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New Notebook PCs Feature SRS WOW-Enabled ICs From SRS' Valence Subsidiary SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SRS Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:SRSL), one of the world's leading providers of audio enhancement technology, today announced that Clevo Computer Company (TSE:2362), a prominent developer and manufacturer of personal computers to the worldwide market, has licensed and is currently shipping, new notebook computers featuring SRS WOW(R) technology. The notebooks feature an immersive 3D stereo sound and improved low frequency bass performance through the implementation of SRS Labs' subsidiary, ValenceTech's, cost-effective SRS WOW analog audio processor chip, AP8202. Clevo is shipping WOW-enhanced notebook PCs under their own Clevo brand and is supplying other computer companies worldwide with WOW-enabled notebooks for brands including ProStar, Sager, Keynux, and Extreme. These computer brands are sold through major retail outlets throughout the U.S., Europe, Taiwan and China. To date, Clevo has enabled SRS WOW in the following notebook models: M400A, M40AE, M400G and D900T. "We selected SRS Labs as the audio enhancement provider for these products in order to provide the best audio experience possible for our notebook PCs and to deliver superior stereo imaging and bass performance while providing significant additional marketing benefits for the Clevo brand and other computer brands," said Eric Wu, Marketing Manager for Clevo. "Additionally, the SRS WOW brand has become a widely recognized sign of great audio and this provides additional marketing value to our notebook products, directly benefiting our customers as well." Notebook products oftentimes suffer from poor audio performance due to the inherent nature of their design. Small speaker drivers and the close proximity of the speakers to each other, make stereo imaging and low frequency performance difficult under normal conditions. SRS WOW was designed to overcome these traditional design challenges using patented techniques to instantly provide immersive stereo imaging from SRS 3D(R) and up to an octave lower bass frequency through the application of SRS TruBass(R). Both technologies are included within SRS WOW. "We are pleased to add Clevo to our family of WOW licensees within the PC market," said Joanna Skrdlant, director of emerging markets and platform development for SRS Labs. "The relationship with Clevo is an important step in our PC market strategy and also highlights the flexibility of our solution options, since it is the first series of notebooks to implement WOW in an analog audio processor from our ValenceTech semiconductor subsidiary. Our ability to quickly deliver state-of-the-art audio solutions in software or simplified analog chips gives us an edge in the market." Earlier this year, SRS Labs announced the availability of system-level software drivers for leading PC audio codecs, which have been the main solution offered by SRS to the PC market. The availability of analog solutions such as ValenceTech's AP8202 WOW chip compliments SRS' solution portfolio for the PC market. These solutions provide additional implementation options for PC makers, LCD monitor makers, multimedia speaker makers and accessory companies. Visit http://www.valencetech.com/ for more information about the AP8202 chip. About SRS Labs, Inc. SRS Labs is a recognized leader in the advancement of audio and voice technology. The company works with the world's top manufacturers to provide a richer entertainment experience through patented sound techniques. SRS Labs' technologies can be heard through products ranging from televisions, LCD and plasma monitors, DVD players, cell phones, car audio systems, headphones and notebook and desktop computers. The company also offers hardware and software tools to professionals and consumers for the creation, production and broadcast of content featuring SRS Labs' technologies. Valence Technology Limited, a Hong-Kong based subsidiary of SRS Labs, is a semiconductor company that designs and sells custom ASICs and standard ICs to leading manufacturers worldwide. Based in Santa Ana, Calif., the company also has licensing representation in Hong Kong, Japan, Europe, and Korea. For more information about SRS Labs, Inc. please visit http://www.srslabs.com/. The information on the aforementioned website is not incorporated by reference into this press release. About Clevo Computer Company Clevo is a respected worldwide developer and manufacturer of notebook computers and one of the world's most preferred OEM/ODM partners. Clevo markets products in more than 50 countries and has established service centers in the USA, Germany, UK, China and Taiwan. Due to Clevo's product positioning in the high-tech and niche markets, the company has achieved many honors in computer product evaluations conducted throughout the world. It has also been ranked fourth among Taiwan's outstanding exporters. Visit http://www.clevo.com.tw/ . (C) 2005 SRS Labs. All rights reserved. SRS, SRS 3D Audio, WOW, TruBass and the SRS logo are all trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks of their respective holders. Investor Contact: Media Contact: Tami Stegmaier Chris Locke (949) 442-1070 x 3093 (949) 442-1070 x 3206 DATASOURCE: SRS Labs, Inc. CONTACT: Investors, Tami Stegmaier, ext. 3093, , or Chris Locke, ext. 3206, , both of SRS Labs, Inc., +1-949-442-1070 Web site: http://www.clevo.com.tw/ Web site: http://www.valencetech.com/ Web site: http://www.srslabs.com/

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