Taipei, Taiwan----May 14, 2002---- CyberLink Corp., a leading software developer of digital video entertainment applications and e-training solutions, and C.P. Technology Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer for video and game cards today announced that PowerDirector 2.0 Pro was chosen to be included with the PowerColor RADEON 8500 VIVO multimedia graphics board. Designed to deliver the graphics acceleration performance of ATIs renowned RADEON 8500 chipset together with PowerDirectors leading-edge digital video editing/authoring software, the PowerColor RADEON 8500 VIVO began shipping in mid-April.
Consumers looking for powerful graphics acceleration performance, superior hardware quality and maximum entertainment value can take advantage of this unique combination to enjoy the multimedia capabilities of their PCs to the fullest potential, stated Larry Yeo, V.P. of C.P. Technologies. We enjoy working with CyberLink to bring the PowerColor RADEON 8500 VIVO to market with PowerDirector 2.0 Pros complete set of tools to Capture, Edit, Author and Burn digital videos on the PC
According to Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink, PowerDirector 2.0 Pro is designed with the users in mind making Digital Video fast and easy on todays PCs. Were especially pleased that C.P. Technologies, one of the worlds fastest growing manufacturers of graphic cards, has selected PowerDirector 2.0 Pro as the killer software application for the PowerColor RADEON 8500 VIVO.
About PowerDirector 2.0 Pro
PowerDirector 2.0 Pro is a total solution movie production software package that lets consumers take video from any source (including DV, Camcorders, VHS Tapes or other analog sources) and create Hollywood-style movies on their PCs. It includes an advanced, yet easy to use video-editing program that lets users create dazzling video productions. Then, with the step-by-step Disc Making Wizard, users burn their movies on DVD or CD in no time. These movie discs can include a DVD auto-run program (PowerDVD runtime) that allows family and friends to view the DVDs and CDs on their PC, even if there is no DVD playback software installed. Featuring video capture and encoding in MPEG-2 & MPEG-1 formats and disc burning on DVD/VCD/SVCD/MiniDVD, PowerDirector 2.0 Pro is a complete all-in-one movie making solution for the PC!
About PowerColor RADEON 8500 VIVO
C.P. Technologys
PowerColor RADEON 8500VIVO multimedia graphics board is available with 64MB
or 128MB DDR memory configuration and is designed to maximize entertainment
and creativity on the PC. Bundled with a professional CyberLink PowerDirector
2.0 Pro, it allows users to transform rough video footage into professional
quality productions, with no prior experience required. Besides its video editing
capabilities, the RADEON 8500VIVO is the first and only graphics card to bring
full hardware DirectX 8.1 support to mainstream users allowing them to enjoy
the same leading-edge features and effects previously the exclusive domain of
enthusiasts. The RADEON 8500VIVO is capable of driving three displays simultaneously
through VGA, DVI-I and S-Video connector besides its video editing feature is
an excellent choice for consumers that want extreme performance, unsurpassed
features, superior quality and future-readiness, at a very compelling price.
About CyberLink Corp.
Founded in 1995, CyberLink Corp. is a world leader and pioneer in bringing advanced
digital video and audio software products to market. The products are categorized
into two major lines: Digital Video Entertainment and E-Training Solutions.
Digital Video Entertainment products focus on providing video/audio playback
and recording capabilities on the personal computer. These award-winning software
applications are ideal solutions for turning todays mainstream computers
into powerful home theaters and digital video centers. The companys E-Training
Solutions offer breakthrough technologies to stream and manage high-quality,
media-rich contents over corporate intranets or the Internet. As a result of
the companys solid growth and profitability, CyberLink became a public
company in October of 2000 and is listed on the Taiwan Over The Counter Exchange
(OTC: 5203). To keep up with market demands, CyberLink has operations in North
America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region including Japan. CyberLinks
worldwide headquarters are in Taipei and its Web site is located at www.goCyberlink.com.
About C.P. Technology Co.
C.P. Technology Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer for game cards, was established in October 1997. In only two years after its establishment, C.P. Technology obtained ISO-9001 certification and with its brand name "PowerColor". In 2001, the company also became ATIs first-tier AIB (Add In Board) partner and IBMs first Taiwanese business strategic alliance for IA (Information Appliance) sector.
C.P. Technology posted annual sales of $92.5 million ($US) in 2001 and accomplished its Initial Public Offering (IPO) in March 2002. The company is listed on the Taiwan Over-The-Counter (OTC) under the trading symbol of C.P. Tech.
CyberLink programs are available for press evaluation. Please contact Manal Ma at press@gocyberlink.com or by phone at: +886-2-8667-1298, ext. 303 for more details. Additional press information is available locally in the USA and Germany through the following contacts: USA Press Contact: Kristen Stonecipher, kristen@sspr.com or by phone +1-888-275-5878, ext. 28. Germany Press Contact: Cornelie Elsaesser, c.elsaesser@konzept-pr.de or by phone +49-821-34 300-20.
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