May 23, 2000

USB Interface, 3-In-1, Multi-Function Digital Camera

June 1999 -- (Taipei, Taiwan) -- The Digital Still Camera (DSC) introduced by Mustek System Inc. on March has electrified widespread discussions and interests in the industry and the user community. It is not difficult for the channel distributors to uncover that Mustek has incorporated USB interface into its first generation DSC since 1997 long before this year's CeBit show, where USB was broadly touted for the first time and made famed. Since then, through continued technology innovation and product enhancement, Mustek has released two additional models -- VDC-300 and MDC-800 -- which empower the consumers to further benefit from the best cost-performance in the market.

Designed primarily for the individual use, VDC-300, a basic point-and-shoot DSC, offers 350K (640x480, VGA) pixels resolution. With its built-in 2MB memory, VDC-300 is capable of taking from 6 shots in "High" to 40 in "Econ" mode. The standard CompactFlash TM card slot supports up to 32MB of storage per card entitling users the freedom to easily carry and swap on-demand.

The USB and the RS-232 interfaces provide an efficient way of transferring the captured image to PC/Notebook and vice versa (i.e., back to camera memory). With USB, VDC-300 can be transformed into a "PC Camera" for video conferencing or video-mail creating and a "Digital Video Camera" when the video-out cable is connected to a TV. In addition to the AC Adapter, the design of using 4 alkaline batteries allows the users to purchase them anywhere and at a much lower cost. The intuitive user interface of VDC-300 easily removes any learning curve and convinces the users to instantly enjoy it.

For users that frequently prepare reports, presentation, and Web design, MDC-800 is definitely a perfect choice -- a 3-in-1, multi-function digital/PC/video camera. As a photo-quality, point-and-shoot digital camera, MDC-800 offers more flexibility and functionality to satisfy all personal and business needs. With 1.8-inch image LCD monitor for shot previewing, intuitive On-Screen-Display, 4 MB of built-in memory, 850K (1024x768 XGA) pixels resolution, MDC-800 is a superb extension to VDC-300 with more -- white balance, self-timer, red-eye reduction, continuous shot, speedy file compression, optional CompactFlash TM, and user-friendly software applications. Experience it and you will immediately recognize the attractions. According to the forecast of Taiwan MIC, the worldwide demand for DSC grew from less than 100k units in 1994, 3.38m in 1998, to 15.6m in 2001. Mustek System Inc., evolved from the scanner business to now a full product line of DSC, pledges to become "Your Total Imaging Solution Partner." Due to the multi-characteristics of the product positioning, the manufacturers of DSC in Taiwan consist of the conventional camera and the PC peripheral manufacturers.

According to Angel Ku, director of Imaging Business Division of Mustek, "Through continued product innovation and accumulated market experience from the imaging product arena, Mustek will continue to deliver products that meet various market demands and applications that digital imaging technology has to offer."