CONNECTIX SHIPS QUICKCAM FOR WINDOWS

First digital camera for Windows Computers for $99

SAN MATEO, CA OCTOBER 13, 1995 -- Connectix Corp. began shipping this month
QuickCam for Windows and Windows 95. QuickCam is the first digital video
camera that plugs directly into a Windows-based computer, allowing home
and business users to easily make instant snapshots and videos with their
computers.

Available in time for the holidays at an estimated retail price of about
$99 (US), QuickCam is the easiest and most affordable way to add image and
video input to a Windows-based PC. Users simply plug the QuickCam into the
standard parallel port of virtually any PC.

"Simple digital video imaging is the next major wave in how people will
experience their computers," stated Roy McDonald, CEO of Connectix.
"Emerging technologies such as video on the World Wide Web and
videoconferencing require a low cost, desktop video input solution.
Connectix has made it easy and affordable."

EASY INSTALLATION

No longer do Windows users have to add boards or modify hardware
configuration settings to take advantage of video input. QuickCam is
powered by a pass through connector from the keyboard port so no
additional plug is required. It is as easy to install and use as a mouse.

QuickCam includes all the necessary software to let users begin taking
pictures and making movies immediately. QuickPict allows users to capture
still photos in formats that can be used with virtually any Windows
application that supports graphics (BMP or TIFF formats). QuickMovie
provides basic video recording and playback features, and a screen-saver
module is included.

HUNDREDS OF USES AT HOME

In less than a year on the market, QuickCam for Macintosh has become the
best selling image input device on that platform. Customers have found
hundreds of creative and practical uses for QuickCam. "I was amazed at how
I was able to install the QuickCam in a couple minutes, and was
immediately able to take pictures of friends and business colleagues."
says John Baxter, a QuickCam customer from Pennsylvania. "I'm planning to
use it to 'visit' over the Internet with old friends who've moved out of
town. Every time they see themselves come to life on screen they smile."

Other uses include creation of visual World Wide Web pages, video mail
composition, and the creation of standard Video for Windows movies (AVI
files) for presentations, multimedia documents and video prototyping. As a
still camera, QuickCam takes quality snapshots in 64 shades of gray for
use in any Windows-generated document such as newsletters, personal
letters and creative announcements. QuickCam can also be used for low cost
videoconferencing either on a local area network or over the Internet.
Connectix recently announced the formation of a new software applications
group which will shortly publish additional titles to take advantage of
the QuickCam for both Windows and Macintosh.

TECHNOLOGY BEHIND QUICKCAM

QuickCam's ease of use, high quality, and low cost are a result of its
proprietary direct digital design. Unlike older video cameras, the output
from QuickCam's CCD imaging chip is never converted to an analog video
signal such as NTSC or PAL. As a result, QuickCam for Windows does not
require users to install a digitizer board. Picture quality is enhanced
because no image interpolation, analog compression, analog conversion or
other artifact-producing techniques take place. Automatic controls for
brightness and contrast make it versatile for use in any setting. And,
because the output is not tied to a particular analog standard or power
plug type, QuickCam works without modification anywhere in the world.

The QuickCam for Windows design is an enhancement of the award winning,
best-selling QuickCam for Macintosh. In its first six months, QuickCam for
Macintosh has outsold all other available video input devices. "The market
response to the low cost and ease of use has been phenomenal," said
McDonald. "Millions of Windows users are upgrading to Windows 95 and
looking for new ways to use their computers. QuickCam offers a whole new
world for them to explore this holiday season."

QuickCam for Windows provides both still and video images at up to 320x240
pixels in size with 64 shades of gray. Still image quality is better than
average newspaper reproduction. Video images typically are captured at 15
frames per second or more, enough to provide true video quality.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY THROUGHOUT THE US

Connectix is shipping QuickCam for Windows immediately. QuickCam for
Windows carries an estimated retail price of US$99. Weighing about 4
ounces, the QuickCam package includes the black and white digital camera,
QuickMovie and QuickPict software and Microsoft Video for Windows runtime
software. It will be sold through Connectix wide distribution channel at
over 6,000 retail locations, including CompUSA, PC Connection, Computer
City, and Micro Center.

Founded in 1988 and based in San Mateo, CA, Connectix Corp. designs,
manufactures, distributes and publishes award-winning personal computer
enhancement products. The company's flagship products include QuickCam,
RAM Doubler, Speed Doubler, and Connectix VideoPhone. For more
information, contact Connectix at 800.950.5880, 415.571.5100 or fax
415.571.5195. The company can also be contacted via AppleLink or America
OnLine at "Connectix" and CompuServe 75300,1546.
 
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