June 1, 2000----Taipei, Taiwan---- In the digital age, everything is going digital. CyberLink, a leading Internet, audio/video software application developer, will be releasing PowerVCR II, the software that turns the desktop computer into a digital video center. PowerVCR II features convenient and productive ways to record TV programs. It is capable of recording raw video data from any video source, such as VCRs, TV tuners, handy camcorders or PC cameras, into MPEG-1 or MPEG-2digital formats in real-time. The once a very expensive solution is now made affordable to everyone.

Together with the i-Power Internet connection to the Internet Electronic Program Guide, PowerVCR II allows users to easily check up TV programs and load pre-schedule recording settings. PowerVCR II also features time-shifting playback, video clip concatenating functions and AVI-to-MPEG-1/2 conversion functions. It also comes with PowerDVD, the most powerful DVD playback software.

"PowerVCR II is a gateway to the world of digital video," said Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink Corp. "Users can fully enjoy the benefits and convenience of digital video recording and can produce professional-like home videos in a long-lasting digital format. Together with the i-Power function, PowerVCR II takes full advantage of the Internet to extent the resources online for PowerVCR II users."

Real Time Recording Feature
With PowerVCR II users can now record video files and transfer them directly to the computer in a compressed MPEG-1 or 2 format. Therefore, there is no need to convert AVI files, which will save users time a computer file space.

i-Power, the one-click to the PowerVCR Desktop Portal
From right within the application itself, PowerVCR II features the i-Power function that activates the PowerVCR II desktop Portal Page. The PowerVCR II Desktop Portal Page contains a gamut of on-line resources for digital video recording extending users resources to the most updated information on line.

Pre-Schedule Recording
The PowerVCR II Desktop Portal Page features direct connection to iEPG (internet electronic program guide) services, allowing users to look up TV programs and easily load pre-scheduled TV recording settings. PowerVCR II allows users to preset recording time, time length, frequency, and channel selection.

Time-Shifting Playback
PowerVCR II allows users to watch the beginning of a recorded program while recording is still in progress. It also features full-screen Time-shifting playback and allows fast playback even when recording is in progress.

Versions Available
PowerVCR II comes in three versions and marketed in different ways:

PowerVCR II Deluxe: This is the full version sold in retail packages and electronic downloads. This version allows users to record MPEG-1/2 video in real time, concatenate video clips, convert AVI files and includes PowerDVD Playback software.

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

PowerVCR: This is also a bundled version and will be offered to hardware vendors who wants to create added value to their hardware products. 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.