MILPITAS, CA - (October 1, 2003) - AVerMedia® Technologies, Inc., the leading provider of digital multimedia video convergence technology, today unveiled its new AVerMedia TVBox™ 5 External TV Device, a pioneering product that delivers live TV, video games, DVD/video playback and more to any LCD or other VGA-compatible PC monitor or projector-with or without a PC. Slim, sleek, and compact, the AVerMedia TVBox 5 brings the most popular forms of multimedia entertainment to PC users, audiences, and gamers, with instant plug-and-play user convenience.

AVerMedia TVBox 5 offers live TV, DVD/video playback (DVD/VCD/ player required), and video games (compatible with Nintendo GameCube®, Microsoft XBox®, Sony Playstation 2®, and other video game systems) in full-screen, 1024 x 768 XGA resolution and high-quality stereo sound. The device is perfect for kitchens, bedrooms, dorm rooms, home offices, conference rooms, and other locales where multiple forms of video entertainment are desired.

"AVerMedia TVBox 5 is an amazingly compact, versatile device," said Winny Chow, Product Manager for AVerMedia. "As the places where people want multimedia entertainment rapidly increase, users are looking for a convenient, all-in-one solution. AVerMedia TVBox 5 fills that need."

AVerMedia TVBox 5 delivers its entertainment choices with or without the benefit of a PC connection. When a PC is being used, AVerMedia TVBox 5's picture-in-picture capability allows viewers to watch TV while surfing the Internet-perfect for home or office situations where keeping up with news, sports, financial, or entertainment programming is important.

LCD, CRT, Plasma, Projection
AVerMedia TVBox 5 supports any VGA-compatible video monitor or projection unit including LCD monitors, standard CRT units, plasma screens, and portable PC video projectors. Cutting-edge Progressive Scan technology and 3D-Motion Adaptive De-Interface ensure clean, sharp images with any form of video entertainment.

Equipped with its own remote control, AVerMedia TVBox 5 also gives users a full range of TV tuner features including on-screen display, all-channel scanning, channel memorization, and favorite channel programming. Front-and-rear connection panels support multiple inputs including coaxial TV, S-Video, Composite Video, VGA, and audio (L/R and PC), as well as audio speaker, earphone, and VGA outputs.

Pricing and Availability
AVerMedia TVBox 5 External TV Device comes with a one-year manufacturer's warranty and is priced at $129.99 (MSRP). The device will begin shipping October 1, 2003 and will be available at a wide range of computer, consumer electronics, and specialty electronics retailers.

For more information about the AVerMedia TVBox 5, or any of AVerMedia's other digital multimedia convergence products, visit www.avermedia.com, or call AVerMedia at 408/263-3828.

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About AVerMedia Technologies, Inc

AVerMedia is the technology leader in Digital Multimedia Video Convergence Technology. Aside from its full line of TV Tuners/ Personal Video Recorder products, AVerMedia provides Document Cameras, Digital Video Maker, TV Photo Viewer and PC-to-TV Converters for consumer and corporate/ educational markets. AVerMedia also partners with OEMs for the development of AVerMedia's technologies for private label use.

AVerMedia and AVerMedia TVBox are registered trademarks of AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

PRESS CONTACT Kristin Kolodzinski S&S Public Relations (317) 275-2275, ext. 30 kkolo@sspr.com

COMPANY CONTACT Amy Liu AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. (800) 863-2332, ext. 1204 amyl@aver.com