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Charlotte Russe to Deploy LS2208 Scanners in 500 Stores HOLTSVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Symbol Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:SBL), The Enterprise Mobility Company(TM), today announced that it has sold its one millionth LS2208 bar code scanner further demonstrating its leadership status in the bar code scanner data capture market. Symbol also announced the milestone scanner was purchased by specialty clothing and accessories retailer Charlotte Russe, who will deploy the LS2208 scanners as part of a new state-of-the-art point-of-sale (POS) store front that will be integrated by Symbol partner JDA software across more than 500 retail locations. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041029/SYMBOLOGO ) "With increasing demands from customers to maintain shopper loyalty, we are always looking for new ways to streamline operations and improve customer service," said Ed Wong, senior vice president, Charlotte Russe Stores. "The high-performance Symbol LS2208 scanner will help to increase employee productivity and improve customer satisfaction with reduced lines and faster checkout." The LS2208 scanner is the fastest selling scanner in Symbol history and in 2005 its sales represented 33 percent of all laser scanners sold worldwide(1). With a small, lightweight and ergonomic design, the LS2208 offers high- performance scanning designed to increase productivity at the retail point of sale; improve stockroom operations; and help track assets and inventory. Its durable design can withstand up to five-foot drops to concrete and multiple interfaces provide investment protection for customers that decide to update their point-of-sale system. "Symbol's LS2208 bar code scanner has been so successful because of its ability to meet the varying needs of our customers, such as Charlotte Russe, while offering increased productivity at an affordable price," said Bob Sanders, vice president and general manager of Symbol's advanced data capture division. "This customer acceptance milestone recognizes Symbol's rich history in the advanced data capture market and further demonstrates our commitment to working with channel partners to deliver best in class bar code scanning solutions." About Symbol Technologies Symbol Technologies, Inc., The Enterprise Mobility Company(TM), is a recognized worldwide leader in enterprise mobility, delivering products and solutions that capture, move and manage information in real time to and from the point of business activity. Symbol enterprise mobility solutions integrate advanced data capture products, radio frequency identification technology, mobile computing platforms, wireless infrastructure, mobility software and world-class services programs. Symbol enterprise mobility products and solutions are proven to increase workforce productivity, reduce operating costs, drive operational efficiencies and realize competitive advantages for the world's leading companies. More information is available at http://www.symbol.com/. For Symbol Technologies: For media information: Traci Hoch Joey Marquart Symbol Technologies, Inc. Edelman Public Relations 631.738.5426 212.704.8133 For financial information: For industry analyst information: Lori Chaitman Shirley Schroedl Symbol Technologies, Inc. Symbol Technologies, Inc. 631.738.5050 631.738.4823 (1) Venture Development Corporation: "The Global AIDC Industry Business Planning Service 2006," August 2006 http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041029/SYMBOLOGODATASOURCE: Symbol Technologies, Inc. CONTACT: Media, Traci Hoch, +1-631-738-5426, , or Financial, Lori Chaitman, +1-631-738-5050, , or Industry, Shirley Schroedl, +1-631-738-4823, , all of Symbol Technologies, Inc.; Joey Marquart, Edelman Public Relations, +1-212-704-8133, , for Symbol Technologies, Inc. Web site: http://www.symbol.com/

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