Alias SketchBook Pro Now On ThinkPad Tablet PC

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Press Release

Alias SketchBook Pro Software Now Included on ThinkPad Tablet PC

Award-winning paint and drawing software application part of Lenovo's new hardware offering

Toronto, ON - August 4, 2005 - Alias® today announced that its SketchBook Pro software will be bundled with the recently released Lenovo® x41ThinkPad® Tablet PC. A full-feature trial software version of Alias' digital pen-based sketching and annotation software, Alias SketchBook Pro, will be included on all ThinkPad X41 Tablet units. As part of Lenovo's offering, customers will have the ability to download, install and use Alias SketchBook Pro without restriction for a 15-day trial period, with a limited-feature version after the trial expires.

"The utility of the Alias SketchBook Pro features and functions successfully highlights the capabilities of the ThinkPad X41 Tablet," says Steve Maric, global sales and marketing manager for Alias SketchBook Pro. "By matching Alias' expertise in digital paint and drawing technology with Lenovo's Tablet, a powerful visual thinking and presentation tool has been born. This synergistic relationship reflects the forward momentum of the Tablet PC industry."

When Inspiration Strikes
Alias SketchBook Pro is a nimble, high-quality paint and drawing application designed specifically for use with a Tablet and stylus. Using a fast, simple and natural interface that feels like drawing with a pen and paper, SketchBook Pro enables its users to draw wherever and whenever inspiration strikes. Used by designers, illustrators, visualization specialists, educators, artists and others looking to capture their ideas and communicate visual concepts, this software features paint, image organization, annotation and presentation tools to replace the traditional paper sketchbook. To purchase Alias SketchBook Pro or to download a free 15-day full-feature trial version of the software, please visit www.alias.com/sketchbookpro.

Serving a Dual Purpose
The ThinkPad X41 Tablet has dual functionality - as a Tablet with digital pen and writable slate as well as a full-size keyboard and traditional notebook with PC capabilities. Starting at 3.5 pounds and 1.14-inches thin, select models of the ThinkPad X41 Tablet are nearly 20 per cent lighter than its closest competitor. A ThinkPad X41 Tablet with an 8-cell battery delivers the longest standard battery life of any 12-inch convertible Tablet. The ThinkPad X41 Tablet will be available through select resellers and through www.lenovo.com and www.ibm.com. For more information, see www.thinkpad.com/tabletpc.

About Alias
As the world's leading innovator of 3D graphics technology, Alias develops software for the film and video, games, web, interactive media, industrial design, automotive, architecture and visualization markets. Launched in the fall of 2002, Alias SketchBook Pro is the company's first consumer level product. The software is bundled with hardware from leading original equipment manufacturers (OEM's) including, HP®, Wacom®, Motion Computing ® and ViewSonic®. Alias SketchBook Pro customers include: Brooks Stevens Design, General Motors, GE Medical Systems and Research in Motion (RIM).