Winners of COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2003 Best Choice Awards 

Category Product Reason
PC/Server Systems

Acer TravelMate 800

Acer Inc

  • The answer to business professional's need of a true mobile PC without any compromise on performance and usability. DT performance, full-day battery life and any-where communications for non-stoppable productivity and on-the-road security. The thinnest (1 inch) and lightest 15" NB ever made.
  • Awards winner: It”¦s the most prestigious performance reviews in the industry including CNet, ZDNet, LapTop Magazine, PC Advisor UK.
PC/Server Systems

ASUS AP1600R-S5 1U rack mount server

ASUSTeK Computer INC.

  • Innovation:
    Cable-less design in 1U server. Professional Mechanical.
  • Design: Elegant and solid chassis with special locker, allowing users to open chassis in seconds for emergency maintenance.
  • Integration: Powerful ASUS server management software. Using picture to demonstrate is managed component through Web-browser.
Mobile Products

SlateVision Tablet PC

First International Computer Inc.

  • Marketing:
    *Full Function PC running Windows XP Tablet PC Edition OS.
    *Comfortable user experience.
    *Complete accessory list.
    *Solid, thin, & light ID design.
  • Technology:
    Legacy Free & support plug-and-play accessory and peripherals with USB, 1394.
    Long battery life & Cooler Skin Temperature.Innovation”P
    Mg-Al chassis for better structure & cooler solution.
Innovative Technology

X-Wall SE/LX: Real-time DES/TDES encryption ASIC engine for entire hard disk drive

Enova Technology Corporation

  • Enova has the world-leading "Innovation": (1) Enova combines "encryption" & "I/O interface" technologies, creates specifications & initiates "Marketing Requirement Documentation" (2) Enova efficiently solves the critical security problem of "Data at Rest" by ASIC designs & offerings. (3) Enova, as a pioneer, promotes "HDD encryption" concept & opens up a brand new application market.
  • Enova product has the greatest "Market Potential": (1) Data security is becoming the main concern among all PC users, major PC vendors are said to aggressively promote security features for PC beginning in 2004'. (2) Portable computers will dominate PC market place where Enova's technology strongly fits. (3) Security feature is usually as niche demand first and finally becomes standard. Our TAM (total available market) can be associated with total hard disk shipment.
  • Enova offers the cutting-edge "Technologies": (1) X-Wall is 100% hardware based design & capable of 1.6 Gbps throughput. (2) Enova technology is certified by USA & CANADA government to ensure the quality of encryption & decryption. (3) Enova's technology ensures no performance degradation even with such complicated algorithm of Triple DES. (4) Patent protection from copycats.
Innovative Technology

Simbolo series Serial ATA RAID subsystem

Proware Technology Corp.

  • Market: Proware was Serial ATA RAID subsystem, the just-released Simbolo SB-3160SA sets new standards in its class.
  • Technology: (1) Modular design: Ease of Use & Maintenance Proprietary elastic reactance design: smooth tray-swap experience. (2) Exceptional bellows enclosure: specially designed airflow passages dissipate heatInnovation. (3) Serial ATA is the next generation internal storage interconnect. (4) Supports up to sixteen hot-swappable S-ATA hard drives. (5) The RAID subsystem is made by aluminum. Aluminum is an excellent thermal conductor and offers a unique combination of light weight and high strength.
Innovative Technology

Media Gateway

BenQ Corporation

  • The first product to build up the wireless network environment to transfer A/V signal between A/V source, A/V display and PC in the world.
  • Using the newest video compression/decompression technology MPEG4 to transfer A/V signal wirelessly. MPEG4 is the most promising video compression/decompression technology using in internet, it is expected to be the main stream technology before 2010.
  • Through standard IEEE802.11b, users could receive AV signal from AV server and display on their PCs, or send their AV signal from their PCs to AV client and then display on the TV.
  • Launch Area: Asia Pacific, Europe, China and Taiwan.
Innovative Technology

XPC system SB61G3

Shuttle Inc.

  • Market oriented: The Shuttle XPC is the world's leading Small Form Factor (SFF) computer brand because it offers unrivaled performance, style and value. Shuttle XPC ,only one-third the size of ATX PC, is quiet, flexible, powerful and conform to the e-Home concept of future.
  • Technology value: (1) Lightweight- Extremely portable. (2) Small- Space-saving. (3) Compact- Expandable PC. (4) Patented technology -Shuttle has applied for over 50 patents related the XPC and ICE. (5) Aesthetic design -Unique style
  • Innovation Points: (1) World's first barebone system conform to e-Home concept. (2) World's first high performance mini-PC to support latest 800MHz FSB, Hyper-Threading technology. (3)World's first low noise cooling performance, combining CPU fan with system. (4) World's first new constructure of PC, which is easy installation, art style,and Human-Centered design. (5) World's first new frame of mainboard, integrating PC application into compact mini-PC.
Motherboard

DP533-S

UNIWILL Corporation”@

  • Market: IWILL DP533-S workstation can be used in many fields, including high-end graphics, film rendering and editing, digital analysis of medical experiment, financial engineering and etc. It satisfies the demand on powerful processing and huge storage for workstation applications. 
  • Technology: IWILL DP533-S is based on Intel E7505 chipset that provides the fastest bandwidth in FSB and dual DDR266 bus as 4.2GB/s. It also supports AGP8X/Pro, PCI-X with 133MHz, Ultra 320 SCSI and Intel Gigabit Ethernet to offer complete expandability and connection with latest technology.
  • Innovation: IWILL DP533-S is not only featured with all the functionality from Intel E7505 chipset, it's integrated with TI IEEE1394 controller and equipped with S/PDIF at rear panel to let professional users use digital video and audio data more effectively.
Motherboard

P4C800 Deluxe

ASUSTeK Motherboard Business Dept.

  • Cutting-edge PC industry technology.
  • Innovative AI features for differentiation. 
  • ASUS P4C800 Deluxe is the flagship of all desktop motherboards of ASUS. It delivers the most advanced PC technology to the motherboard and supports the latest Intel FSB 800MHz CPU, dual-channel DDR400 memory, Gigabit LAN, Serial ATA hard drive, AGP Pro/8X VGA port and IEEE1394.
  • In order to ensure the rock-solid quality and reliability, ASUS performs thousands of compatibility tests before launching P4C800 Deluxe. Besides, the industry-leading 3-year warranty and quick service also provide complete guarantee to the users.
  • In addition to offering high performance and ASUS quality, P4C800 Deluxe builds in "Asus intelligence", such as net-diagnosing utility, audio-jack sensing technology, auto-adjusting CPU Fan and more, to let users enjoy user-friendly and hassle-free PC experience. The innovative AI Features make P4C800 Deluxe the first motherboard to fit into both power user and DIY novice.
  • With rock-solid ASUS' design, best performance, complete service and customer-oriented design, P4C800 Deluxe let the users enjoy the best DIY experience. The P4C800 simply out-performs, out-smarts and out-shines all competition.
Communication Products

Advanced Wireless Access Gateway

InterEpoch Technology, Inc.

  • Market: (1) Follows trends of the wireless LAN market. (2) Provides a rich feature set that meets wireless Internet service providers' (WISP) demands. (3) The costs of large-scale public WLAN deployments can be significantly reduced.
  • Technology: (1) Large-scale management and firmware upgrade capabilities for easing system maintenance burdens. (2) Advanced AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting) features for better wireless network security. (3) Multi-WAN connection support for network bandwidth aggregation and load balancing.
  • Creativity: (1) Designed with large-scale deployment and management requirements in mind. This is a different design logic from other vendors'. (2) Large-scale management mechanism based on unique nature of wireless networks.
Communication Products

Easy HotSpot Kit

Handlink Technologies Inc.

  • Marketing: Start making money right away with turnkey hotspot solution. To authorize customer Internet access, a clerk simply pushes a button and the printer generates a receipt with the price and a unique user name and password which allows the customer access to the network for a limited time. Global full-service and Roaming Backend Integration Complemented by partnerships with industry leaders to provide a complete roaming capacities
  • Technology: Complete AAA and Billing Mechanism (Local and Central)Works with built-in authentication, accounting and billing server or RADIUS server. Sophisticated Remote Management. Syslog and Email Alert, SNMP v1/v2c and NMS suite. Comprehensive Security. VPN pass through, SSL certificate, Layer 2 Isolation V-LAN Security and 802.1x (EAP-MD5, TLS, TTLS, PEAP). Enhance Local and Personalized Service. Advertising web pages and increase your potential for revenue
  • Innovation: True IP Plug and Play Technology. Helps solve connectivity problems by offering instant Internet access without the need for configuration changes to the client computer. Patented Hotspot-in-a-kit for rapid deployment. Designed with billing and receipt printing capabilities that provide a cost-effective turnkey business solution for commercial businesses and retail outlets.
IA Products

NAS-4300

ICP Electronics Inc.

  • Market: (1) Global products with 16 languages built-in all user interface. (2) Competitive pricing strategy. (3) High-power, multi-functional storage solution that is as reliable as it is cost-effective.
  • Technology: (1) Fully In-house Developed product (2) Embedded Linux Operating System. (3) Web-based Management. Easy to Use & Set up. Can be configured within ten minutes. (4)Supports Cross Platform File Sharing/Journaling File System /Remote Replication/Snapshot/Online Virus Scanning/Network Fail Over/Load Balancing. (5) Raid 0, 1, 5+ Hot Spare and JBOD Storage Management. (6) Supports UPS Power Management and external SCSI tape backup.
  • Innovation: (1) Supports Dual Gigabit Ethernet for Network Fail Over and Load Balancing. (2) 8 Hot-swappable Hard Drives with maximum capacity up to 2 TB. (3) 3 Redundant Hot Swappable/Hot Spare ATX Power Supplies Support Virtual Tape Library.
IA Products

Acer n10 Handheld

Acer Inc.

  • Positive Market: The Acer n10 Handheld targets young professional (roughly 25 - 40) who needs value-added versatility and constant access to information, anytime and anywhere. A value for money and exceptional design device is also important to this user who would consider him/herself, a sensible and efficient individual.
  • Fabulous Design: Power by Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 platform and IntelR PXA255 Applications Processor provide renown reliability and performance to help dynamic users keep their tasks together and stay with the program. Besides, optimal power management design provides ultra long batter life among all devices in Pocket PC category..
  • Streamlined Innovation: Expandability is more streamlined with the n10. SD/MMC and CF Type I/Type II expansion slots are integrated, doing away with the need for optional expansion adapters, for example like GPRS, Wireless LAN, GPS and so on. Hence, further increasing the n10's flexibility and usability.
Multimedia Products

FX5800 Series

MICRO-STAR INT'L CO., LTD.

  • The most game-compatible graphic card in the market- DirectX9.0, OpenGL 1.4 completely support, and the whole new 3D engine rendering cinematic computing stunning effects.
  • Brand new CineFX Engine powers cinematic effects beyond imagination. With advanced vertex and pixel shader capabilities, stunning and complex special effects are possible. In addition, increased horsepower delivers faster and smoother gameplay.
  • MSI GeForce FX5800 series is the world's first to employ the cutting-edge DDR II Memory, which the frequency skyrocketsto 800MHz.
  • State-of-the-art 0.13£gm production process blazes the core clock to 400MHz.
  • Innovative FX Flow Cooling Technology employs the latest cooling circulation inside out of PC chassis- superb cooling performance better than the traditional on-board cooling.
Multimedia Products

BenQ H200 LCD TV

BENQ Corporation

  • Innovation: (1) First 20" LCD TV with SVGA resolution-Co-work with panel supplier, AU Optronics, to develop the high resolution (800 x 600) panel for 20" LCD TV-Suitable for both TV and computer use. (2) HDTV support from 480P, 720P to 1080i
  • Technology: (1) Professional performance with friendly interface: 3D Y/C Comb Filter; 3D Edge Filtering; 3:2 Pull Down Recovery; Progressive Scan, De-interlacing Market. (2) Current market for H200: Taiwan, USA, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and Middle East. (3) Future market for H200: China, Europe, South America and other Asia countries.
Software Products

Ulead MediaStudioR Pro 7.0

Ulead Systems, Inc.

  • Market Share: (1) MediaStudio Pro takes about 10% of Ulead total revenue annually. (2) Based on PC data, 2002 USA prosumer retail market has 42% decline compared to 2001, but Ulead MediaStudio Pro has 13% growth in 2002. (3) Based on GFK data, 2002 European video retail market has 9.3% growth compared to 2001, and MediaStudio Pro total market share grew 46% in 2002.
  • Technology: (1) Real-time Performance - Real-time MPEG capture, preview and output. (2) Module-based architecture and high hardware compatibility. (3) All-in-one DV to DVD. (4) Advanced format support - support 16:9 widescreen, Sony MICROMV, RealMedia, Windows Media, DV Type 1, Type 2 and Macromedia Flash movies. (5) Advanced Video Editing.
  • Innovation: There are many innovated technologies applied in MediaStudio Pro: (1) Summary Timeline. (2) SmartRender. (3) Instant Play. (4) DV Album. (5) Auto SlideShow. (6) MPEG-Direct. (7) Performance Level & Complexity Bar. (8) Scaleable Architecture. (9) VR Support. (10) Scene Detection
IPC Products

NuPRO-900, SBC Featuring Dual Intel Low Voltage Xeon Processors, 8GB DDR, and Dual 64-bit Gigabit Ethernet

ADLINK TECHNOLOGY INC.

  • The World's First Dual Xeon PICMG 1.2 System Host Board.
  • Large Memory Support.
  • Dual GbE Ports for Next Generation Network Applications.
  • Customer-Centered Design.
  • Best Platform Solution for High Performance Broadband and Telecom Applications.
  • Dual Xeon Design with Intel HyperThreading Technology Provides the Fastest Response Time and Results in CPU-Intensive Environments
  • Next Generation PCI-X Bus Provides Ample Data Transfer Rate to Bring High Speed I/O Cards to Full Use
LSI/Peripherals/Accessories

CHIC 2200 Office Wireless Optical Mouse

Chic Technology Corp.

  • Worldwide First: CHIC 2200 is the latest RF optical mouse featured with an Office hot key in the world.
  • Innovation from Taiwan: It's proud to announce that the first Office mouse, CHIC 2200, is developed and produced by Chic Technology, which is a Taiwanese manufacturer. Chic owns the leading technology of wireless input devices compared to other local and foreign input device providers.
  • Great Market Performance: The sales value in Q1 2003 was USD$4,809,745. Certainly, the potential, high sales profit will be expected
  • Mouse Trend: CHIC 2200 is defined as a high-level, office-used wireless optical mouse that can fulfill the need of users and save more mouse operation time.
LSI/Peripherals/Accessories

6CH-in-2 SPKs CM102/102S Speaker Audio Controller

C-Media Electronics Inc.

  • CM102 is a next-generation USB controller comprising two cutting-edged elements: USB Speaker Audio Controller (CM102) and Proprietary Xear 3D Sound Technology.
  • Marketwise: (1) Highly-integrated single chip design, capable of efficiently reducing BOM(Bill of Material) cost. (2) Compliant with USB 2.0. Utilizes USB Bus-Power for plug and play. No external adaptor required. (3) Equipped with exclusive C-Media's patented Xear 3D Sound Technology to easily take the place of traditional 2CH analog speakers for better audio results.
  • Engineering-wise: (1) Provides new specifications and new utilization to meet current and next-generation digital audio demand, both desktop and notebook, in a highly economical and efficient way. (2) Pure digital audio data transmission, getting rid of possible interference from PC hardware circuits to avoid disturbing noise. (3) Provides virtual yet immersive 5.1CH audio regardless what output device is actually utilized. (4) Supports Environment FX and 3D positional audio for exciting 3D gaming. The SPEAKER SHIFTER can provide audio field adjustment, specific channel output enhancement, and overall audio field rotation to achieve personalized listening environment.
  • Innovation-wise: (1) Proprietary Xear 3D Sound Technology is by far the most competitive multi-channel audio solution in the global marketplace. (2) Xear 3D Sound Technology is provided to CM102 users free of charge, so as to add more value to the product as well as elevate PC audio enjoyment.