Taipei, Taiwan
September 16, 2002

Wealper Technology, a Taiwan manufacturer of innovative entertainment devices, introduced today its new 20GB Media-X Photobank Jukebox. Packed with more technologies, this unique Media-X adds
digital photo storage and playback on-the-go,
MP3 recording and playback, and ultra fast
USB 2.0 portable hard disk capabilities into
one pocket-sized unit.

The amazing new Media-X™ is a 5-in-1 jukebox with built-in 20GB hard disk, SD/MMC memory card slot, and USB 2.0 interface. Its intelligent operating
system allows Media-X™ to playback MP3/WMA digital audio, download and upload photos from/to memory card, playback photo to standard TV*1, encode MP3 from any audio source, record voice with built-in microphone, and of course a pocket-sized battery-powered USB 2.0 hard disk.

5-in-1 Technology
Digital Camera Photo Bank, built-in 20GB hard disk and SD/MMC memory
card slot, simply remove the digital camera's memory card to Media-X™ for
backup storage. Capable of storing up to 24,000 photos and playback to TV*1
makes it the ultimate digital camera companion. Restoring from previous
backup to memory card and card-erasing is also possible with Media-X™. User
can also use the smart backup/restore function with all SD/MMC compatible
devices for different purpose such as MP3 players, digital camcorders, PDA¡¦s,
smart cellular phones, digital voice recorders, etc.

Multi-format digital audio jukebox, supports MP3, WMA plus additional
future audio playback formats through firmware upgrade. With built-in 20GB
hard drive, it is capable of storing up to 9,000 songs or 750 CDs worth of high
quality digital music. The Media-X integrates the newly developed EZ-Navigator™ user interface, making file searching, browsing, playlist editing much easier. EZ-Navigator, displays the same folder tree structure just liked the indowsRenvironment; use Navi-Dial™ to scroll up/down the folder, press to open folders or playback songs; the entire user interface makes operating Media-X™ sleek and intuitive. Media-X™ is also a MP3 music center, simply copy music files to a SD/MMC memory card from
Media-X and use it in a flash memory MP3 player.

Real-time MP3 Recorder, the analog line -in port enables audio encoding from
just about any source (MiniDisc, DAT, CD, cassette player, FM, TV, etc.) in real
time directly to Media-X™ into MP3 formats. The Media-X™'s roomy 20GB
mega storage is capable of storing from 700 hrs (at 64kbps, 22.1MHz) to 300
hrs (at 160kbps, 44.1KHz) worth of MP3 digital recording.

Digital Voice Recorder, built-in high sensitive microphone makes Media-X™ a
perfect digital voice recorder with 700 hrs capacity. Plus, since it records voice
directly into MP3 format, converting proprietary digital audio formats to WAV
liked most other digital voice recorders is no longer needed. User can email
MP3 voice messages directly from the Media-X™.

Driverless USB 2.0 Hard Drive, the Media-X™ is not limited to store only
music and photo files. Ultra fast data transfer (up to 480Mbps, 40 times faster
than standard USB 1.1) functionality and driverless design*2 for both PC & Mac
also enables the Media-X™ to store, manage any kinds of files. Requiring no
A/C power adapter, the Lithium ION battery operated Media-X™ is the best
choice of portable storage.

Media-X™ Photobank Jukebox Features

• 5-in-1 technology combines digital camera photo bank, MP3/WMA
  jukebox, real-time MP3 recorder, digital voice recorder and portable
  USB 2.0 hard disk
  
• Built-in SD/MMC memory slot enables backup/restore/erase memory
  card. Ultra smart storage/playback device for digital cameras, PDA's,
  MP3 players, digital voice recorders, digital camcorders and smart
  cellular phones.
  
• 20GB storage holds up to 9,000 songs of CD quality digital audio, or
  24,000 digital camera photos
  
• Reprogrammable firmware supports MP3, WMA, JPEG*1, MPEG1
  video*1 (.DAT, .MPG) plus additional future audio/video playback formats
  and software extensions
  
• MP3 real-time encoding records from built-in high sensitive microphone
  or stereo line-in from selectable bitrate (64kbps to 160kbps)
  
• Intuitive EZ-Navigator™ and Navi-Dial™ allows easy browsing, searching,
  and assemble playlist on-the-fly.
  
• User programmable playlist assemble your favorite tunes into multiple
  playlists
  
• Anti-shock protection of up to 8 minutes for smooth listening
  
• USB 2.0 interface offers fast digital transfer rates and quick connectivity
  
• 5 presets 3D EQ and 1 user programmable EQ adds personalized
  audio settings for audio preset effects and listening environments
  
• Weighs only 9.8 ounces for optimal portability
  
• Large EL backlit LCD at 128x64 full graphic (up to 8 line of characters)
  
• Feature Expansion Connector enables interface to other A/V devices
  
• External battery box (optional): Up to 8 hours continuous playback with
  built-in rechargeable Lithium ION battery, up to 16 hours with external
  battery box
  
• Wired remote control (optional): full graphic backlit LCD wired remote
  puts control at you finger tips
  

Accessories for Media-X includes:
- Backlit LCD Wired Remote Control
- Photo Expansion Box
- External Battery Box w/ Built-in Charger
- Car Adapter Kit

For more information, please contact Wealper Technology (wtc1682@ms63.hinet.net ).
*1 - Photo viewing function requires optional Photo Expansion Box (sold
separately).
*2 - Driver required for Windows98 SE.

About Wealper Technology
Wealper Technology is a Taiwan manufacturer of innovative digital audio products and computer peripherals. Since 1992, Wealper has started to develop and shipped these products aroundthe world. Top of the line products now include 20GB MP3/WMA Jukebox Recorders, SD / MD Photobank Jukebox, USB Pen Drives with MP3 and optional voice recorder, 12CM and Slim MP3 CD Players, set top box and thermal transfer printers. For more information, please visit http://www.wealper.com.