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Bell Europe Popular Desktop Computers to Include Aureal's Vortex Audio Chip Gamers Will Benefit from Award-Winning A3D Technology |
| Fremont, CA
- October 20, 1998 - Aureal Semiconductor (OTC:AURL) today announced that Packard Bell
(Europe) has incorporated Vortex™-based PCI sound cards using A3D positional audio
into its Platinum™ and Pulsar™ desktop computer lines. Aureal's Vortex™ chip and A3D positional sound cards are based on recreating all the hearing cues that humans use to perceive sounds in everyday life. The patented, ground-breaking technology enables PCs to accurately create for the listener a fully immersive sound field using only two speakers or headphones. "We are very pleased to add Packard Bell's name to a growing list of industry-leading computer manufacturers that have recognized the value of Aureal's innovative A3D and Vortex," said Brendan O'Flaherty, VP and General Manager of the Systems Division at Aureal. A3D Information A3D was initially developed for NASA training in order to create the ultimate audio simulation environment. It is now used in over 200 games shipping or under development on the Microsoft Windows platform, including Unreal from Epic Megagames/GT Interactive, Incoming from Rage Software, Descent: Freespace from Interplay, Battlezone from Activision, and Jedi Knight from LucasArts. A3D is also supported by leading VRML browsers to enable lifelike sound across the Internet. Vortex Information Under development at Aureal for two years, Vortex is a high-performance PCI audio chip architecture. Enabled by the high bandwidth PCI-bus and the AC'97 CODEC specification, Vortex is designed to dramatically raise the quality level of PC audio by delivering a new wave of advanced features including positional 3D audio, pro-quality wave table music synthesis, DirectSound® acceleration and telephony support. Vortex enables advanced quality and features while maintaining full support of existing DOS legacy audio functions. It also has the unique ability to interface to existing ISA telephony/modem solutions, thus allowing OEMs to eliminate the need for an ISA bus in their systems. About Aureal: Aureal builds advanced audio semiconductor and software solutions that increase functionality and features for personal computers and consumer electronics devices. Aureal develops audio processing semiconductor chips and also licenses technology designed to define and improve advanced audio standards in the marketplace. For information on Aureal, its products, and its industry leading A3D audio technologies, please call Corporate Communications at 510-252-4582 or visit our Website at www.aureal.com Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, dependence on the PC and consumer electronics industries and on product lines based on new technologies; foundry capacity, availability and reliability; competition and pricing pressures; and other risks detailed from time to time in the company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Note to Editors: Aureal, the Aureal logo, Vortex and A3D are trademarks or registered trademarks of Aureal Semiconductor Inc. Other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. PR Contact: Jonathan Hirshon Horizon Communications jh@horizonpr.com |
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