InterVideo WinDVR and Home Theater Software Supports ATI THEATER 550 PRO

Business Wire, Sept 14, 2004

TAIPEI, Taiwan -- InterVideo(R), Inc. (Nasdaq:IVII) announced today that WinDVR(TM) and Home Theater supports the new THEATER(TM) 550 PRO video processor from ATI Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq:ATYT) (TSX:ATY). InterVideo and ATI have joined forces to help users enjoy high-quality digital video performance with ATI's advanced video processor.

ATI invited InterVideo to join the premier event presenting ATI's latest innovative multimedia PC products integrated with the latest in home theater technology. InterVideo WinDVR and Home Theater fully support the THEATER 550 PRO to create a seamless environment for watching DVD/VCD and recording TV shows for a complete digital entertainment center application. E[acute accent]ATI's THEATER 550 PRO video processor provides superior TV reception and Personal Video Recording (PVR) functionality for PCs. The THEATER 550 PRO is a next-generation of hardware to provide consumers a high level of video quality. By combining ATI's innovative chip design with InterVideo's advanced software technologies, the THEATER 550 PRO is a compelling solution for consumers that want to fully maximize the benefits and capabilities of their PC. E[acute accent]"ATI's revolutionary chip design represents the best in class for optimum digital video performance, which provides a great partnership with InterVideo's advanced software solutions. InterVideo recognizes the industry demand to fully utilize the benefits of their PC as a home digital entertainment center," said Raul Diaz, InterVideo Vice President of Worldwide Sales. "InterVideo is thrilled to have the opportunity to infuse THEATER 550 PRO with the suite of WinDVR and Home Theater software to be enjoyed by consumers." E[acute accent]"We are pleased InterVideo has included support for ATI's THEATER 550 PRO in their WinDVR and Home Theater software by enhancing consumers' experience of digital video performance matched with superior video quality," commented Godfrey Cheng, Director of Marketing, Multimedia Products, ATI Technologies Inc. "We are excited to combine efforts with InterVideo in this truly revolutionary offering." E[acute accent]InterVideo WinDVR and Home Theater software now supports THEATER 550 PRO with a full range of recording profile and video enhancement. E[acute accent]WinDVR -- Allows users to use their PC function as a digital video recorder. InterVideo's all-software digital VCR allows consumers to record TV broadcasts to their PC's hard drive and provides simultaneous recording and playback capability with time-shifting, "PauseTV" convenience. Time-shifted recording and playback is integrated into WinDVR, allowing viewers to record and watch programs with the option to pause at any time and to skip commercials. E[acute accent]An added feature in WinDVR is the Screen Capture utility that takes favorite screen shots from any program the consumer is watching and can be saved for later viewing. Additionally, the Task Manager is included to handle the scheduling of programs users want to record and manages lists of files to be burned onto a disc. WinDVR works with current analog TV-tuner cards and is digital TV-tuner card-ready. It also features an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) that lets users quickly find and schedule their favorite shows for recording. E[acute accent]Home Theater -- Users can easily turn their PC into a complete digital entertainment center by accessing all the capabilities of watching TV, DVDs, videos, and photos or by listening to music and radio. With various multimedia features to choose from, consumers will have all the PC entertainment functions in one single application. Included options are a program guide that allows consumers to easily search for their favorite shows, schedule recorded programs, or surf through 16 channels simultaneously. Also, built in Home Theater is the award winning software and the world's leading DVD playback software, WinDVD(R) to enjoy high-quality playback of recorded TV programs, video clips, and DVD/VCDs. In addition, InterVideo Home Theater lets users create a picture slideshow that allows them to enhance photos with a music playlist and cool transitions. Also, Home Theater has radio capabilities that let consumers record radio shows, news, or songs and create a favorite radio channel list. E[acute accent]New to the latest edition of Home Theater are the burning functions in DVD Video/VCD/SVCD, Slideshow DVD/VCD and Audio CD/MP3 Disc. There is a new "Create Disc" button that has been added into the "Music," "Pictures" and "Videos" screen to help users create a VCD/DVD in a few quick and simple steps. E[acute accent]Another fun and trendy feature is the support of music playback downloaded from Apple iTunes(R) digital music jukebox and external music devices including the Apple iPod as well as HP's version of the iPod, branded as the Apple iPod(TM) from HP. Along with music playlist that already supports audio CD, MP3, WMA, WAV files, consumers can now have the benefit of listening to thousands of songs from the Apple iTunes music library website.