Forty Companies Speak Up on CompCore's SoftDVD

Business Wire, Nov 11, 1996

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 1996--CompCore Multimedia, Inc. launched its SoftDVD technology on Nov. 5 generating significant interest throughout the personal computer marketplace.

CompCore is now working with over forty companies in the industry to insure that SoftDVD meets their requirements. SoftDVD is CompCore's premier MPEG-2 and Dolby Digital software decoder for enabling PCs to play DVD content without specialized hardware.

Included is a compilation of quotes from such notable companies as Intel, Microsoft, Dolby Laboratories, Compaq, Packard Bell, Diamond, S3, ATI, Cirrus Logic, Matrox, Trident, Rendition, IBM Microelectronics, Philips Semiconductor, Matsushita, Warner Media, Zoran and many others who speak up on CompCore's SoftDVD.

This extensive list spans PC manufacturers, software developers, graphics chip/card manufacturers, video/audio chip developers, DVD content producers and audio technology providers. SoftDVD will be demonstrated in Las Vegas at Comdex in CompCore's booth number M2562 in the upper level of the Sands Exhibition center.

Beta versions of SoftDVD are now available to qualified OEMs for evaluation.

Activision Studios

"When CompCore visited Activision, they quickly installed SoftDVD and played our latest MPEG-2 game with no problems, first time," said Brad Crystal, director of OEM and Online Sales of Activision Studios. "We're encouraged by SoftDVD's easy installation, overall systems compatibility, and low cost."

Alliance Semiconductor

"CompCore's SoftDVD running on a high performance graphics and video accelerator will bring exciting new capabilities to the PC platform," said Spencer Greene, senior product marketing manager of Alliance Semiconductor Corp.

"Alliance's ProMotion accelerators and drivers are compatible with SoftDVD, offering our customers a compelling DVD application solution."

ATI Technologies

"ATI has taken the lead in the graphics accelerator industry with our innovative 3D Rage II chip," said Henry Quan, vice president for ATI Technologies.

"Working with CompCore to provide a superior MPEG-2 solution was only logical for ATI, as they have proven themselves with software video. Both companies are committed to deliver the best solution to the market."

Aureal Semiconductor

"CompCore's approach to algorithm implementation spans the range from full software to dedicated, optimized hardware data paths," said Sanjay Iyer, vice president, Computer Products of Aureal Semiconductor.

"This is the only valid means today for delivering efficient solutions for the PC, and also results in the most economical standalone cores. Aureal fully supports CompCore's approach and looks forward to a mutually beneficial relationship with CompCore."

BRI Video

"BRI Video is pleased to assist CompCore in providing its PC customers with video content to be bundled with their SoftDVD product," said David Stidham, chief operating officer of BRI Video. "We think the trend towards fusion of PC and entertainment products holds significant promise for the sale of video titles."

Canopus

"CompCore has been a leader in MPEG video and audio technology for several years now," said Hiro Yamada, president and CEO of Canopus. "Having incorporated CompCore's SoftPEG in our Power Window family of graphics accelerators for the past 18 months with exceptional results, we are excited about the prospect of incorporating SoftDVD with our 1997 products."

Cirrus

"We've been working with CompCore since they were founded in 1993," said Art Swift, vice president, Product Marketing for Cirrus Logic's Graphics Co. "We've been very pleased with the performance they've delivered with their SoftPEG MPEG-1 software, and we are looking forward to working with them on SoftDVD."

Compaq Computer Corp.

"Compaq and CompCore share a common vision for delivering the best multimedia experience ever. To that end, we've been following the progress of CompCore's software based development closely," said Laurie Frick, vice president of Emerging Markets of Compaq Computer Corp. "Compaq is excited about software based DVD's potential to expand the market by delivering high quality DVD solutions at mainstream prices."

Creative Multimedia

"We have been working closely with CompCore to optimize our `Billboard Music Guide' to take advantage of SoftDVD's MPEG- 2 and AC-3 decoding capabilities," said Joe Niski, Engineering Director for Creative Multimedia. "We think SoftDVD has great potential to expand the reach of high-quality content into new markets."

Cybermax

"The combination of SoftDVD and Cybermax's brand-name components is an impressive package," said Bill Bisignano, general manager of Cybermax. "We're putting motion picture video and sound in the reach of every desktop at a price people can afford."

Daewoo

"SoftDVD is an impressive DVD software Package," said C. J. Cho, general manager of R&D at Daewoo. "When we integrate DVD into our PC systems products, SoftDVD will be the leading candidate."

Diamond Multimedia Systems

"CompCore has an impressive array of MPEG-2 hardware and software technology," said Paul Nahi, director of marketing, Diamond Multimedia Systems. "SoftDVD's performance and compatibility with hardware accelerators has greatly impressed Diamond."