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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
Xybernaut Introduces Atigo T With LINUX Operating System
FAIRFAX, Va.--Aug. 30, 2004--
Support for LINUX Adds Open Source Features; Broadens Product Appeal in Europe and Extends Flexibility of Atigo(R) Dual-Use Computing Device
Xybernaut(R) Corporation (Nasdaq:XYBR) today announced a LINUX operating system (OS) for the Company's Atigo product family -- a line of wearable computers designed for dual use as a wireless flat panel display (FPD) or a stand-alone wireless-enabled mobile/wearable computer.
The LINUX OS adds considerable flexibility for Atigo customers through its Open Source features and its ability to be tailored for mission-specific applications. The Xybernaut LINUX OS has been optimized for the mobile/wearable Atigo platform and will be available offered as an OS option on the Xybernaut Atigo T. This adds LINUX as the third OS option for the Atigo in addition to Microsoft Windows(R) XP-Embedded (also for the Atigo T) and Microsoft CE.NET (available for Atigo M).
"With LINUX deployments growing quickly on an international basis, our interest naturally moved toward offering a LINUX OS option for our Atigo product family," stated Steven A. Newman, Xybernaut president and COO. "The LINUX option lowers the price of entry to our Atigo T product family and has been a particularly strong area of interest from our European customers because academia and businesses in Europe have been very quick to add LINUX to their enterprise IT architectures."
All Atigo products support dual-use functions and are configured with built-in IEEE 802.11b WLAN wireless networking support through standard PC Card and/or Compact Flash slots. The newest LINUX Atigo products will naturally incorporate various Open Source features such as support for industry standard communications protocols, advanced data management and system configuration features and superior network management capabilities.
Xybernaut Solutions Inc. (XSI), the Company's solution team, will also be offering LINUX-related services such as system administration, application development, usability factors and training as well as methodologies for incorporating LINUX-based mobile/wearable computers into an overall enterprise IT strategy.
While offering multiple operating systems is one manner in which Xybernaut is supporting a wide variety of customer needs and preferences, Atigo products are also built-to-order and can be readily customized to meet client-specific requirements. These requirements can include configuration aspects, such as computing features and application support, or design elements, such as use of corporate logos and colors. After a customer determines the unique specs for their Atigos, the units are shipped with the custom elements already in place so the devices are ready to go when they arrive at the customer site.
The Atigo T is powered by the Transmeta(R) Crusoe(TM) TM5800 Processor (1GHz CPU) and has the following memory features -- 256 SDRAM and multiple Flash Memory configurations (512 MB standard, with 128MB, 256MB and the newly available 1 GB option).
Atigo products have internal rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries and optional hot-swappable external batteries that more than double run-time. All Atigo products have 8.4-inch touch-screen enabled high-contrast 800 x 600 SVGA resolution displays with the Atigo T/HB incorporating greater support for outdoor use in direct and indirect sunlight.
A wide variety of accessory options are available for all Atigo products including Bluetooth(R) support, desktop charging cradle, AC charger, car charger, external batteries and wireless keyboard/mouse options; and a variety of soft-goods for durability, wearability and ergonomics.
All Atigo products support wireless or hard-wire communications through built in CompactFlash (CF-IO) and PC card slots. Other standard features include multiple USB ports and RF transmitters that enable easier ActiveSync to other computers.
The Atigo product family is currently available directly from Xybernaut and through Team Xybernaut(TM) -- the Company's community of more than 100 value added resellers (VARs) and systems integrators. Specific pricing details and price quotes can be obtained directly from Xybernaut by calling toll-free 1-888-992-3777.
About Xybernaut
Xybernaut Corporation is the leading provider of wearable/mobile computing hardware, software and services, bringing communications and full-function computing power in a hands-free design to people when and where they need it. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, Xybernaut has offices and subsidiaries in Europe (Germany) and Asia (Japan and China). Visit Xybernaut's Web site at www.xybernaut.com. Product photos are also available directly from Xybernaut.
Xybernaut, the Xybernaut logo, Atigo(R) and Mobile Assistant(R) V (MA(R) V) are trademarks or registered trademarks of Xybernaut Corporation in the USA and other countries. All other brand and product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify products or services of, their respective owners.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act"). In particular, when used in the preceding discussion, the words "plan," "confident that," "believe," "scheduled," "expect," or "intend to," and similar conditional expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Act and are subject to the safe harbor created by the Act. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any of the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, market conditions, the availability of components and successful production of the Company's products, general acceptance of the Company's products and technologies, competitive factors, timing, and other risks described in the Company's SEC reports and filings.
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