TV Guide Interactive Incorporated onto Pace High Definition Cable Set-Top Box

Business Wire, May 3, 2004

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

The National Show 2004

Booth #3037

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 3, 2004

National Show Attendees to see first demonstration of Pace DC755HD

with TV Guide Interactive for Motorola Networks

Pace Micro Technology, the world's largest dedicated developer of digital set-top technology, and Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc., the leading provider of television information and guidance, announced they have integrated TV Guide Interactive, digital cable's most widely-deployed IPG, onto Pace's DC755HD high-definition cable set-top. The DC755HD, Pace's digital cable box incorporating Mediacipher(R) conditional access technology, provides an additional choice for MSOs using Motorola's conditional access system.

Pace's set-top with TV Guide Interactive will make its debut at the National Cable & Telecommunications Association's (NCTA) National Show, May 2-5, 2004, New Orleans, LA in Pace's booth #3037. TV Guide Interactive will also be demonstrated in TV Guide's booth, #3047, where more information on TV Guide Channel, TV Guide magazine and TV Games Network will also be available.

The Pace DC755HD is one of the most advanced high-definition digital cable set-tops in its class and the first to successfully complete Motorola's MediaCipher Conditional Access Validation Testing. Developed with existing and future applications and services in mind, the Pace DC755HD supports VOD and other advanced applications.

TV Guide Interactive, available in more than 12 million homes, provides users with easy navigation to all the content and services available on digital cable, including VOD, HDTV, and DVR. Like other TV Guide-branded products, TV Guide Interactive makes it easier and more enjoyable for viewers to find out "what's on," and helps them quickly choose what to watch and how to watch it, among an expanding number of choices.

Mike Pulli, President Pace Americas commented: "Our Motorola-based set top solution is firmly established with our successful TV Guide integration. TV Guide Interactive is the leading program guide on Motorola systems and we're delighted to offer MSOs a new set-top choice."

"We are very excited about our work with Pace to provide new options for MSOs in delivering digital service to their customers," added Todd Walker, senior vice president, TV Guide Television Group. "The DC755HD set-top is a very capable platform for the distribution of advanced services, including TV Guide's new i-Guide, high definition television, video on demand, and interactive services."

About Pace Micro Technology

Pace Micro Technology plc (LSE:PIC) is a leader in digital television technology. The Company's primary focus is the development of innovative set-top box solutions for MSOs, operators, broadcasters, telecommunications companies and retail markets worldwide. Pace's head office is in Shipley West Yorkshire, with further offices in Boca Raton, Florida, USA, France and Hong Kong. For further information, please visit Pace's web site at www.pacemicro.com.

About Gemstar-TV Guide

Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc., is a leading media and technology company that develops, licenses, markets and distributes technologies, products and services targeted at the television guidance and home entertainment needs of consumers worldwide. The Company's businesses include: television media and publishing properties; interactive program guide services and products; and technology and intellectual property licensing. Additional information about the Company can be found at www.gemstartvguide.com.

Except for historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including risks and uncertainties related to declines in our magazine business; timely availability and market acceptance of products and services incorporating the Company's technologies and content; the impact of competitive products and pricing; ongoing and potential future litigation; and the other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including the most recent reports on Forms 10-K, 8-K and 10-Q, each as it may be amended from time to time. The Company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Note to Editors: Gemstar, TV Guide, TV Guide Interactive, and TV Guide Channel are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. The names of other companies and products used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.