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Jun. 30, 2010
CyberLink PowerDVD 3D is the Choice of Hitachi-LG Data Storage Inc / LG Electronics for 3D Movie Playback on its new Blu-ray Disc Optical Drive

Taipei, TaiwanJune 30, 2010—CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW) is pleased to announce its partnership with Hitachi-LG Data Storage Inc / LG Electronics to include PowerDVD 3D with their new Blu-ray Disc optical drives.

Hitachi-LG Data Storage Inc / LG Electronics  is the world’s leading company in the optical storage industry and has maintained No.1 global market share for 9 consultative years since its establishment.

Hitachi-LG Data Storage Inc / LG Electronics decision to bundle CyberLink award-wining PowerDVD 3D software with their optical disc drive will served as a flagship for bringing 3D experience to the masses.

“We are entering the HD and 3D era,” said Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink. “CyberLink PowerDVD 3D delivers 3D viewing with unparallels picture quality.  Together with Hitachi-LG Data Storage Inc / LG Electronics Blu-ray drives, we are able to provide viewers with a smooth and seamless 3D experience.”

CyberLink PowerDVD 3D is the first software player to receive Blu-ray 3D certification from the Blu-ray Disc Association. Optimized with CPU and GPU hardware acceleration, PowerDVD 3D delivers two 1080p frames to create a flawless and smooth high definition 3D video effect to the display. PowerDVD 3D also features TrueTheater 3D to convert existing 2D DVD titles and 2D videos into a 3D movie experience, allowing consumers to enjoy 3D immediately.

CyberLink has recently announced the 3D Zone to provide a clear and concise guide to consumers about 3D Videos, Blu-ray 3D and how to setup 3D entertainment on PCs. To learn all about 3D Video and Blu-ray 3D and download the white paper, please visit 3D Zone: www.cyberlink.com/3dzone.

About Hitachi-LG Data Storage / LG Electronics
Hitachi-LG Data Storage / LG Electronics is a joint company of Hitachi, Ltd. and LG Electronics, Inc. that began business in January 2001. We develop and sell optical data storage disc drives for PCs and are one of the top OEMs in the world. Hitachi-LG Data Storage / LG Electronics main product lineup includes Blu-ray Disc drives, DVD Super Multi drives, DVD-ROM drives, CD-RW drives, CD-ROM drives and combination drives. Development sites are located in Tokyo (Japan) and in Seoul (Korea).

About CyberLink
CyberLink Corp is the leader and pioneer in enabling digital multimedia on PCs, CEs and mobile devices through the use of video editing software, video player software, and other multimedia solutions. Backed by a group of high-caliber software engineers, CyberLink owns its core codec and a number of patented technologies. CyberLink has built a solid reputation for delivering high-quality, interoperable, and fast time-to-market solutions that keep our OEM partners on the leading edge. Our business partners include leaders in the PC industry: top-5 desktop and notebook providers, optical drive manufacturers and graphic-card makers. Today, CyberLink’s software solutions include: complete applications for Blu-ray Disc playback and creation; digital home entertainment; and touch-enabled media solution. With customers spanning from multi-national corporations to small/medium-sized businesses, and from power users to home users, CyberLink has enjoyed rapid and consistent growth leading to a record breaking IPO in 2000 on the Taiwan Over The Counter Exchange (OTC: 5203). Currently, CyberLink is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: 5203.TW). CyberLink's worldwide headquarters is located in Taipei. To keep up with market demands, CyberLink has operations in North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region, including Japan. For more information, please visit CyberLink's website at www.cyberlink.com.

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