Taipei , February, 2005: Compro Technology, a leading manufacturer of PC multimedia add-on products and producer of the VideoMate series of TV Tuner cards and external boxes announced latest DVB-T tuner box VideoMate DVB-U2200 with high-speed USB 2.0 transmission and high- definition HDTV supports.

With Compro's VideoMate DVB-U2200 and it's pocket size design it is now possible to plug in anywhere at anytime to receive high-definition HDTV digital TV broadcast on your PC or Notebook. Using the easy-to-use USB Plug & Play interface, you can be steps away from watching and recording those favorite TV programs even while you are on the move! All of this with the greatest of mobility with its USB bus driven power, there is no need of an external power adapter! VideoMate DVB-U2200 also supports all DVB-T audio formats and Australia HDTV audio formats to provides the best audio on your PC.

Bundled with the fully functional ComproDTV software, you can play, record, timeshift and capture still shots of your TV experience with this handy software and supports EPG and Teletext for more convenient. In addition VideoMate DVB-U2200 comes richly bundled with ComproDVD 2 and Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE software for watching DVD's and managing your multimedia files.

VideoMate digital TV products comply with the Digital Video Broadcasting-Terrestrial or DVB-T, international standard. Over 35 countries have adopted the DVB-T standard for transmitting digital TV signals. Using the same video compression technology as satellite TV and DVD discs, DVB-T provides clear, interference-free TV picture quality. Compro also provides the VideoMate DVB-T PCI Tuner Cards include both digital and analog TV tuners so that you can enjoy the broadest range of programming.

VideoMate DVB-U2200 comes with a full functional IR remote control which can be used to control all of your viewing and recording allows you to power down your PC from a distance. Your PC or notebook becomes a literal home entertainment center in sync with today's digital world!

• DVB-T digital terrestrial television and radio stations reception
• Watch TV on your PC laptop or desktop with high-speed USB 2.0 connection
• Supports digital FM radio reception (not DAB type)
• Supports Teletext and EPG (where available)
• Supports 1080i HDTV and 16:9 wide-screen formats (where available)
• Supports all DVB-T audio formats and Australia HDTV audio formats
• High-quality MPEG-2 recording, timeshifting, and channel surfing
• Multiple still frame captures and remote snapshot
• USB bus powered, no external power adaptor required
• Autoscan in UHF/VHF band (6,7,8 MHz channels)
• Fully functional IR remote control to operate TV and DVD players

• Watch digital TV shows on your PC
  - Full screen or in a window
  - Autoscan available channels
  - Timeshifting lets you watch TV on your own terms
  - Channel surfing for multiple channels preview
  - Language selection in available channels
  - Supports EPG and Teletext
  - Quick switch channel lists
  - Single and multiple still frame captures
• Record your favorite shows
  - Flexible scheduled recording
  - Supports MPEG-2 format recording
• View recorded video files

Software

• ComproDTV – Watch TV and record digital TV shows on your PC
• ComproDVD 2 – Playback DVD/VCD movies and MP3/audio CD on your PC with remote control
• Ulead PhotoExplorer 8 SE– The all-in-one tool for your digital media

Package Contents

• VideoMate DVB-U2200 tuner box
• Installation CD: ComproDTV, ComproDVD 2, Ulead PhotoExplorer 8 SE, device drivers, and documentation
• VideoMate DVB-U2200 Start Up Guide
• IR remote control with batteries
• USB cable
• USB power Y-cable (reserved)

Product Requirements

• CPU
  - 866 MHz for DVD-quality recording or Timeshifting
  - 2.4 GHz for HDTV watching and recording
• Memory: 128 MB
• Available USB port (1.1 or 2.0)
• CD drive for software installation
• OS: Windows XP/2000
• Digital Terrestrial TV antenna

About Compro Technology, Inc.

Founded in 1988, Compro Technology develops and markets PC graphics and multimedia products. With highly motivated and experienced engineers, innovation is the main focus at Compro. We combine the latest hardware and software technologies to provide high quality products to the rapidly evolving PC market. Originally focused on OEM markets, Compro now sells multimedia products under the name of VideoMate. For the 2005, Compro will provide more product lines and convenient features to the multimedia users.

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Compro and VideoMate are trademarks of Compro Technology, Inc. All other product and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners. Features, pricing, availability and specifications are subject to change without notice.