press releasesPortalPlayer, Inc. and ASUSTeK Join Forces to Bring Windows SideShow Capable Notebooks to MarketInnovative Notebook Design Enables Always On Access to Personal Productivity Information and Entertainment Taipei, Taiwan, June 8, 2006 – PortalPlayer, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLAY) and ASUSTeK Computer Inc. today announced at Computex Taipei 2006 that the two companies are working together to bring ASUS notebooks equipped with Windows SideShow and personal media displays to market. PortalPlayer, a leading developer of portable multimedia technology platforms, and ASUSTeK, a global provider of computers, communications and consumer electronics solutions, have teamed up to create a new generation of notebook computer that leverages the full capabilities of Microsoft's new Windows Vista operating system. Windows Vista includes a feature called Windows SideShow that enables a PDA-like second processor and display subsystem to be installed in a notebook to provide Always On access to critical data and multimedia content stored on the notebook. This second interface uses very little power and operates even when the notebook is off, significantly extending the useful life and capabilities of ASUSTeK's notebooks for its customers. PortalPlayer's Preface™ technology platform provides the processor, firmware and specifications notebook manufacturers need to build a personal media display in a Windows SideShow compatible notebook. Manufacturers, such as ASUSTeK, add their design, configuration and marketing expertise to create compelling new notebook implementations. The two companies are dedicated to delivering new systems that have the potential to change the way individuals manage their digital lives. "PortalPlayer and ASUSTeK share a common vision of creating innovative products that people enjoy and love," said Tony Chen, general manager of the ASUS Notebook Business. "We are intrigued with the possible applications of a secondary display on our notebook computers and look forward to seeing how the development community will make use of this new interface." "ASUSTeK is a worldwide force in the consumer computing industry," said Michael Maia, vice president and general manager of the Personal Media Display Division of PortalPlayer. "ASUSTeK has grown rapidly by consistently bringing new developments to market quickly. We are excited about working together with them in rolling out Preface and SideShow in several innovative new ways." Preface-equipped notebooks from ASUSTeK have the potential to give individuals instant access to critical data such as e-mails, contacts and calendar no matter what power state the notebook is in (on, off, standby or hibernate). They are expected to provide users with instant access to multimedia content including music and photos. The types and number of applications is expected to quickly grow as developers create new mini-applications or Gadgets that work with Windows Vista and Windows SideShow. PortalPlayer expects Preface and Windows SideShow equipped solutions to be available with the upcoming release of Windows Vista. For more information about PortalPlayer and its Preface technology please visit www.portalplayer.com/preface. For more information about ASUS notebooks, please visit www.asus.com. About ASUSTEK ASUSTeK Computer Inc., is a leading provider of 3C total solutions. Its product portfolio includes notebooks, motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, information appliances, desktop PCs, servers, wireless solutions, mobile phones and networking devices. With world-class engineering and offices and subsidiaries located in all corners of the world, ASUSTeK provides innovative solutions to consumers, businesses and OEM/ODM customers. The company is the perennial leader of the motherboard and graphics card industries and a top 10 player globally for notebooks, optical drives, broadband modems and a wide range of other products. About PortalPlayer PortalPlayer develops semiconductor, firmware and software platforms
for portable multimedia products such as personal media players
and secondary display enabled notebook computers. PortalPlayer products
empower consumers to quickly and easily manage, enjoy and have access
to multimedia content and other forms of information. PortalPlayer
is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with offices in Kirkland,
Wash.; Taipei, Taiwan; and Hyderabad, India. ###
Forward-Looking Statements Except for the historical information contained
herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including,
but not limited to, statements regarding the availability of Windows
Vista and Windows SideShow, the availability of notebook computers
with Preface technology platform functionality, the timing of the
introduction of ASUSTeK notebook computers containing the Preface
technology platform, the compatibility of notebook computers containing
the Preface technology platform with Windows Sideshow, the creation
of new mini-applications or Gadgets that work with the Preface platform,
the ability for ASUSTeK notebook computers to provide users with
instant access to critical data or multimedia, or to change the
way people manage their lives, and the anticipated performance of
implementations by ASUSTek of the Preface technology platform are
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "expect,"
"believes," "anticipates," "plans,"
"expects," "will," "designed to,"
"forward," "have the potential to" and similar
expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
These statements are not guarantees of future performance. Actual
results could differ materially from those discussed in these forward-looking
statements as a result of risks and uncertainties, including, among
others, the market acceptance of ASUSTeK notebook computers containing
the Preface technology platform, the functionality and performance
of ASUSTeK notebook computers that contain the Preface technology
platform, the development of gadgets that work with the ASUSTeK
notebook computers, manufacturing and supply risks, the timing and
introduction of Windows Vista and Windows SideShow products, and
other risks and uncertainties detailed in PortalPlayer's quarterly
report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 and from
time to time in PortalPlayer's SEC filings. These forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date hereof. PortalPlayer does not
undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements. Contacts: Kimberely Stowe |
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