CyberLink and Compal Communications Launch Linux-based Mobile TV Phone

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Sep. 11, 2006

CyberLink and Compal Communications Launch Linux-based Mobile TV Phone

Taipei, Taiwan----September 11, 2006----CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), a world leader in digital home solutions, and mobile device manufacturer Compal Communications Inc (CCI), have announced the release of a mobile TV phone design supporting DVB-H and GSM services running on the Linux platform. CyberLink and CCI are demonstrating the product until September 12 at the IBC Exhibition 2006, booth M221, Amsterdam RAI Congress Center.

CCI's mobile TV phone includes CyberLink Mobile TV Solution and utilizes Intel IPP/Wireless MMX to maximize the multimedia codec performance. The Linux-based TV phone offers high-performance and low power consumption, providing high-quality reception of DVB-H TV programs.

CyberLink Mobile TV Solution enables the decoding and playback of TV content accessed via a receiver-demodulator built into a handheld device, like CCI's mobile TV phone. Users can check their program guide and navigate between channels with CyberLink’s user-friendly interface.

"CyberLink has worked closely with the leading manufacturer CCI to develop a high-performance mobile TV device based on Linux," said Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink. "CCI's mobile TV phone represents the future of accessing TV content via a converged device, combining communication with instantly accessible TV infotainment."

For more information about CyberLink Mobile TV Solution visit our website or Press Room.

About Compal Communications
Compal Communications Inc. (CCI) (gsmwww.compal.com) is a professional ODM company in the wireless and communication industry. Its product lines feature phones, smart phones, PDAs, GPS devices, VoIP devices, ZigBee modules, etc. CCI is proficient in wireless device designing. The company is located in Taiwan and has a manufacturing facility in Nan Jing, China.

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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