwhelmingly positive response from the show visitors.

Salient Technology is a registered exhibitor in CES 2004, Las Vegas, and is planning to formally introduce the VM-200 to the world at the show. A live demo of VM-200 in the show is planned right now.

The VM-200 ID is managed by MintStar Product Design, Co. (http://www.mintstar.com/) , in Taiwan. MintStar is a long time product development partner of Salient.

(Photo of VM-200 Prototype)

Salient Technology Inc. is a privately owned US company established in February, 2002. (Contact: info@pen-mouse.com)

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Taipei, Taiwan, September 23, 2003: Salient Technology previewed its upcoming first wireless V-Mouse product, the VM-200, in COMPUTEX Taipei, 2003, today.

A non-functional mockup of the VM-200 will be put on display at the VM-101 demo site in the trade show to give the visitor a first look of what the wireless V-Mouse will look like. Visitors will also be able to hold the mockup in their hands and feel how easy it is to use it for computer pointing operation.

“Although the texture and the details may be modified before the production, the shape and size of the VM-200 are pretty much fixed.” says Robbie Liu, President and CEO of Salient. “As you can tell, we have made significant improvement in this product (, as comparing to the existing products,) and I am sure people will love it.” Liu added.

“This is what I have been looking for. When can I get one?” asked one visitor, a buyer from a Japan IT retail store chain.

(Photo of VM-200 Prototype)

Salient Technology Inc. is a privately owned US company established in February, 2002. (Contact: info@pen-mouse.com)

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Taipei, Taiwan, September 22, 2003: On the exciting floor of COMPUTEX Taipei, 2003, Salient Technology introduced its latest V-Mouse product VM-101 to the audience with live demonstration throughout this entire 5-day international trade show event. Mr. Mike Lin, Assistant Manager of International Sales of Salient, managed the entire event for Salient. “We have planned for a long time for this event and I believe it is going to be a very successful experience for both our visitors and Salient.” Mr. Lin said. “Because the V-Mouse is such a revolutionary product, we really want to show the world what this product can bring to the user. And, what better way is there than to give the visitors a first-hand experience with this product?” added Lin.

The VM-101 is a wired USB computer mouse that can be operated like a pen. In addition to using it on a desk top like a traditional mouse, VM-101 can also be used on the user’s lap. This posture of operating a computer mouse, according to a study done in Cornell University, is the most desirable form from an ergonomic stand point.

“We are expecting more than 100 visitors from all over the world to come to see our demo in this trade show.” Said Lin. “With their first-hand experience of the VM-101, I think the words will be spread out very quickly that the V-Mouse really is what a computer mouse should be.”

The demonstration of VM-101 is held at Booth 523, Section B, Taipei International Trade Center Building 1. Salient Technology developed VM-101 from scratch and equipped it with the world highest 1000 DPI (Dot Per Inch) resolution. VM-101 comes in 5 different colors and carries a standard 3-year limited warranty. VM-101 is ready for mass production and accepting orders right now.

(Photo of COMPUTEX Taipei, 2003)

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