ArcSoft Magic-i(TM) 3 Achieves Windows Vista Certification.Webcam (WEB CAMera) A video camera that is used to send periodic images or continuous frames to a Web site for display. Webcam software typically captures the images as JPEG or MPEG files and uploads them to the Web server. Software Enhances Video Chat FREMONT, Calif. -- ArcSoft, Inc. announced today that ArcSoft Magic-i[TM] 3 has been designated as Certified for Windows Vista The current version of Windows for the desktop. It was released in late 2006 for businesses and early 2007 for consumers. Vista adds numerous features, including improved security and advanced multimedia capabilities. by Microsoft. Magic-i is a powerful webcam application designed to extend the video chat experience. It provides real-time video effects See digital video effects. and enhancements, for both live webcam footage and streaming multimedia files. The Vista certification process involves rigorous in-house testing and verification of the test results at Microsoft labs. "Between streaming video A one-way video transmission over a data network. It is widely used on the Web as well as company networks to play video clips and video broadcasts. Computers in home networks stream video to digital media hubs connected to a home theater. to multiple applications at once and streaming multimedia files right through the video chat session, Magic-i is a terrific application for enhancing video chat in fun and exciting ways," said Michael Downs Michael Lynn Downs (born June 9, 1959 in Dallas, Texas) is a former American football safety in the NFL, having played for the Dallas Cowboys (1981-1988) and the Phoenix Cardinals (1989). He is a 1977 graduate of South Oak Cliff High School in Dallas. , ArcSoft Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. "We have been delighted to work with Microsoft to certify Magic-i for Vista and to deliver our product with the most up-to-date features." "Microsoft is pleased that ArcSoft has earned the Certified for Windows Vista software logo for their Magic-i application," said Brad Goldberg, General Manager for Windows Vista Product Management at Microsoft Corp. "By certifying their application, ArcSoft is letting their customers know that their product has met explicit standards of reliability and quality, and has been tested and proven to deliver a superior experience with a PC running Windows Vista." Many other ArcSoft desktop software titles are compatible with Windows Vista and are at various stages in the Vista certification process. ArcSoft WebCam Companion[TM], another application in ArcSoft's suite of webcam solutions, achieved Certified for Windows Vista status last week. Pricing and Availability Magic-i is available for OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and bundling, or for retail purchase for US$29.99. More information is available at www.arcsoft.com/products/magici. About ArcSoft ArcSoft, Inc. is a leading developer of multimedia software for desktop computers and embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. solutions for digital camera, PC-peripheral, mobile phone, and consumer electronics manufacturers. Established in 1994, ArcSoft is headquartered in Fremont, California For the unincorporated community in Yolo County, California, see . Fremont (IPA: /ˈfriːmɒnt/) is a city in California that was incorporated on January 23, 1956, from the merger of five smaller communities: , with regional commercial and development facilities in Europe and the Far East. For further details, visit www.arcsoft.com. [c] 2007. All rights reserved, ArcSoft and the ArcSoft logo are registered trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc. All other products and companies named herein are trademarks of their respective owners. |
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