WHEN:
Jan. 8-11, 2007

WHERE:
Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), Intel booth at Central Hall #7153; plus other venues

WHAT:
Major themes will surface at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show including: the emergence of Internet-delivered entertainment as the PC grows even cozier with the TV; the “renaissance” of the PC with new Intel dual and quad core processors and exciting new operating systems; and the ongoing growth of PC gaming.

Throughout the event, Intel will highlight its in-home and on-the-go product lines and entertainment- and gaming-related partnerships that build upon the introduction of the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor families and the new PC multi-core era.

All of Intel’s demonstrations, announcements and highlights at CES will focus on showing how the company’s multi-core innovation is fueling new online services, capabilities, experiences and possibilities for consumer technology. Many of Intel’s activities will be powered by Intel’s premier consumer computing platforms, Intel® Centrino® and Intel® Viiv™ technology.

WHAT ELSE:
Press and analysts are strongly encouraged to visit Intel’s space at Digital Experience!, the well-attended consumer electronics media showcase.

• 7-10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7 at Caesars Palace, Pavilion Events Center
• Upscale “walking” buffet dinner and open bars provided to press and analysts

WHO:
Intel executives and technology experts will participate in a number of CES events, including:

• Doug Busch, CTO of the Digital Health Group, at the panel discussion, “The Future of Consumer Electronics: Convergence with Home Health” – 1:30-2:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8 in LVCC North Hall, #N264.

Intel, the world leader in silicon innovation, develops technologies, products and initiatives to continually advance how people work and live. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.

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First to feature the VIA CX700M2 advanced system media processor, the VIA EPIA EX-Series mainboard is the ultimate digital media device platform

Taipei, Taiwan, 28 December 2006 - VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today announced the VIA EPIA EX-Series Mini-ITX mainboards, the first of VIA’s compact platforms to feature the new VIA CX700M2 system media processor. Powered by the highly efficient 1.5GHz or fanless 1.0GHz VIA C7® processor, the VIA EPIA EX has an average operating power consumption of just 13.6 watts.

Specifically designed for the fast-growing x86-based consumer electronics market, the VIA EPIA EX mainboard features full consumer I/O, including ports for composite, component and S-Video, S/PDIF audio, and onboard connectors for LVDS and DVI displays, with USB2.0 and IEEE1394 peripheral connectivity, full featured SATA II RAID, and 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet for seamless broadband connectivity, with a Gigabit Ethernet option.

The VIA EPIA EX also boasts the VIA CX700M2 advanced system media processor, an all-in-one digital media IGP chipset integrating the VIA UniChrome™ Pro II 2D/3D graphics core and an extended array of high end video and audio technologies, including hardware decoding acceleration of MPEG-2/-4 and WMV9 video, a built-in HDTV encoder up to 1080i, 720p output, and VIA Vinyl Multi-channel HD audio for a richer listening experience.

“We see the consumer electronics market increasingly adopting the x86 platform for the extra performance and comprehensive compatibility with all popular media formats, and the fully integrated, off the shelf VIA EPIA EX fills this need perfectly,” said Daniel Wu, Assistant Vice President, VIA Platform Solutions Division, VIA Technologies, Inc. “Leveraging the power efficient VIA processors and the extensive feature set of the VIA CX700M2 media system processor, the VIA EPIA EX speaks directly to the demands of CE developers.”

Combining such a range of leading-edge features and the richly integrated VIA silicon platform onto an ultra compact mainboard reduces the need for add-in cards and compatibility testing, greatly reducing time to market and significantly lowering the total cost of development for SIs and OEMs.

The VIA EPIA EX mainboard will be on show at the Lunch@Piero’s press event from Jan 8-9 during CES 2007.

More details about the VIA EPIA EX-series Mini-ITX mainboard may be found on the VIA website, while information on the VIA CX700M system media processor can be found at here.

About the VIA EPIA EX-Series Mini-ITX Mainboard

Designed to meet the increasing demands of consumer electronics-style digital media computing and communications devices, the feature-packed VIA EPIA EX Mini-ITX mainboard is available with either the 1.5GHz or fanless 1.0GHz VIA C7 processor supporting the highly efficient VIA V4 bus interface, combined with the VIA CX700M2 system media processor with its support for a wide range of digital media technologies appropriate for the consumer electronics market.

The VIA EPIA EX Mini-ITX integrates advanced digital media features that include a HDTV encoder which utilizes an advanced ASIC with VIA’s Advance ProScale® Technology to scale the input resolution for 640×480 up to 1024×768 encode for 1080i, 720p standard HDTV resolution output; the VIA UniChrome Pro II integrated graphics processor (IGP) that supports hardware MPEG-2/-4 and WMV9 acceleration and includes the Chromotion™ CE engine for crystal clear video, VIA Vinyl 8-channel HD audio, LVDS and a DVI module connectors, S-Video, component, composite and RCA outputs for unparalleled connectivity. Also supported by the VIA EPIA EX Mini-ITX mainboard is up to 1GB of DDR2 400/533MHz memory, a full featured native SATA II RAID 0, 1, 0+1, and Gigabit Ethernet as an option.

VIA EPIA EX Mini-ITX Availability

The VIA EPIA EX-Series Mini-ITX mainboard is available now for developers, and will be available in limited quantities through authorized distributors in late January. For more on pricing and availability, please contact your local VIA sales representative or send an email to: embedded@via.com.tw.

About VIA Technologies, Inc.

VIA Technologies, Inc. (TSE 2388) is the foremost fabless supplier of market-leading core logic chipsets, low power x86 processors, advanced connectivity, multimedia, networking and storage silicon, and complete platform solutions that are driving system innovation in the PC and embedded markets. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, VIA’s global network links the high tech centers of the US, Europe and Asia, and its customer base includes the world’s top OEMs, motherboard vendors and system integrators. www.via.com.tw

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LAS VEGAS, NV (December 20, 2006) – Vigor Gaming Computer, a developer of custom gaming rigs and high end peripherals, will debut its Vigor Force Recon QX4 system, a top-end computer system based on AMD’s Quad FX4 dual socket CPU platform at CES 2007 here.

The Vigor Force Recon QX4 will be Vigor Gaming’s flagship system for “megatasking” enthusiasts, which allows users to run multiple, demanding applications and multi-threaded games. It will be shown with AMD at CES 2007; Booth: Central Plaza CP23, South 3 30368.

The Vigor Force Recon QX4 is powered by a pair of the AMD Athlon™ 64 FX-74 series dual-core processors, the newest addition to the award-winning AMD Athlon 64 FX processor family. AMD’s Quad FX Platform with Dual Socket Direct Connect (DSDC) Architecture is the first dual-socket, multi-core desktop PC platform designed to take advantage of the latest enhancements in Windows® Vista™ Ultimate. Systems based on this new CPU have been designed to meet the needs of enthusiasts who run multiple applications and multi-threaded games. The Force Recon QX4 is also a desired rig for post production work, audio/video editing and content creation, streaming high-definition content, and running multi-layered business applications.

With the introduction of AMD’s DSDC architecture, Vigor customers can count on a scalable platform since the AMD Quad FX platform is designed for a seamless upgrade path to a total of eight processing cores as well as next-generation platform innovations such as high-performance, low-latency unbuffered DDR2 memory, and Non-Uniform Memory Access (NUMA) support with compatible operating systems.

The AMD Quad FX Platform also includes the ability to host four PCI-E graphics cards, up to eight displays, 12 SATA drives, and four Gigabit Ethernet connections.

Our newest Force Recon system will help our customers gain significant performance for megatasking,” said Aaron Chen, Chief Executive Officer at Vigor. “AMD’s Quad FX platform delivers the kind of horsepower that enthusiasts crave. The raw power appeal of this platform helps keep Vigor at the forefront of linking cutting-edge technologies with ultimate customer expectations.”<.p>

The Vigor Force Recon QX4 base model comes standard with AMD Athlon 64 X2 FX-74 Dual Processors at 3.0GHz, 2000MHz FSB, 1MB X 2 cache. The CPUs are mounted to an Asus L1N64-SLI WS motherboard with NVIDIA, nForce 680a SLI X 16 X 4 w/2000MHz FSB chipset. The nForce® 680a media and communications processor was designed by NVIDIA to be a companion solution to the AMD Quad FX for megatasking enthusiasts. The system is also built with NVIDIA’s GeForce 8800 GTX 768MB DDR3 video card with DVI and TV Out.

Standard memory and storage includes 2GBs of Corsair DDR2 1066MHz memory (4 X 512MB); a pair of 250GB SATA II 7200 RPM hard drives with RAID Level 0 striping; an internal 16X Dual Layer DVD+/- RW + 24X CDRW rewritable optical drive with bundled DVD/CDRW software; and 1.44MB 3.5″ floppy drive.

The Vigor Force Recon QX4 includes a Gigabit (10/100/1000Mbps) PCI Network Card. I/O PORTS for adding peripherals include 1 Parallel, 1 Game/Midi, 1 IEEE 1394 Firewire and 10 USB ports.

The components are encased in a Thermaltake Armor VA8004BWS AMD Quad 4X4 chassis and Vigor’s black side window panel enclosure with dual channel air guide designed specifically for the AMD Quad FX 4X4. The system is cooled by Vigor’s Tornado Air Vent with triple 120MM case fan, and powered by Tagan TG1100-U95 TurboJet NVIDIA-SLI certified 1100 watt power supply.

All units are loaded with Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition SP2 with free Vista Business upgrade. The Vigor Force Recon QX4 is backed by a three year limited parts and labor warranty.

Base price is $ 2899.00 with many self-build options, and available direct from Vigor Gaming at www.vigorgaming.com.

About Vigor Gaming: Vigor Gaming, headquartered in the City of Industry, California is a manufacturer of leading-edge gaming technology, peripherals, and extreme computing rigs. Founded in 2004, Vigor’s engineering team consists of seasoned computer hardware veterans whose charter is to deliver performance, craftsmanship and durability. For more information, contact Vigor Gaming at 1-866-907-3536, sales@VigorGaming.com.

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RIDATA Product Can Fully Replace Hard Drive in Notebook, Sub-Notebook, and Portable Devices

NOTE: See This and Other New RIDATA-Brand Products at 2007 International CES in South Hall 3 (Upper Level, S3) Booth 31573

Diamond Bar, CA –December 18, 2006 — Advanced Media, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of the popular RIDATA brand of recordable CD and DVD media, electronic storage products, and digital media accessories, is set to add a non-volatile Flash Solid State Disk (SSD) storage medium to its RIDATA line. It is available in 16 GB and 32GB capacities. It will be on display in the Advanced Media 2007 International CES booth, South Hall 3 (Upper Level, S3) Booth 31573.

“Based on flash-memory technology, our new RIDATA Flash SSD offers highly reliable data storage and rugged, high-performance,” remarked Harvey Liu, Advanced Media president. “When compared to a traditional HDD, the RIDATA SSD requires less power, weighs less than half as much, offers faster boot and access times, and operates at a lower temperature and no mechanical movement part. It is the perfect HDD replacement for any notebook, sub-notebook, or tablet PC.”

Since it has no moving parts, the RIDATA Flash SSD produces virtually no noise, no heat generation, and no vibration, while offering more reliable temperature and humidity that assures long-lasting storage. It is engineered with semiconductor components and uses NAND flash memory. Importantly, it also has the same host interface as a hard disk drive, so there is no issues with compatibility or upgrading. It simply plugs into a device’s IDE slot.

It meets bus interface industry standard ATA/IDE and SATA, also supports up to PIO Mode-4 and up to Multiword DMA Mode-2. It has a flash media interface of 8- or 16-bit access and can support up to eight flash-media devices directly and 32 such devices through external decoding logic. A built-in ECC corrects up to three-random 12-bit symbols per 512-byte sector. RIDATA offers 1.8” and 2.5” module-type Flash SSD for an ATA/IDE interface and 2.5” for a SATA interface.

The RIDATA Flash Solid State Disk (SSD) has an MSRP of $169.00/pc and will be available around middle of Dec., 2006. As with most other RIDATA products, it will be available through selected retailers, RIDATA distributors, and at various online outlets. A complete listing of locations may be found on the Advanced Media website, www.ritekusa.com.

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SANbox 9000 Takes Less Space, Power and Cooling Than Any Director Switch Available Today

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., December 19, 2006 – QLogic Corp. (NASDAQ:QLGC), the leader in Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs), stackable switches and blade server switches, today announced that QLogic® SANbox® 9000 and SANbox 5600 Series of switches are now qualified for use with Mac OS X version 10.4 “Tiger,” Mac OS X Server version 10.4 “Tiger,” and Xsan, the storage area network (SAN) file system for Mac OS X. Designed to meet the rigorous price and performance demands of datacenters using Xserve and Xserve RAID, the SANbox 9000 is a new class of core switch that takes less rack space, power and cooling than any director switch available today. Designed to provide a low cost of entry and modular scalability, the SANbox 5600 Series is a stackable switch featuring high performance 4Gb and 10Gb Fibre Channel ports.

“Apple continues to set the standard for high-quality, easy-to-use information technology, especially with creative and rich media applications,” said Jesse Parker, vice president and general manager, QLogic Switch Products Group. “By integrating the QLogic SANbox 9000 Series into their storage networks, Apple customers can say goodbye to complicated meshes of fixed port switches and hello to the advantages of director class switches – without the hefty price tags.”

“The combination of Mac OS X, Xsan and Xserve RAID provides unbeatable price performance for anyone looking to consolidate storage and offer simultaneous access to centralized data,” said Ron Okamoto, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. “The SANbox 9000 complements Apple’s storage solution by providing a cost-effective solution for consolidating storage networking onto a high availability, high performance core switch.”

SANbox 9000 Series Switches - Designed to the Core for Open Systems
Finally, there’s a new class of core switch that represents a sane alternative to quarter million dollar director switches. The SANbox 9000 is designed to the core for cost-sensitive, business-critical, open system environments that require ultra high density, blazing performance and intelligent switching for their data center core. The SANbox 9000 Series represents a number of industry firsts: a 4U chassis for a smaller footprint and cost-effective scalability, the simplicity and economies of customer replaceable units (CRUs) and a comprehensive set of core switch software management tools included as standard.

The highly scalable SANbox 9000 is a core switch with a dedicated 800Gb/s HyperStack™ connection between as many as two chassis modules. The high-port-count SANbox 9000 supports up to 256 ports in a dual chassis configuration. The intelligent SANbox 9000 offers in one chassis module: 8 slots for any mix of 4Gb or 10Gb Fibre Channel I/O Blades, iSCSI intelligent storage router I/O blades, FCIP intelligent storage router I/O blades, or storage services platform (SSP) blades. For high availability, the SANbox 9000 features redundant, hot-swap I/O, CPU, power supply and fan blades. And for comprehensive fabric management, the SANbox 9000 includes the powerful and easy-to-use Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 for setting-up, monitoring, tuning, troubleshooting and servicing an unlimited number of large fabrics.

About QLogic
QLogic is a leading supplier of high performance storage networking solutions including Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs), blade server embedded Fibre Channel switches, Fibre Channel stackable switches, iSCSI HBAs, iSCSI routers and storage services platforms for enabling advanced storage management applications. The company is also a leading supplier of server networking products including InfiniBand host channel adapters that accelerate cluster performance. QLogic products are delivered to small-to-medium businesses and large enterprises around the world via its channel partner community. QLogic products are also powering solutions from leading companies like Cisco, Dell, EMC, Hitachi Data Systems, HP, IBM, NEC, Network Appliance and Sun Microsystems. QLogic is a member of the S&P 500 Index. For more information go to www.qlogic.com.

Note: All QLogic-issued press releases appear on the Company’s website (www.qlogic.com). Any announcement that does not appear on the QLogic website has not been issued by QLogic.

Disclaimer - Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains statements relating to future results of the Company (including certain beliefs and projections regarding business trends) that are “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied in the forward-looking statements. The Company advises readers that these potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: potential fluctuations in operating results; gross margins that may vary over time; revenues may be affected by changes in IT spending levels; the stock price of the Company may be volatile; the Company’s dependence on the storage area network market; the ability to maintain and gain market or industry acceptance of the Company’s products; the Company’s dependence on a limited number of customers; seasonal fluctuations and uneven sales patterns in orders from customers; the Company’s ability to compete effectively with other companies; declining average unit sales prices of comparable products; a reduction in sales efforts by current distributors; dependence on sole source and limited source suppliers; the Company’s dependence on relationships with certain silicon chip suppliers; the complexity of the Company’s products; sales fluctuations arising from customer transitions to new products; the uncertainty associated with SOX 404 compliance; environmental compliance costs; terrorist activities and resulting military actions; international economic, regulatory, political and other risks; uncertain benefits from strategic business combinations; the ability to attract and retain key personnel; recognition of compensation expense related to employee stock options and the Company’s employee stock purchase plan; the decreased effectiveness of equity compensation; difficulties in implementing smaller geometry process technologies; the ability to protect proprietary rights; the ability to satisfactorily resolve any infringement claims; reliance on third party licenses; the use of “open source” software in our products; changes in our tax provisions or adverse outcomes resulting from examination of our income tax returns; computer viruses and other tampering with the Company’s computer systems; and facilities of the Company and its suppliers and customers are located in areas subject to natural disasters.

More detailed information on these and additional factors which could affect the Company’s operating and financial results are described in the Company’s Forms 10-K, 10-Q and other reports filed, or to be filed, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company urges all interested parties to read these reports to gain a better understanding of the many business and other risks that the Company faces. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made only as of the date hereof, and the Company does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

QLogic, the QLogic logo and SANbox are registered trademarks of QLogic Corporation. Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of the companies with which they are associated.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Crucial’s CrossFire Certified memory maximizes performance of CrossFire platform

Meridian, Idaho, and Glasgow, UK, 18 December, 2006 – Crucial Technology today announced the immediate availability of CrossFire™ Certified Ballistix® and Ballistix Tracer® DDR2 modules. CrossFire Certified memory modules have been tested to meet AMD’s high quality standards.

AMD’s certification program requires extensive testing of all parts on the CrossFire platform to ensure interoperability, reliability and stability. Only products that pass these stringent tests earn the right to use the “CrossFire Certified” logo.

“CrossFire Certified memory ensures compatibility in CrossFire-enabled systems, allowing for the stability and piece of mind customers have come to expect from Crucial Technology,” said Jeremy Mortenson, Crucial’s DRAM product marketing manager. CrossFire Certified Ballistix and Ballistix Tracer DDR2 memory are available in 512MB and 1GB modules, as well as in 1GB and 2GB kits, at http://www.crucial.com/ballistix or http://www.crucial.com/uk/ballistix.

About Crucial

Crucial Technology is a division of Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Micron Technology, Inc. Crucial Technology Europe is a division of Micron Europe Limited, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Micron Technology, Inc. Crucial provides high-quality memory upgrades, graphics cards, flash memory and a host of products to enhance the entire computing experience on its Web site at http://www.crucial.com, http://www.crucial.com/uk and http://www.crucial.com/eu. Crucial offers over 200,000 upgrades for more than 25,000 desktops, notebooks, servers, routers, printers and electronic devices.

Micron Technology, Inc., is one of the world’s leading providers of advanced semiconductor solutions. Through its worldwide operations, Micron manufactures and markets DRAMs, NAND flash memory, CMOS image sensors, other semiconductor components and memory modules for use in leading-edge computing, consumer, networking and mobile products. Micron’s common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the MU symbol. To learn more about Micron Technology, Inc., visit www.micron.com.

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Latest Addition to RIDATA Lineup Is First External HDTV Device to Interface with USB 2.0; Delivers Both Digital and Analog Television Signals to PCs and Laptops

NOTE: See This and Other New RIDATA-Brand Products at 2007 International CES in South Hall 3 (Upper Level, S3) Booth 31573

Diamond Bar, Calif. — December 13, 2006 –Advanced Media, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of the popular RIDATA brand of recordable CD and DVD media, electronic storage products, and digital media accessories, is set to introduce an ATSC USB-powered dongle. The unit, the first external HDTV device to interface with USB 2.0, allows both analog and digital video and audio signals to be received by and shown on PCs and laptops. It is applicable anywhere the ATSC standard is followed. The new product will be on display in the Advanced Media 2007 International CES booth, South Hall 3 (Upper Level, S3) Booth 31573.

“The conversion to all digital television programming is well underway,” commented Harvey Liu, Advanced Media president. “Now, anyone in the Unites States can enjoy it as well as analog television programs on their PC or laptop simply by inserting our RIDATA ATSC USB dongle. They can keep up with their favorite shows, follow the big game, or watch the news as they surf the web, work, or play games. This easy-to-use, plug-and-watch device also delivers theater-quality audio and has record and playback capability.”

A compact, easy-to-transport size (it resembles a RIDATA USB EZ™ Drive portable storage device) assures users are able to take it and use virtually anywhere. All they have to do is first download the software then simply plug it into a computer or laptop’s USB 2.0 port.

The RIDATA ATSC USB-powered dongle supports ATSC HD 1920 x 1080i format. It can capture high-resolution still images from both digital and analog signals, perform both digital and analog time shifting, as well as pause live television broadcasts in both modes. It has embedded MPEG1/ MPEG2 high-quality, real-time encoding for analog video sources. Also included are an electronic program guide (EPG) for instant program information; a multi-window previewer; and 16:9, 4:3, or free aspect ratios.

The unit works with Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems as well as with DirectX v9 or above. It supports 64QAM/256QAM unencrypted digital cable channels. It meets a wide input frequency range of from 55.25MHz to 801.25MHz, while offering a bandwidth of 6MHz. No manual tuning or external tunable parts are required.

The RIDATA ATSC USB-powered dongle carries an MSRP of $149.00/pc and will be available around middle of Dec., 2006. As with most other RIDATA products, it will be available through selected retailers, RIDATA distributors, and at various online outlets. A complete listing of locations may be found on the Advanced Media website, www.ritekusa.com.

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Antec notebook accessories provide vital cooling and long-lasting performance for laptop computers

Fremont, CA - December 13, 2006 - Antec, Inc., the leading global brand of high-performance computer components for the PC upgrade and Do-It-Yourself markets, has released Notebook Cooler S, a small portable laptop cooler that effectively prevents overheating and associated problems, and NP-100, a high-capacity notebook power adapter that increases the life of laptop batteries.

Notebook Cooler S, the little brother to the original Notebook Cooler, is ideal for notebook users who travel frequently with their laptops. The lightweight cooler uses two quiet, ball-bearing blowers to direct cool air across the base of the laptop as it rests on the device. Notebook Cooler S saves users the worry of malfunction due to overheating, protecting components and prolonging the life of laptops and the valuable information stored on them.

Notebook Cooler S easily connects to the computer via the USB port. The USB plug-in includes a pass-through connector, allowing the port to remain functional. The cooler requires no batteries or adapters and uses very little power, preserving laptop battery life. Users can also choose between maximum cooling and minimum noise with two fan speed settings.

The NP-100 Notebook Power Adapter is designed to work with almost all laptop computers, with power efficiency up to 84% at full load. Featuring a full 100 watts of output power, the NP-100 prevents frequent short-term battery draw caused by underpowered adapters in peak usage conditions. By eliminating this frequent charge/discharge cycle NP-100 increases overall laptop stability, reduces heating and extends the life of notebook computer batteries.

For users who transport their laptops often, NP-100 makes for a lighter commuting load by allowing one power adapter to stay at the office and one to stay at home. Seven changeable connectors and six output voltage settings provide compatibility with a wide range of computers, and NP-100 includes such important safety features as Over Voltage Protection (OVP), Short Current Protection (SCP), Over Current Protection (OCP) and Over Temperature Protection (OTP).

“The success of the original Notebook Cooler prompted Antec to further meet the needs of frequent laptop users,” said Scott Richards, senior vice president of Antec. “As more high-performance notebooks come to market and serious concerns about battery stability become more widespread, the need for effective cooling and adequate power is increasing. Antec is pleased to provide solutions to its customers who rely heavily on their notebooks.”

Notebook Cooler S is currently available from major retailers, e-tailers and distributors for approximately $34.95. NP-100 will retail for approximately $79.99 and will be available at the end of January, 2007. Both products are backed by Antec’s Quality 3-Year Warranty. For additional product information, full technical specifications and a list of all notebook models supported by NP-100, please visit www.antec.com.

About Antec
Antec, Inc., is the leading global brand of high-performance computer components and accessories for the PC upgrade and Do-It-Yourself (DIY) markets. Founded in 1986, Antec is recognized as a pioneer in these categories and has maintained its position as a worldwide market leader. Antec has also achieved great success in the distribution channel, meeting the demands of quality-conscious system builders, VARs and integrators.

Antec’s offering of enclosures includes a large range of cases, such as its technically advanced Performance One Series, cost-effective New Solution Series and server grade cases designed for the needs of all workstation and server markets. The company’s rack mount cases meet all the requirements of the competitive ISP, telecom and networking markets. Antec’s products also include front line power supplies such as its TruePower Trio series, economically priced SmartPower 2.0 models and the environmentally friendly Neo HE, designed for quiet computing. Furthermore, Antec offers a computing accessories line comprised of many original products, including its patented LED Fans.

Antec is headquartered in Fremont, California, with additional offices in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The company’s products are sold in more than 30 countries throughout the world. Please visit www.antec.com for more information.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., December 13, 2006 – RAID storage expert Infortrend® today announced that the EonStor® A16F-R2431 Fibre Channel-to-SATA RAID subsystem has passed qualification testing by the Microsoft® WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Lab) for the Windows® Multi-cluster program. Being certified for this program means that the ES A16F-R2431 is recommended for use as a shared storage device in a storage area network (SAN) where multiple clusters or non-Windows hosts are attached.

“Certification for the Windows Multi-cluster program is one more example of our commitment to support vital industry platforms,” said Tony Chu, president of Infortrend Corporation. “Storage managers can build the ES A16F-R2431 into their complex clustered SAN environments and know that their data will stay secure, protected, and available.”

The hardware for WHQL testing consisted of the ES A16F-R2431 connected to one Ethernet network switch; one Fibre switch; one DNS server; two client computers as remote test hosts; and six computers as test nodes. The two host servers were grouped into two node clusters with Infortrend’s EonPath™ Multipath I/O software installed on each server for path redundancy and protection against component failure. Testing was completed on October 29, 2006; details on this and other qualified EonStor products can be found in the Windows Server catalog at www.microsoft.com/Windows/catalog/server/.

EonStor A16F-R2431 Highlights

• 16-bay, redundant controller, FC-4G to SATA-II RAID subsystem with comprehensive fault-tolerance features
• Two FC-4G host channels per controller
• End-to-end RAID5 performance
• Sequential Reads: 779MBps
• Sequential Writes: 462MBps
• ASIC400 XOR engine boosts performance by 25 percent over the ASIC266
• Configurable in RAID levels 0, 1(0+1), 3, 5, 6, 10, 30, 50, 60

Infortrend, the RAID storage expert, is a pioneer in cost-effective, high performance networked storage. The company’s products include EonStor® storage systems and RAIDWatch® software for virtually all storage interfaces including SAS, SCSI, iSCSI, SATA and Fibre Channel. For over a decade, Infortrend has provided reliable, fault-tolerant technology to prominent OEMs, distributors, and storage integrators worldwide. The company’s core competency includes performance optimized RAID ASICs, feature-rich firmware, and redundant, high availability RAID subsystems. Founded in 1993, Infortrend is traded on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (Taiex), ticker number 2495. For more information, visit www.infortrend.com.

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San Francisco, CA. -Dec. 12, 2006- At the International Electron Device
Meeting (IEDM) today, IBM (NYSE: IBM) and AMD (NYSE: AMD) presented
papers describing the use of immersion lithography, ultra-low-K
interconnect dielectrics, and multiple enhanced transistor strain
techniques for application to the 45nm microprocessor process
generation. AMD and IBM expect the first 45nm products using immersion
lithography and ultra-low-K interconnect dielectrics to be available in
mid-2008.

“As the first microprocessor manufacturers to announce the use
of immersion lithography and ultra-low-K interconnect dielectrics for
the 45nm technology generation, AMD and IBM continues to blaze a trail
of innovation in microprocessor process technology,” said Nick Kepler,
vice president of logic technology development at AMD. “Immersion
lithography will allow us to deliver enhanced microprocessor design
definition and manufacturing consistency, further increasing our ability
to deliver industry-leading, highly sophisticated products to our
customers. Ultra-low-K interconnect dielectrics will further extend our
industry-leading microprocessor performance-per-watt ratio for the
benefit of all
of our customers. This announcement is another proof of IBM and AMD’s
successful research and development collaboration.”

Current process technology uses conventional lithography, which has
significant limitations in defining microprocessor designs beyond the
65nm process technology generation. Immersion lithography uses a
transparent liquid to fill the space between the projection lens of the
step-and-repeat lithography system and the wafer that contains hundreds
of microprocessors. This significant advance in lithography provides
increased depth of focus and improved image fidelity that can improve
chip-level performance and manufacturing efficiency. This immersion
technique will give AMD and IBM manufacturing advantages over
competitors that are not able to develop a production-class immersion
lithography process for the introduction of 45nm microprocessors. For
example, the performance of an SRAM cell shows improvements of
approximately 15 per cent due to this enhanced process capability,
without resorting to more costly double-exposure techniques.

In addition, the use of porous, ultra-low-K dielectrics to reduce
interconnect capacitance and wiring delay is a critical step in further
improving microprocessor performance as well as lowering power
dissipation. This advance is enabled through the development of an
industry-leading ultra-low-K process integration that reduces the
dielectric constant of the interconnect dielectric while maintaining the
mechanical strength. The addition of ultra-low-K interconnect provides
a 15 per cent reduction in wiring-related delay as compared to
conventional low-K dielectrics.

“The introduction of immersion lithography and ultra-low-K interconnect
dielectrics at 45nm is an early example of the successful transfer of
technology from our ground-breaking research work at the Albany Nanotech
Center to IBM’s state-of-the-art 300mm manufacturing and development
line at East Fishkill, New York, as well as AMD’s state-of-the-art 300mm
manufacturing line in Dresden, Germany,” said Gary Patton, vice
president, technology development at IBM’s Semiconductor Research and
Development Center. “The successful integration of
leadership technologies with AMD and our partners demonstrates the
strength of our collaborative innovation model.”

The continued enhancement of AMD and IBM’s transistor strain
techniques has enabled the continued scaling of transistor performance
while overcoming industry-wide, geometry-related scaling issues
associated with migrating to 45nm process technologies. In spite of the
increased packing density of the 45nm generation transistors, IBM and
AMD have demonstrated an 80 per cent increase in p-channel transistor
drive current and a 24 per cent increase in n-channel transistor drive
current compared to unstrained transistors. This achievement results in
the highest CMOS performance reported to date in a 45nm process
technology.

IBM and AMD have been collaborating on the development of
next-generation semiconductor manufacturing technologies since January
2003. In November 2005, the two companies announced an extension of
their joint development efforts until 2011 covering 32nm and 22nm
process technology generations.

About AMD
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is a leading global provider
of innovative microprocessor solutions for computing, communications and
consumer electronics markets. Founded in 1969, AMD is dedicated to
delivering superior computing solutions based on customer needs that
empower users worldwide. For more information visit www.amd.com.

About IBM
IBM semiconductor technologies are a major contributor to the company’s
position as the world’s largest information technology company. Its chip
products and solutions power IBM eServer and TotalStorage systems as
well as many of the world’s best-known electronics brands. IBM
semiconductor innovations include dual-core microprocessors, copper
wiring, silicon-on-insulator and silicon germanium transistors, strained
silicon, and eFUSE, a technology that enables
computer chips to automatically respond to changing conditions. More
information is available at: http://www.ibm.com/chips.

AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, and combinations thereof are trademarks of
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Other names are for informational purposes
only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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New Series Features Five Novel Designs of Elephant, Monkey, Bookmark, Puzzle and Uniform

All Featuring Two Additional USB-Ports

Diamond Bar, Calif. – December 11, 2006 — Advanced Media, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of the popular RIDATA brand of recordable CD and DVD media, electronic storage products, and digital media accessories, is adding to its RIDATA EZ Drive™ lineup with the addition of five uniquely designed USB Flash Drives. Each of the elephant, monkey, bookmark, puzzle and uniform designs includes two additional USB ports, which allow users to combine each USB drive into a USB HUB and add on more mobile devices. The versatile drive has its own storage up to 4GB.

“Advanced Media once again leads the way in providing innovative solutions for digital storage,” remarked Harvey Liu, Advanced Media president. “RIDATA USB Flash Drive Hubs are fun, unique designs that allow them to accept additional USB devices. Users now have easy access to a virtually endless stream of data, photos, or music without having to download or continually change out devices. Additionally, units may be linked together for even greater USB connectivity.”

A key concern with any flash storage device is security. To assure privacy and protection, the USB Flash Drives feature advanced partition and security functions that make it possible for users to create password-protected sectors for the storage of personal or highly confidential material. A tie-style LED indicator shows usage status, assuring there is never any doubt as to which port is currently in use.

Offering true plug-and-play convenience, no external power or battery is needed, as the USB port on any compatible desktop or laptop computer powers the units. A power-saving mode reduces power consumption. The new RIDATA products are compliant with USB 2.0 with a full-speed transfer rate of up to 480Mbps. They are also compatible with USB 1.1.

The units work with the following operating systems: Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP; Linux™ Kernel 2.4 or later and Mac™ OS8.6 or later. Users for Windows® 98/98SE may download required drivers from www.ritekusa.com. All are EMC compliant meeting CE, FCC, VCCI, C-TICK, and BSMI regulations.

The RIDATA USB Flash Drives are available from 128MB to 4GB capacities, weighs less than 10 ounces and comes with a two-year warranty. Availability will be through selected retailers, RIDATA distributors, and at various online outlets. As with all RIDATA products, they are competitively street priced.

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SUNNYVALE, Calif. - Dec. 7, 2006 - AMD (NYSE:AMD) today announced that
it will hold its financial analyst meeting at approximately 8:00 a.m. ET
(5:00 a.m. PT) on Thursday, December 14, 2006 in New York. AMD Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer Hector Ruiz and members of AMD’s management
team will deliver key presentations regarding AMD’s business.
Forward-looking and other material information may be discussed during
the presentations.

The event will be webcast live and can be accessed at
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?p=irol-eventDetails&c=74093&ev
entID=1431382

The web cast will be available for 10 days following the meeting at
www.amd.com. For more information regarding the AMD Financial Analyst
Day and the live webcast, please visit www.amd.com.

About AMD

Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is a leading global provider of
innovative processing solutions in the computing, graphics and consumer
electronics markets. AMD is dedicated to driving open innovation, choice
and industry growth by delivering superior customer-centric solutions
that empower consumers and businesses worldwide. For more information,
visit www.amd.com.

AMD and the AMD Arrow logo are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices,
Inc. Other product and company names used in this publication are for
identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective
companies.

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VIA offers unparalleled flexibility for Vista-ready systems across the AMD and Intel^® platforms

Taipei, Taiwan, 6 December 2006 - VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today announced that the VIA K8M890 and the VIA P4M900 chipsets have passed the Microsoft^® Windows Vista™ 32bit/64bit Basic logo tests, enabling customers get ready for Vista with confidence.

This certification means that customers will enjoy the assuredness of digitally signed drivers and the ability to update drivers distributed via Windows^® update. The testing involved in the certification program also confirms trouble-free installation of Windows Vista, including Ultimate, Enterprise, Business, Home Premium and Home Basic editions.

In addition, the Microsoft Windows Vista Basic logo verifies that the VIA K8M890 and VIA P4M900 chipsets support functions that take advantage of some of the latest Windows installations, guaranteeing a secure, reliable and stable experience with the new operating system.

The VIA K8M890 and VIA P4M900 North Bridges both feature the VIA Chrome9™ IGP (Integrated Graphics Processor) core which provides DirectX^® 9.0 graphics support with hardware pixel shaders, supported by a WDDM driver for Microsoft Windows Vista. Both chipsets also offer support for the latest PCI Express add-in graphics cards, giving SIs and OEMs unparalleled flexibility to provide systems for a wide range of market segments.

“VIA is very pleased to have both an AMD IGP chipset and an Intel IGP chipset achieve this certification,” commented Chewei Lin, Vice President of Product Marketing, VIA Technologies, Inc. “This gives our customers confidence in building Vista ready systems for either platform.”

The VIA P4M900 chipset supports up to 1066MHz FSB Intel^® processors including the latest Intel Core™2 Extreme processors, as well as support for up to 667MHz DDR2 memory. The VIA K8M890 chipset supports the full range of AMD Athlon64™ and AMD Sempron™ processors, including those supporting the latest AM2 socket.

Both chipsets feature the Ultra V-Link bus for connecting to VIA’s feature rich range of South Bridge chips including the VT8251 which supports high fidelity VIA Vinyl HD audio codecs featuring up to 24-bit/192KHz audio resolutions and up to eight audio channels.

Product Availability and Pricing

The VIA K8M890 chipset is available now. Boards featuring the chipset are available from all the world’s leading motherboard manufacturers. To learn more about the VIA K8M890 chipset please visit the VIA website at:

http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/chipsets/k8-series/k8m890/

The VIA P4M900 chipset is available now. Boards featuring the chipset will be available from all the world’s leading motherboard manufacturers in late Q4 2006. To learn more about the VIA P4M900 chipset please visit the VIA website at:

http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/chipsets/p4-series/p4m900/

About VIA Technologies, Inc.

VIA Technologies, Inc. (TSE 2388) is the foremost fabless supplier of market-leading core logic chipsets, low power x86 processors, advanced connectivity, multimedia, networking and storage silicon, and complete platform solutions that are driving system innovation in the PC and embedded markets. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, VIA’s global network links the high tech centers of the US, Europe and Asia, and its customer base includes the world’s top OEMs, motherboard vendors and system integrators. www.via.com.tw

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RIDATA-Branded Blu-Ray Discs are Hard Coated for Durability

NOTE: See This and Other New RIDATA-Brand Products at 2007 International CES in South Hall 3 (Upper Level, S3) Booth 31573

Diamond Bar, Calif. — December 05, 2006 — Advanced Media, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of the popular RIDATA brand of recordable CD and DVD media, electronic storage products, and digital media accessories, is among the first optical disc manufacturers to introduce the new Blu-Ray media in the United States. The company is now shipping the blue laser format RIDATA HD DVD-R media and Blu Ray disc availability is scheduled for the first quarter of 2007. A Blu-Ray disc holds up to five times the storage of a normal DVD with 25GB of capacity on a single-layer. It also has three times the transfer rate of a normal DVD for fast recording of large amounts of data.

To truly imagine the capacity of a Blu-Ray disc consider that it can store 25 million pages of text that is approximately 83,000 300-page books. It has more than five times the capacity of a current red laser DVD. A Blu-Ray disc will store over 4.5 hours of high-definition (HD) video or about 11.5 hours of standard-definition (SD) video on a 25GB disc. Blu-Ray technology will begin offering multi-layer discs, which should allow the storage capacity to be increased to 50GB (25GB per layer) in the fourth quarter of 2007 simply by adding more layers to the discs.

“Blu-Ray technology was developed to answer the ever increasing storage demand for high-definition video,” stated Harvey Liu, Advanced Media president. “The new high-capacity discs allow users to record and enjoy the phenomenal picture resolution of high-definition TV programs as well as satisfy computer users’ demands for large gigabyte storage.”

Taking advantage of its highly developed manufacturing processes, Ritek was able to develop an inorganic dye type for Blu-Ray. Using a special Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) process, Ritek can quickly respond to customers’ demands in the shortest time possible. The company leverages this competitive advantage to provide the newest products at affordable pricing and to continue its leadership position in the optical media industry.

Compared to current DVD technology, Blu-Ray offers state-of-the-art picture quality as well as superior features and functionality. Multiple audio and video streams, up to 7.1 channel surround sound, and user-friendly graphical interfaces are just a few of these advancements.

In addition to the 25GB, single-layer Blu-Ray product, Advanced Media will introduce RIDATA-brand 50GB dual-layer Blu-Ray and 15GB single-layer Blu-Ray-RE by 4th quarter 2007. A Rewriteable BD RE version of Blu Ray discs is also expected in 2007.

The RIDATA Blu-Ray-R disc is packaged in a single jewel case, and will be available through selected retailers, RIDATA distributors, and at various online outlets. As with all RIDATA products, it is competitively priced.

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Matrox EpicA multi-display hardware and software for thin computing now integrated with the IGEL PanaVeo thin-client series

Montreal, Canada, December 5^th, 2006 — Matrox Graphics, the leading manufacturer of graphics solutions for professionals, today announced integration of its Matrox EpicA multi-display hardware and software suite for thin-computing with the new PanaVeo-Series of thin-client devices, developed by IGEL Technology, the world’s 4^th largest thin-client vendor (H1 2006 IDC). This integration gives IGEL users the ability to connect up to four monitors simultaneously to a single PanaVeo thin client, which is especially useful in environments such as financial trading floors, command centers and industrial control rooms, where viewing large amounts of information in a limited amount of space is required.

“After careful consideration, we concluded that for high-end, multi-display thin-client solutions, only the Matrox EpicA was suitable,” says Stephen Yeo, World Wide Strategic Marketing Director, IGEL Technology. ”It has a unique combination of low power, high resolution, multi-output and ease of driver integration into our image and remote management software. The result is the IGEL PanaVeo thin client; the world’s first thin device specifically designed for quad display. It opens up unprecedented opportunities for organizations needing to display lots of information in environments where space, heat, security and manageability are a concern”

Matrox EpicA hardware includes dual (EpicA TC2 and EpiA TC2-Lite) and quad (EpicA TC4) multi-display graphics cards, which feature low power consumption, support for high-resolution digital or analogue displays and support for Pivot mode. The EpicA software suite, installed on the server side, includes Matrox PowerDesk EpicA, which enables multi-display awareness for remote desktops, and Matrox PowerSpace EpicA, which allows for multi-display virtual workspace capabilities.

The IGEL PanaVeo-Series includes four models: The IGEL-7302 LX and IGEL-7602 XP incorporate the Matrox EpicA TC2 (dual) multi-display solution, while the IGEL-7304 LX and IGEL-7604 XP incorporate the Matrox EpicA TC4 (quad) multi-display solution. The series features IGEL Clever Clienting power, which boasts advantages such as low total cost of ownership, advanced security features, efficient central client administration, and performance tailored to meet individual customer needs.

“Matrox EpicA brings real value to the thin-computing market space with unprecedented innovation,” says Mohamed Jivraj, Product Manager, Matrox Graphics. By combining EpicA hardware and software with the PanaVeo-Series thin-client devices, users can enjoy a fully-integrated, multi-display solution with advanced remote desktop management and functionality.”

Availability
For more information on purchasing the IGEL PanaVeo-Series with integrated Matrox EpicA graphics cards, visit www.igel.com, email info@igel.com, or call +1 877 GET IGEL (Toll free, Americas), +49 (0) 421 1769 240 (Europe), +44 (0) 870 351 4522 (UK ).

For more information on Matrox EpicA hardware and software, visit http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/finent/products/epica/series.php

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About Matrox Graphics Inc.
Matrox Graphics Inc. is the leading manufacturer of graphics solutions for professionals and has been delivering high-quality, innovative 2D/3D and video graphics accelerators for more than 30 years. Creator of the multi-display phenomenon, Matrox combines its proven graphics chip designs, reliable software development and dependable card manufacturing expertise to produce products that are reputed worldwide for their superior image quality, practical ingenuity and unwavering stability.

Matrox Graphics designs and supports graphics solutions optimized for utility, empowering professionals to see more and do more. A privately held company headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Matrox has international offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Italy and Hong Kong. For more information, visit www.matrox.com/graphics.

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Richmond, CA - December 4, 2006 - (PRWEB)
Keyspan’s TuneView for iPod, is a powerful remote with color LCD screen and 2-way RF connectivity that lets you browse and fully control your Apple iPod. Available now from Keyspan’s online store and other leading resellers, TuneView’s MSRP is $179!
Keyspan announced it is now shipping “TuneView for iPod,” a powerful remote with color LCD screen and 2-way RF connectivity that provides a new wireless way to manage your iPod®.

“TuneView is unique. It’s unlike any iPod remote that you’ve used before,” explained Keyspan president Mike Ridenhour. “TuneView features a color LCD screen that lets you remotely view the contents of your iPod and control playback — allowing you to manage the iPod as if it were in your hands.”

TuneView for iPod consists of a 2-way RF remote with color LCD screen, a universal iPod dock, a USB power adapter, audio and USB cables, and selected dock inserts. Together these components allow you to:

• Connect the iPod to a stereo or powered speakers using the audio line out jack
• Connect the iPod to a TV using the S-Video jack
• Charge the iPod from an AC outlet using the USB Power Adapter
• Browse and control the iPod from around the house with LCD remote

Additionally, the TuneView Dock can be used to sync an iPod with iTunes® running on a PC or Mac, and TuneView supports English, German, French, and Spanish.

“Both the TuneView dock and TuneView remote are USB devices that can be updated via a firmware download, just like an iPod,” noted Ridenhour. “Over time, Keyspan will release firmware updates that will add new capabilities to TuneView.”

Pricing and Availability
Available now in North America, with an MSRP of just $179, TuneView is available from the Keyspan store, Amazon.com, PC Connection, TigerDirect, Buy.com, MicroCenter and other leading computer products resellers. TuneView is available to resellers via Ingram Micro, D&H and Wynit. TuneView will be available outside of North America in January.

About Keyspan
Keyspan offers the industry’s most comprehensive line of remote controls for the PC, Mac and iPod. Keyspan presentation remotes are top sellers in the business and education markets. Keyspan’s entertainment remotes are valued by consumers using a PC, Mac or iPod for music and video.

Editors can reach Keyspan at 510-222-0131 or via e-mail at info@keyspan.com. The Keyspan website is located at http://www.keyspan.com

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As the first UWB product to hit the U.S. market, the Belkin Cable-Free USB Hub enables instant wireless connectivity of USB devices

(Compton, CA) - December 4, 2006 – The Belkin Cable-Free USB Hub, the industry’s first USB Hub that does not require a cable to connect to the computer, will be available for purchase in mid-December. Utilizing Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology with the Wisair chipset, this Hub allows you to place your laptop anywhere in the room so you can print, play music, scan, download photos, and burn CDs from anywhere in the room.

Cable-Free USB Hub (F5U301) - $199.99

* Gives desktop-computer users the freedom to place their USB devices anywhere in the room without running long cables

* Laptop users gain the freedom to roam wirelessly with their laptops around the room while still maintaining access to their stationary USB devices

* Connects USB printers, cameras, scanners, and other devices to your computer wirelessly, from up to 30 ft. away

* Transfers data at speeds of up to 480Mbps for USB 2.0 devices * Includes a 4-port Hub, a USB Dongle (that connects into your computer), and a Dongle stand to give you optimum wireless reception

AVAILABILITY

Mid-December, with launches in Asia, Europe, and Australia to follow at an indefinite date, pending respective country’s regulatory approvals.

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Advanced Media Introduces Solar Powered Battery ChargerNew RIDATA Solar Charger 2000 Charges Mobile Phones, MP3 Players, and Other Electronic Devices in Virtually Any Level of Sunlight

NOTE: See This and Other New RIDATA-Brand Products at 2007 International CES in South Hall 3 (Upper Level, S3) Booth 31573

Diamond Bar, Calif. –November 27, 2006– Advanced Media, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of the popular RIDATA brand of recordable CD and DVD media, electronic storage products, and digital media accessories, is adding a new photovoltaic solar-powered battery charger to its popular RIDATA product line. The Solar Charger 2000 charges mobile phones and electronic devices such as MP3 players, PDAs, GPS, hand-held games (including Sony PlayStation(R) Portable), and Apple iPod as well as USB and Bluetooth devices. It will be on display in the Ritek 2007 International CES booth, South Hall 3 (Upper Level, S3) Booth 31573.

“Our new RIDATA Solar Charger 2000 allows battery-operated devices to be charged virtually anywhere in the world, even under heavy clouds,” commented Harvey Liu, Advanced Media president.

“A solar power charger, such as this, is one of the most important and significant additions to the electronic industry, as its use does not depend on a compatible electric outlet being handy. Solar power is also environment friendly, clean, reusable, unlimited, and absolutely free,” Liu added.

The Solar Charger 2000 features a 5V 500mA power bank, and has a built-in 3.7V, 900mA portable rechargeable lithium battery. In direct sunlight conditions, it will fully charge any applicable battery in three hours; however, even under heavy cloud cover, it still has exceptional charging capability. It also charges when connected to an AC/DC charger or a car’s 12V cigarette lighter.

It is lightweight, durable, and waterproof, and performs as efficiently as any current conventional charger. Whether in use or not, its compact size takes up hardly any room: opened, it measures 8.3″ x 8.6″; closed it is 8.3″ x 2.8″. It weighs under 8 ounces.

Individuals who are concerned with energy costs as well as those who favor green energy will find the RIDATA Solar Charger 2000 to their liking as will campers and travelers, especially those visiting overseas. It produces no air pollution, little or no noise, and requires no transportable fuels. A major plus of solar power is the fact it is renewable. Since scientists predict that the sun will be with us for at least another 4.5 billion years, the Solar Charger 2000 is a solid investment.

As with most other RIDATA products, it will be available through selected retailers, RIDATA distributors, and at various online outlets. A complete listing of locations may be found on the Advanced Media website, www.ritekusa.com.

About Advanced Media (RITEK USA)

Advanced Media, Inc. is a subsidiary of RITEK Corporation, the world’s largest optical media manufacturer. Advanced Media is the sole North and South American marketer and distributor of the RIDATA brand of recordable CD and DVD media as well as other types of electronic storage media.

The RIDATA brand currently includes: HD DVD series, DL DVD-R/+R, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-R/RW, flash memory cards, USB EZ(TM) Drives, and digital media accessories. Since its formation in 2001, Advanced Media has experienced phenomenal annual growth and is already a leading marketer of electronic storage products in the American market.

RITEK for years has been defining and redefining the optical storage market. Around the world, its name is synonymous with innovation, quality, and unparalleled consistency. Its ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 9002, OHSAS 18001, and Green mark certification from the EPA prove RITEK’s commitment to quality control.

Advanced Media is headquartered in Diamond Bar, California. For further information, call (909) 861-2269 or e-mail: info@ritekusa.com. The Advanced Media web site is located at: www.ritekusa.com.

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Fremont, CA - November 30, 2006 –InterVideo®, Inc. (NASDAQ: IVII) and its subsidiary Ulead® Systems, Inc., industry leaders in video, image and DVD software, today announced the Ulead VideoStudio® 10 Plus Canon HV10 Support Pack. This pack allows users to capture video and write back to the Canon HV10 HDV Camcorder.

“The Canon HV10 pairs superb high-definition performance with convenience and a stylish, compact size” said Steve Ro, President of InterVideo. “Ulead VideoStudio 10 is the perfect tool to capture, spice up, and package video shot with the Canon HV10. The power to create movies with the precision and clarity of those viewed in the cinema or HDTV is now in everyone’s hands.”

The Canon HV10 is capable of filming video in 1080 high-definition resolution video and standard definition modes. The editing of HD content with VideoStudio 10 Plus is just as easy as that of standard definition video, even on mid-range machines. Additionally, the Canon HV10 is a powerful, 3.1-megapixel digital camera, and photographic images taken with the camera can then be used in Ulead VideoStudio 10 Plus to create impressive DVD backgrounds, slideshows and picture-in-picture movie effects.

“Ulead VideoStudio 10’s creative collaboration with the Canon HV10 doesn’t just end with video and images,” said Juliet Kuo, Vice President of Marketing for Ulead. “Accompanying video sound can be turned into full-on Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound using Ulead VideoStudio 10’s sound editing capabilities. Placing and mixing sound passages filmed with the HV10 is as easy as dragging-and-dropping a file.”

Movies shot with the Canon HV10 and edited with Ulead VideoStudio 10 can be exported into professional-looking DVDs right within the VideoStudio 10 program. Additionally, Ulead VideoStudio 10 supports MPEG-4, perfect for uploading to iPod®s, PSP™s, Smartphones, and popular video and video blog sites.

The Ulead VideoStudio 10 Plus Canon HV10 Support Pack is available for download and can be found at the following location: http://www.ulead.com/tech/vs/vs_ftp.htm

About Ulead VideoStudio 10
Ulead VideoStudio 10 is video editing and DVD authoring software that lets anyone do more with video. Choose from a complete array of easy-to-use tools to edit video and author discs. Or, use wizards to create exciting videos and slideshows automatically. Share your movies everywhere, from DVDs and VCDs, vlogs, to iPods to the latest high-definition home theater systems.

About InterVideo, Inc.
InterVideo is a leading provider of integrated digital and high-definition multimedia and audio/video content solutions in the PC, CE and wireless industries. The company’s broad suite of integrated multimedia software products are designed to enhance the consumer’s entertainment experience, whether the content is delivered to a home system, HDTV set, wireless system, mobile or personal multimedia device. InterVideo’s unique iMobi™ multimedia codec technologies are widely used by Smartphones, GPS units and portable entertainment device OEMs and ODMs to enhance music and video enjoyment…any place, any time. The firm’s worldwide headquarters is at 46430 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA, 510-651-0888, InterVideo also has major offices in Taiwan, Japan, Mainland China and around the globe. For more information, visit http://www.intervideo.com.

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- Enthusiast Platform Powered by AMD Athlon(tm) 64 FX-70 series Processors Ushers in Era of Multicore-Enabled Megatasking -

SUNNYVALE, CALIF. - Nov. 30, 2006 - Charting another industry first for computing enthusiasts, AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the AMD Quad FX Platform with Dual Socket Direct Connect (DSDC) Architecture, the first dual-socket, multi-core desktop PC platform designed to take advantage of the latest enhancements in Windows® Vista(tm) Ultimate. As the supreme AMD platform for megatasking enthusiasts, the AMD Quad FX Platform is designed to redefine performance on the latest generation of multi-threaded applications.

The AMD Quad FX Platform is powered by pairs of the AMD Athlon(tm) 64 FX-70 series dual-core processors, the newest additions to the award-winning AMD Athlon 64 FX processor family. The new platform takes enthusiasts on a megatasking thrill ride, allowing them to make the most of their overall computing experience while gaming, editing audio/video and streaming high-definition content.

As consumers look forward to enhanced PC experiences made possible by Microsoft® Windows Vista, and the software industry moves to a multi-threading environment, the AMD Quad FX Platform is poised to meet the needs of enthusiasts who “megatask” - running multiple, demanding applications and multi-threaded games. With the introduction of Dual Socket Direct Connect Architecture, consumers can count on a platform that scales with their compute-intensive applications today and tomorrow given that the platform is designed for a seamless upgrade path to a total of eight processing cores with planned AMD native quad-core processors in 2007.

“The emergence of a dual-socket consumer platform is critical for enthusiasts who demand systems that offer the sheer power and system headroom to let the enthusiast configure this system to his or her heart’s content, and launch a fleet of entertainment and productivity applications at once,” said Bob Brewer, corporate vice president, Desktop Division, AMD. “AMD is redefining performance by enabling our customers to take advantage of the amazing megatasking capability of two AMD Athlon 64 FX-70 series processors in the AMD Quad FX Platform.”

With AMD64 technology and Dual Socket Direct Connect Architecture, the new AMD Quad FX Platform offers scaleable performance enhancements on a personal workstation powered by AMD Athlon 64 FX processors. In addition, this consumer powerhouse platform is designed with next-generation platform innovations such as high-performance, low-latency unbuffered DDR2 memory and for Non-Uniform Memory Access (NUMA) support with compatible operating systems.

“Windows Vista Ultimate is designed to take advantage of next-generation technology like AMD’s Quad FX Platform to provide amazing experiences for computer enthusiasts,” said Mike Sievert, corporate vice president, Windows, Microsoft. “With support for multi-core platforms growing in the industry, customers can look forward to more innovation from Microsoft and technology partners like AMD-innovation that provides truly immersive experiences in gaming and other high-performance applications.”

“Alienware and AMD have worked together for years to ensure the enthusiast community receives the best possible products and we were excited to showcase AMD’s megatasking powerhouse, the AMD Quad FX Platform at DigitalLife in New York last October,” said Mark Vena, Alienware’s Vice President of Marketing. “Alienware believes that the AMD Quad FX Platform is going to enable new levels of digital content and immersive entertainment applications with consumers and business professionals while our long-time relationship with AMD signifies exciting things to come in the future.”

NVIDIA, the chipset and multi-GPU launch partner for the AMD Quad FX platform, is excited about the potential of an enthusiast AMD dual-socket platform.
“NVIDIA is pleased to be the launch partner for the launch of the new AMD Quad FX multi-GPU Platforms,” said Drew Henry, general manager of MCP business at NVIDIA. “Our GeForce® 8 series of graphics processing units and the NVIDIA nForce® 680a media and communications processor deliver an ideal solution for megatasking enthusiasts who look to AMD and NVIDIA to provide the best products for multi-threaded games and applications.”

“VoodooPC shares AMD’s commitment to drive cool technologies that deliver more exciting, immersive and personalized entertainment experiences to our customers,” said Rahul Sood, chief technologist, Global Gaming business unit, HP. “The AMD Quad FX Platform could very well open a new world of significant possibilities to address the insane demands of enthusiasts.”

With the flexibility of the AMD Quad FX Platform, systems can be configured to support a variety of enthusiast needs, including those of aspiring audio/video content creators.
Dan Gregoire is a digital artist who counts many of the world’s top movie and advertising studios among his satisfied customers. As an innovator of the digital 3-D story-boarding technique called “pre-visualization” that is sweeping the film industry, he clearly understands the need for speed, performance and the all important upgrade path offered by AMD multi-core technology.

“We’ve been able to consistently increase the value we deliver to our customers simply by following AMD’s roadmap — 64-bit addressability, adding more cores,” said Dan Gregoire, CEO of Halon Entertainment. “AMD’s technology helps us create amazing cinematic effects, but even more exciting to me is that it is available to everyone.”
“Audio loves more cores. More cores and AMD’s balanced architecture means I never have to make artistic compromises due to technology limitations,” said Elliot Scheiner, Grammy and Emmy-winning audio producer/engineer who puts his trust in AMD to help deliver pristine sonic quality to please his professional clientele.

Unprecedented Capabilities with the AMD Quad FX Platform
The AMD Quad FX Platform offers enthusiasts absolute performance, flexibility, and customization by including outrageous features like twelve SATA controllers designed to enable up to nine (9) terabytes of storage using currently available drive technologies (for over 450 high-definition movies), and increased spacing between PCI-E slots to accommodate up to four high-performance graphics cards.

The AMD Quad FX Platform is designed to enable infinite options for demanding enthusiasts to tweak their custom systems, including the ability to drive four or even eight monitors at the same time when using up to four PCI-E graphics cards.

Dual Socket Direct Connect Architecture
Dual Socket Direct Connect (DSDC) Architecture enables high-bandwidth communication between matched pairs of AMD Athlon(tm) 64 FX-70, AMD Athlon(tm) 64 FX-72, and AMD Athlon(tm) 64 FX-74 dual-core processors. DSDC Architecture is designed for the multi-core, multi-threaded future with planned platform upgradeability to eight cores.
Enthusiasts can benefit from having twice the number of processor cores due to a dual-socket configuration.

Availability and Pricing
Pricing for pairs of the new AMD Athlon 64 FX-70, FX-72 and FX-74 dual-core processors is $599, $799 and $999, respectively for PIB. For pricing details, please visit: www.amd.com/pricing.
AMD Athlon 64 FX-70 series dual-core processors are expected to be available from NewEgg throughout North America on November 30. Worldwide product availability is expected by early 2007. AMD Quad FX Platform systems are expected to be available from Vigor, Cyber Power and IBUYPOWER and other major system builders are expected to offer systems in the near future.

About AMD
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is a leading global provider of innovative processing solutions in the computing, graphics and consumer electronics markets. AMD is dedicated to driving open innovation, choice and industry growth by delivering superior customer-centric solutions that empower consumers and businesses worldwide. For more information, visit www.amd.com.

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AMD Quad FX Platform Customer and Technology Partner Support Addendum
“We are excited to be working with AMD to introduce a powerful new platform that offers amazing megatasking performance capabilities for our common customers,” said Raymond Chen, Vice President of Marketing for ASUS Computer International. “AMD’s culture of path-breaking innovation makes it possible for users to enjoy a superb gaming experience and we share their mission of pushing the limits of performance computing.”

“As we continue to raise the performance bar on next generation memory capabilities, we are proud to have our new high-frequency DOMINATOR memory solution turbo-charge AMD’s Quad FX Platform,” said John Beekley, VP of Applications Engineering of Corsair. “With AMD’s processors, our market-leading memory modules are able to attain outstanding speed and latency performance, and our common customers, computer hardware enthusiasts and gamers, greatly benefit from these advances in memory performance.”

“Users can get the most out of their systems by loading up AMD’s Quad FX Platform with high-quality Crucial memory,” said Mike Sanor, Crucial technical support manager. “Whether they’re using standard or high-performance Ballistix(tm) memory, enthusiasts continue to push their systems to the limit by combining Crucial memory with AMD’s cutting-edge processors.”

“AMD’s products have consistently exceeded our expectations as well as those of our customers, and our expectation for the AMD Quad FX Platform is that enthusiasts will benefit tremendously from the platform’s performance enhancements and enjoy an immersive computing experience,” said Eric Cheung, CEO, CyberPower PC. “Gamers are always looking for the most cinematic computing experience and we applaud AMD for responding to these growing demands by pushing the boundaries of innovation with the AMD Quad FX Platform.”

“Based on the dual-socket Direct Connect Architecture, AMD Quad FX platform is an epoch-making innovation and ultimate platform in the personal computing area, delivering super megatasking performance and extreme computing experience to enthusiasts”, said Ms. Bai Xiangchun, General Manager of Product Center, Founder Technology.

“As a leading Chinese PC provider, Founder Technology has successfully launched a broad range of AMD processor-based PCs, the launch of AMD Quad FX platform is expected to set off a wave of new computing applications in the industry.”

“Multi-core applications and high-performance, high-capacity hard drives are the future of performance gaming. Through our work with AMD to ensure product compatibility, we remain at the forefront of this computing innovation,” said Marcia Bencala, vice president, Corporate Strategy and Product Planning, Hitachi Global Storage Technologies. “AMD’s Quad FX Enthusiast platform combined with Hitachi’s Deskstar hard drives bring the capacity and performance required for a superior gaming experience.”

“The new AMD Quad FX platform will undoubtedly be a win with performance-hungry enthusiasts and iBUYPOWER is proud to offer our customers this superior computing experience,” said Darren Su, Executive Vice President, iBUYPOWER. “Enthusiasts demand the highest possible processor performance for a truly turbo-charged computing experience - a demand that the AMD has fulfilled with its latest platform innovation.”
“Kingston has collaborated with AMD in the gaming market since the initial launch of the AMD Athlon 64 FX-51 and applauds AMD’s advancements in gaming CPU technology,” said Mark Tekunoff, Senior Technology Manager, Kingston.”With Quad FX and Kingston’s HyperX DDR2 memory products, our mutual customers can receive the best gaming experience available,” continued Tekunoff.

“We are excited about Maingear’s upcoming products based on the AMD Quad FX Platform”, said Wallace Santos, President of Maingear. “AMD understands the needs and desires of Maingear’s customers and by delivering products to the market that are capable of supporting games that are becoming more and more demanding, AMD and Maingear will revolutionize the way enthusiasts use their PCs.”

“Mushkin applauds the exceptional performance that AMD’s Quad FX Enthusiast Platform will offer to even the most demanding PC enthusiast and we are proud to support this next-generation technology with our performance-enhanced memory modules,” said Brian Flood, Product Development Manager, Mushkin. “The introduction of multi-core processors has revolutionized PC gaming and AMD has been at the forefront of this technology revolution with their next-generation platform innovations that combine the best in processors and performance memory.”

“We are proud to be supporting the release of AMD’s Quad FX Platform in our capacity as a premier online retailer of leading edge technology products and are excited to play a part in making this technology available for gamers and enthusiasts seeking ultimate megatasking performance,” said Chad Chen, V.P. of Marketing, Newegg.com. “As a customer-focused company, which ships 98% of all customer orders within 1 business day, we remain committed to offering the most innovative technology today.”

“OCZ is excited to work closely with AMD on the AMD Quad FX Platform, an innovative platform that ensures the ultimate level of stability, performance and scalability to give gamers that extra edge,” said Alex Mei, VP of Marketing, OCZ Technology. “With AMD’s multi-core processors, users are able to run multimedia applications with enhanced performance results backed by OCZ’s memory capabilities, which fully support this optimum PC experience at every level.”

“Thermaltake’s main business model has always been to deliver the most compelling and technologically advanced product to our customers,” said Joseph Lin, Director of Global Strategic Marketing Group at Thermaltake. “With Armor Extreme Edition chassis, we’ve re-engineered the world’s best-selling gaming chassis specifically for the AMD Quad FX platform. The AMD Quad FX platform along with Thermaltake Armor Extreme Edition is able to take advantage of the latest enhancements in the upcoming Windows Vista(tm) Ultimate and for megatasking PC enthusiasts and power-users who run the most demanding tasks simultaneously.”

“Our Prime Series PCs will be able to exceed today’s limits by utilizing platforms like the AMD Quad FX Platform, said Mr. Takayuki Miyazaki, manager, planning dev., Third Wave Corporation. “We will be able to provide our customers not just high performance, but a platform with planned upgradeability to 8 cores. We believe that this ultimate platform will meet the needs of the enthusiasts with multi-threaded Operating Systems and applications.”

“Customers who buy products at TigerDirect expect a great experience from their purchases,” said Carl Fiorentino, president, TigerDirect. “The AMD Quad FX Platform will present customers with an ultimate megatasking PC and offer them personal workstation-type performance.”

“We are happy with AMD’s continuous innovations in the multi-core computing area. Based on Dual-Socket Direct Connect Architecture, the AMD Quad FX platform is an epoch-making multi-core computing solution designed for enthusiasts who crave super megatasking performance and an extreme computing experience”, said Mr. Xing Maowei, General Manager of Desktop Product Division, Tongfang Computer System Business Group. “It is an ultimate personal computing platform. It will definitely stage a new round of platform revolution in the processor industry, facilitating the competition for new technologies in multi-core computing. Based on AMD’s ongoing leadership in multi-core computing technologies, the AMD Quad FX platform is expected to bring a brand-new computing experience to enthusiasts.”

“At Vigor, our aim is to provide the ultimate experience to our customers and AMD’s Quad FX Platform will help our customers realize yet another significant performance gain in megatasking,” said Aaron Chen, Chief Executive Officer at Vigor. “By building products that deliver the kind of performance that enthusiasts crave, AMD has been a valuable partner in our ongoing endeavor to combine innovation and artistry, helping us stay true to our mission of linking cutting-edge technologies with ultimate customer expectations.”

“As a market leader in high performance hard drives, Western Digital knows that customers operating graphically intense games and applications with enhanced performance capabilities require high performance systems such as AMD’s Quad FX Platform to realize the potential of those applications,” said Tom McDorman, vice president and general manager of Enterprise Storage for Western Digital.”Much like the WD Raptor X, which combines amazing performance and reliability from a 10,000 RPM enterprise-class platform, AMD’s new platform represents the latest innovation in next-generation gaming platforms.”

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