Meade Instruments (MEAD) 10-K 2011 FY Annual report

Exhibit 32.1

Written Statement
Pursuant To
18 U.S.C. Section 1350

The undersigned, Steven G. Murdock, the Chief Executive Officer of Meade Instruments Corp. (the “Company”), pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, hereby certifies that:

(i) the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2011 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Sections 13(a) and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(ii) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: May 31, 2011

By:	/s/ STEVEN G. MURDOCK
	Chief Executive Officer