Roxio Easy Media Creator 9 Earns Windows Vista Certification
First Full Digital Media Suite to Pass Rigorous
Compatibility, Functionality, and Reliability Testing
May 4, 2007 — Roxio®, a
division of Sonic Solutions® (NASDAQ: SNIC), today
announced that all core components of Roxio Easy Media Creator® 9,
the company’s comprehensive suite of music, photo, and video
applications have achieved Windows Vista Certification through
the premium logo program. The ideal complement and enhancement to
consumers’ experience with Windows Vista, the latest version of Roxio’s
retail-leading digital media suite offers extensive support
for portable entertainment devices, high-definition video editing
tools, and ground-breaking audio creation and enjoyment features.
The Windows Vista Certified version of Easy Media Creator 9 is now
shipping to major retailers and e-stores and is available direct
from Roxio at www.roxio.co.uk.
For more information on how Easy Media Creator enhances the Windows
Vista experience, go to www.roxio.com/vista
“We are extremely pleased that Roxio Easy Media Creator 9
has been awarded Windows Vista Certification and becomes part of
a range of applications that will help enhance consumers’ experience
with our next-generation operating system,” said Dave Wascha, director
of marketing for Windows Vista at Microsoft. “The Certified for Windows
Vista logo will provide consumers with the assurance that Easy Media
Creator 9 delivers a compatible and high-quality experience when
used with Windows Vista Certified hardware.”
The Certified for Windows Vista logo is a compatibility designation
for applications and devices that have passed a rigorous testing program
on computers that are running Windows Vista. The technical requirements
for this designation target four core areas: reliability, security,
compatibility with Windows Vista and future operating systems, and
installation and removal.
“Sonic Solutions has taken great care to ensure that each
core component of our extensive suite is fully compatible with all
aspects of Windows Vista,” said Michael Demeyer, vice president,
Windows product marketing, Roxio division of Sonic Solutions. “We
are excited to once again collaborate with Microsoft and be associated
with this significant upgrade to the operating system. The Certified
for Windows Vista logo will help differentiate our product in the
market and further reinforce Roxio as the first choice in digital
media software.”
In addition to working with Microsoft to certify Easy Media
Creator, Sonic collaborated with the Windows Vista team to develop
Roxio Central, one of the first applications that exploits the many
benefits of Windows Presentation Foundation http://www.roxio.com/enu/promotions/landing/vista/preview/default.html to
deliver a truly intuitive and visually-rich software experience. Sonic
also provided its AuthorScript® media engine, which enables CD and
DVD burning functionality in Windows Vista.
About Roxio
Sonic’s Consumer Products Group develops a range of award-winning digital
media creation, management, preservation, sharing, and enjoyment
applications for home and business users under the Roxio brand.
Roxio products offer the perfect blend of ease and power, enabling
consumers to achieve professional results from their photo, video,
and music projects with minimal effort. Roxio’s flagship applications,
Easy Media Creator for the PC and Toast for the Apple Macintosh,
are the best-selling products in their respective categories in North
American retail.
Roxio's parent company, Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ:
SNIC; http://www.sonic.com) enables the creation, management, and enjoyment
of digital media content from Hollywood to home. Sonic's products range
from the advanced authoring systems used to produce Hollywood DVD,
HD DVD, and Blu-ray Disc film releases to the award-winning Roxio®-branded
photo, video, music, and digital-media management applications. Sonic’s
patented technologies and AuthorScript® media engine are relied upon
by leading technology firms to define rich media experiences on a wide
array of consumer electronics, mobile devices, set-top players, retail
kiosks, and PCs. Sonic Solutions is headquartered in Marin
County, California.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements
that are based upon current expectations, including the launch, distribution,
and market acceptance of Roxio Easy Media Creator 9. Actual results
could differ materially from those projected in the forward looking
statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, including
those discussed in the Company's annual and quarterly reports on
file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This press release
should be read in conjunction with the Company's most recent annual
report on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and other reports on file with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, which contain a more detailed
discussion of the Company's business including risks and uncertainties
that may affect future results. The Company does not undertake to
update any forward-looking statements.
Sonic, the Sonic logo, Sonic Solutions, Roxio, AuthorScript, and Roxio
Easy Media Creator are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sonic Solutions
or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. All
other company or product names are trademarks of their respective owners
and, in some cases, are used by Sonic Solutions under license. Specifications,
pricing and delivery schedules are subject to change without notice.
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