Thecus M3800’s design concept is centered on the home theater

     Based on the AMD Geode processor, Thecus Technology M3800’s design concept is centered on the home theater. Users can use the M3800 to centrally store, manage, easily access, and enjoy their movie and music files.
     The whole family can view their favorite blockbuster hits and listen to their favorite tunes without the hassle of having to locate files saved in different locations or multiple machines throughout the house.
     “The feature-rich Thecus M3800 combines innovative design and the low-power, high-performance of the AMD Geode processor to deliver a robust centralized home media storage solution,” said Buddy Broeker, director of AMD’s Embedded Computing Solutions Division. “The M3800 offers a compelling solution for households to easily store and share their digital media throughout the home network.”
     Headlining the M3800 is its robust media playback capabilities, which include compatibility with the most popular media formats.
     For video playback, the M3800 supports WMV9, WMVHD, AVI, MPG, VOB, and MP4 up to a resolution of 1080p. Supported audio formats include MP3, WMA, AAC, PCM, and M4A. The M3800 is the currently the only 3-bay NAS device with home theater video and audio sharing functionality.
     The M3800 supports RAID 5 for excellent data security, and adds wireless capability to allow all users throughout the house to enjoy stored media anytime they please.
     In addition, the M3800 supports USB webcams, making it easy for users to keep tabs on what’s happening in their homes for added peace of mind.
     With the launch of the M3800, Thecus’ confidence in the AMD platform is undeniable. “We were really looking forward to working with AMD on this product,” commented Thecus General Manager Florence Shih.
     “When users are enjoying their M3800, we hope that users can experience the care and innovation Thecus puts into each of its products,” she added.
     Thecus Technology Corp. specializes in IP Storage Server solutions.
     The company was established in 2004 with the mission to make technology as transparent and easy-to-use as possible, and to make products that are not only the best on the market, but are accessible to experts and novices alike.
     For more information on Thecus, go to http://www.thecus.com.

Compal to produce 300,000 Olevia LCD HDTVs

     Syntax-Brillian (www.syntaxbrillian.com) has formed a strategic contract manufacturing partnership with Compal Electronics, the world’s second largest producer of laptop PCs for Tier One global partners. Under the terms of the agreement, Compal will immediately begin manufacturing an initial order for 300,000 Olevia LCD HDTVs at its two-million square foot production facilities in Kunshan, China. In addition to providing assembly, testing and quality control services.
     Compal’s procurement team will be responsible for sourcing and securing the LCD panels used to produce Olevia LCD HDTVs.
     Taiwan Kolin (www.kolin.com.tw), a key strategic alliance partner of Syntax-Brillian’s since the company’s inception, will continue to leverage its substantial network of suppliers to assist Compal in acquiring all other key components used to manufacture Olevia LCD HDTVs.
     DigiMedia Technology Company, a subsidiary of Taiwan Kolin and co-developer with Syntax-Brillian of Olevia LCD HDTVs’ patented technology, will expand their responsibilities to support Compal with engineering support and manufacturing continuity.
     “This agreement with Compal takes our existing relationship to a vastly enhanced level,” said James Li, president and CEO of Syntax-Brillian. “It not only supports our supply chain management strategy for reducing costs and optimizing cash flow, but it is a key example of our determination to improve the overall efficiencies of Syntax-Brillian.”
     “The alliance with Compal, combined with major existing alliances with Taiwan Kolin and Digimedia, further bolsters Syntax-Brillian’s supply chain management continuity, engineering expertise, manufacturing proficiency, and financial strength in producing Olevia LCD HDTVs,” said Christopher Liu, chairman of Taiwan Kolin.
     “This business relationship with Syntax-Brillian is an important milestone in support of our three-year goal to become the largest LCD TV and notebook EMS manufacturer worldwide,” said Ray Chen, president and CEOr of Compal Electronics. “To achieve this target, we announced the ground breaking of a four million acre Compal Industrial Park in Northern Vietnam in which over 300 leading component suppliers and companies from Taiwan and China will join forces with us to support our mission in the dynamic LCD HDTV industry.”
     Established in 1984, Compal Electronics (www.compal.com) is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of computer notebooks.
     With its parent company, Worldwide Logistics Group, Compal is recognized by governments, industrial clients and major computer magazines around the world as a leading global IT manufacturing company with innovative R&D capabilities and design flexibility for responding to market trends.
     To offer fast and flexible service, Compal has established locations in the PRC, England and the US, With its 20,000 workforce worldwide.
     Compal’s manufacturing factory in Kunshan, China is fully automated and equipped with the latest state-of-the-art equipment, and is certified for ISO-9001 international quality standards.
     ISO-14001 and OHSAS 18000 international environmental standards to achieve high production levels while maintaining the highest possible quality.
     An established, reputable brand in the domestic Taiwan market, Kolin’s aggressive strategy for global growth and recognition is also focused on the international markets of North America, Central America, South America, Mainland China, and Southeast Asia.
     DigiMedia (www.digimedia.com.tw), headquartered at the Tainan Science-based Industrial Park in Taiwan, is a leading design, manufacturing and marketing company of LCD TVs. In 1997, DigiMedia began developing small size LCD TVs and related digital and AV products such as portable TVs, MPEGII and VGA boards.
     Syntax-Brillian has issued a statement in response to a forfeiture order issued by the Federal Communications Commission concluding that the company violated the digital television rule concerning the importation and interstate shipment of analog televisions.
     As part of the order, the FCC has fined the company $1.266 million, a reduction from the initial fine of USD2.9 million proposed in the agency’s May 2007 original Notice of Apparent Liability.
     The company said that it was disappointed with, and intends to seek further review of the FCC action.