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Jan. 3, 2005
CyberLink PowerCinema Receives UPnP Logo for both MediaServer and MediaRenderer

The digital home entertainment software, PowerCinema, is certified by the UIC

Taipei, Taiwan----January 3, 2005--- CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), a world leader and pioneer in providing integrated solutions for the Digital Home announced today PowerCinema 4 has passed UPnP MediaServer and MediaRenderer testing conducted by the UPnP? Implementers Corporation (UIC).

PowerCinema is the first remote-controlled PC software to carry the UPnP logo for both MediaServer and MediaRenderer. The UPnP? logo gives users the assurance that PowerCinema supports total interoperability between UPnP? devices and PowerCinema, offering the freedom to share data between appliances anywhere within the Digital Home.

The UPnP?-ready PowerCinema can operate as both a MediaServer and MediaRenderer, streaming video, audio, and image content to and from other UPnP? devices. PowerCinema is listed as a compatible product on the UIC Certification site at http://www.upnp-ic.org/certification/default.asp#devices

PowerCinema passed UPnP? MediaServer testing for its ability to stream media to other UPnP? compliant devices. Certification as a UPnP MediaRenderer endorses PowerCinema's ability to stream media from other UPnP-compliant devices.

"UPnP? certification places CyberLink PowerCinema in the unique position of being the only remote-controlled entertainment platform to carry the UPnP? logo for both MediaServer and MediaRenderer capabilities," said Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink. "PowerCinema already offers a total entertainment solution, and with UPnP we've taken it the next step by enabling the free flow of media between devices in the Digital Home."

PowerCinema 4 is also a CES Innovations 2005 Awards Honoree and was voted as Buyers' Choice at Computex 2004. PowerCinema transforms a PC into a comprehensive entertainment center for enjoying TV, DVDs, photos, videos, music, radio, online extras, and DVD burning via remote control. It is also the world's first standalone IntelR Networked Media Product Requirements (Intel? NMPR) validated media client application.

Major features include:
1. 3D user interface
2. DTCP-IP compliance for sharing protected content between digital products over a network
3. Digital TV/dual tuner and hybrid analog-digital TV tuner card support: TV direct burn, electronic program guide (EPG) features, and Time-Shifting recording.
4. One-click photo retouching and the easy creation of photo slideshows
5. Streaming movie services and online games from content providers
6. Platform expandability via plug-ins and downloads
7. CyberLink Instant-On and Instant-Off technology designed for the Linux version of PowerCinema

About CyberLink Corp.
Founded in 1995, CyberLink Corp. is a world leader and pioneer in providing integrated solutions for the Digital Home. The products are categorized into two major lines: Digital Multimedia Solutions and Training Solutions. Digital Multimedia Solutions includes DVD Burning and Creativity Products focused on media creation by advancing the technologies to capture, edit, author and record all types of media. Digital Entertainment products provide high quality media enjoyment on the PC by perfecting state-of-the-art audio-video technologies. These award-winning software applications are ideal solutions for turning today's mainstream computers into home theaters and digital video centers. The company's Training Solutions include authoring tools for creating training content and training management systems that offer an easy and cost-effective way to deliver and manage training programs over corporate intranets or the Internet. As a result of the company's solid growth and profitability, CyberLink became a public company in October 2000 and is currently listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (5203.TW). To keep up with market demands, CyberLink has operations in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region including Japan. CyberLink's worldwide headquarters are located in Taipei. http://www.gocyberlink.com/

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