Nikkei Byte and Nikkei WinPC, two leading computer publications from Japan, awarded this merit of excellence to CyberLink PowerVCR II in the category of Multimedia. The awards were presented only to companies whose products were judged to bring the highest level of technological innovativeness and quality to the Japanese market.

"The Best of Computex Award is a crowning achievement for the CyberLink team!" says Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink Corp. "PowerVCR II is the gateway to digital video recording, allowing anyone to record MPEG-2 video right from the desktop computer. It also offers users the benefits and convenience of digital recording that would not have been possible on a regular VCR, such as time-shifting, replay and an Internet Electronic Program Guide. This award reinstates that CyberLink is a category leader in digital video and audio applications."

About CyberLink PowerVCR II

CyberLink PowerVCR II is a software program that lets the user turn their personal computer into a digital video center. It offers many exciting features; such as:

• Real-Time MPEG-1 & 2 Video Recording - PowerVCR II records video from any video source connected to the PC. Whether it be a TV program, VCR, camcorder or PC cameras, PowerVCR II captures video in real-time.
• Time-Shifting Playback - With this amazing feature users can begin watching a recorded program, while the recording of the same program is still in progress.
• Pre-Schedule Recording - PowerVCR II's portal page offers direct connection to the Internet Electronic Program Guide (internet electronic program guide). This allows the user to look up TV programs and easily load pre-scheduled TV record settings. It is possible to preset the recording time, length, frequency and channel selection.
  
• i-Power, the one-click to PowerVCR II Desktop Portal Page - Built into the software application is a function that allows the user to access PowerVCR II's portal page. This feature gives the user access to an abundance of online resources for digital recording.
• Video "Cut and Merge" - Users can cut, trim and merge various portions of their video footage.
  
• Instant AVI Conversions - PowerVCR II allows users to convert AVI files into high quality MPEG-1 & 2 digital formats.
  

Versions Available

CyberLink PowerVCR II comes in three versions, which are marketed in different ways:

PowerVCR II Deluxe: This is the full version sold as a retail package or as an electronic download. This version allows users to record MPEG-1 and 2 videos in real time, concatenate video clips, convert AVI files and includes the bonus PowerDVD Playback software.

PowerVCR II: This is the bundle version and marketed by hardware suppliers to be included in their hardware product packages. This version allows users to record MPEG-1 and 2 videos in real time.

PowerVCR: This is also a bundled version and normally comes within a hardware product. This version allows users to record MPEG-1 video in real-time.

About CyberLink Corp.

Established in 1995, CyberLink Corporation is a leading software developer specializing in digital video, audio, and Internet kernel technology. Her software applications fully utilize PCs' audio and video capabilities and make video/audio/Internet applications accessible and affordable. They believe digital video/audio technologies can be used creatively in building innovative software tools that are practical, productive, and entertaining. CyberLink's productive and creative software not only fully utilizes your multimedia PCs, but also supports real-time Internet services and communication.

CyberLink programs are available for press evaluation. Please send requests to: press@gocyberlink.com or contact us by phone at: +886-2-8667-1298.