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To: Stoctrash who wrote (39526)	3/29/1999 9:34:00 AM
From: let	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 50808

Matrox Selects C-Cube Silicon forFull Line of Digital Video Products March 29, 1999 08:02 AM MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 1999--C-Cube Microsystems CUBE announced today that Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. has selected its digital video encoding and decoding silicon to power their new digital video products for the consumer PC, video production/video server, and broadcast markets. As part of the relationship, the companies will collaborate on the development of combined technologies for video compression, realtime editing, and graphics that will enable feature-rich systems with superior image quality to be delivered at price points that make them accessible to a broader market. "C-Cube's silicon is an integral part of Matrox's DTV strategy to offer cost-effective realtime editing products across our core markets," said Lorne Trottier, president of Matrox. "Our selection of C-Cube technology allows us to deliver a complete spectrum of cutting-edge solutions for consumer, prosumer, professional and broadcast video applications." Matrox selected C-Cube for its leadership in addressing critical market issues such as interoperability of all MPEG and DV video content (including MPEG-1, MPEG-2, DV, DV50, DVCPRO, DVCam, DVCPRO50, and Digital S); DV to MPEG transcoding for editing and storage; time-code driven, frame-accurate MPEG editing. "Matrox and C-Cube share a common vision for the proliferation of digital video on the multimedia PC platform," said Alex Balkanski, CEO of C-Cube Microsystems. "Matrox's strong presence in the graphics and video editing markets combined with our strength in digital video provides an opportunity for exciting new video applications." Matrox's first introduction of C-Cube based products will be at this year's National Association of Broadcaster's show, April 19-22. At NAB, Matrox will announce its first DVxpress-MX based products. Announcements in the consumer PC and broadcast space will continue throughout the year. About Matrox For more than 23 years, Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. has been the technology leader in the development of computer-based digital video hardware and software tools. A privately held company headquartered in Dorval, Quebec, Matrox employs more than 1,400 people dedicated to the design, development, and manufacturing of strategic products in all areas of the communications world: video, graphics, imaging, and networking. Over the last five years Matrox has been recognized with an unprecedented 550 international awards and has equipped more than 30 million people with leading-edge technology. About C-Cube Microsystems C-Cube Microsystems Inc. is an industry leader in the development and delivery of highly integrated digital video silicon solutions that address the communications and consumer 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 +1.408.490.8000 or on the World Wide Web at c-cube.com. Note to Editors: C-Cube and the C-Cube logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of C-Cube Microsystems Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

To: Stoctrash who wrote (39526)	3/29/1999 1:32:00 PM
From: DiViT	Respond to of 50808

DISH Network Presents First Movie Channel Featuring Dolby Digital; EchoStar's Newest Receivers Deliver Dolby Digital Surround Sound 03/29/99 Business Wire (Copyright (c) 1999, Business Wire) LITTLETON, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 1999--EchoStar Communications Corp. (NASDAQ: DISH, DISHP) is proud to present DISH Network's DISH-On-Demand movies in Dolby Digital surround sound beginning April 3. DISH Network will broadcast a new movie featuring Dolby Digital audio on DISH-On-Demand pay-per-view channel 511 each week starting in April. Customers who have an EchoStar Model 4720 satellite television system or JVC D-VHS receiver can take advantage of the Dolby Digital audio experience as both include a built-in Dolby Digital output to transmit Dolby Digital surround sound automatically. The EchoStar Model 7100/WebTV satellite TV receiver will also be Dolby Digital ready when it goes on sale this spring. Customers can upgrade their EchoStar Models 4000 or 5000 satellite receivers for Dolby Digital sound by purchasing a Dolby Digital Adapter through DISH Network for only $69 (MSRP). The Dolby Digital Adapter makes the introduction of surround sound into the home audio and video system quick and simple. This easy-to-install adapter plugs into the satellite receiver's High Speed Data Port and readily connects to the customer's personal home Dolby Digital surround sound system. "Dolby Digital technology offers superb audio quality for selected pay-per-view movies that complements DISH Network's crystal-clear video programming," said Michael Schwimmer, vice president of Programming at EchoStar. "We consistently strive to provide our customers with the most cutting edge audio technology available on the market in order to complete their home theater capabilities without the expense of purchasing a new satellite receiver." DISH Network's DISH-On-Demand will feature The Truman Show beginning (April 3-9); Six Days, Seven Nights (April 10-16); Ever After (April 17-23); and What Dreams May Come (April 24-30). DISH-On-Demand pay-per-view movies cost only $2.99 each, and customers who do not connect to Dolby Digital sound can still watch pay-per-view movies with CD-quality audio on Channel 511. For more information or to order a Dolby Digital Adapter, call 1-800/333-DISH (3474). EchoStar Communications Corp. includes three interrelated business units: - DISH Network(TM) is EchoStar's state-of-the-art DBS system that offers customers over 300 channels of digital video and CD-quality audio programming, fully MPEG-2/DVB compliant hardware and installation. - EchoStar Technologies Corporation (ETC, formerly HTS(TM) - Houston Tracker Systems, Inc.), designs, manufactures and distributes DBS set - top boxes, antennas and other digital equipment for DISH Network and various international customers that include ExpressVu Canada and Telefonica's Via Digital system in Spain. ETC also provides uplink-center design, construction oversight and project-integration services for customers internationally. - Satellite Services provides the delivery of video, audio and data services to business television customers and other satellite users. These services include satellite uplink, satellite transponder space-usage and other services. Satellite Services also administers SKY VISTA, a direct broadcast satellite service offering up to 27 channels of popular digital satellite television programming to viewers in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. territories in the Caribbean. DISH Network currently serves over 2.1 million customers. DISH Network is a trademark of EchoStar Communications Corporation. HTS is a trademark of Houston Tracker Systems, Inc. DISH Network is located on the Internet at: www.dishnetwork.com Contact: CONTACT: EchoStar Communications Corp., Littleton Judianne Atencio, Communications Director, 303/723-2010 judianne.atencio@echostar.com Marc Lumpkin, Communications Manager, 303/723-2020 marc.lumpkin@echostar.com 12:38 EST MARCH 29, 1999