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COLOR KINETICS DEMONSTRATES FUTURE OF INTELLIGENT SOLID-STATE LIGHTING AT
LIGHTFAIR INTERNATIONAL
New York, NY - Lightfair International - April 12, 2005 - Color Kinetics Incorporated (NASDAQ: CLRK), a pioneer in the design, marketing and licensing of intelligent solid-state lighting systems and technologies, today at Lightfair International revealed a look at the future of lighting with new technologies and systems, including its newly launched IntelliWhite™ series of first-of-their-kind intelligent white solid-state lighting solutions. Color Kinetics also demonstrated optimized versions of two of its most popular offerings, ColorBlast® 12 and ColorCast™14, capitalizing on the latest LED advancements to deliver a new level of system performance with superior optics.
Guiding the Future of Intelligent White Light
Making its official Lightfair debut, Color Kinetics' IntelliWhite series combines Color Kinetics' digital control expertise with advanced white LEDs to not only replace conventional light sources in specialized applications, but to enable completely new uses of high-quality white light. IntelliWhite systems extend the inherent benefits of LEDs, including efficiency, long life, durability, and lack of radiated heat and UV emission, to white light applications, while adding intelligence to surpass the capabilities of conventional lighting. They give users greater ability to harness and control illumination as never before. IntelliWhite systems now feature enhanced optics for greater output, color mixing, and beam patterns.
The IntelliWhite series is comprised of two product categories, each featuring new innovations in LED technology: color temperature controllable products apply Chromacore® technology to produce gradients of warm to cool light from a single fixture, while fixed color dimmable products apply DIMand™ technology to allow compatibility with most standard dimmers and existing lighting environments.
 
Guiding the Next Generation of Power Technology
ColorBlast 12 Powercore is a new, high-performance, intelligent solid-state lighting system that applies Color Kinetics' breakthrough Powercore™ technology to accept line voltage, dramatically decreasing installation cost and complexity.
ColorBlast 12 Powercore offers the versatile aesthetics, ease-of-control, and compact, rugged nature of ColorBlast 12, in the same size and form factor, with enhanced optics for increased output and no need for external power/data supplies. (See fact sheet for additional details.)
Color Kinetics developed Powercore technology to support the next generation of intelligent solid-state lighting systems, which have more complex power distribution requirements as LED technology advances and installations increase in scale. With Powercore, Color Kinetics has integrated a complete line voltage power solution into its systems, beginning with ColorCast 14, iColor Cove® MX Powercore, and now ColorBlast 12 Powercore. Systems that feature Powercore technology exhibit many practical and operational benefits, ranging from streamlined wiring and installation to integrated Power Factor Correction, which can reduce electrical expenses and improve circuit loading in a facility or installation.
Guiding the Evolution of Today's Popular Offerings
As LEDs continue to improve in performance and decrease in cost, Color Kinetics capitalizes on these advancements by continually evaluating and integrating the optimal devices in its systems. In addition to launching new products based on the latest LED technology, Color Kinetics demonstrated optimized versions of two of its existing models - ColorBlast 12 and ColorCast 14. These market-proven products have been redesigned with advanced LED technology and optics, which translates into even greater output.
ColorBlast 12 is a rugged, compact intelligent solid-state lighting system for diverse wall washing and grazing applications in dry, wet and damp environments. From exterior facades, to retail display windows, to colorfully accented signs and sculptures, ColorBlast 12 enables near-infinite lighting designs with its versatile installation capabilities and ease of control. The new version has a 350 degree locking pan and tilt mounting base with a safety tether point.
ColorCast 14 is a sleek, linear 13.5" (34.3 cm) system with maximized intensity for lighting large-scale alcoves, archways and walls in dry, wet and damp environments. It applies Powercore technology for greater operational efficiency and simplified installation, and accepts a universal power input range from100 to 240VAC, 50/60 Hz, which facilitates the installation of many units in a continuous run without the need for external power/data supplies. The new version has a tighter beam angle.
Guiding Industry Adoption of Intelligent Solid-State Lighting
Color Kinetics seeks to drive cross-industry adoption of intelligent solid-state lighting through an active OEM and licensing program, which extends the value of its intellectual property, technology and expertise to third-party manufacturers. At Lightfair, Color Kinetics demonstrated new OEM product offerings designed to give manufacturers flexible options for cost-effectively developing and delivering complete lighting systems based on market-proven technology. The new offerings include additional Digital Light Engines (DLEs), new power/data modules, and proprietary chips that Color Kinetics is making available to third parties for the first time.
  
Color Kinetics also demonstrated third-party solutions based on its technology - spanning a wide variety of products and applications: Entertainment lighting products by Altman Lighting and Main Light Industries, aircraft interior lighting by B/E Aerospace, pool and spa lighting by Hayward Pool Products and Balboa Instruments, automotive aftermarket lighting by Tireflys, and digital jukebox lighting by TouchTunes.
 
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About Color Kinetics (www.colorkinetics.com)
Color Kinetics Incorporated (NASDAQ: CLRK) is a pioneer in the design, marketing and licensing of intelligent solid-state lighting systems and technologies. The company's award-winning product lines apply the practical and aesthetic benefits of LEDs to transcend the limits of traditional light sources for use in high-performance lighting and OEM and licensing applications. Its products and technologies leverage a patented layer of digital intelligence, called Chromacore®, to generate and control millions of colors and dynamic lighting effects. Color Kinetics holds 38 patents and has over 130 patent applications pending that apply to many aspects of solid-state lighting technology. Founded in 1997, the company is headquartered in Boston, MA with offices in the UK, China, and a joint venture in Japan.
“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this Annual Report regarding Color Kinetics Incorporated’s business that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned that these statements involve risks and uncertainties, are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events and results. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, see “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, File Number 333-114386, and in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2004, each as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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