Press Release

MQ-1132 Provides High-Resolution Color Graphics, Intelligent Peripheral Integration for Windows® CE-Based PDA

SANTA CLARA, Calif., November 12, 2001 -- MediaQ, Inc. today announced that Panasonic® Computer Solutions Company has selected the MQ-1132^TM Platform Controller chip for use in a new generation of ruggedized Toughbook® small form factor mobile handheld products. These devices extend traditional PDA applications to include wireless access and advanced multimedia applications for users in enterprise and vertical markets such as field service automation, public service agencies, and government.

The Toughbook 01 is a compact, yet durable and expandable hardware solution, compliant with MIL-STD-810F for drop shock and water resistance. It offers a brilliant 240 x 320 TFT active-matrix 3.5" color LCD with touch-screen. The front light screen is also daylight-readable. The new PDA utilizes the Intel® StrongARM SA-1110 206-MHz microprocessor to run the Windows CE 3.0 operating system, and offers integrated wireless communications and GPS options.

Unveiled last December, MediaQ's MQ-1100/1132 platform controller family sets the standard for providing a rich user interface on next generation handheld devices that enable multimedia applications and data services delivered over the wireless Internet. The MQ-1132 integrates a 64-bit 2D graphics engine, direct LCD display interface, a USB Host and device controller, SPI and audio interfaces, and 256 KB of Embedded SRAM into a single low power chip. The product targets handheld systems that demand extended battery-life without compromising system performance.

"MediaQ's MQ-1132 was the perfect choice for our Toughbook handheld platform," said Rance Poehler, President of Panasonic Computer Solutions Company. "It delivers high performance with intelligent integration of the most popular peripherals, while still meeting our stringent system-level power budgets. We believe that MediaQ's ultra low power designs and high performance display technology with direct interface to our LCD panels is a significant enhancement to our Toughbook product line

"Panasonic's selection of our MQ-1132 reinforces the product line's position as the de-facto standard for true multimedia capability in next generation handheld devices," said Elie Antoun, CEO & president, MediaQ Inc. "MediaQ's expertise in display technology, intelligent peripheral integration, and low power designs satisfy Panasonic's desire to offer leading-edge solutions. We are delighted to be selected by Panasonic and look forward to expanding our relationship in the future."

MediaQ MQ-1100/1132
The MediaQ MQ-1132/1132 Platform Controllers redefine the end-user experience on handheld computers that utilize the PalmTM and Pocket PCTM operating systems. The MQ1132 additionally incorporates USB Host, AC-97/I²S audio Codec interface and a serial peripheral interface (SPI) for touch panel or MMC card. The MQ-1100 incorporates the popular Graphics technology and the USB device. Both devices integrate 256 KB of Embedded SRAM.

To help ease system design and integration challenges for OEMs, the devices support glue less interface to popular CPU architectures. Supported microprocessors include the Motorola Dragonball series, Intel SA-1110 and XScale series, the Hitachi SH-7750 and SH-7709 and the NEC VR-41xxTM family processors. The MQ-1132 is also compliant with 32-bit PCI.

About Panasonic
Panasonic® is the best known brand name of Osaka, Japan-based Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (NYSE: MC), one of the world's leading producers of electronic products for consumer business and industrial use. Matsushita Electric, in contrast to many manufacturers, directly controls the process of design, manufacture and quality-assurance of its notebook PCs. Many key components including LCD panels, lithium-ion batteries, DVD and CD-ROM drives and board-level electronics are the products of Matsushita Electric's own leading-edge manufacturing operations. Panasonic Computer Solutions Company is a Unit Company of Matsushita Electric's principal North American subsidiary, Matsushita Electric Corporation of America. The products, people and business of Panasonic Computer Solutions Company are entirely dedicated to the needs of the professional user, including Fortune 1000 business and government professionals. For further information: www.panasonic.com/toughbook.

About MediaQ
MediaQ, Inc., develops highly integrated semiconductors and accompanying software for key segments of the growing market for wired and wireless Internet appliances, including handheld computers, web terminals/PADs, and Smart Phones. The company's core technologies enhance visual display capabilities, improve connectivity, and minimize power consumption. Current customers include NTT DoCoMo, Hitachi, JVC, NEC, and Siemens.