LAS VEGAS, CES 2008, January 7 /PRNewswire/ --

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LAS VEGAS, CES 2008, January 7 /PRNewswire/ --

- Popular "Presenter/Mouse 2-in-1" to Compete at the Consumer Electronics Show, Las Vegas

Newton Peripherals, the developer of the revolutionary MoGo Mouse(TM), today announced that its MoGo Mouse X54 PRO has been selected as a finalist in the Best of CES 2008 contest, sponsored by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG).

The news is a great start to 2008 for Newton Peripherals, a small company whose innovative products have enabled them to compete with the biggest names in the consumer electronics industry. Having built a dedicated following of young professionals and gadget lovers with their innovative MoGo Mouse, the company recently appeared on CNBC's 'Road to CES' blog: http://www.cnbc.com/id/22401637

The MoGo Mouse X54 PRO(TM) is a Bluetooth-enabled wireless presenter/mouse designed for mobile computer users whose laptops are equipped with an ExpressCard/54 slot, including those manufactured by Acer, Dell, Fujitsu, Gateway, HP, Lenovo, NEC and Toshiba. It folds flat, stores and recharges in the ExpressCard/54 slot, and delivers a full range of benefits, including a presenter with laser pointer, scrolling capability and sleek user-friendly design.

The MoGo Mouse X54 PRO(TM) will appear at the ShowStoppers event, which takes place at the Wynn Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, today (Monday 7th January 2008) between 6am and 9pm.

"Newton Peripherals takes advantage of Bluetooth wireless technology by putting a unique twist on familiar devices to create a truly innovative 2-in-1 product," said Michael Foley, Ph.D., executive director, Bluetooth SIG. "The MoGo Mouse X54 PRO is a great example of how Bluetooth technology can be used to extend a product line or create a whole new category of user friendly devices."

"We are honoured by the nomination of the MoGo Mouse X54 PRO as one of the best Bluetooth products at CES," said Matthew Westover, Newton Peripherals' President and Chief Executive Officer. "Millions of laptop users will benefit from its small form factor, yet full-sized performance. The combination of Bluetooth wireless and our patented technology deliver a product that mobile computer users simply cannot find anywhere else."

Winners of the "Best of CES" contest will be announced at the Bluetooth SIG member celebration party on Tuesday, January 8. The winning products will be sent on an in-studio tour in 10 top-tier media markets in late January.

Pricing Information

Priced at GBP49.99, the MoGo Mouse X54 Pro is available online at: http://www.amazon.co.uk

About Newton Peripherals

Newton Peripherals LLC designs, develops and manufactures a complete line of patented products designed to enhance productivity for mobile computing users, including the award-winning MoGo Mouse, a wireless, Bluetooth-enabled, optical, rechargeable mouse. Its other products include the MoGo Dapter and the MoGo Headset. For further information and product photography, please visit http://www.newtonperipherals.com.

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