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Wipeouts in Whiteouts? Killer Ollies? Endos or Barrel Rolls? Catch 'Em All With ATC2K from Oregon Scientific.

2(nd) Generation Action Camera Promises Waterproof Hands-Free Video at 30 FPS

TUALATIN, Ore. -- Play hard, record everything, even underwater! Today, Oregon Scientific announced its next generation of its winning action camera lineup: ATC2K. Weighing in at less than a pound (with batteries), this hands-free, self-contained action cam delivers full color digital video in 640 X 480 VGA at 30 frames per second, nearly twice the video quality of its best-selling predecessor, ATC-1000. ATC2K shoots high quality video in up to three meters of water for the duration of the battery life. Take it with you on your surf, snorkel or ski trip!

Expandable up to 2GB, with a built-in SD card slot and 32MB of internal memory, ATC2K mounts easily on helmets, bikes, race cars, dirt bikes and more. Wipeouts in a white out? No worries, ATC2K is also shock-resistant for extreme sports activity.

"We've been working hard to get the design, functionality and performance of ATC2K up to demands of the action sports and outdoor enthusiast crowd," said Bill Uzell, executive vice president of Oregon Scientific. "We learned with our ATC-1000 that hands-free action cams are not just for kids, they're for kids of any age and can be used in a wide assortment of scenarios. We're even talking to firefighting organizations to use ATC2K in training situations. We're excited to see ATC2K quickly becoming this holiday's must-have."

ATC2K comes equipped with mounting hardware for bicycles, skateboards, helmets and more. USB and RCA cables are also included for "insta-grat" playback on video devices or TVs. Its digital memory is expandable using standard SD cards, a 2GB card will hold nearly two hours of compressed videoCoplenty of time to perfect the latest stunt. The included Action Lab software lets you turn your footage from Mt. Bachelor's Black Diamond runs into your version of Warren Miller, complete with sound and special effects. ATC2K also works seamlessly with most editing software.

ATC2K features:

* Mounts easily on helmets, handlebars, and other sports equipment

* Waterproof up to three meters (nine feet)

* Mac-compatible

* 640 x 480 VGA resolution at 30 frames per second

* 4"x 2" profile, .18 lbs. without batteries (not included)

* USB and RCA cables included for easy playback on PC or TV (both NTSC and PAL)

* SD card expansion up to 2GB - onboard memory is 32MB

* Operates with 2 AA batteries, not included

* Note: For optimal performance in colder conditions (at or below 0 degrees Celsius/32 degrees Fahrenheit), Lithium batteries are recommended. A polyurethane sleeve is available for purchase separately to help insulate ATC2K in extremely cold conditions (-32 degrees F).

Oregon Scientific offers a wide variety of products, ranging from youth and learning to sports and fitness. Its devices couple innovative technology with fluid design, and feature advanced liquid crystal displays (LCD). Built from its hallmark of timing and weather devices, Oregon Scientific is expanding to meet the diverse needs of its customers to enhance the way we live, work and play. Oregon Scientific considers its products as Technology Designed for Life.

Oregon Scientific is a division of one of the world's premier electronics manufacturers, Integrated Display Technology, Ltd. (IDT), based in Hong Kong. IDT was founded in 1977 and is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as IDT Technology, and on the Singapore Exchange as ICom. IDT offers complete product development services to its OEM partners, from product concept to mass production, including custom LCD design, software development and product tooling.

For more information, please visit: www2.oregonscientific.com.

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