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Realtek Receives the Windows Vista Premium Logo Award for its High-Definition Audio Driver

2006/11/10

HSINCHU, Taiwan – November 10, 2006 – One of the world's leading IC design houses and the market leader in PC audio codec technology, Realtek Semiconductor Corp., announced that on November 03, 2006 it was awarded the Microsoft Windows Vista Logo Program (WLP 3.07) Premium Logo award for its High-Definition Audio Codecs (ALC260, ALC262, ALC268, ALC660-VD, ALC662, ALC861-VD, ALC882, ALC883, ALC885, ALC888, and ALC888 Telecom).

With the upcoming release of the next-generation Microsoft Windows Vista operating system, PC hardware/software compatibility and performance take another step forward. Microsoft Windows Vista provides the latest multimedia experience desired by PC users, and the Premium Logo award for Realtek's High Definition Audio driver ensures compatibility and guarantees a satisfying out-of-the-box audio experience for Vista users running Realtek audio products.

“Realtek has designed its full-featured Audio User Interface to permit very user-friendly setup and configuration by even a novice PC user”, said Realtek's Vice President and Spokesman, Jessy Chen. “The new Realtek audio driver for Windows Vista also includes technology that provides enhanced sound performance and voice quality within PC systems featuring both multimedia and VoIP applications”.

Via the Windows Vista Logo program, Microsoft recognizes industry partners who have invested in delivering Windows Vista goals of a high user-friendly experience together with high-performance. Realtek's audio driver for Windows Vista combines these qualities, making it an ideal audio choice for PC makers.


Availability

Realtek's Vista Premium logo High-Definition Audio driver is available from the Downloads section of the Realtek website.


About Realtek
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. is one of the world's leading IC providers. It designs and develops a wide range of IC products for communications network, computer peripheral, and multimedia applications. Products include 10/100/1000M Ethernet Controllers, 10/100/1000M Ethernet Switch/Gateway Controllers, 10/100/1000M Ethernet PHYceivers, Wireless LAN Controllers & AP/Router SoCs, ADSL2+ Chips, VoIP Solutions, Ultra-Wideband Chips, AC'97/High Definition Audio Codecs, Clock Generators, Card Reader Controllers, and LCD Monitor/LCD TV/DTV Controllers. With advanced design expertise in RF, analog, and mixed signal circuits, and with strong manufacturing and system knowledge, Realtek offers full-featured, high-performance, and competitive total solutions. More information on Realtek can be found on our website: www.realtek.com.tw.

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