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Provides High-Quality Vortex Audio Solutions via Presario 5600i Line Design Win Extends Aureal's Lead in Supplying Top-Tier PC Manufacturers, Brings Aureal's Award-Winning A3D and Vortex to Mainstream Market
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FREMONT, Calif., Jan. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Aureal Semiconductor Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: AURL - news) today announced that accelerated PCI audio cards based on its patented Vortex® technology will now be included as standard components on the new Presario 5600i series desktops from Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ - news). Compaq is also incorporating Aureal's A3D™ positional audio technology in its new Presario 5200 series desktops and Presario 1900 and 1200 series laptops.
The new Presario 5600i machines announced last week by Compaq will include, as a standard feature, an Aureal-built 8820 PCI audio card with A3D, providing high-quality 360 degree 3D positional audio. Customers will also have the ability to upgrade audio quality and performance with the optional Diamond Monster Sound MX300 card, powered by the Vortex 2 chip and A3D 2.0 -- featuring both 3D positional audio and Aureal Wavetracing™ technology.
``Working with Compaq is helping us reach our goal of extending affordable, high-quality audio solutions to the mainstream market,'' said Kip Kokinakis, Aureal's President and CEO. ``More and more, consumers are being drawn to new applications for high-end PC audio -- from gaming to DVD and music via the Internet. We're enabling these new markets through partners like Compaq and other top PC makers.''
About Aureal Semiconductor
Aureal is a leading provider of advanced audio solutions for the computer, consumer, entertainment and professional audio markets. The company designs, builds and distributes advanced audio semiconductor and software solutions for personal computers and consumer electronics devices through the OEM, integrator/reseller/VAR and direct-to-customer channels. Aureal also licenses technology designed to define and improve advanced audio standards in the marketplace.
Aureal's award-winning product line includes A3D positional audio technology, Vortex audio processors and Vortex-based sound cards, and A3D Pro sound design software. For information on Aureal Semiconductor or its products and industry-leading audio technologies, please contact our Public Relations department (510-252-4326) or Investor Relations department (510-252-4582). You may also visit our Websites at www.aureal.com and www.a3d.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: Aureal, the Aureal logo, A3D and Aureal Wavetracing are trademarks, and Vortex is a registered trademark of Aureal Semiconductor Inc. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
SOURCE: Aureal Semiconductor Inc.
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