SoC suits intelligent networked multimedia applications.

WonderMedia Technologies, Inc. Jun 10, 2009

Press Release Summary:

Designed to enable wide range of instant-on, Internet-centric electronic devices, WonderMedia PRIZM Platform integrates ARM processor, programmable DSP core, and video decoding and processing hardware together with memory, networking, and peripheral controllers. Platform includes built-in GE/FE Ethernet MAC and interface with Wi-Fi, 3+G, and Bluetooth. WonderMedia PRIZM supports full DLNA capabilities and is compliant with MicrosoftÃ‚Â® WindowsÃ‚Â® 7 Networked Media Device logo program.

Original Press Release:

New WonderMedia PRIZM Platform Debuts at Computex 2009

Sophisticated System-on-Chip solution enables innovative and small form factor 'Smart' devices for the converging cloud computing, communications and content environments

Taipei, Taiwan, 2 June 2009 - WonderMedia Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator of feature-rich System-on-Chip (SoC) platforms, today announced the WonderMedia PRIZM platform: a high performance, power-efficient solution for intelligent networked multimedia applications.

Designed to enable a wide range of instant-on, Internet-centric electronic devices, the WonderMedia PRIZM platform is leading-edge SoC technology that integrates a high performance ARM processor, programmable DSP core, and video decoding and processing hardware together with essential memory, networking and peripheral controllers.

With total software support, including powerful multimedia applications supporting Adobe Flash LiteÂ® that allow smooth playback of web-based Flash content, WonderMedia provides a truly turn-key solution that offers system developers a platform upon which they can create innovative and exciting new designs or add value to existing product categories. Aiding this, the WonderMedia PRIZM platform supports full DLNA capabilities and is compliant with the MicrosoftÂ® WindowsÂ® 7 Networked Media Device (NMD) logo program.

"The future of the computer and communication industries is converging on networked multimedia devices able to provide full access to Web-based entertainment and information," said Tzumu Lin, President and CEO, WonderMedia Technologies, Inc. "WonderMedia PRIZM merges the very latest in SoC and software technologies to give system developers all the tools with which to create these stylish new Cloud-connected devices."

The WonderMedia PRIZM platform has broad operating system compatibility, including support for Microsoft WindowsÂ® CE, LinuxÂ® and Android software. Boasting built-in GE/FE Ethernet MAC, interface with Wi-Fi, 3+G and Bluetooth, the platform offers the wide range of connectivity options required of today's Internet and client devices.

More information on the WonderMedia PRIZM platform can be found at:
www.wondermedia.com.tw

About WonderMedia 'Smart' Devices

WonderMedia's product portfolio includes several designs that improve upon popular devices by adding further functionality. At Computex Taiwan 2009 from June 2-6, WonderMedia will be showcasing these devices at the VIA Technologies, Inc. booth in the Taipei International Convention Center, 2nd Floor, Room 201D.

SmartBook - A new class of innovative mobile broadband device. SmartBooks are ultra small and light notebook or tablet form factor systems offering a long battery life and an extensive application set that allows for rich multimedia and communication suites

SmartFrame - Controlled either through a touch interface or via PC, the SmartFrame is an Internet-enabled Digital Picture Frame (DPF) providing access not only to online photos, but also email, games, video, news, documents and a whole host of web services

SmartPlayer - A specialized media player, the SmartPlayer is able to take content from a variety of sources such as websites, memory cards, content stored on DLNA-enabled digital media servers and USB storage devices, and display it on your TV. The remote PC may be accessed and manipulated through your TV and client interface

SmartTouch - The SmartTouch's next-generation technology puts the digital world at your fingertips. Extending the functionality of the familiar DPF design, the device allows you to display pictures from your camera, play movies, use VoIP technology and have constant access to web content like news, weather, podcasts, social networking applications and more, all at the touch of a finger

About WonderMedia Technologies, Inc.

A fully owned subsidiary of x86 processor platform supplier VIA Technologies, Inc., WonderMedia is a leading fabless SoC company that develops sophisticated, feature-rich solutions for today's fast-emerging networked multimedia applications. With advanced audio, video, networking and connectivity technologies, the highly power-efficient WonderMedia PRIZM platform enables innovative and compact web-centric devices for the converging cloud computing, communications and content environments.

Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, with strong support teams in Shenzhen, Beijing and Silicon Valley, WonderMedia's business strategy builds on its rich experience in technology and open-system platform development to help its customers build innovative, unique and affordable multimedia systems. www.wondermedia.com.tw

WonderMedia PR Contact

International: Timothy Brown

Phone: (886)-2-2218-2250 #7108

Fax: (886)-2-8218-6752

Email: TimothyJBrown@wondermedia.com.tw

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