Press Release

LaCie, a leading producer of storage devices for the content development industry, announced that it will ship its LaCie d2 DVD±RW Double Layer Drives with new double layer DVD recording technology beginning June 2004. This new technology gives users almost twice the capacity of current recordable DVDs on a single-sided disc. LaCie's new drives also feature the fastest speeds available - 8x DVD±R and 4x DVD±RW - for high-speed, dual-format recording.

Double capacity DVD
With the LaCie d2 DVD±RW Double Layer Drive, users can store and archive as much as four hours of high-quality DVD video, up to 16 hours of VHS video or up to 8.5GB of data, music or photos. LaCie's new double layer drive allows a full-length DVD movie to be stored at its original quality without compression - ideal for backing up and archiving personal DVD movies*. Using the same technology as Hollywood film studios, this drive creates video DVDs that are compatible with standard DVD players.

The professional tool
Developed to accommodate digital content and multimedia professionals as well as home users and video enthusiasts, LaCie d2 DVD±RW Double Layer Drives with new double layer technology feature a slender, stylish design, and are created from ZAMAC, a sturdy metal alloy that dissipates heat to prolong drive performance. Encased in LaCie's d2 design, these drives can be placed horizontally on the desktop or configured in standard 19-inch racks with an optional rack-mounting kit. A separate desk rack enables efficient stacking of up to four drives on the desktop, with a nearby storage bay to organize media.

Availability
LaCie d2 DVD±RW Double Layer Drives will be available in June 2004 through a network of authorized resellers, specialist stores and mail order partners at prices beginning at $249. Drives with FireWire and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interfaces ship with recording software for Windows and Macintosh operating systems, including Roxio Easy Media Creator 7 and Toast 6.0 for CD/DVD recording and double layer DVD recording. Includes video editing, DVD authoring and DVD playback software from Roxio. Through LaCie's exclusive offer, LaCie d2 DVD±RW Double Layer Drives are also available with Roxio Toast 6.0 Titanium software or CaptyDVD 2.0 software for Macintosh users.

Contact information
For Media information, contact:
Quentin Orion, 33 1 69 32 84 04, qorion@lacie.com (Europe)
Melissa Logan, 503-844-4578, mlogan@lacie.com (US)
For Sales information in the US, please contact Reseller Sales at 503-844-4500 or Direct Sales at 503-844-4502 or via email at sales@lacie.com

About LaCie
Established in the United States, Europe and Japan, LaCie is the world.s leading producer of PC and Macintosh compatible storage peripherals. Through a specialized sales dealer network, LaCie offers innovative solutions for creative professionals in multimedia applications (graphics, audio, video, web design and digital photography). What differentiates LaCie is the design of its products, original creations by designers such as Philippe Starck, Porsche Design GmbH and Neil Poulton. LaCie is listed on the Paris Nouveau Marché (code 5431).

*Using this device to duplicate a DVD movie or any other DVD protected by copyright is strictly prohibited. LaCie cannot be held responsible for the inappropriate use of this device. A gigabyte means 1 billion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment. The LaCie logo is a registered trademark of LaCie Limited. All other products and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

The LaCie logo is a registered trademark of LaCie Limited. All other products and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.