Kapok Computers Selects Sigma Designs' DVD Solution for Notebook PCs
Business Wire - February 25, 1998 14:35
FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 25, 1998--
Sigma's DVD Solution for Laptop Computers Enables Kapok
Computer for DVD
Sigma Designs, Inc.(Nasdaq:SIGM), a recognized leader in digital video solutions for desktop and notebook computers, today announced that Kapok Computers, a leading manufacturer of notebooks, has chosen Sigma's DVD/MPEG-2 playback module for integration into its latest line of notebook computers.
"We selected Sigma to develop the DVD/MPEG-2 decoder module because of its prior experience in zoomed video technology for notebook computers and its proven track record as a leading supplier of DVD/MPEG-2 decoders for the desktop market," stated Eva Wang, Manager of Product Planning at Kapok Computers. "We plan to aggressively promote DVD enabled notebooks."
"We are delighted that Kapok Computers is buying our DVD modules for its notebooks," commented Prem Talreja, Vice President of Marketing at Sigma Designs. "Notebook PCs are ideal DVD players which can be used for training, distance learning and delivering compelling presentations."
Kapok, ranked among Taiwan's top ten notebook computer makers, specializes in the research, development and manufacture of high-technology, niche-market notebook computers. Established in 1993, Kapok has grown rapidly and now sells its products to more than 70 countries. Sales in 1996 were over $250 million.
Sigma Designs entered the multimedia market in 1993 with products based on the MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) standard for compressing and decompressing digital audio and video signals. Since then, Sigma has been a driving force behind advancement of the MPEG technology used in most multimedia PCs on the market today. Sigma Designs' products include affordable MPEG/DVD video and audio decoding hardware used in consumer and commercial PC based applications. All Sigma Designs' products are sold worldwide through a direct sales force, distributors, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). |
