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Leading the 24-bit revolution, the VIA Envy Line of Controllers enables wide hardware support for Windows Media 9 Series featuring 24-bit resolution, 96kHz sampling rates, and 7.1 multi-channel sound.

"The Windows Media Audio 9 Professional codec will enable Web-based delivery of full-spectrum, full-resolution audio and, for the first time, audio with 5.1 and even 7.1 channels," said Jonathan Usher, director of the Windows Digital Media Division at Microsoft Corp. "With the innovative VIA Envy line of audio products and the new Windows Media Audio 9 codec, users will enjoy stunning support in Windows Media Player 9 Series."

Driving the next wave of digital media, Windows Media 9 Series will enable a dramatically improved playback experience with unmatched audio and video quality, with new professional-level Windows Media Audio and Video codecs that enable a home theater-quality experience for broadband PC users.

"We are thrilled that the new Windows Media Player 9 Series will feature support for the easy creation and transfer of content featuring 24/96 clarity, and up to 7.1 multi-channel performance," commented Richard Brown, Director of Marketing, VIA Technologies. "This new level of audio support meshes perfectly with our own strategy, whereby the PC effectively becomes the center of the living room with support for the latest audio and video content and no-compromise performance."

Fully supporting the new Windows Media Audio 9 Professional codec, the VIA Envy24, Envy24HT, and Envy24PT Audio Controllers support 24-bit resolutions and up to 192kHz sampling rates for optimum high fidelity performance in both recording and playback. In close cooperation with partners, VIA has extended this support into the professional and consumer soundcard markets, with cards like the new M-Audio Revolution and the Terratec Aureon 7.1 Space delivering the next level of audio performance.

About VIA Audio
VIA has developed a broad spectrum of silicon solutions for enhancing the PC audio experience, including the highly respected, studio performance VIA Envy24 line of audio controllers. The VIA Envy Line of Controllers introduced 24-bit standards, and 96/192kHz sampling rates to the consumer and professional markets and is used by some of the world's leading audio card makers for a variety of high end professional applications. VIA also offers a range of AC'97 audio codecs, such as the stereo output VIA VT1612A with an integrated S/PDIF interface for digital audio connections to the latest devices, and the superior performance VIA VT1616 6-channel audio codec that enables theatre quality sound in both audio-on-motherboard and soundcard applications.

About VIA Technologies, Inc.
VIA Technologies, Inc. is a leading innovator and developer of PC core logic chipsets, microprocessors, and multimedia, optical storage, communication and networking chips. VIA delivers value to the PC industry by designing, marketing, and selling high-performance VIA Apollo core logic chipsets for the full range of PC platforms, and cost-effective VIA C3™ processors for Value PCs and Internet Appliances, as well as developing complete solutions for the PC platform through its VPSD Business Unit. Its customers include the world's top OEMs, mainboard manufacturers, and system integrators. VIA is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, at the center of the Greater China high-tech manufacturing engine, and has branch offices in the US, China and Europe. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE2388), and achieved annual revenues of nearly US$1 billion in 2001. Additional information can be found at www.via.com.tw.

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