Hammer Launches Appliance

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Hammer Storage, a division of Bell Microproducts Inc. (NASDAQ:BELM), one of the world's largest value-added distributors of storage and computing technology, today announced the release of myshare(TM), its latest network storage solution.The first offering in a well-rounded family of network storage products, the1 terabyte (TB) myshare is available now with an MSRP of $499 at select retail stores, online retailers, and directly from Hammer Storage at www.hammer-storage.com.

The launch of myshare comes at a time when consumers are increasing their usage of hard disk drives to store not just data files, but also photos,movies, and music. myshare provides a simple and safe solution for storingan assortment of content that can be shared throughout the home or anywhere, anytime over the Internet.

Perfect for the consumer and SOHO (small office/home office) market, myshare is the ideal new resident in today's digital home. Designed to foster sharing, myshare enables users to share digital content within the home and between different computer platforms including PC, Mac, and Linux workstations. Content once trapped in an individual computer is now readily available to all those connected to the home network. Once plugged into myshare, USB printers and storage devices including memory sticks can also be easily shared over the home network.

"Digital home storage needs are growing exponentially, and this trend is creating a real demand for affordable, simple network storage solutions that offer ease-of-use that is similar to that found in common household appliances," commented Jerry Kagele, Bell Microproducts' president of North American distribution. "The myshare family of products gives consumers the peace of mind that is associated with knowing that their irreplaceable digital media files are securely stored, protected and accessible whenever, wherever they like."

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