Broadcom's Media PC Technology Enables High Quality Blu-ray Disc(R) and HD DVD Playback for Acer's Aspire(R) Notebook Computers

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- International CES 2008 -- Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM) , a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced that Acer Inc. has selected its media PC technology for a new line of affordable Aspire(R) notebook computers. As one of the leading PC brands in the world, Acer has implemented Broadcom(R) media PC technology to enable high definition (HD) Blu-ray Disc(R) or HD DVD playback on new mid-range notebooks. With Broadcom's media PC technology, Acer Aspire notebook users will experience flawless video playback with no dropped frames or lip sync problems, picture-in-picture, real-time interactive content with no hiccups or pauses, all without sacrificing long battery life.

Both Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD optical disc formats offer new and exciting features for the gaming, storage and consumer entertainment markets such as high definition video at 1080p resolution, picture-in-picture, high definition multi-channel audio, 3D style graphics and user interactivity for games, trivia, web-enabled content, etc. Prior to Broadcom's recently introduced media PC offerings, these new and exciting HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc capabilities required intensive CPU processing and additional components (such as discrete graphics processors with video hardware acceleration) that drove up the PC cost for this level of functionality. As a result, PCs or laptops capable of playing HD content have typically been very costly.

In June 2007, Broadcom announced a family of media PC products to address the growing consumer demand for high definition video playback on cost effective mainstream PCs. Providing the highest quality video playback of multi-format (VC-1, H.264 and MPEG-2) HD content for the mainstream PC market, Broadcom's media PC technology leverages the company's widely deployed and field proven solutions in the high definition set-top box and consumer media player markets. With total power consumption under 3 watts, Broadcom's media PC solutions help extend battery life on notebook PCs enabling extended video playback time.

"Breaking barriers between people and technology has always been Acer's brand mission," said David Lee, Vice President of Product Management at Acer's Mobile Computing Business Unit. "With Broadcom's new media PC solutions, Acer Aspire notebooks allow our users to enjoy high definition video playback through cost efficient and reliable product design, and provide superior HD video playback, real-time interactive content and extended battery life, all of which empower our users to enjoy full length high definition movies."

"We are very pleased that Acer has selected our media PC technology to enable its customers with the experience and enjoyment of using Blu-ray and HD DVD optical disc media on such an affordable line of mid-range notebook computers," said Allen Light, Director of Product Marketing for Broadcom's Media PC line of business. "Our media PC technology excels where key features such as system cost, power consumption, CPU utilization and fan noise are concerned, and Acer's adoption of this technology will provide important momentum to this rapidly growing market."

Broadcom's media PC solutions integrate seamlessly into Microsoft Windows Vista(TM) and Windows(R) XP environments and are available in three add-in card formats that include the BCM970012NB for PCI Express(R) mini-cards; the BCM970012PQ for PCI Express desktops; and the BCM970012IC for ExpressCard(R) 34. The new technology is also offered as a chipset that includes the BCM70010 and the BCM70012. All products are in full production today.

Broadcom's Broadband Communications Group

Broadcom offers manufacturers a range of broadband communications and consumer electronics system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions that enable voice, video and data services over residential wired and wireless networks. These highly integrated silicon solutions continue to enable the most advanced system solutions on the market, which include digital cable, satellite and IP set-top boxes and media servers, broadband modems and residential gateways, high definition and digital televisions, HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc players, DVD recorders and personal video recorders.

About Broadcom

Broadcom Corporation is a major technology innovator and global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom(R) products enable the delivery of voice, video, data and multimedia to and throughout the home, the office and the mobile environment. We provide the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art, system-on-a-chip and software solutions to manufacturers of computing and networking equipment, digital entertainment and broadband access products, and mobile devices. These solutions support our core mission: Connecting everything(R).

Broadcom is one of the world's largest fabless semiconductor companies, with 2006 revenue of $3.67 billion, and holds over 2,300 U.S. and 1,000 foreign patents, more than 7,100 additional pending patent applications, and one of the broadest intellectual property portfolios addressing both wired and wireless transmission of voice, video and data.

Broadcom is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and has offices and research facilities in North America, Asia and Europe. Broadcom may be contacted at +1.949.926.5000 or at www.broadcom.com.

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