MGI takes another AWARD
Tuesday November 30, 9:03 am Eastern Time
Company Press Release
SOURCE: MGI Software Corp.
MGI PhotoSuite III-Platinum Edition Takes More Top
Honors
Named Best Low-cost Photo Editor by CNET
TORONTO, Nov. 30 /CNW-PRN/ - MGI Software (TSE:MGI - news), the digital and Internet imaging leader, today announced
that MGI PhotoSuite III-Platinum edition has gained more industry recognition being named the best low-cost photo editor by
CNET, a worldwide leader in technology news and information on the Web. This adds to an already impressive list of awards and
notoriety for the recently released product that includes a Most Valuable Product (MVP) Award from PC Computing, and a place
on Windows Magazine's distinguished WinList.
MGI PhotoSuite III-Platinum edition surpassed five other products to take top honors in CNET's comprehensive roundup of the
category. In awarding MGI PhotoSuite III-Platinum edition the win, Greg Keizer, contributing editor, CNET, wrote: `It's
comforting to know there's software out there as well rounded as PhotoSuite III, our favorite photo editor. PhotoSuite III Platinum
Edition is so smart it will transform even a camera klutz's digital duds into pretty pictures.`
`It is very rewarding to have so many technical experts and industry leaders acknowledge our work and recommend our product
for purchase,` said Anthony DeCristofaro, president and CEO, MGI Software. `With its retail strength and industry wins, the
PhotoSuite line has quickly become one of the most trusted and recognized consumer digital-imaging brands in the world.`
MGI PhotoSuite III-Platinum edition recently also captured an Editors' Choice award from PC Photo Magazine. Write the editors:
`MGI PhotoSuite III impresses us with its package of features that go beyond simple image work, including auto-stitching,
PhotoTapestry, electronic photo albums and diverse card, newsletter, and other templates.`
About MGI PhotoSuite III- Platinum edition
MGI PhotoSuite III - Platinum edition is the complete PC and Internet photography power pack. The program adds to an already
strong lineup of sophisticated features, while becoming the most comprehensively easy and most Internet enabled PC photo
software available. MGI PhotoSuite III - Platinum edition allows users of any experience level to effortlessly get, prepare,
compose, organize, share and print their photos. Users can even publish and share their photos at a password protected web page
for free at (http://www.GatherRound.com), which is part of a collaborative effort between MGI, and Intel Corporation.
About MGI Software
Founded in 1995, MGI Software is one of the world's leading digital media companies. The company's early focus on delivering
digital media editing technology to the mass market has led to leadership in digital imaging and video editing worldwide. MGI
Software recently broadened its market to business and online users of photography by acquiring the assets of Live Picture and
expanding its technological leadership to encompass digital entertainment media with the acquisition of Zoran's SoftDVD business.
Through its ever-growing network of partnerships with major consumer electronics manufacturers, computer hardware and
software vendors, photo retailers and the entertainment industry, MGI Software is uniquely positioned to benefit from the digital
revolution shaping our lifestyles. MGI Software employs over 200 people with offices in North America, Europe, Pacific Rim, and
Japan. MGI Software is publicly traded on The Toronto Stock Exchange. For more information visit mgisoft.com.
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trademarks or registered trademarks of MGI Software Corp. All other company and/or product names are trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers.
SOURCE: MGI Software Corp.
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