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Upgrade to ExpressCardTM With New Adapters From SIIG!


(Fremont, California; April 12, 2007) SIIG, the market leader in I/O connectivity products (including Serial ATA and Ultra ATA Controllers, FireWire®, USB, serial/parallel I/O, etc.) is proud to announce the release of the latest additions to their growing line of ExpressCard connectivity adapters.


Upgrade Older Systems and Desktops
Among the leaders in the development of ExpressCard connectivity solutions, SIIG is helping computer users to easily add ExpressCard slots to older notebook and desktop systems. Now users can share the latest ExpressCard devices between their laptop and desktop computers (eliminating the need to buy separate adapters for each).

The new USB and PCIe to ExpressCard adapters are extremely easy to install (no additional driver needed), include a full lifetime warranty, and work with most ExpressCard devices including Wireless Wide Area Network modems (such as CDMA, EV-DO, GPRS, etc.), SATA controllers, FireWire (400 & 800) adapters, flash card adapters, TV tuners, security, legacy I/O (PS2, serial, parallel), optical disk drives, GPS receivers, and more.

The newly released ExpressCard adapter products include:

USB to ExpressCard Adapter (JU-000012-S1)
  • • Allows USB-based ExpressCard (34 or 54mm) adapters to work with your desktop or laptop computers via the Hi-Speed USB port
  • • PC and Mac compatible
USB to ExpressCard Bay (JU-000022-S1)
  • • Allows USB-based ExpressCard (34 or 54mm) adapters to work with your desktop computers via the Hi-Speed USB port
  • • Convenient drive bay design provides easy front access to the ExpressCard slot
  • • PC compatible
PCIe to ExpressCard Adapter (JJ-000072-S1)
  • • Allows ExpressCard (34 or 54mm) adapters (PCI Express & USB-based) to work with desktop computers
  • • PC compatible
PCIe to ExpressCard Bay (JJ-000082-S1)
  • • Allows USB-based ExpressCard (34 or 54mm) adapters to work with your desktop computer via the Hi-Speed USB port
  • • Convenient drive bay design provides easy front access to the ExpressCard slot
  • • PC compatible

About ExpressCard
The ExpressCard standard was developed by the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA), along with technology leaders, system manufacturers, card manufacturers, and representatives from all other parts of the PC Card industry in order to offer a new standard for hot swappable systems and modules that dramatically improves the I/O performance of both desktop and notebook computers by supporting both the PCI Express and Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 standard.

ExpressCard advantages include:
  • • A Smaller & Faster PC Card Solution
  • • Suitable for Mobile and Desktop Systems
  • • Supports USB 2.0 and PCI Express Applications
  • • Lower System and Card Complexity
For more information on ExpressCard, please visit the USB Implementor's Forum at: http://www.usb.org/


Company Profile

Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of IT connectivity solutions (including Serial ATA and Ultra ATA Controllers, FireWire®, USB, and legacy I/O adapters) that bridge the connection between Desktop/Notebook systems and external peripherals. SIIG continues to grow by adding A/V and Digital Signage connectivity solutions to our extensive portfolio. All centered around the distribution and switching of A/V signals over CAT5/6, these products include matrix switches, distribution amplifiers, extenders, converters, splitters, cabling, and more.

SIIG is the premier one-stop source of upgrades and is committed to providing high quality products while keeping economical and competitive prices. High-quality control standards are evident by one of the lowest defective return rates in the industry. Our products offer comprehensive user manuals, user-friendly features, and most products are backed by a lifetime warranty.

SIIG products can be found in many computer retail stores, mail order catalogs, and e-commerce sites in the Americas, as well as through major distributors, system integrators, and VARs.