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To: coopie who wrote (25355)	11/17/1997 8:48:00 AM
From: Roader	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50808

C-Cube Secures One of Japan's Largest PC Peripheral Manufacturers for DVD; I/O Data ZiVA-Based Solution Wins Hitachi Recommendation Business Wire via Dow Jones MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 17, 1997--C-Cube Microsystems Inc. (NASDAQ:CUBE), the leading provider of integrated digital video solutions, today announced that I-O Data Device Inc. (I-O Data), the leading producer of computer peripheral products in Japan, has selected C-Cube's ZiVA decoder with SecureView technology for its GV-DVD decoder board. Based on the board's high video quality, Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE:HIT) has recommended the ZiVA-based GV-DVD card as the ideal video playback solution to be used with Hitachi's next-generation DVD-ROM drive. "We selected C-Cube's ZiVA with SecureView because C-Cube has always represented the best in video quality, and offers the most integrated solution for retail DVD kits," said Taku Tsuchida, General Manager of Planning and Marketing Department of I-O Data Device. "By leveraging a proven solution, we are assured of a reasonable time-to-market with the right feature set." "C-Cube's ZiVA and I-O Data's GV-DVD are the key elements to preserving the integrity of the content played on our DVD-ROMs, which is becoming increasingly important as new studios begin to release their content in the DVD format for this Christmas selling season," said Shinichi Usami, Business Development Department Manager of Hitachi's Optical Data Storage Systems Operation. "With this assurance, we expect to see Hitachi's DVD-ROM drives take off in 1997." "We are honored to be selected by I-O Data as its key DVD supplier," said Alex Daly, vice president of marketing for C-Cube Microsystems. "With DVD fast becoming the international standard for movie content, we are very pleased to have the reputable tandem of Hitachi and I-O Data offering DVD to Japan consumers. The combined strength of I/O Data and Hitachi in Japan's retail channel should drive this momentum even further." I-O Data's GV-DVD card uses C-Cube's single-chip ZiVA processor with integrated SecureView CSS copy protection. ZiVA's high level of integration and tamper-resistant copy protection technology has allowed C-Cube to emerge as one of the leading providers of DVD decoders in the PC market. C-Cube's SecureView technology fully complies with the DVD Consortium's copy protection scheme known as the Content Scramble System (CSS). By tightly coupling copy protection and decryption with audio, video and system decoding functions into a single-chip solution, C-Cube has developed the industry's most secure DVD decoder chip. Other hybrid decoders that separate the CSS decryption from the DVD decoding are highly susceptible to unauthorized copying of DVD content, thereby violating the CSS guidelines for copy protection implementation. The level of security achieved with SecureView ensures content owners that their copyrights will be protected on the DVD format when implemented in a PC environment, and provides manufacturer of DVD products with a tamperproof hardware solution. About C-Cube Microsystems C-Cube Microsystems Inc. is the industry leader in the development and delivery of highly integrated digital video silicon solutions that address the consumer electronics, communications and convergence markets. C-Cube is headquartered in Milpitas, California with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol CUBE. C-Cube can be reached at 1-408/944-6300 or on the World Wide Web at c-cube.com . About I-O Data Device, Inc. I-O Data Device, Inc., established in 1976, is the leading producer of computer peripheral products in Japan. Through its continued and ever-expanding design and global marketing of hardware and software products, I-O Data Device, Inc. is committed to meeting the rapidly changing requirements of its diversified customer base. About Hitachi Hitachi, Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is one of the world's largest electronics companies, with fiscal 1996 (ending March 31, 1997) consolidated sales of $68.7 billion. The company manufactures and markets a wide range of products, including computers, semiconductors, consumer products and power and industrial equipment. Note to Editors: The C-Cube logo is a registered trademark of C-Cube Microsystems Inc. C-Cube is a trademark of C-Cube Microsystems Inc. CONTACT: C-Cube Microsystems Anne Hohenberger, 408/490-6688 anneh@c-cube.com Mary Giani, 408/490-8628 mary.giani@c-cube.com

To: coopie who wrote (25355)	11/17/1997 9:11:00 AM
From: Roader	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50808

Sigma Designs Announces REALmagic Hollywood 2 DVD/MPEG-2 Playback Board Business Wire via Dow Jones LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 17, 1997-- Latest DVD/MPEG-2 Decoder Card from Sigma Provides Complete DVD Playback Function for Home Entertainment PC Sigma Designs, Inc. (NASDAQ:SIGM), a recognized leader in digital video solutions for personal computers, today announced REALmagic Hollywood 2, a second-generation DVD playback card. The new PCI-bus DVD/MPEG-2 playback card turns a PC into a full-featured home theater DVD player that fully exploits all of the spectacular digital video and digital surround sound capabilities of the DVD format as well as upcoming MPEG-2 interactive titles. The full-featured, yet low cost card is an ideal choice for makers of DVD upgrade kits and system integrators as it offers the ultimate flexibility in the output of video and audio signals. Video is output simultaneously on the PC's VGA monitor and on the home entertainment system's TV. Audio is available through the PC's sound card, analog stereo output jacks, and S/PDIF digital output port for connection to external AC-3 "5.1 channel" Dolby Digital decoder. "DVD upgrade kits, using Sigma's Hollywood 2 card give most existing PC owners the opportunity to enjoy DVD-movies in their living room without having to buy a whole new PC," commented Prem Talreja, Vice President of Marketing for Sigma Designs. "This is the latest demonstration that Sigma is continuing to leverage its leadership to meet the growing needs of this new and dynamic market." Sigma's REALmagic Hollywood 2 is a no-compromise, cost-effective solution that fully complies with all DVD specifications. It works with any standard 133 MHz Pentium(TM) system without requiring specialized hardware other than the DVD-ROM drive. Video may be viewed on the computer's monitor and simultaneously displayed on a television for the ultimate home theater experience. Supporting Dolby Digital(TM) AC-3 "5.1 channel" audio decoding in software, the REALmagic Hollywood 2 card is compatible with most sound cards. Users may also use a conventional stereo amplifier with analog stereo 2-channel Dolby Surround(TM) audio outputs, which are driven by the on-board hardware digital-to-analog converter (DAC). Users may also elect to use the on-board S/PDIF digital output to connect to external Dolby Digital decoders to drive five speakers and one sub-woofer for sensational theater quality sound. REALmagic Hollywood 2 comes with an easy-to-use program, called DVD Station, for DVD navigation and control. With DVD Station, PC users can take full advantage of every interactive DVD feature, using simple VCR-like controls to choose the sound track and subtitle language, select viewing aspect ratios and change viewing angles. The user interface is intuitive and easy to navigate. Users can also use DVD Station menus to exercise parental control and perform search commands. Major features of REALmagic Hollywood 2 include: -- Plays DVD-video, CD-audio, Video CD, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM -- Compatible with all VGA graphics cards -- Supports standard APIs for compatibility with interactive MPEG-1 & 2 entertainment and education titles -- Dolby Digital AC-3 five channel surround-sound playback -- S/PDIF and stereo outputs -- Simultaneous display on VGA monitor and TV -- Real-time image scaling from thumbnail size up to 1280 x 1024 resolution -- Adjustable color, contrast, and brightness independent of monitor settings -- Supports Regional Copy Protection -- Select from up to 8 language sound tracks and 32 subtitle channels -- Lets user select any of up to 9 viewing angles on-the-fly -- Plays wide-screen, letter box and pan-scan aspect ratios REALmagic Hollywood 2 card is now shipping to upgrade kit makers and system integrators. About Sigma Designs: 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). For additional information, call 800/845-8086, 510/770-0100, fax: 510/770-2640, or visit Sigma's web site at sigmadesigns.com . Note to Editors: For further information, photographs and interviews, contact S&S Public Relations. Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this release are forward looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the timely introduction and market acceptance of Sigma's MPEG/DVD and other related products, the impact of competitive products and pricing, and other risk factors detailed from time to time in the company's SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 1997 and on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 1997.