DivX Announces the Panasonic "UniPhier" as the World's First DivX Certified(R) Blu-ray Chip to Support Full HD Playback
September 24 2008 - 8:00AM
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DivX, Inc. (NASDAQ:DIVX), a digital media company, today announced
that the UniPhier� System LSI (Model: MN2WS0043DA) of Matsushita
Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. has achieved DivX Certification� for
1080p high-definition playback, the first chip announced to have
achieved DivX HD Certification for use in the latest Blu-ray
devices. The UniPhier (Universal Platform for High-quality Image
Enhancing Revolution) System LSI of Semiconductor Company of
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (hereinafter called
�Panasonic�) is an integrated multimedia chip platform that enables
standard and high-definition video solutions for DivX playback on a
wide range of Blu-ray digital products, digital TVs, DVD players
and more. UniPhier released a DivX Certified� home theater chip in
January, which has already been used in popular Blu-ray players and
home theater systems. �There is increasing demand for a
high-definition experience across consumer electronics devices, and
digital content enablers must adapt to this,� said Kurt Scherf,
Vice President and Principal Analyst, Parks Associates. �The
high-definition DivX Certification of Panasonic�s UniPhier chip
marks a considerable shift for digital content traditionally
consumed in standard definition and significantly contributes to
the growing momentum DivX is experiencing within the Blu-ray
market.� �The DivX Certified UniPhier System LSI enables the
playback of high resolution DivX� content on Blu-ray and DVD
players, which is the most significant advantage of next generation
DVD devices,� said Akito Miyamoto, General Manager of Software and
Solutions, Semiconductor Company, Matsushita Electric Industrial
Co., Ltd. �Our solution to support DivX HD and standard definition
video playback is of great value.� �Consumers have come to rely on
DivX as a standard ingredient on the latest high-quality devices.
When consumers see our logo on a device, they know the video will
play. Panasonic�s HD certified UniPhier System extends seamless
playback to high-definition devices, offering support for full HD,�
said Kevin Hell, CEO of DivX, Inc. �Working with Panasonic allows
us to expand our presence into the most cutting-edge products,
giving our manufacturing partners flexibility in their hardware
solutions, and our consumers the choice to watch what they want,
when and where they want to watch it.� Products that bear the DivX
Certified logo have undergone a rigorous testing program to ensure
interoperability, security and visual quality. DivX Certified
products enable consumers to create, play and share high-quality
video content across a range of devices and platforms. Over 100
million DivX Certified devices from a variety of manufacturers have
shipped worldwide. UniPhier is a registered trademark of Matsushita
Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.. About DivX, Inc. DivX, Inc. is a
digital media company that enables consumers to enjoy a
high-quality video experience across any kind of device. DivX
creates, distributes and licenses digital video technologies that
span the �three screens� comprising today�s consumer media
environment�the PC, the television and mobile devices. Over 100
million DivX Certified devices have shipped into the market from
leading consumer electronics manufacturers. DivX also offers
content providers and publishers a complete solution for the
distribution of secure, high-quality digital video content. Driven
by a globally recognized brand and a passionate community of
hundreds of millions of consumers, DivX is simplifying the video
experience to enable the digital home. Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical
in nature constitute "forward-looking statements." Such statements
include, but are not limited to, statements regarding DivX's
visibility within the investment community. Such forward-looking
statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
factors which may cause DivX's actual results to be materially
different from historical results or from any results expressed or
implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include,
but are not limited to: the risk that customer use of DivX
technology may not grow as anticipated; the risk that anticipated
market opportunities may not materialize at expected levels, or at
all; the risk that the Company�s activities may not result in the
growth of profitable revenue; risks and uncertainties related to
the maintenance and strength of the DivX brand; risks associated
with DivX's ability to penetrate existing and new markets; risks
regarding the effects of competition; DivX's dependence on its
licensees and partners; the effect of intellectual property rights
claims; and other factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section
of DivX's most recent report filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on August 8, 2008. All forward-looking statements are
qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. DivX is
providing this information as of the date of this release and does
not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking
statements contained in this release as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
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