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WD Maximizes Two-Platter 3.5-Inch Hard Drives to 640 GB Capacity Point
Company Ships in Volume New Capacity Sweet Spot

WD® (NYSE: WDC) announced that it is now shipping in volume its WD Caviar® SE16 640 GB 3.5-inch hard drives based on 320 GB-per-platter technology -- a platform that it has been shipping since January 2008 and is serving as the foundation of all of the company’s 3.5-inch drive families.

Ideal for data-intensive applications, high-performance computing and multimedia systems, the WD Caviar SE16 640 GB drives deliver high performance with their extreme areal density, 3 Gb/s transfer rate, and Native Command Queuing (NCQ). Its two-platter design promotes cool, quiet operation in a high-capacity drive.

“The 640 GB capacity point will be an important one for our desktop customers, and WD is leading high-volume shipments to the channel and OEM customers,” said Don Bennett, general manager and vice president of WD’s desktop business unit. “Two-platter hard drives have always been the perfect balance of value, capacity and performance for many of our customers. Today’s common two-platter drives are limited to 500 GB, but we are expanding capacity by 28 percent on the same design with WD’s leading technology heads and disks.”

The 320 GB-per-platter technology is being deployed across WD’s desktop, enterprise, consumer electronics and external hard drive product lines, including additional capacity points, throughout this calendar year.

The WD Caviar family of 3.5-inch desktop hard drives delivers high performance with 3 Gb/s transfer rate, Native Command Queuing (NCQ), and cool operating temperatures and quiet operation, enabling customers to integrate WD products in the most demanding desktop and external storage environments.

Price and Availability

WD Caviar SE16 640 GB (model WD6400AAKS) hard drives may be ordered on the company's online store (www.shopwd.com) and through select distributors and resellers. Manufacturer's Suggest Retail Price (MSRP) for the WD Caviar SE16 640 GB is $139.99 USD. More information about WD Caviar desktop drives may be found on the company's Web site at http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.asp?driveid=394.

About WD

WD, one of the storage industry's pioneers and long-time leaders, provides products and services for people and organizations that collect, manage and use digital information. The company produces reliable, high-performance hard drives that keep users' data accessible and secure from loss. WD applies its storage expertise to consumer products for external, portable and shared storage applications.

WD was founded in 1970. The company's storage products are marketed to leading systems manufacturers, selected resellers and retailers under the Western Digital and WD brand names.

For more information, visit www.westerndigital.com

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NAVIGON's NEW GPS Devices Earn Their Name

2100 max and 2120 max devices boast high-end features at a friendly price

NAVIGON, the fastest growing brand in GPS navigation, unveiled the NAVIGON 2100 max and NAVIGON 2120 max personal navigation devices (PNDs) at CeBIT 2008, the world's most comprehensive showcase of digital technology. The North American products earn their name by incorporating ‘wow’ features found only on high-end devices. They are the latest additions to NAVIGON’s awardwinning and successful 2100 series line.

Features include a widescreen 4.3 inch format, spoken driving directions via text to speech, and NAVIGON’s exclusive Reality View™, which provides 3D guidance when approaching highway interchanges. Also new is DirectHelp™, a feature that pinpoints a user’s location and provides instant links to nearby services such as hospitals, pharmacies, and roadside assistance.

Significantly, the 2100 max series devices launch in concert with NAVIGON’s groundbreaking FreshMaps service. FreshMaps provides up to 12 map and POI updates in three years. Updates have been field-tested and validated by NAVTEQ, the leading digital map provider. An industry first, FreshMaps ensures data accuracy with regular access to up-to-date, field-verified map data and point of interest content. The updates are available online through a simple download process.

The NAVIGON 2100 max ships with maps of the continental U.S. while the NAVIGON 2120 max features maps of the U.S. and Canada. The standard NAVIGON 2100 max device sells online and in stores for $299 (MSRP). The 2120 max is limited to distribution in Canada and sells for $329 CAD.

“NAVIGON is building on the same product strategy that drove our success last year. We are committed to providing GPS systems with features that are relevant to the navigation experience,” said Andreas Hecht, NAVIGON's President for the Americas. “We believe we’ve raised the bar with a competitively priced, feature-packed GPS device.”

The NAVIGON 2100 max and NAVIGON 2120 max units feature a slim, stylish piano-black housing and an anti-glare 4.3 inch touchscreen display. Beautifully rendered 2D and 3D map views and an easy to navigate user interface provide users with an unmatched level of detail and information, including branded POIs, speed warnings and Lane Assistant. Predictive text and cityfirst or street-first data entry, route planning, as well as millions of pre-loaded POIs, help make destination entry quick and simple.

Key features include:

• DirectHelp™: provides instant access to directions and phone numbers of emergency services at the touch of a button. Finds the nearest hospital, police station, tow truck company or pharmacy, and indicates your exact location to help these services locate you.

• Reality View™: exclusive and available only on NAVIGON devices, Reality View provides 3D, photo-realistic virtual reality views of complex interchanges, complete with road geometry and actual road sign text.

• Text-to-Speech: provides specific, clearly spoken driving directions and actual street names in a variety of languages.

• Lane Assistant: provides simple to view lane guidance to assist drivers in making the correct upcoming maneuver.

• Automatic Speed Warnings: indicates posted speed limit and notifies driver with visual and verbal warnings when driver is speeding.

• Route Planning: allows users to plot a route with multiple waypoints—a feature found only on high-priced competitor devices

NAVIGON’s 2100 series devices can be augmented with accessories that include:

• NAVIGON FreshMaps: Up to 12 quarterly map updates over three years; works on all NAVIGON GPS devices and sells for MSRP $79.99.

• NAVIGON Lifetime Traffic (SM): Real-time traffic updates, including traffic flow, incidents and alternate routes for the lifetime of the product. Optional accessory with MSRP of $99.99.

• ZAGAT Survey® Ratings and Reviews: ZAGAT listings for U.S. hotels, resorts and spas, restaurants, golf courses, as well as attractions and nightlife in 70+ U.S. cities help users make informed destination choices. Optional accessory with MSRP of $39.99.

About NAVIGON

NAVIGON INC. is one of the world’s leading providers of navigation products and software solutions. NAVIGON makes its own navigation brand consumer products and creates software solutions for OEM customers operating in personal navigation, wireless, and automotive sectors.

Founded in 1991, NAVIGON employs more than 400 people in Europe, North America and Asia.

For more information, visit www.navigon.com or www.experiencenavigon.com.

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Jakks Pacific Builds Upon Its Award-Winning Eyeclops Brand With Exciting New Features & Accessories For The Holidays

The EyeClops™ Bionic Eye™ topped many retailer and media Best Toy and Holiday Gift lists in 2007, and was nominated for two Toy of the Year® (T.O.T.Y) awards for “Best Educational” and “Most Innovative”. JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (Nasdaq: JAKK) debuts all new features and accessories for kids to discover the amazing world around them, including EyeClops Night Vision™ and EyeClops BioniCam™ with multizoom lens, portability, digital camera features, and more just in time for the gift-giving season!

Bring on the night! EyeClops Night Vision provides kids young and old with an authentic night vision experience like no other toy in existence. Powered by actual infra-red driven night vision technology, these high tech goggles allow visibility up to 50 feet in completely dark environments. See what happens when the sun goes down! Ages 8+, Suggested Retail Price $79.99, expected to be available in Fall 2008.

The all new EyeClops BioniCam is the next generation of EyeClops and boasts three exciting new features. First, with a simple flip of a switch, kids can adjust the new multi-zoom lens for an eye-popping peek at the world in 100x, 200x or 400x magnification. With BioniCam’s new portability feature, kids can now take EyeClops on-the-go. A color LCD screen and clip-on battery pack allows kids to view amazing discoveries right on the hand-held EyeClops unit! And finally, the built-in digital camera and flash drive empowers kids to capture images and video of specimens and, with the included USB key, upload them to a computer to be printed, emailed, posted and shared. The EyeClops BioniCam plugs into the A/V jacks of any standard television, allowing young explorers to see their discoveries right on their TV. Portable and recordable, the EyeClops BioniCam has it all! Ages 8+, Suggested Retail Price $79.99, expected to be available Fall 2008.

In 2008, the EyeClops Bionic Eye™ evolves with a new, powerful feature to expand kids’ worlds: an adjustable multi-zoom lens with 100x, 200x and 400x magnification. Examine a world of wonder by simply plugging into your TV with award-winning Plug It In & PlayTM technology from JAKKS™, now three times the fun! Ages 6+, Suggested Retail Price $49.99, expected to be available Fall 2008.

Additional EyeClops products expected to hit shelves in 2008 include:

EyeClops Bug Vac™ accessory is a gentle vacuum that kids can use to safely collect small insects and miniature specimens in a secure chamber.
Simply attach the chamber to any EyeClops Bionic Eye for a big look at small creatures. Works with all EyeClops Bionic Eye models. Ages 6+, Suggested Retail Price $14.99, expected to be available in Fall 2008.

EyeClops Activity Packs allow kids to explore hidden micro-printed clues, riddles, and hidden pictures in these fun posters and maps for use with the EyeClops™ Bionic Eye. Ages 6+, Suggested Retail Price $7.99, available now.

“We are thrilled with the success of the EyeClops product,” said John Ardell, Senior Vice-President of JAKKS Interactive, JAKKS Pacific, Inc. “The new features and accessories will allow kids of all ages to do even more with their EyeClops Bionic Eye and encourage them to go out and explore the world. Here is a great example of using a simple technology, making it better, and turning it into a fun toy that families can use to have fun, while at the same time learning about the world around them.” For more information, go to www.eyeclops.com.

About JAKKS Pacific, Inc.

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) is a multi-brand company that designs and markets a broad range of toys and consumer products. The product categories include: Action Figures, Art Activity Kits, Stationery, Writing Instruments, Performance Kites, Water Toys, Sports Activity Toys, Vehicles, Infant/Pre-School, Plush, Construction Toys, Electronics, Dolls, Dress-Up, Role Play, and Pet Toys and Accessories. The products are sold under various brand names including JAKKS Pacific®, Play Along®, Flying Colors®, Creative Designs International™, Road Champs®, Child Guidance®, Pentech®, Trendmasters®, Toymax®, Funnoodle®, Go Fly a Kite®, Color Workshop®, JAKKS Pets™ and Plug It In & Play TV Games™. JAKKS and THQ Inc. participate in a joint venture that has worldwide rights to publish and market World Wrestling Entertainment video games. For further
information, visit www.jakks.com.

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Skype Expands Unlimited Calling Subscription Options For the First Time Skype Offers Flat-Rate International Calling

Skype, the global leader in internet communications, lowered the cost of nationwide domestic and international calling today with the expansion of new unlimited calling subscriptions for consumers in the U.S. and Canada. This launch marks the first time Skype has offered a single, monthly flat rate subscription for unlimited international calling to 34 countries worldwide. As part of this launch, a new subscription for calls to Mexico is now available. In addition, Skype brings back its popular unlimited U.S. and Canada subscription and now includes a monthly flat rate option for the first time.

While Skype-to-Skype calls remain free, the unlimited calling subscriptions give individuals the most cost-effective way to call virtually any landlines domestically or internationally. The subscriptions do not require a long-term contract and give customers the choice of paying monthly, quarterly or annually. The three subscriptions now available to consumers in the U.S. and Canada include the following:

-- Unlimited U.S. & Canada: Unlimited calls to landline and cell phones in the U.S. and Canada. ($2.95 per month)

-- Unlimited Mexico: Unlimited calls to landline and cell phones in the U.S. and Canada, and to landlines in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey; up to 80% off normal SkypeOut rates to landlines in the rest of Mexico and up to 40% off normal SkypeOut rates to all Mexico cell phones. ($5.95 per month)

-- Unlimited World: Unlimited calls to landline and cell phones in 34 countries*, including the U.S. and Canada, as well as to Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey; up to 80% off normal SkypeOut rates to the rest of Mexico landlines and up to 40% off normal SkypeOut rates to all Mexico cell phones.($9.95 per month)

        Unlimited calling is subject to Skype's fair usage policy.
         Calls to premium, non-geographic and other special numbers
         are excluded.

Each subscription also includes a Skype To Go number, which lets users make international calls at local rates from a cell phone or landline phone. A user dials an assigned access number and the call is connected by Skype to overseas numbers. Calls are charged at standard Skype calling rates.

"Skype is known for pushing the boundaries of online communications by providing free voice and video calls. We know Skype users have different communication needs - whether it's doing free video calls to others on Skype, or using Skype to make calls to friends or family members who are on landline phones," said Don Albert, Vice President and General Manager of Skype North America. "Our goal is to provide simple, clear options that allow people to choose the free or inexpensive communication methods that work best in their lives."

From now until June 1st, Skype will offer a 33% off discount on 3-month and 12-month subscriptions. To purchase one these subscriptions, simply go to skype.com/go/subscriptions for more details.

For details about the fair use policy, go to http://www.skype.com/legal/terms/fair_usage/.

* The 34 countries included in Unlimited World subscription are Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada (landlines & mobiles), China (landlines & mobiles), Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Guam, Hong Kong (landlines & mobiles), Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore (landlines & mobiles), Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, USA (landlines & mobiles).

About Skype

Millions of people every day use Skype software to communicate with others through free voice and video calls, as well as instant messages. Skype's 309 million registered users have made more than 100 billion minutes worth of free Skype-to-Skype calls. Many people also use SkypeOut or one of our global subscriptions to save money when calling landlines and mobiles at home and abroad. No longer bound to the computer, Skype conversations can also be had on a broad range of cordless handsets, mobile devices and other Skype Certified hardware. We've made it easy for Skype users to list and recommend their favourite local businesses to the rest of the community with SkypeFind. And even when you're fluent in Skype, there is always more to discover: hundreds of third-party developers have created software plug-ins to make Skype even more useful. All of this makes Skype the leading global internet communications company.

Access to a broadband Internet connection is required for Skype and all Skype Certified devices and accessories. Skype is not a replacement for your traditional telephone service and cannot be used for emergency calling. Skype is an eBay company (EBAY)

For more information, visit www.skype.com

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1.2 Million Bars, Restaurants and Clubs Now Available Around Your Location and On Your Mobile Phone Courtesy of buzzd.com

Discover what's hot right now in New York, LA, Chicago, San Francisco, Miami and London

buzzd, a location-based city guide and social network on the mobile device, has just announced that it has amassed a database of over 1.2 million venues across the United States with reviews, address and other features after launching just four months ago.

Now consumers in major U.S. metropolitan areas can answer ‘What's going on around me, right now?’ from trusted listings, alongside real-time user generated content (UGC). In fact, member-inputted venues are fast becoming a growing segment of the buzzd service.

A Mini-Wikipedia of Local Entertainment

Currently one in 10 venues on the buzzd network have been added by the buzzd community itself and, thanks to a new user submission tool, additions are verified by buzzd before posting to avoid the duplication of venues and events.

"In local entertainment, venues change their name, management, ownership and location often, so a consistently updated, crowd-sourced database is key to finding out the best events and places to enjoy," said Nihal Mehta, CEO and Co-founder of buzzd.

How It Works:

buzzd answers the question “What’s going on around me right now?” and delivers location-sensitive, premium editorial event and venue information, along with up-to-the-minute reviews and ratings from friends and other members of the buzzd community.

Users can also browse and search continuously updated event feeds which include pricing, location and event details as well as the firsthand ratings and reviews posted from the venue by other members. Events and locations are available nationally and aggregated through partnerships with CitySearch, Flavorpill, TimeOut New York and Zagat, with plans to roll out even more content partnerships in local markets. User-generated feedback (or “buzzes”) for real-time activity surrounding venues and events is also aggregated at the top of event listings throughout the platform.

Currently, Friday is the biggest day of buzzd usage, followed by Saturday and then Thursday. The most popular cities, in order, are:

· New York

· San Francisco

· Chicago

· Los Angeles

· Miami

· London, UK

In addition to their partnership deals with CitySearch, Flavorpill, TimeOut New York and Zagat, buzzd has done deals with brands such as Jim Beam, MyOpenBar, Nokia and Bonnaroo, the world's largest music and arts festival. Currently, buzzd can also be accessed on-deck with Helio and the company will be announcing on-deck deals with other major carriers in the coming weeks.

Free for All

In addition to the current and upcoming on-deck carrier deals, buzzd can be accessed by the 1.5 billion phones on the planet that have WAP access or the 3.5 billion phones that have SMS capabilities. On top of this, the buzzd service is free and requires no downloads or subscriptions.

To check out buzzd on your mobile phone, point your mobile browser to www.buzzd.com/m or text JOIN to 96321. For a complete list of SMS text codes, visit http://buzzd.com/m/about/help_sms.

About buzzd

buzzd (http://buzzd.com/m) is a location-sensitive city guide and social network on the mobile device. "Your city, in real time," buzzd allows consumers to know what's happening at any venue right now, rate events and connect with friends and people in the area.

buzzd partners with carriers and content providers such as Helio, Citysearch, Flavorpill and Time Out New York. The company is based in New York City and backed by Monitor Ventures and Greycroft Partners. The company was founded by Nihal Mehta and Deepen Shah from ipsh!, one of the world’s first mobile marketing agencies acquired by Omnicom Group.

For more information, visit www.buzzd.com