AVerMedia(R) Continues to Be a Leader in Digital Multimedia Technology, Takes Two CES 2009 Innovations Design & Engineering Awar

Nov. 12, 2008

MILPITAS, Calif. , Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- AVerMedia(R) Technologies, Inc., the leading provider of Digital Multimedia, Presentation and Surveillance Technology announced today the AVerTV Hybrid TVBox 11 and AVerTV Hybrid PocketExpress were both selected as CES 2009 Innovations Design and Engineering Award Winners in the Video Accessories category. Each year, CES Innovations award winning products have served as a benchmark for the latest in consumer technologies, showcasing the latest design and engineering innovations. These two prestigious awards count for AVerMedia's 10th and 11th CES Design and Engineering Award wins since 2002, joining other AVerMedia Surveillance, TV Tuner and Video Capture products.

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The AVerTV Hybrid TVBox 11 is the Newest Generation in Digital High Definition entertainment, with the ability to transform your large LCD monitor or Multimedia Projector into a supreme home theater multimedia entertainment center. Broadcasting both Analog or Digital HDTV (Over-the-Air ATSC, or via the Unencrypted "Clear" QAM support) which enables users to watch Digital HDTV through their cable provider. With its High Definition component input/outputs up to 1080i, via the S-Video/Component 2-in-1 cable, users can connect multiple entertainment devices such as: HD Camcorders, DVD players and HD Game Consoles such as: XBox 360(R), PS3(R), and the Wii(R), to experience tremendous versatility with their multimedia entertainment.

The AVerTV Hybrid PocketExpress is a 34mm ExpressCard TV Tuner, which also supports the 54mm slot, providing users more convenience when using other USB ports of their computer. It offers users a marvelous portable PC-TV entertainment with diverse support of Analog TV, Over-The-Air Digital TV, with Unencrypted "Clear" QAM support and FM radio broadcasting featuring stereo sound. The Slim-Fit design easily inserts completely into a 34mm or 54mm ExpressCard slot, leaving no protrusion of the unit outside of the laptop. AVer MediaCenter has advanced real-time H.264 recording compression to reduce the amount of hard disk space needed for recording. This enables users to download and playback recordings on their iPod, iPhone, PSP or any portable media player. The AVerTV Hybrid PocketExpress is certified for Windows Vista Premium, Windows XP and Vista Media Center TV Pack.

"These latest CES Innovations Award wins are a testament to AVerMedia's continuing innovation and technology advancements," says Felix Kolotinsky , Product Manager for AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. The AVerTV Hybrid TVBox 11 and AVerTV Hybrid PocketExpress TV Tuners offer superior Digital HDTV clarity and recording capabilities and provide a perfect solution for virtually anyone who wants to enjoy Digital HDTV in the comfort of their home or on the road.

Pricing and Availability

The AVerMedia AVerTV Hybrid TVBox 11 is available NOW and the AVerTV Hybrid PocketExpress will be available in March, 2009. The AVerTV Hybrid TVBox 11 has an MSRP of $199.99, while the AVerTV Hybrid PocketExpress will have an MSRP of $89.99. For more information about these TV Tuners, or other AVerMedia multimedia products, please visit http://www.avermedia-usa.com/AVerTV/.

About AVerMedia Technologies:

AVerMedia is the technology leader in Digital Multimedia Video Convergence Technology. Aside from its full line of TV Tuners and Personal Video Recorder products, AVerMedia provides Hardware and Software DVR Board Security Systems, Document Cameras, Digital Video Makers, TV Photo Viewers, and PC-to-TV Converters for consumer and corporate/ educational markets. AVerMedia also partners with ODMs for the development of AVerMedia's technologies for integration applications.

AVerMedia is a registered trademark of AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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