NETGEAR’s ReadyNAS Duo Wins 2009 Award for Excellence in Technology
Small Business Computing Readers Tap NETGEAR for Best Network Storage
SAN JOSE, Calif. — February 11, 2009 — NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR), a worldwide provider of technologically innovative, branded networking solutions, has been honored with a 2009 Excellence in Technology Award from Small Business Computing magazine as part of its annual selection of the best in small business tech tools. NETGEAR’s ReadyNAS® Duo was voted by readers as the top product in the networking storage category for its media streaming capabilities, support of disk quotas, hot-swap drives, SSL-encrypted security, and its compatibility with Windows®, Mac®, Linux or UNIX clients. The award designation can be read at (http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/biztools/article.php/10730_3798906#hardware).
“We are thrilled to be recognized by the readers of Small Business Computing,” said Drew Meyer, NETGEAR’s director of Storage Product Marketing. “The ReadyNAS Duo was selected by our customers and reflects their satisfaction with a product that stores, shares and protects critical business data affordably. During this challenging economy, we are delighted to offer products that can effectively meet the unique needs of small businesses and home offices.”
“It's no surprise that this versatile network storage device took top honors,” wrote the editors, who highlighted products in 20 categories for making a positive difference in their readers’ businesses. NETGEAR’s ReadyNAS Duo, which supports up to two SATA hard drives, is a stand-alone network storage system that enables customers to centralize data, share it with other users, computers and devices, and safeguard it against disasters and accidents. Unlike a USB drive, it connects to the network and is simultaneously accessible by all connected Windows, Macintosh®, and Linux/UNIX computers. Even file sharing over the Internet is drag-and-drop simple, and when equipped with the optional second drive, ReadyNAS Duo automatically mirrors data to protect against a disk failure. The ReadyNAS Duo comes in three configurations, with 500 GB, 750 GB, and 1,000 GB (1 TB) of raw storage.
NETGEAR’s highly acclaimed and award-winning ReadyNAS products are a leading choice for channel partners serving home and small business storage needs worldwide, as NETGEAR products reduce costs without sacrificing features. Photos and other product information can be found on the NETGEAR web site at (http://www.netgear.com/Products/Storage/ReadyNASDuo.aspx).
About NETGEAR, Inc.
NETGEAR (NASDAQGM: NTGR) designs innovative, branded technology solutions that address the specific networking, storage, and security needs of small- to medium-sized businesses and home users. The company offers an end-to-end networking product portfolio to enable users to share Internet access, peripherals, files, multimedia content, and applications among multiple computers and other Internet-enabled devices. Products are built on a variety of proven technologies such as wireless, Ethernet and powerline, with a focus on reliability and ease-of-use. NETGEAR products are sold in over 29,000 retail locations around the globe, and via more than 41,000 value-added resellers. The company’s headquarters are in San Jose, Calif., with additional offices in 25 countries. NETGEAR is an ENERGY STAR® partner. More information is available by visiting www.netgear.com or calling (408) 907-8000.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, statements concerning NETGEAR’s business and the expected performance characteristics, specifications, market acceptance, market growth, specific uses, user feedback and market position of NETGEAR’s products and technology are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the following: the actual price, performance and ease of use of NETGEAR’s products may not meet the price, performance and ease of use requirements of customers; product performance may be adversely affected by real world operating conditions; failure of products may under certain circumstances cause permanent loss of end user data new viruses or Internet threats may develop that challenge the effectiveness of security features in NETGEAR’s products; the ability of NETGEAR to market and sell its products and technology; the impact and pricing of competing products; and the introduction of alternative technological solutions. Further information on potential risk factors that could affect NETGEAR and its business are detailed in the Company’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties listed in the section entitled "Part II - Item 1A. Risk Factors", pages 31 through 44, in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 28, 2008, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 7, 2008. NETGEAR undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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