Japanses PC users to enjoy content with best-in-class DTS soundtracks
NEC first major PC maker to have DTS surround-sound decoder as standard
NEC NEW PC EMPLOYS DTS’ MULTI-CHANNEL DECODER
Agoura Hills, CA – October 12, 2005 – DTS (DTS, Inc.) (NASDAQ: DTSI) announced today that NEC Corporation (NASDAQ: NIPNY), the largest PC manufacturer in domestic Japan, is incorporating DTS’ multi-channel decoder as a standard on two upcoming PC models to be distributed in Japan by NEC Personal Products, Ltd. Both the NEC Multimedia PC VALUESTAR desktop series and the NEC Multimedia PC LaVie notebook series includes the decoder, marking the first time a major PC manufacturer is including a DTS decoder as a standard feature. The VALUESTAR and LaVie series are currently available in Japan.
The addition of the DTS multi-channel decoder in the NEC PCs allows consumers to enjoy content with best-in-class DTS soundtracks, including DVDs and surround music, on their PCs.
“We’re pleased to see such a large and established manufacturer such as NEC begin to include DTS decoders as a regular feature on new PC models,” said Brian Towne, Senior Vice President, Consumer Division at DTS. “This attests to the fact that they recognize growing consumer demand for DTS in the PC space.”
“With more and more consumers adopting the PC as a main source of entertainment, NEC wants to be at the forefront of offering the best audio and video experience for entertainment content, which is why we have chosen to include DTS decoders in the new VALUESTAR and LaVie series PCs,” said Hisayoshi Nishida, General Manager, Marketing Division, PC Operations Unit at NEC Personal Products, Ltd. “The addition of DTS enhances the inherent value of these PCs for content playback.”
About NEC Corporation
NEC Corporation (NASDAQ: NIPNY) (FTSE: 6701q.l) is one of the world's leading providers of Internet, broadband network and enterprise business solutions dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of its diverse and global base of customers. Ranked as one of the world's top patent-producing companies, NEC delivers tailored solutions in the key fields of computer, networking and electron devices, by integrating its technical strengths in IT and Networks, and by providing advanced semiconductor solutions through NEC Electronics Corporation. The NEC Group employs more than 140,000 people worldwide and had net sales of 4,855 billion yen (approx. $45.4 billion) in the fiscal year ended March 2005. For additional information, please visit the NEC home page at: http://www.nec.com.
About DTS
DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI) is a digital technology company dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment experience. DTS decoders are in virtually every major brand of 5.1-channel surround processors, and there are more than 300 million DTS-licensed consumer electronics products available worldwide. A pioneer in multi-channel audio, DTS technology is in home theatre, car audio, PC and game console products, as well as DVD-Video, Surround Music and DVD-ROM software. DTS audio products are featured on more than 24,000 motion picture screens worldwide. Additionally, DTS provides imaging technology and services for the motion picture industry; Lowry Digital Images, a wholly-owned subsidiary of DTS, is an industry leader in image restoration and enhancement. Founded in 1993, DTS is headquartered in Agoura Hills, California and has offices in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan and China. For further information, please visit http://www.dts.com.
