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Hit music producers Kray Twinz link up with award winning technology innovator ARCHOS London - February 2009 - ARCHOS, award winning technology innovator, and leader in the portable media player market, today announced a lucrative sponsorship agreement with music pioneers and UK Asian Music Awards nominated musicians and producers the Kray Twinz. The Kray Twinz have amassed numerous accolades in their professional career, having produced award winning music for TV shows, movie soundtracks and video games. The Coventry born Twins shot to fame in 2005, when they collaborated with Hip Hop heavyweight Twista on the hit single “What We Do” which was one the biggest selling records of that year and featured at number 1 in the UK Urban Charts. Since then the Twinz have continued to excel at integrating traditional aspects of musical sounds into Western concepts, and are set to release their first debut album later this year which sees them collaborate with the likes of DMX, Ray J and Twista. The Kray Twinz will be using latest range of ARCHOS Internet Media Tablets for recording live sets and showcasing new material. The Twinz will also be using the devices in their Coventry based studio, as they put the finishing touches to their forthcoming album. Jat from Kray Twinz said “We are proud to partner with ARCHOS, having always been big fans and keen users of their products. We take our profession very seriously and only use the best products and technology to stay ahead of the game. The quality of video playback on the Internet Media Tablet is incredible, the units are so versatile and I was blown away with the amount of functions and features there are. The ARCHOS unit is the ideal device for showcasing our material on, and the union between cutting edge technology and music innovation, cannot but enhance the levels of excellence of our work.” Marketing Executive Matthew Knight added “We are delighted to be working with the Kray Twinz. They have recently been nominated in the best urban act and best video categories at the UK Asian Music Awards, which reflects their continued contribution and creativity in producing exciting and inspiring music.” “The partnership is a natural alliance with both parties at the forefront of innovation and creativity in their respective fields. The Kray Twinz are highly respected musicians and producers and demand the best technology and equipment in their profession. We are therefore delighted to be able to provide them with ARCHOS products, which again positions ARCHOS at the forefront of technology” The Internet Media Tablets are the latest products in a long line of award winning devices from technology innovator ARCHOS. The new products from ARCHOS redefine high-end portable devices, providing uncompromised access to the Internet, Media and TV.

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Hit music producers Kray Twinz link up with award winning technology innovator ARCHOS

London - February 2009 - ARCHOS, award winning technology innovator, and leader in the portable media player market, today announced a lucrative sponsorship agreement with music pioneers and UK Asian Music Awards nominated musicians and producers the Kray Twinz. The Kray Twinz have amassed numerous accolades in their professional career, having produced award winning music for TV shows, movie soundtracks and video games. The Coventry born Twins shot to fame in 2005, when they collaborated with

Hip Hop heavyweight Twista on the hit single “What We Do” which was one the biggest selling records of that year and featured at number 1 in the UK Urban Charts. Since then the Twinz have continued to excel at integrating traditional aspects of musical sounds into Western concepts, and are set to release their first debut album later this year which sees them collaborate with the likes of DMX, Ray J and Twista. The Kray Twinz will be using latest range of ARCHOS Internet Media Tablets for recording live sets and showcasing new material. The Twinz will also be using the devices in their Coventry based studio, as they put the finishing touches to their forthcoming album. Jat from Kray Twinz said “We are proud to partner with ARCHOS, having always been big fans and keen users of their products. We take our profession very seriously and only use the best products and technology to stay ahead of the game. The quality of video playback on the Internet Media Tablet is incredible, the units are so versatile and I was blown away with the amount of functions and features there are. The ARCHOS unit is the ideal device for showcasing our material on, and the union between cutting edge technology and music innovation, cannot but enhance the levels of excellence of our work.” Marketing Executive Matthew Knight added “We are delighted to be working with the Kray Twinz. They have recently been nominated in the best urban act and best video categories at the UK Asian Music Awards, which reflects their continued contribution and creativity in producing exciting and inspiring music.” “The partnership is a natural alliance with both parties at the forefront of innovation and creativity in their respective fields. The Kray Twinz are highly respected musicians and producers and demand the best technology and equipment in their profession. We are therefore delighted to be able to provide them with ARCHOS products, which again positions ARCHOS at the forefront of technology” The Internet Media Tablets are the latest products in a long line of award winning devices from technology innovator ARCHOS. The new products from ARCHOS redefine high-end portable devices, providing uncompromised access to the Internet, Media and TV.

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The partnership with Kray Twinz comes as part of an ongoing strategy by ARCHOS to work more closely with respected celebrity users of their products and leading industry professionals. About ARCHOS ARCHOS released the first pocket-sized HD-based MP3 player with the Jukebox 6000 in 2000 and since that time has revolutionised consumer electronics devices. The company invented the portable media player in 2003 and was the first to bring television recording, wireless and touch screens to Portable Media Players. ARCHOS have also introduced the Internet Media Tablet range – the 5, 5g and 7 – offering users instant, uncompromising access to the internet, media content and TV. Established in 1988, ARCHOS has offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. ARCHOS is listed on Euronext Paris, Compartment B, ISIN Code FR0000182479. www.archos.com.

About Kray Twinz The Coventry born Twins Kray Twinz have amassed a number of accolades in their professional career. Having gained international smash hits, produced award wining music for TV shows, movie soundtracks, video games, produced House, Bhangra, Hip Hop and R&B hits. Kray Twinz have enjoyed their first inkling of crossover fame, finding an unexpected audience in the American music industry. Their recent success has lead to collaborations with many established artists, such as Keyshia Cole, Sting and rap heavyweight, Twista. The Twinz last single “What We Do” was one of the biggest selling records of 2005 hitting the no.18 as a debut and also featured at number 1 in the UK Urban Charts. They continue to excel at integrating the traditional aspects of musical sounds into Western concepts which is seen as their trademark. Their forthcoming album is set an imminent, which sees the Twinz collaborate with the likes of DMX, Ray J and Twista. www.kraytwinz.com

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