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January 10, 2007--DIRECTV, Inc. announces that the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR has been verified with Intel Viiv technology. With this certification, DIRECTV becomes largest supplier of Viiv-verified digital media adapters (DMAs).

DIRECTV customers who have a DIRECTV Plus HD DVR can now access and enjoy their pictures and music on their TVs directly from Intel Viiv technology-based PCs. The DIRECTV Plus HD DVR is the world’s first digital set-top box with integrated DMA functionality verified to work with Intel Viiv technology. Read more

December 12, 2006----CyberLink Corp. announced significant performance gains for playing, analyzing, and producing high-quality video content using CyberLink’s leading applications on systems featuring the Intel Core 2 Duo processors.

CyberLink’s optimization of award-winning DVD playback software PowerDVD improved frame-rate performance by up to 191%. Automated video editing software PowerDirector improved editing and production times by up to 122%. Sports analysis software MagicSports analyzed games up to 133% faster. All software was tested in controlled conditions and was verified with significantly improved performance on Intel’s dual-core technology. Read more

Nov. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple today unveiled its new line of MacBook consumer notebooks that now include Intel Core 2 Duo processors. Just one-inch thin, the new MacBooks are up to 25 percent faster than the previous generation and feature a built-in iSight video camera for on-the-go video conferencing, Apple's MagSafe Power Adapter that safely disconnects when under strain, and iLife '06, Apple's award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications.

"MacBook has helped drive Apple's notebook market share to over 10 percent in US retail, and the new MacBooks will be among this holiday season's most exciting new products," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "With Intel Core 2 Duo processors across the entire line, these new MacBooks are up to 25 percent faster than their predecessors." Read more

Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon and Intel Corporation have collaborated to enable consumers to play popular PC games on their television sets through Intel Viiv technology-based PCs, making the games more enjoyable and accessible than ever before.

The companies also will market a version of PlayLinc, a new game messenger that provides a faster and more entertaining way to enjoy multiplayer games online. PlayLinc, which is free, provides a variety of features, including free private servers, VoIP integration and the ability for players to track when their friends are online and ready to join a game. Read more

Oct. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple today announced that its entire MacBook Pro line of notebooks now includes the new Intel Core 2 Duo processor and delivers performance that is up to 39 percent faster than the previous generation. All MacBook Pro models now offer double the memory and greater storage capacity than the previous generation, as well as a FireWire 800 port for connecting to high-speed peripherals. The new MacBook Pro's stunning, lightweight, aluminum enclosure is just one-inch thin, available in 15- and 17-inch models, and features a built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing on-the-go.

"With an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, greater storage capacity and FireWire 800 connectivity, the new MacBook Pro delivers unprecedented performance and mobility in an incredibly thin and light design," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "We are thrilled that our notebook sales are growing twice as fast as the overall notebook market, and we hope these new MacBook Pro models continue that success." Read more

October 16, 2006 – InterVideo, Inc. and its subsidiary Ulead Systems, Inc., industry leaders in video, image and DVD software, today announced Ulead VideoStudio 10 and Ulead VideoStudio 10 Plus, the company's award-winning consumer video editing products, are optimized for Intel Core 2 Duo processors.

"We are very excited that Ulead has added support for Intel Core 2 Duo and Intel Core 2 Extreme processors to VideoStudio 10 and VideoStudio 10 Plus," said Jason Chen, Country Manager of Intel Taiwan. "VideoStudio's friendly step-by-step workflow makes it an excellent choice for home users and people new to digital video editing. And when it comes time to burn video to DVD, VideoStudio users will love how fast things go with systems featuring Intel Core 2 Duo processors." Read more

September 28, 2006 – Acer, one of the leading worldwide suppliers of IT solutions, today announced the US availability of the new notebook series based on Intel Core 2 Duo processors: the TravelMate 6460 and TravelMate 6410.

Acer defines these two new notebook series as Desktop Replacement following a new communication and marketing strategy that associates different user profiles – Home/Private Users, Professional and Small Business Solutions, Small and Medium Companies and Enterprises – with specific product ranges. Specifically, the notebook range has been divided into four functional groups – Desktop Replacement, Mobility at Work, Small Office Home Office solutions, and Home Entertainment that address the specific needs of each target group. Read more

September 28, 2006 – Acer, one of the leading worldwide suppliers of IT solutions, today announced the US availability of the TravelMate 8210, a new notebook series based on Intel Core 2 Duo processor.

Acer defines this new notebook series as Small Office Home Office solutions following a new communication and marketing strategy that associates different user profiles – Home/Private Users, Professional and Small Business Solutions, Small and Medium Companies and Enterprises – with specific product ranges. Specifically, the notebook range has been divided into four functional groups – Desktop Replacement, Mobility at Work, Small Office Home Office solutions and Home Entertainment – and that address the specific needs of each target group Read more

Apple’s iMac featuring Mac OS X runs on the new Intel Core Duo processor, delivering performance that is up to twice that of its predecessor. The iMac now features dual-core processors, a built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing out-of-the-box, and the breakthrough media experience of Front Row with the Apple Remote for a simple, intuitive and powerful way for consumers to enjoy their content from across the room. Read more

Sept. 18, 2006--Combining the powerful capabilities of the PC with the familiar face of TV, AOL and Intel Corporation today launched the AOL Video service for Intel Viiv technology-based PCs with a goal to create the ultimate on-demand entertainment experience. The joint effort delivers AOL Video's leading online library of premium movies, full-length TV shows, music videos, concerts, sports videos, and more, as well as the ability to easily search videos from the Web to Intel Viiv technology-based PCs. These videos can then be easily viewed on any large-screen television.

Much of the programming from the PC to TV screen is free to consumers with a large number of videos available in DVD quality via AOL's Hi-Q format. AOL Video is a one-stop, high-quality entertainment destination to find, watch and share millions of free streaming and pay-to-download video programs from across the Web, broadcast and cable television, and entertainment. Features include: Read more