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TECHTV SELECTS OQO AS THE "BEST OF CES" WINNER IN THE MOBILE COMPUTING AND WIRELESS CATEGORY

San Francisco, CA, January 13, 2004 - OQO today announces that the OQO ultra personal computer (uPC) was selected by TECHTV as the "Best of CES" in the Mobile Computing and Wireless product category. OQO's unveiling at CES heralds a radical transformation of personal computing by finally offering pocketable Windows XP mobility to consumers and the enterprise.

TECHTV, an established authority on the hottest new products and technology, chose the best and brightest from more than 5,000 new products making their debut at the 2004 International CES. The TechTV appointed panel of technology journalists selected winners in several categories according to their innovative appeal, usability, usefulness, and value.

The OQO computer was chosen as the Best Mobile Computing and Wireless solution among the new portable systems and mobile wireless devices including PDAs, handheld GPS devices, handheld computers, wireless add-ons, cellular phones, 2.5G and 3G handsets, and other portable data devices.

"The OQO computer is the result of a four year effort aimed at taking mainstream PC hardware development to the next level" said Jory Bell, CEO of OQO. "This award and the tremendous response at CES shows just how strongly people feel about having their computer with them all the time."

"Our judges were really impressed with this year's submissions and the level of innovation and design," commented Andrew Hawn, TechTV's product lab director, and coordinator of the contest. "Each year the competition seems to get tougher and tougher, but we know consumers will really love these 10 new products."

The winners were announced on Saturday, January 10, 2004 at an awards ceremony that took place in the Grand Lobby at the Las Vegas Convention Center, where the show was taking place. CES attendees, show finalists, TechTV staff and talent, judges and a host of media outlets gathered at the event to witness the unveiling of this year's finalists and winners. Additional information on each of the finalists and winners can be found at www.techtv.com/ces.

In addition to exclusive, live coverage from CES on "The Screen Savers" and "Tech Live," "Fresh Gear" will air coverage from the "Best of CES" on Tuesday, January 13 at 8:30pm EST.

About the OQO Ultra Personal Computer (uPC)

The OQO ultra personal computer is the smallest, high performance Windows XP computer with complete PC functionality. As a standalone device, the OQO computer slips easily into a shirt pocket and is a complete Windows XP wireless handheld computer. It is a media player that can hold 1,000 songs or three feature movies. With high-speed wireless access, it is also a portal to the web and email.

The included OQO docking cable allows for mobile professionals to make presentations with any LCD projector and connect to Ethernet networks. With the OQO desktop stand connected to a keyboard and monitor, it serves as a full-featured desktop machine. Product specifications include:

  • 1GHz Transmeta processor
  • 20GB hard drive
  • 256MB RAM
  • Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP
  • 00x480 Wide-VGA 5-inch transflective screen (indoor/outdoor readable)
  • Thumb keyboard with mouse buttons and TrackStik« pointing device
  • Thumbwheel
  • 802.11b wireless
  • Bluetooth(r)
  • FireWire(r) (1394)
  • USB
  • 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack
  • Digital pen
  • Removable lithium polymer battery
  • OQO docking cable:
    • 3D accelerated 1280x1024 VGA video output
    • Additional USB
    • Additional FireWire
    • RJ-45 10 Base-T Ethernet
    • DC power
    • Audio out

About TechTV

TechTV is the cable network that showcases the smart, edgy and unexpected side of technology. By telling stories through the prism of technology, TechTV intrigues viewers with everything from help and information to cutting-edge factual programming to outrageous late-night fun. TechTV viewers are highly interactive and passionate about engaging in the television experience and log a monthly average of 1.6 million unique visitors to techtv.com. TechTV is currently available in over 40 million homes in the US and distributes content to more than 70 countries.

About OQO

OQO, Inc., headquartered in San Francisco, California, has developed the OQO ultra personal computer (uPC), a full-powered, full-featured personal computer running Microsoft Windows XP in a pocketable form factor.

Jory Bell and Jonathan Betts-LaCroix founded the company in 2000, along with other members of the team that developed the Apple Titanium Powerbook. Their vision was to transform personal computing in the way cell phones revolutionized telecommunications.

The company's initial proof of concept was unveiled at WinHEC 2002, signaling the next era of personal computing. The OQO ultra personal computer will be widely available in the second half of 2004.