Sony Selects Genesis Microchip Processor for VAIO PC Display; New Bundled VAIO PC Features Genesis gmZAN2 in 15-inch LCD Flat Panel Display

Business Wire, Jan 28, 2003

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 28, 2003

Genesis Microchip Inc. (Nasdaq:GNSS), a leading provider of display image processors for consumer and PC-display products, today announced that Sony Corporation has selected Genesis Microchip's gmZAN2 display image processor for its 15-inch flat panel LCD monitor to be shipped as part of a bundled VAIO desktop PC solution. Sony's family of VAIO PCs represents the integration of audio, video, communications and information technology capabilities. Available this month, the new VAIO PCs will be introduced in Japan.

"VAIO desktop PCs are designed for the ultimate entertainment experience," said Mr. Ken Kawanami, deputy general manager of display products for Sony's VAIO Desktop Computer Company. "Genesis' display technology helps us produce Flat Panel LCD Monitors that deliver razor sharp images and brighter colors, making them ideal for viewing everything from detailed graphic presentations to web pages on the Internet."

The Genesis gmZAN2 enables flat panel monitors with resolutions up to XGA to display high-quality images, cost-effectively and reliably. It offers advanced scaling capability featuring an enhanced and adaptive scaling algorithm for optimal image quality. The chip also features automatic detection of input format, auto-configuration and an integrated On-Screen Display (OSD).

"Sony VAIO PCs have achieved global success and earned a high degree of consumer confidence for offering leading-edge performance and features," said Anders Frisk, senior vice president of marketing for Genesis Microchip. "Utilizing patented image display processing technology, the gmZAN2 provides the new VAIO LCD Flat Panel Monitor with visibly better, sharper images."

About Sony Corporation

Sony Corporation is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, game, communications and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, computer entertainment and on-line businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be a leading personal broadband entertainment company in the world. Sony recorded consolidated annual sales of nearly $57 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2002. Sony's Home Page URL: http://www.sony.net/

About Genesis Microchip

Genesis Microchip Inc. (Nasdaq:GNSS) is a leading provider of image processing systems enabling superior picture quality for a variety of consumer and PC-display products. Featuring Genesis Display Perfection(TM) technologies and Emmy-award winning Faroudja(TM) video technology, Genesis system-on-a-chip solutions are used worldwide by display manufacturers to produce visibly better images across a broad set of devices including flat-panel displays, digital TVs, digital CRTs, projectors and DVD players. The Genesis technology portfolio features 135 patents, including analog and mixed signal System-on-a-chip design, DCDi(TM) by Faroudja deinterlacing, TrueLife(TM) video enhancement and IntelliComb(TM) video decoding. Founded in 1987, Genesis supports its leading brand-name customers with offices in the U.S., Canada, India, Taiwan, Korea, China and Japan. For more information about Genesis Microchip Inc. or Genesis Display Perfection(TM) technologies, please visit www.genesis-microchip.com.

Note to Editors: Genesis Display Perfection, Faroudja, DCDi by Faroudja, TrueLife and IntelliComb are trademarks of Genesis Microchip Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.