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Nero and KiSS to Release First Ever High Definition DVD Player Supporting AVC/H.264; DP-700 to Become the First CE Device to Play Back Nero Digital(TM) AVC FilesBERLIN --(Business Wire)-- Sept. 3, 2005 -- Nero, leaders in digital media technology and developer of award-winning Nero applications and KiSS Technology, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics products, announced today the introduction of a new Nero Digital(TM) AVC capable High Definition Media player. MPEG-4 AVC (Advanced Video Coding), ITU-T H.264, or AVC more than doubles the compression efficiency of earlier standards. At best, the AVC codec reaches a compression performance four times that of the previous state-of-the-art standard. In addition, Nero Digital(TM) AVC has been tested and found to be significantly superior to that of other codecs in the AVC arena. "This is a significant step in the evolution of Nero Digital(TM), and KiSS has provided the vehicle to deliver this innovative technology to the consumer," said Jim Corbett, Executive Director of Nero AG. "Finally end users can experience high quality AVC files on consumer electronics devices." "Nero Digital(TM) AVC is the top of the line when it comes to quality, compression and innovation," said Martin Manniche, COO KiSS. "KiSS customers will be given the tools and technology to create their own Nero Digital(TM) AVC files, experiencing first hand this next generation technology." The DP-700 comes bundled with 30 day trial versions of Nero Recode, a video and DVD compression tool, Nero ShowTime, a video player and Nero MediaHome, a program for streaming videos, music and images to Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) capable equipment and to Nero ShowTime. Nero Digital(TM), co-developed by Nero and Ateme, is a standard based audio and video solution featuring superior quality MPEG-4 video and AAC audio. By offering chapters, subtitles and multi-channel surround-sound support, Nero Digital(TM) represents one of the very few 'all in one' solutions in the World of audio and video compression. For live demonstrations please visit Nero in Hall 1.1, booth 203 or KiSS in Hall 26, booth 101 at the 2005 IFA show. For further information, please visit also www.nerodigital.com and www.kiss-technology.com. About Nero Nero provides state-of-the-art software solutions for the global digital media market. Since the company was founded in 1995, its products have established a loyal clientele of more than 180 million users throughout the world. Nero offers the industry's most reliable CD/DVD-software applications. Its award-winning flagship product, Nero 6, includes all the applications and functionalities needed in the digital media field. Other Nero products include the MPEG 4 based audio/video technology - Nero Digital(TM), the simple and complete photo solution - Nero PhotoShow Elite, and SIPPS(TM) and SIPPSTAR PBX, which provide voice-over IP solutions for private and business customers. Nero products are globally distributed by leading hardware manufacturers, international distribution partners and online portals, as well as directly via www.nero.com. Nero Inc. in Glendale, California, USA and Nero K.K. in Yokohama, Japan are subsidiaries of Nero AG, based in Karlsbad, Germany. About KiSS Technology KiSS Technology A/S was established in 1994 and has in just a few years established itself as one of the world's leading manufacturers of DVD products and DVB receivers. KiSS Technology collaborates closely with a number of partners e.g. Sigma Designs, and has developed advanced networked and DVB-receivers, DVD-players and hard disk recorders as well as Plasma- and LCD-TVs. KiSS Technology A/S is headquartered in Horsholm near Copenhagen. Read more about KiSS Technology at www.kiss-technology.com About Ateme Ateme is headquartered in France (www.ateme.com). It is a world leading providers of hardware and software solutions for video and signal processing in embedded market. Ateme delivers custom services on top of its boards and algorithms. Since 2002, Ateme centers its strategy on applicative reference designs which targets the specific markets of video-security, broadcast and consumer electronics. The result to OEM is a faster product design, a shorter time to market and total costs reduction. Ateme operates worldwide thanks to its distribution network. Nero(R), Nero Digital(TM) and SIPPS(TM) are trademarks of Nero AG and its subsidiaries. Any other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. (C) 2005 Nero. All rights reserved. |
