Winners of COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2004 Best Choice Awards 

Category Product Reason
Buyers' Choice

PowerCinema 3

CyberLink Corp.

  1. UPnP ready:
    The world's first digital home software that passed Intel NMPR (Network Media Product Requirement), allowing access to media on other UPnP-compliant appliances in a Digital Home.
  2. Product Upgrades:
    Ensure that your entertainment experience is enhanced by offering new features and product upgrades that are available online.
  3. State-of-the-art technologies:
    Deliver the best audio-video entertainment experience possible. PowerCinema 3.0 also features optional settings letting users customize certain features to fit their environment.
PC/PC Server /Notebook/Tablet PC

NAStorage 4400R

Ingrasys Technology Inc.

  • Ingrasys cultivated tremendous experiences in networking storage technology by cooperating with worldwide well-known OEM/ODM customers; Ingrasys' network storage technologies has undoubtedly fulfilled the market needs.
  • With revolutionary SlimServer® architecture and optimizing design of network operating system, software and hardware, Ingrasys is always leading the way in storage market.
PC/PC Server /Notebook/Tablet PC

NCCH-DL

ASUStek computer inc.

  • Heart of Technology: It is ASUS's expertise that overcome the layout and thermal difficulty to build a compact dual Nocona processor platform within only 12" x 9.8" board size.
  • Customer-oriented : NCCH-DL Provides customers a thoughtful solution that is both performance and cost effective.
  • Availability: NCCH-DL provides a wider rage and better availability for component(Memory and Graphic card) selection.
Mobile Products

ASUS MPV-100 PDA Phone

ASUSTek Computer INC.

  • P505 Utilize the Open Operation System Architecture and the Latest Processing Technology to offer the most Expendability & Performance
  • P505 Built in a number of ASUS' Unique Applications to provide Users complete, non-stop & simple-to-use Interface.
  • P505 Integrate ASUS' Patent Winning "Smart Keeper" Technology for Data-Preservation in Battery Low Condition
  • P505 Utilize Dynamic Voltage Management Technology for Perfect Balance between Performance & Battery Life
Mobile Products

BTH 300

First International Computer , Inc

  • Integrate Bluetooth , MP3 and Bluetooth Headset
  • Connect your Cell phone Notebook or Pocket PC through Bluetooth
  • Rock your heart with music and won't miss any call
  • Ten in one personal Audio Gateway
LSI/Peripherals/Accessories

BenQ 5250C Scanner

BenQ Corporation

  • Distinguished from traditional IT products; its outlook design style trend and fashion with culture mindset inside
  • Satisfy user's or customer's needs and want in product design
  • Fit the trend of easy to use by internal software development
  • Announce Taiwan's product among nations by global brand from Taiwan
LSI/Peripherals/Accessories

Wireless NetScroll+ Superior

KYE Systems Corp.

  • Completely solve the issue for continuous power supply of using wireless mice from the rechargeable receiver
  • Rechargeable receiver compatible with other similar device (AA/AAA) provides convenience to multiple digital devices like Digital Camera.
    Rechargeable batteries design solves junked batteries causing environmental pollution
  • With the enhanced 27MHz wireless technology eliminating cable tangle, users can truly enjoy a "no-cable" convenience.
LSI/Peripherals/Accessories

VIA EPIA N-Series Nano-ITX Mainboard

VIA Technologies, Inc.

  • Native x86 - Windows/Linux OS support
  • MPEG-4 hardware acceleration and MPEG-2 hardware decoder
  • Industry leading miniaturization
  • Ultra low power consumption
  • Random number generator and AES encryption for e-commerce transactions
  • Advanced digital video/audio features
  • Support for wide range of high definition and standard TV displays
  • Incorporating the latest technologies - DDR400, SATA, 6-channel surround sound, TV-out
Motherboards

S4882 Server Motherboard

Tyan Computer Corp

  • First mover in quad AMD Opteron server platform development
  • 16 DDR DIMM sockets supports up to 32GB memory
  • U320 SCSI with ZCR + SATA RAID
  • Dual Channel Gigabit LAN on PCI-X bus
  • Perfect component layout for stability and thermal diffusing
  • Strong software backup
  • Server Management Utility, SMDC & TSO (TYAN System Management Daughter Card & Tyan Server Operator)
  • 640 nodes, 2560 AMD Opteron 800 processors
  • 10Tflops/sec
Communication products

802.11a/g/b WLAN Chipset

Realtek Semiconductor Corp.

  • The RTL8185 & RTL8255 are the first all CMOS dual-band triple-mode WLAN chipsets in Asia
  • All technology developed in-house, including 5.xGHz RF IC, 2.4GHz RFIC, BBP, MAC, SoC, Software, Firmware, etc.
  • Highly integrated design
  • Flexible two-chip design
  • High throughput
  • Low power consumption
  • 5x receive sensitivity
  • Most compact reference design; 20% fewer external components
  • Friendly user interface with Zero Configuration support
  • Advanced security engine with 802.11i support
  • Market proven software
Communication products

Wireless Multimedia Server VPN Router

OvisLink Corp

  • The WMU-9000VPN is a testament to Taiwan's ability to become technology leaders, not just followers. OvisLink surveys the market demand and create a popular device that has no equal in the market place
  • WMU-9000VPN is a product that excels both in hardware and software features. It proves that Taiwan IT industry can also lead the world in software programming
  • We have successfully exposed this product as well as our brand name to the public, and attracted MANY local end users' great attentions. It enhance Taiwan's hi-tech image in the networking field. For the first time in the networking industry, Taiwanese company has actually invented a sophisticated product that rival Cisco and Linksys' offering
  • This is an very affordable multimedia server embedded not only enterprise high-secure VPN, but also 802.11g wireless LAN and IP sharing routing functions
Multimedia products

High Definition Audio Codec - CMI 9880

C-MEDIA ELECTRONICS INC.

  • C-Media is the leading codec hardware vendor, a strong software development team and a key participant in the development and implementation of Intel's next generation audio standard: High Definition Audio. CMI9880 is not only the first working High Definition Audio codec but also equipped with exclusive full set of Dolby® audio solution. All Dolby® software like Dolby® Headphone, Dolby® ProLogicIIx, Dolby® Virtual Speaker and Dolby® Digital Live.
  • C-Media is the first Taiwanese company to lead the market trend in next generation audio platform, and in competition with ADI and Sigmatel
  • Consumer electronics grade Dolby DSP software helps realize the Digital Home concept and digital convergence between PC and consumer electronics products
  • C-Media's proprietary Xear 3D™ Sound Technology provides 7.1CH virtual yet immersive audio, solving the device limitation problems completely and economically
Multimedia products

Portable Multi Media Center (FotoBar BSDR-DivX)

CARRY Computer ENG. CO., LTD.

  • Combine 8 in 1 Card Reader, DVD Dual Writer and DVD Player that supports DivX in one plus a variety of multimedia functions
  • Need no PC and share your pictures right away
  • Integrate many multimedia functions
  • Powerful and stable backup system
  • Main board design and competitive cost
VoIP products

IP Broadband Videophone
(TIA-8100)

Tatung Co.

  • Offer audio-visual technology to lead human communication from pure voice to audio-visual era
  • Enable Deaf-Mute Community can carry out the sign language with the friend through videophone, and dispel their communication obstacle coming from distance
  • Devote to develop high quality videophone that is afforded by home user and small company; those families with overseas relatives and friends also have chance to call a video meeting at any time
VoIP products

SIP Internet Telephony Gateway with IP Sharing VIP-260

PLANET Technology Corporation

  Innovation:
  • Two-in-one innovative device: Voice Gateway + NAT Routing
  • Intuitive, friendly web interface for management
  • Market leading voice processing technology

  Market:

  • 4 years experiences in H.323
  • Worldwide market proven in the VoIP field: Worldwide shipment for 55,000 ports during past 3 years in market

  Technology:

  • SIP proxy and peer-to-peer communication
  • SIP outbound proxy support
  • Toll quality voice communications
  • IP sharing capabilities
  • NAT, firewall, QoS for network security
Software

PowerDirector 3

CyberLink Corp.

  Fastest Speed:
  • SVRT II ¡V Renders only the modified video or audio individually
  • DV QuickScan ¡V Preview an entire DV tape up to 10 times normal speed
  • InstantMPEG ¡V Direct DV to MPEG transfer
  • Right-to-Disc Recording ¡V Direct DV to DVD transfer

  Highest Quality:

  • Buffered Capture ¡V Ensures no frame drops during capture
  • Constrained Variable Bitrate Encoder.  Preserves detail in scenes with fast motion
  • Enhanced MPEG Encoder/Decoder: new algorithm for better video quality

  Powerful Features:

  • Precise-Cut ¡V zoom in function for exact detail
  • Real-time Mixer- adjust the track volume (original audio track, voice over, background music) inreal-time
  • High Speed Video with Audio Time Stretch ¡V Adjust playback speed and preserve audio pitch
  • Disc Defragmentation ¡V Optimize DVD disc space
  • PiP & Title Designer ¡V Professional-style effects
Software

WorldCard

PenPower Technology Ltd., Inc.

  Technology:
  • Superb recognition rate even when handling business cards of any complex layout.
    Auto-detect cards' language & layout with excellent image processing and understanding technology; multi-platform and multilingual compatibility

  Application:

  • Sync with PDA & mobile phones and make contacts up-to-date immediately
  • Sync with flash drive and make contacts portable and accessible from any PC
  • Infrared transmission and CardViewer empowers mobile communications

  Marketing:

  • WorldCard wins reputation in more than 20 countries and continues leading the worldwide market
IPC

NEXCOM NexBlade HS 416 Rackmount 4U Dual Xeon Based Blade Server

NEXCOM International Co. LTD.

  • NexBlade Series have obtained many international patents in its components and modularized design. (4 patents are pending)
  • The most compact size with high performance Blade Server in the market. (Intel ® Dual Xeon® based 4U 8 Blade Server)
  • The most cost-effective Industrial Grade Blade Server in the market. (Competitive 20%~30% lower price vs. Brand-name products)
  • The most expandable Industrial Grade Blade Server in the market. (The ONLY blade server has standard I/O expansion)
  • The only Blade Server product from Taiwan with own brand (NexBlade Series)
IPC

NET-Start!

WISCORE Inc.

  • WISCORE invented a business model to use Open Source software and add on WISCORE's own value into a low cost, high value SoC development platform
  • NET-Start! SoC is a completely- owned brand innovative product. It is a full integration of IC design technology, hardware technology, firmware technology, operating system, and application software technology
  • Integrating low cost hardware MIT strength and high value WISCORE creativity.
Innovative Technology of 3C Product

DigiMemo A501

ACE CAD Enterprise Co., Ltd.

  • The world's first and unique digital notepad with memory
  • Digitally capture & store everything you write with ink on ordinary paper in real time
  • View, organize and share (e-Mail) your handwriting notes in Windows
  • Ultra-thin & lightweight design (weight only 550g)
Innovative Technology of 3C Product

Network Security -- Giga NetKeeper

BroadWeb Corporation

  • Hardware-Based Network Processor Platform achieve gigabit speed
  • Real-time intrusion detection and prevention
  • Deep packet inspection and multi-detection modes assures high accuracy
    Hardware/Software Bypass Module
  • Provides High Availability
    Dynamic Update Signature Database contains more than 1,500 signatures
Product design

Acer Ferrari 3200

Acer Incorporated

  •  Boost Taiwan Brand and experience internationally
  • One-of-a-kind, image-enhancing mobile PC
  • Outstanding Performance and advanced Connectivity
  • Multitude of multimedia functionality
Product design ASUS W1N NOTEBOOK

ASUStek COMPUTER INC.

  Well integration of Outer and Interior design:
  • Well integrated Notebook's and H.A.

  Features.

  • Stylish and simplicity outlook design.

  No.1 Breakthrough Innovations:

  • TV, Time Shift
  • Remote Control
  • Exclusive Mobile Theater interface
  • DVD Recorder
  • Stylish and innovative outlook ID design
  • Wireless (802.11b/g) function ready

  It definitely enhances image of product itself and "Made in Taiwan" in global market