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Aug. 14, 2006
CyberLink's TV and Auto-Editing Plug-ins Enhance the Home Entertainment Experience for Packard Bell's Smart TV32

CyberLink TV Enhance, MagicDirector and Video Encoder provide plug-in features to Entertainment PCs based on Windows Media Center Edition

Taipei, Taiwan----August 14, 2006----CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), a world leader in digital home solutions, today announced key TV and video technologies are included in Packard Bell's latest high-end hybrid TV-PC entertainment unit, the Smart TV32.

The Packard Bell Smart TV32 is a hybrid PC and TV device utilizing the Windows Media Center Edition (MCE) operating system. CyberLink's software expands MCE functionality, adding TV features such as scheduled program recording, video encoding, automated video editing, and DVD playback. CyberLink has worked closely with Packard Bell to develop a home entertainment device that showcases the two companies' strengths in creating leading products for the digital home.

"The Packard Bell Smart TV32 combines the big screen enjoyment of an HD-ready flat-screen TV with the power and connectivity of a PC," said Philippe Henry, Sales & Marketing Director- Home Business Unit at Packard Bell. "Partnering with CyberLink lets us build a home theater device that includes exciting and unique features."

"The Packard Bell Smart TV32 is a good example of how CyberLink's software can add value to the Windows MCE platform," said Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink. "With our expertise in digital TV, and video encoding, decoding and analysis, CyberLink is able to provide an extremely high-quality TV experience for today's latest hybrid PC-CE devices."

CyberLink's MCE Plug-ins for Smart TV32 Include:

CyberLink TV Enhance plug-in: provides sophisticated recording and playback functionality, enabling always time-shift recording, simultaneous recording of one channel and the playing of a another, as well as support for digital (DVB-T) and analog TV tuner cards.

CyberLink MagicDirector plug-in: expands the home entertainment experience even more, allowing users to automatically edit their video files into movies. Users also have the option of trimming videos manually via remote control.

CyberLink Software Encoder/Decoder plug-in: enables high-quality TV recording and playback of MPEG-2 video content via MCE. Supports multiple TV tuner cards and ensures smooth video performance.

For more information about CyberLink MCE Plug-ins visit our website or Press Room.

 

About CyberLink
CyberLink Corp. is the maker of award-winning applications PowerDVD, PowerDirector, PowerCinema, and DVD Solution. CyberLink has built a solid reputation for delivering high-quality, competitive products that add value to OEM customers and end-users alike. Business partners include leaders in the PC hardware industry: drive manufacturers, graphics card makers, and top-5 desktop and notebook brands. CyberLink's digital multimedia range includes software for capturing and editing videos, authoring DVDs, and burning Blu-ray Discs and HD DVDs. CyberLink's digital entertainment products include playback solutions for accessing and enjoying media within the digital home, including instant-on applications for Linux and Windows XP Embedded platforms. CyberLink is also developing products for handheld platforms and streaming media content. CyberLink's training solutions provide tools for creating training content, managing employee performance, and delivering online training programs. CyberLink listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (5203.TW) in 2000 and has posted positive year-on-year results ever since. CyberLink has operations in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific including Japan, with its worldwide headquarters located in Taipei. For more information, please visit: http://www.cyberlink.com/ or visit our Press Room.

 


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