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DTS Partners with MSI to Deliver Superior Audio to Gaming Notebooks

^{Published on 2010-09-07 03:41:24 - Market Wire}
 

CALABASAS, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI) today announced that it has entered into a partnership with Micro-Star International (MSI), to integrate DTS Surround Sensation UltraPCa" software into the companya™s latest line of G-Series notebooks. The GX660, which is popular among gamers, will be shipped with DTS Surround Sensation worldwide. This exciting partnership teams MSI, a top manufacturer of computer hardware products and solutions, with DTS, the leading audio technology provider for HD entertainment.

"This partnership with DTS, the leading provider of audio solutions for HD entertainment, marks for MSI a meaningful step forward in today's notebook marketplace."

aDTS is excited to partner with MSI on these new notebooks for the gaming community,a says Brian Towne, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, DTS, Inc. aBy incorporating DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC software into MSI's G-Series notebooks, we will deliver the most rich and engaging multimedia performance out there. This alliance continues DTSa™ efforts to deliver the finest audio experience possible to consumers around the globe.a

DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC software includes DTS Surround Sensationa", DTS Boosta" and DTS Neo PCa" technologies, which are designed to work together to deliver an engaging surround sound effect from just two speakers or headphones. DTS Boost delivers a dramatic increase in perceived volume from any netbook or laptop PC, while DTS Neo PC can up-mix stereo content to 5.1 or 6.1 surround sound.

"MSI believes engaging immersive audio is key to deliver an exciting gaming experience so we believe incorporating DTS technology into our notebooks adds a great value to the notebook gamer," says Sam Chern, MSI Marketing Director. "This partnership with DTS, the leading provider of audio solutions for HD entertainment, marks for MSI a meaningful step forward in today's notebook marketplace."

The integration of DTS technology in MSI products is the latest milestone in the growth of DTS, a company that is quickly becoming a household name in the HD entertainment space. DTS is a company that is rapidly expanding its technologies into a new generation of network-enabled PCs as well as HDTVs and Digital Media Players. This momentum, coupled with its rapidly expanding footprint in other multimedia areas further solidifies DTSa™ position as a leading provider of high performance audio.

About DTS, INC.

DTS, Inc. (NASDAQ:DTSI) is dedicated to making digital entertainment exciting, engaging and effortless by providing state-of-the-art audio technology to hundreds of millions of DTS-licensed consumer electronics products worldwide. From a renowned legacy as a pioneer in multi-channel audio, DTS became a mandatory audio format in the Blu-ray Disc standard and is now increasingly deployed in enabling digital delivery of movies and other forms of digital entertainment on a growing array of network-connected consumer devices. DTS technology is in home theaters, car audio systems, PCs, game consoles, DVD players, televisions, digital media players, set-top boxes, smart phones, surround music software and every device capable of playing Blu-ray discs. Founded in 1993, DTS' corporate headquarters are located in Calabasas, California with its licensing operations headquartered in Limerick, Ireland. DTS also has offices in Northern California, Washington, Canada, China, France, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For further information, please visit [ www.dts.com ].

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors which, if they do not materialize or prove correct, could cause DTS' results to differ materially from historical results or those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including statements containing the words "planned," "expects," "believes," "strategy," "opportunity," "anticipates" and similar words. These statements may include, among others, plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements regarding proposed new products, services or developments; any statements regarding future economic conditions or financial or operating performance; statements of belief and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual growth and results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the transition to the next generation optical drives and consumer adoption of such technology, the rapidly changing and competitive nature of the digital audio, consumer electronics and entertainment markets, the Company's inclusion in or exclusion from governmental and industry standards, continued customer acceptance of the Company's technology, products, services and pricing, risks related to ownership and enforcement of intellectual property, the continued release and availability of entertainment content containing DTS audio soundtracks, success of the Company's research and development efforts, risks related to integrating acquisitions, greater than expected costs, the departure of key employees, the current financial crisis and global economic downturn, a loss of one or more of the Companya™s key customers or licensees, changes in domestic and international market and political conditions, and other risks and uncertainties more fully described in DTS' public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, available at [ www.sec.gov ]. DTS does not intend to update any forward-looking statement contained in this press release to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date hereof.