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CAMPBELL, Calif., and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 08, 2009 – G2 Microsystems is making it easier than ever to wirelessly connect headphones, speakers and other Wi-Fi devices directly to Intel® Centrino® 2 based notebooks, eliminating the need for separate access points or cables.

With G2's complete, fully calibrated Wi-Fi networking module embedded inside, consumer devices are able to "talk" directly to an Intel My WiFi technology enabled notebook, simplifying connectivity for users. For example, no more need to battle with speaker wires before you can blast your favorite tunes from your PC, or to have your headphones tethered to your laptop while you work.

G2 Microsystems will be demonstrating Wi-Fi headphones and speakers in Intel Corporation's booth Central Hall #7153 at the 2009 International CES event, held Jan. 8-11 in Las Vegas.

By leveraging the Intel My WiFi technology for Intel Centrino 2 notebooks, these audio devices can easily be paired with Centrino 2 based laptops, allowing digital music collections to be enjoyed cable-free, at home or on the go, giving people room to roam.

"We're showing how direct Wi-Fi access can transform the audio streaming experience, but we also envision G2 Microsystems' technology simplifying other PC-based tasks such as wireless printing and synchronization between a digital photo frame and your photo archives," said Geoff Smith, G2 founder and CEO. "Our comprehensive networking communications module ensures that manufacturers can Wi-Fi enable a variety of PC peripherals quickly and easily."

G2's innovations are helping advance the computing world's transformation from cable-based connectivity to full wireless. The G2M5477 module provides the hardware and software that designers require – speeding product time to market, eliminating redesign and testing hassles, and making it simple to deploy basic wireless systems in as little as one day. The module is built on G2's powerful Wi-Fi system-on-a-chip, the G2C547, which recently was named "Best Wireless Chip" in Electronic Design magazine's Best Electronic Design 2008 awards.

In addition, G2's ultra-low-power solutions make it feasible, for the first time, to develop alkaline battery-powered Wi-Fi devices, opening up possibilities for Wi-Fi in portable audio, home automation and health monitoring devices.

"Technology companies like G2 Microsystems create the building blocks for consumer devices that make the My WiFi Personal Area Network a reality," said Scott Doenecke, of Intel Corporation. "Intel My WiFi Technology ultimately creates a more interactive personal device to PC computing experience. Battery powered consumer electronics with Wi-Fi will make it easy for people to print, share, show and sync on the go."

G2 Microsystems' development experts will be at CES to speak with manufacturers interested in designing Wi-Fi enabled devices compatible with the Intel My WiFi technology. To arrange a meeting at CES, manufacturers can contact Lisa Payne at (408) 761-4434 or at [email protected].

About G2 Microsystems
G2 Microsystems helps connect products, people and data through intelligent Wi-Fi integrated circuits that make it easy to Internet-enable anything. Its ultra low-power Wi-Fi systems-on-a-chip are embedded in a range of battery-powered or microcontroller-based devices including consumer electronics, real-time locating systems, and wireless sensors. Backed by top industry investors, the privately held firm is headquartered in Campbell, Calif., and has R&D facilities in Sydney, Australia. For more information, visit www.g2microsystems.com.