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Sonic AuthorScript Selected By Pure Digital for Use in New One-Time-Use Digital Video Camcorder Platform

Posted on: Tuesday, 13 December 2005, 06:00 CST

Sonic Solutions(R) (NASDAQ:SNIC), the leader in digital media software, today announced that its AuthorScript(R) Video DVD creation engine has been selected by Pure Digital Technologies, Inc., for use in its new one-time-use digital video camcorder platform. The new, affordable digital video camcorders, developed by Pure Digital Technologies and marketed under individual retail store brands, are currently available at more than 6,000 CVS/pharmacy and Rite Aid stores nationwide, with additional expansion expected with other major U.S. retail chains.

The sub-$30, five-ounce pocket-sized Pure Digital Technologies one-time-use digital video camcorders record up to 20 minutes of digital video on internal memory. They offer consumers an easy-to-use and convenient way to capture high-quality digital video without investing hundreds of dollars in a conventional video camera. After shooting their video, consumers return the camera to the store where Pure Digital's proprietary video processing platform formats the content and burns a high-quality DVD utilizing Sonic's AuthorScript Video technology.

"We are very pleased with our decision to select Sonic's AuthorScript Video technology," said Ariel Braunstein, CTO of Pure Digital Technologies. "With AuthorScript Video, we were able to quickly integrate Sonic's proven DVD creation technology into our product while keeping costs low, which helped to bring the one-time-use digital video camcorder to market quickly."

Sonic AuthorScript is the industry standard for a broad range of developers requiring a quick and easy solution for integrating robust DVD and CD recording and playback capabilities into their products, including hardware and software applications, music download sites, consumer electronics devices, and products incorporating the next-generation high-definition DVD formats. AuthorScript gives its users the assurance that their DVDs are of the highest quality and are compatible with virtually all of the world's more than one billion DVD players.

"The launch of a one-time-use digital video camera opens up digital video and DVD to a whole new channel of users," said Jim Taylor, general manager of Sonic's Advanced Technology Group. "Similar to the disposable camera market, which made photography inexpensive and accessible for the masses, consumers can now experience the power of digital video for one-tenth the cost of a conventional camcorder. We are delighted that Pure Digital is making digital video technology more accessible to consumers, and expect that one-time-use video cameras will further accelerate the growth of the digital video industry."

About Sonic AuthorScript

Sonic AuthorScript is the world's leading engine for the creation and burning of DVDs and CDs on PCs and consumer electronics devices. Available as a software development kit (SDK) with extensive APIs, AuthorScript makes it easy for application developers to add a broad range of DVD and CD technologies into their applications and to support the widest array of DVD and CD burners.

Sonic AuthorScript contains modules for converting video and audio data into DVD- and VCD-compliant streams, formatting and burning DVD-Video and VCD projects, data recording on DVDs and CDs, music CD ripping and burning, DVR recording and timeshifting, DVD-Video and VCD playback, and more. AuthorScript also includes comprehensive support for recording and editing in the DVD-VR and DVD+RW (+VR) formats.

AuthorScript has been licensed by industry-leading companies, including Adobe, AOL, Avid, Broadcom, IBM, Microsoft, Scientific-Atlanta, Sony and Yahoo!. It is the underlying engine in Sonic's DVD applications including MyDVD(R), DVDit(R), and RecordNow(TM), which are bundled by major OEMs such as Adaptec, Compaq, Fujitsu, Hewlett-Packard, Hitachi, IBM, Iomega, Lite-On, NEC, Panasonic, Pioneer, Sony, Toshiba, ViewSonic, and others.

For additional information, developers can e-mail authorscript@sonic.com or call 415-893-7083.

About Pure Digital Technologies, Inc.

Pure Digital Technologies develops imaging technology that powers simple and affordable digital photography solutions for the mass market. The Pure Digital(R) Imaging Platform -- a network of proprietary, retail-based servers with sophisticated image and video processing capabilities -- enables a host of high-growth imaging solutions, including the world's only digital single-use cameras and video camcorders. Cameras built on the Pure Digital(R) Imaging Platform deliver a new level of affordability, quality, and simplicity to mass market consumers. The Pure Digital(R) Imaging Platform is currently being implemented at many of the world's leading retail and photo-taking destinations.

About Sonic Solutions

Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ:SNIC)(http://www.sonic.com) is the leader in digital media software, providing a broad range of interoperable, platform-independent software tools and applications for creative professionals, business and home users, and technology partners. Sonic's products range from advanced DVD authoring systems and interactive content delivery technologies used to produce the majority of Hollywood DVD film releases, to the award-winning Roxio(R)- and Sonic-branded CD and DVD creation, playback and backup solutions that have become the premier choice for consumers, prosumers and business users worldwide.

Sonic products are globally available from major retailers, online at Sonic.com and Roxio.com, and are bundled with PCs, after-market drives and consumer electronic devices. Sonic's digital media creation engine is the de facto standard and has been licensed by major software and hardware manufacturers, including Adobe, Microsoft, Scientific-Atlanta, Sony, and many others. Sonic Solutions is headquartered in Marin County, California.

Sonic, the Sonic logo, Sonic Solutions, and Roxio 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.

Forward Looking Statements

The above paragraphs of this press release may contain forward looking statements that are based upon current expectations. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties including, among others, the timely introduction and acceptance of new products, costs associated with new product introductions, the transition of products to new hardware configurations and platforms and other factors, 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 Registration Statement 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.

Source: Business Wire

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