InterVideo Unveils PC/CE Convergence Solution for OEMs at SBS.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers System Builder BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 4, 2004 Single Software Solution Enables Manufacturers to Quickly Introduce PCs With InstantON CE-like Home Entertainment Functions With Remote Control of TV, Video, Music InterVideo(R), Inc. (Nasdaq:IVII), a leading provider of middleware solutions for consumer electronics and PC manufacturers, announced today that it will begin delivering its innovative InstantON technology to OEMs and PC system producers for barebone and notebook systems that will begin appearing on the market in Q2 of this year. Produced by nearly a dozen manufacturers, these systems will provide customers with all of the benefits of a consumer electronic (CE) device on a PC. During demonstrations at the System Builder Summit (SBS See Small Business Server. ) here this week, computer manufacturers and system integrators will see how they can quickly and economically incorporate InterVideo's technology to offer consumers InstantON-based systems with all of the features and capabilities of a complete home entertainment center and a personal computer. InterVideo InstantON is a modular solution that is a new concept in PC/CE convergence. InstantON delivers TV, radio, music, videos and burning to DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. with the fast, CE-like access and the remote control consumers expect. With InstantON, systems instantly spring to life with a push of the button. People can watch DVDs and home VCDs, browse photo albums, and listen to rich surround sound An audio recording and playback system that uses five or more channels plus a subwoofer channel. See 5.1 channel and 3D audio. music or watch TV. With the advanced PVR See DVR. capabilities, InstantON can be used for time-shifting TV programs so users can pause and replay live TV as well as record favorite shows for later viewing. The software is enhanced with basic editing and DVD burning tools that allow users to cut, merge and split recorded TV programs and videos. Edited videos can be quickly burned directly to a DVD disc for viewing in their living room, on their laptop or shared with family and friends. InterVideo InstantON's dual-boot configuration, which is being incorporated into systems from Fujitsu, Sharp and others, allows a single PC to be used for both computing tasks and entertainment. Without launching the standard Windows(R) OS, all of the multimedia activities consumers have come to expect from a complete home entertainment center can be accessed using a remote control, similar to a CE-device. When consumers want to use the PC to access their work-related files or the Internet, they can easily move into the Windows mode which requires the full Windows load time. "In today's hyper-competitive environment product differentiation Product Differentiation A source of competitive advantage that depends on producing some item that is regarded to have unique and valuable characteristics. and time-to-market are major concerns for computer manufacturers and system developers," Andy Kuo, managing director of InterVideo Europe, noted. "As a result, barebone system manufacturers such as AOpen, Jetway, MSI MSI: see integrated circuit. (1) (MicroSoft Installer) See Windows Installer. (2) (Medium Scale Integration) Between 100 and 3,000 transistors on a chip. See SSI, LSI, VLSI and ULSI. and ASUS ASUS Arts and Science Undergraduate Society (Queen's University) ASUS Air Support Squadron (USAF) ASUS Annual Support & Update Service ASUS Administrative Support/Utilization as well as notebook producers like Quanta quan·ta n. Plural of quantum. , Wistron, and Uniwill have begun offering InstantON-ready products to their 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 and system customers. The new breed of InstantON-based PCE PCE pseudocholinesterase; see cholinesterase. erythromycin Apo-Erythro (CA), Apo-Erythro-EC, Diomycin (CA), E-Base, E-Mycin, Erybid (CA), Erymax (UK), Ery-Tab, Erythromid (CA), PCE (CA), Rommix (UK), Tiloryth (UK) products give the consumer the best of home entertainment and computer work processing in a single economic solution." InterVideo InstantON incorporates the reliability and power of InterVideo WinDVD(R), and LinDVD(TM) the playback/navigation software selected by industry leaders for their PCs and high-end CE devices. The Instant Media Technology (IMT IMT, n.pr See inspiratory muscle training. ) technology incorporated in the new Linux(R)-based software integrates the BIOS, OS, power management, and noise control with InterVideo's media playback/recording/editing technology, enabling consumers to enjoy the Instant access and remote control-only CE experience on their PC. In addition, the PVR functionality is based on InterVideo's award-winning WinDVR(TM) and LinDVR(TM) products for viewing TV on a PC with time-shifting functionality, giving the user complete control of their TV experience. By including remote control support for the multimedia features, InstantON makes moving from one entertainment application to another as fast and easy as changing the channel on a TV set. Users simply push the Play button to watch DVDs, VCDs, and home videos with outstanding clarity; listen to music with rich surround sound; and watch or record TV programs -- all from the comfort of their living room couch. Kuo noted that InstantON represents the true beginning of PC/CE convergence that people increasingly demand for their digital homes. "Even people who have never used a computer can use the remote control-only solution for their entertainment and never bother with a keyboard or mouse," he added. "They can enjoy their videos and music, take advantage of the TV/PVR functions, use the digital video recording and Web capabilities; and if they want to take a break, they can use the PC capabilities for their school, office and home work processing." Availability InterVideo InstantON is currently available from InterVideo only to OEMs for evaluation and integration and is not sold as stand-alone retail software. The modular nature of the product enables OEMs and middleware developers to create customized solutions and to incorporate only the features that are required for a particular device. InstantON includes the OS, BIOS, drivers, modules (engines), applications, user interface and remote controller. InterVideo also offers consulting services Noun 1. consulting service - service provided by a professional advisor (e.g., a lawyer or doctor or CPA etc.) service - work done by one person or group that benefits another; "budget separately for goods and services" to assist OEM and integrator InstantON customers with product planning Product Planning is the ongoing process of identifying and articulating market requirements that define a product’s feature set. See also
About InterVideo, Inc. InterVideo is a leading provider of DVD software. InterVideo has developed a technology platform from which it has created a broad suite of integrated multimedia software products that allow users to capture, edit, author, burn, distribute, and play digital video. InterVideo's software is bundled with products sold by the majority of the leading PC OEMs. The company is headquartered in Fremont, CA with regional offices in Europe, Taiwan, China and Japan. For more information, contact InterVideo at 510-651-0888 or visit the company's Web site at www.intervideo.com. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Statement Except for the historical statements contained herein, the foregoing release contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. , including statements regarding InterVideo's InstantON, WinDVD, WinDVR, LinDVR and LinDVD products. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially due to several factors, including but not limited to the ability to forecast customer behavior and recognize or respond to emerging trends, changing preferences or competitive factors, the market acceptance of our new products and product enhancements, the resolution of any notices of claims regarding alleged infringement of third parties' intellectual property rights, the ability to maintain or expand our relationship with PC OEMS and other risks and uncertainties. Please consult the various reports and documents filed by InterVideo with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to InterVideo's Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. for other risk factors that could cause actual results to differ. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and InterVideo disclaims any responsibility to update or revise any forward-looking statement provided in this news release. InterVideo and WinDVD are registered trademarks and WinDVR, LinDVR and LinDVD are trademarks of InterVideo, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Editor's Note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : Andy Kuo, managing director of InterVideo Europe, will be available to meet OEMs, system developers and members of the press at SBS at the Hotel Rey Juan Carlos Juan Car·los Born 1938. King of Spain (since 1975) who acceded to the throne on the death of Francisco Franco and helped restore parliamentary democracy. Noun 1. in Barcelona. To schedule individual appointments, please contact Andreas Pestke at +49 240 38 39 183 or via email: andreas.pestke@intervideo-europe.com. |
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