LAS VEGAS, January 3, 2006 -- Lexar Media, Inc. (Nasdaq: LEXR), a world leader in advanced digital media technologies, will showcase its new Platinum II offering, an enhanced version of the company's Platinum line of flash memory cards, at the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Lexar's new Platinum II memory cards provide photographers with performance levels capable of sustained rapid-fire shooting and full motion video, two of the most popular and sought after features in digital cameras. The Platinum II CompactFlash memory card is speed-rated at 80X, capable of a minimum sustained write speed of 12MBs per second, while the Platinum II Secure Digital memory card is speed-rated at 60X, capable of a minimum sustained write speed of 9MBs per second. The Platinum II line also includes popular Memory Stick Pro and Memory Stick Pro Duo flash memory cards.

"With Platinum II, consumers can confidently choose from a practical line of memory cards that will allow them to take advantage of the advanced features in their digital camera," said Jim Gustke, vice president and general manager of memory cards at Lexar. "A minimum sustained speed-rating is a measurement of how quickly content can be written to the card. By speed-rating our Platinum II line of cards - and performance testing each before they ship - we're providing a higher level of confidence to the consumer during the flash memory buying process."

"The significant performance enhancement of our Platinum II flash memory cards directly addresses the growing number of consumers who demand high-speed cards for high-speed applications. Also, Platinum II cards satisfy the needs of retailers who want to offer their customers high-performance cards that work best with their digital camera," he added.

In addition to a significant performance enhancement, the Platinum II cards are now available in newly designed packaging intended to be easily identifiable in retail stores. The new packaging is aligned with Lexar's Professional line of memory cards and accessories, and clearly communicates flash memory card format, capacity and speed.

"Rapid-fire shooting and video capture are two features that continue to move up the consumer photography priority list," said Ed Lee, digital imaging analyst, InfoTrends/CAP Ventures. "High-speed cards, including those within Lexar's Platinum II line, are ideal for in-camera applications that require the user to write captured information to his or her card without interruption."

Lexar Platinum II flash memory cards are currently available at a wide variety of photo-specialty and consumer electronic retail stores, and through a variety of online resellers. More information on Lexar's photography products can be found at www.lexar.com.

FREMONT, Ca., November 21, 2005 -- Lexar Media, Inc. (Nasdaq: LEXR), a world leader in advanced digital media technologies today announced that its LockTight™ technology will be supported in the Nikon D200 creating an ideal solution for photographers who want to fully utilize the advanced feature set in this new camera, including security functionality and burst mode shooting. Lexar Professional LockTight CompactFlash is a unique security technology that allows photographers and organizations to control access to information stored on the user's memory cards. Following full support in the Nikon D2X and D2Hs digital SLR cameras, the new Nikon D200 is the most affordable digital camera that includes built-in LockTight functionality.

"Security and controlling access to digital images continues to be a critical feature for vertical markets such as law enforcement, insurance, medicine or government. With LockTight, Lexar is offering a unique secure digital imaging solution for these markets," said John Omvik, director of professional product marketing, Lexar. "With the introduction of the D200, photographers and organizations in these markets now have three different Nikon cameras to choose from with varying feature sets and price points," he added.

Beyond security, the Lexar Professional CompactFlash with LockTight delivers a minimum sustained write speed capability of 80X, enough to take advantage of the D200's burst mode of 5 frames per second - without delays in writing the data to the memory card (Lexar defines "X" within its speed-rating system as equivalent to a minimum write speed capability of 150 kilobytes per second). Any Lexar Professional CompactFlash card used with a Nikon D200 digital SLR camera is the ideal combination for shooting at weddings, sporting events or any venue where missing the perfect image is not an option.

"The comprehensive feature set of the D200-including the unique LockTight compatibility and functionality-will appeal to many professionals around the world," said Kazuyuki Kazami, General Manager of Marketing, Nikon Corporation. "Among the D200's target customer base are organizations that have a real need to protect their content, demonstrate a chain of evidence and restrict access to confidential or sensitive image data. Lexar's LockTight system offers us a unique way to address these requirements from our vertical market customers," he added.

How LockTight Works
The combination of Lexar Professional CompactFlash with LockTight and Lexar's custom LockTight software creates a security solution ideal for photographers in fields such as forensic photography, scientific research, military and law enforcement. When used in conjunction with a camera that supports the LockTight system, access to the digital content stored on a LockTight card is restricted to authorized users and authorized cameras through card level, 160 bit authentication. Once the card has been registered to users and cameras, it will only work in those specific cameras and can only be accessed on a PC or MAC by those users with the login information established by the system administrator. A Lexar Professional CompactFlash Reader completes the security solution, as only the user's registered cameras and Professional CompactFlash Readers can recognize a secured LockTight card. LockTight cards that are not secured operate as normal cards.

When used in conjunction with a camera that supports the LockTight system, LockTight CompactFlash employs a unique strategy to protect data, and, as a result, LockTight cards are always "locked." A computer or camera cannot read or write data to/from a LockTight card until a critical authorization process takes place between the LockTight card and the host computer or host camera. This authorization process is where the 160-bit HMAC SHA-1 hash algorithm is employed.

Lexar Professional LockTight CompactFlash cards are currently available at photo-specialty stores and through key market value added resellers in capacities of 512MB and 2GB. More information on Lexar's professional products can be found at www.lexar.com/dp.

Lexar Offers a Glimpse Into The World of Top Photographers

By Hosting Professionals At Photo Plus Expo

FREMONT, Ca., October 11, 2005 – Lexar Media, Inc. (Nasdaq: LEXR), a world leader in advanced digital media technologies, announced today that Greg Gorman, Stephen Wilkes and Nick Vedros will appear in Lexar’s booth at the Photo Plus Expo Trade Show and Conference to exhibit their breathtaking images and offer insight and motivation to attendees while spurring innovative thinking and creative ability through the use of digital photography.

Appearing in Lexar’s booth (#348) from 11am-3pm each day of the conference held in New York City, these well-respected professional photographers will be available to autograph posters from their latest work and hold discussions with Photo Plus attendees.  Greg Gorman will be available on Thursday, October 20th, Nick Vedros on Friday, October 21st and Stephen Wilkes on Saturday, October 22nd. Greg Gorman, Stephen Wilkes and Nick Vedros are among many professional photographers currently profiled on Lexar’s professional photography website, located at www.lexar.com/dp.