SAN JOSE, Calif., Sep 27, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Immersion Corporation (Nasdaq:IMMR), a leading developer and licensor of touch feedback technology, announced that the Samsung n330 mobile phone, with Immersion's VibeTonz System, is being offered by MetroPCS. This is the second instance of a U. S. carrier offering a phone with the VibeTonz System's full range of touch sensations for games, ringtones, and user interface features.

MetroPCS provides unlimited local and long distance service for a flat fee, an innovative plan that subscribers across various market segments find attractive, including teens. The n330's sleek and stylish design includes a unique pop-up screen, high-resolution color display, and 15 VibeTonz-enhanced ringers (bells and melodies) that play touch sensations synchronized to the melody, beat, and dynamics of the music. The ringers can be used to personalize service or identify individual callers, features that especially appeal to the youth population.

The phone is also capable of playing downloadable content, including games with touch sensations similar to those in console games -- the feel of acceleration, roughness of off-road terrain, and shock and rumble of explosions.

"Samsung saw the potential early on for the VibeTonz System, as not only a technology innovation but a strong market differentiator," said John Grundy, vice president and general manager, Immersion's Mobility business group. "Their n330 mobile phone is the first to use the VibeTonz System in the U.S., targeting both the youth market -- and dynamic companies like MetroPCS."

About Immersion (www.immersion.com)

Founded in 1993, Immersion Corporation is a recognized leader in developing, licensing, and marketing digital touch technology and products. Bringing value to markets where man-machine interaction needs to be made more compelling, safer, or productive, Immersion helps its partners broaden market reach by making the use of touch feedback as critical a user experience as sight and sound. Immersion's technology is deployed across automotive, entertainment, medical training, mobility, personal computing, and three-dimensional simulation markets. Immersion's patent portfolio includes over 500 issued or pending patents in the U.S. and other countries.

Immersion, the Immersion logo, and VibeTonz are trademarks of Immersion Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE: Immersion Corporation

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