TCL Qualifies Seagate's Momentus Hard Drive For Its Notebook Computers

Seagate (NYSE:STX) today announced that TCL Digital Technology Ltd. has selected the Seagate Momentus notebook disc drive to meet the storage needs of its innovative notebook computers. One of the leading suppliers of notebook computers for the China market, TCL has welcomed Seagate's recent offering of notebook hard drives. Momentus is the industry's first notebook hard drive to combine a high-performance 5,400-rpm spindle speed with the low battery-consumption of a traditional 4200-rpm notebook hard drive, so customers no longer have to choose between performance and mobility. Seagate's patented SoftSonic fluid dynamic motor and new QuietStep ramp load technology make Momentus one of the quietest, most rugged notebook hard drives available.

"Momentus unleashes new performance possibilities for notebook computers with its high performance and durability and low battery consumption - a definite advantage that enhances TCL's best-in-class notebook computers," said Mr. Liu Dongyuan, chief executive officer of TCL Digital Technology. "We're working with Seagate to deliver leading edge products that meet the increasing performance demands of our notebook PC customers in the rapidly expanding notebook market."

"Seagate continues to work closely with major notebook OEMs to ensure that Momentus meets their most important storage needs," said Teh Ban Seng, Seagate vice president and managing director of Asia Sales and Marketing. "Our successful entry to the notebook market has been achieved in conjunction with customers such as TCL Digital Technology that are committed to offering leading edge products. Today, Seagate is the only independent notebook HDD supplier, which positions the Company in the best position to benefit from the notebook market's growth potential."

According to a report by published by Chinabyte.com in September 2003, notebook PC shipments in China totaled 805,000 in CY2003, an increase of 230,000 units over the previous calendar year.

Seagate is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of hard disc drives, providing products for a wide-range of Enterprise, PC, Notebook, and Consumer Electronics applications. The Company is committed to delivering award-winning products, customer support and reliability, to meet the world's growing demand for information storage. Seagate can be found around the globe and at www.seagate.com.

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