TechWorks Rolls Out Five New PC Graphics Accelerators Through Retail and
Distribution Channels

The TechWorks ThunderBolt Line Offers a Graphics Board for Every Customer's
Need. PCI, VESA, and ISA--TechWorks has it all.

August 24, 1994--Austin, Texas--Technology Works Inc. (TechWorks) today
introduced its ThunderBolt Series, a complete line of graphics
accelerators for the Windows, CAD and video game market. By this Fall,
TechWorks will market these graphics accelerator boards through all the
major retail and distribution channels. As of today, CompUSA, Computer
City, and Ingram have agreed to carry the TechWorks accelerator line.

These high-performance DRAM-based accelerators are ideal for a variety of
applications, including Windows, CAD, desktop publishing, multimedia, and
video games (refer to the technical data attached for specific
information).

PCI Local Bus

* ThunderBoltPCIT2 (plugs into 32-bit PCI slot,
  up to 1280x1024/256 colors/80MHz maximum bandwidth)
* ThunderBoltPRO2 (plugs into 64-bit PCI slot,
  up to 1280x1024/256 colors/135MHz maximum band width)

VESA Local Bus

* ThunderBoltVL2 (plugs into 32-bit VESA Local Bus slot,
  up to 1280x1024/256 colors//135MHz maximum bandwidth))
* ThunderBoltVLT2 (plugs into 32-bit VESA Local Bus slot,
  up to 1280x1024/256 colors/80MHz maximum bandwidth) ISA Bus
* ThunderBoltISA (plugs into 16-bit ISA bus slot,
  up to 1280x1024/16 colors/110MHz maximum bandwidth)

These low-cost high-performance boards are specifically designed by
TechWorks to offer the customer a complete set of solutions.

TechWorks can leverage its CompUSA and Computer City partnership, as well
as other major retail and distributor channels, as a signal that TechWorks
is a serious major player in the PC graphics industry.

ADDED VALUE

The ThunderBolt Series comes with the following drivers to directly boost
the performance of that application.

- Windows 3.1
- AutoCAD R10/11/12
- Lotus 123 v2.1/2.2
- Symphony v 2.x
- Gem v3.xx
- MS Word v5.x
- Quattro Pro v2.x
- WordPerfect v5.1/6.0

The entire TechWorks ThunderBolt Line supports Windows NT and OS/2.

OUTSTANDING TECHWORKS THUNDERBOLT SERIES FEATURES

Windows Mode Change Utility. In this mode, under Windows, the user can
change resolution, colors, font size and vertical refresh, and
automatically restart Windows. You never need to run Windows setup again.

Windows Panning Utility. This utility lets the user pan Windows
applications using the mouse position instead of the scroll bars. It runs
with MS-EXCEL, Quattro Pro for Windows, Lotus 1-2-3 for Windows, PADS2000,
ACAD for Windows, and more.

On-Line Reference Guide. This is an on-line help file that contains
information about using the TechWorks utilities, video timing, and other
features.

Lifetime Warranty. TechWorks assures quality and satisfaction with a
lifetime warranty.

"Outrageous" Technical Support. In addition to toll-free support, we also
offer support on BBS, America On Line: TECHWORKS; AppleLink: TECHWORKS;
and CompuServe (Graphics B Vendor Forum).

HIGH-POWERED TOOLS THAT WON'T DRAIN YOUR BUDGET

The TechWorks ThunderBolt boards are an incredible value ranging in
suggested list price from $169 to $399.

TECHWORKS MERCHANDISING CAPABILITIES

Innovative Packaging--TechWorks is well known in the retail market for its
innovative J Rack packaging for Macintosh and PC memory products.
TechWorks will take the same innovative packaging approach with its
ThunderBolt graphics board series.

Outstanding in-store service:

* Technical training on-site
* Toll-free support
* End cap displays
* Guaranteed delivery
* Front ship

Other Company Information

TechWorks just completed $6 million equity private placement and will use
the capital to accelerate its worldwide expansion into both the domestic
and international computer marketplace. Founded in 1986 by Mike Frost.
TechWorks employs 140 people and has grown to over $60 million in revenues
in 1993.

Technology Works Inc
4030 West Braker Lane, Suite 340
Austin, TX 78759-5319
512-794-8533,  800-688-7466,  fax 512-794-8520
AOL/ALINK: TechWorks;  CIS: 76516,3243

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