TREK and iGo Partner to Deliver
Revolutionary Mobile Storage Solution
iGo To Carry Trek's
ThumbDriveTM Mobile Storage Device Under RoadWarrior(R) Product Line
SAN
RAMON, Calif. (February 11, 2002) – TREK 2000 International Ltd (SGX: TREK) and its subsidiary TREKSTOR USA, Inc., which offer state-of-the-art design solutions catering to the fast-changing electronic industry, announced today a new distribution deal with iGo Corporation, a leading mobile and wireless accessory solutions provider.
As part of the arrangement, iGo will market a version of Trek’s revolutionary mobile storage device called the ThumbDrive, under iGo’s RoadWarrior brand. iGo’s RoadWarrior product line includes a comprehensive selection of notebook and cell phone batteries, hard drive upgrades, power and telephone adapters, chargers and country-specific connection travel kits. Through these products, iGo fulfills its mission to increase business professional’s productivity while traveling.
“This is a perfect marriage of Trek’s excellent and innovative engineering and iGo’s expansive marketing and sales channeling,” said TrekStor USA President Elvin Low.
"iGo is proud to offer the new RoadWarrior-ThumbDrive product to our customers," said David Olson, President and Chief Executive Officer of iGo Corporation.
"Traditionally, iGo manufactures our own, innovative product line. However the TREK
ThumbDrive is a unique, quality product that satisfies our high standards and is a great addition to the iGo family of products. Thus, we give it our seal of approval and look forward to bringing this product to our customers."
The TREK ThumbDrive is a revolutionary mobile storage device with a self-contained USB interface. Light weight and compact, ThumbDrive is ideal for mobile users and allows the storage and transfer of large data files – including digital audio and video files, presentation files and accounting data or CAD files – between desktops and notebooks.
The new technology is available in a wide array of storage sizes, from 8 MB to 512 MB and the USB plug & play makes connecting the ThumbDrive to a desktop or notebook a fuss-free operation. No software, no connection wire and no batteries required – just plug it in and the drive will appear on the desktop screen, ready for work. For more information or to purchase the Road Warrior ThumbDrive, call 1.800.342.5446 or visit us online at www.igo.com.
About TREKSTOR USA, Inc.
TREKSTOR USA, Inc. and its parent company TREK
2000 INTERNATIONAL LTD offer state-of-the-art design solutions
ranging from portable storage devices, digital audio and video
products to sophisticated ASIC design -- all catering to the fast
changing digital industry. TREK has offices all over the world
including the U.S., Malaysia, Thailand, India, Hong Kong and
Singapore to serve the rapidly expanding markets in all regions. A
public company on the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX:TREK), TREK 2000
INTERNATIONAL LTD is named by Forbes Global as one of the Best Small
Companies in the World for 2000. TREK 2000 INTERNATIONAL LTD is also
ranked as the Best Managed Small Company in Singapore by AsiaMoney
(of Euromoney).
For more information, visit http://www.trekstorusa.com.
About iGo
Reno, NV-based iGo Corporation (NASDAQ: IGOC – news) develops and markets accessories including batteries, adapters and chargers for mobile technology products such as laptops, cell phones and wireless devices. The company’s products address the needs of mobile professionals and corporations with mobile workforces who demand solutions to keep them powered up and connected. iGo develops its own line of mobile accessories under the Xtend and Road Warrior brands. iGo enables more than half of the FORTUNE 500 to efficiently purchase and receive mobile products and services overnight. iGo’s products are available toll-free (1-800-DIAL-IGO), on its award-winning Website (www.igo.com), and through dedicated corporate account teams. Products are also available through leading distributors including Ingram Micro and TechData, value-added resellers such as GE Capital, and 1,100 resellers nationwide. iGo’s industry leading alliances and business partners include companies such as Acer, Handspring, IBM, NEC, and Ericsson. Some of iGo’s corporate accounts include AT&T, UPS, and Merck. For more information about iGo, please see "About iGo" at
www.igo.com.
Trekstor USA Contact:
TREKSTOR USA, Inc., San Ramon
Elvin Low, 1888-TREK-199
elvinlow@trekstorusa.com
Press Contacts:
Michael & Partners
Heather Campbell, 972/716-0500, x 110
hcampbell@michaelpartners.com
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