AVerMedia’s Latest Innovation Lets Your Watch and Share TV Content from a PC No Matter Where You Are

SnugTV provides unlimited live TV entertainment experience through internet

AVerMedia Technologies, Inc., the leading provider of digital multimedia technology, announced today the release of SnugTVTM Online service. SnugTVTM Online Service upgrades TV tuners with advanced features and brings TV viewing experience into a whole new level. Without limitation of time and space, users of AVerMedia TV tuners can enjoy comprehensive home TV programs via SnugTV website. Once SnugTV StationTM application is installed, your PC is your personal “Internet TV streaming station.” SnugTV users may also watch high quality TV programs directly streamed from SnugTV Station within the same home network, which means no need to connect bothering TV cables in each room of the house.

As the leading brand in its industry, the new generation of AVerMedia TV tuners complies with SnugTV StationTM application. Several user-friendly features such as SnugConnectTM, EPG, and SnugTV MobileTM can help users to resolve the problem of network configuration, schedule recordings, and enjoy SnugTV services on mobile devices.

SnugConnectTM is a host- relay technology. It saves users from the hassle of network configuration problems while establishing internet connection between users’ private SnugTV Stations and SnugTV service system. Via SnugConnectTM, users can easily watch TV online without complex network setting.

Another outstanding feature of SnugTV is the Electronic Program Guide (EPG). EPG provides detailed program information and schedule. Moreover, it also provides online recording function for users to arrange recording schedule and watch the recordings online. You will never ever miss your favorite shows again.

In addition to using SnugTV service via the web browser, AVerMedia SnugTV MobileTM gives users convenience and freedom of watching TV everywhere. Smartphone users can use SnugTV MobileTM to watch TV and schedule recordings. 3 / 3.5G, Wi-Fi and Wimax are all supported. Watching TV, especially home TV programs, on your mobile phone is coming true. Once again, AVerMedia is leading the way and reaches another breakthrough.

About AVerMedia Technologies, Inc.
AVerMedia (www.avermedia.com) is the technology leader in Digital Multimedia Video Convergence Technologies. Aside from its full line of TV Tuners/ Personal Video Recorder products, AVerMedia provides Document Cameras, Digital Video Maker, TV Photo Viewer and PC-to-TV Converters for consumer and corporate/ educational markets. AVerMedia also partners with PC ODM’s for the development of AVerMedia’s technologies for integration applications.

About SnugTV
SnugTV’s website was established in October, 2008. It is powered by the core multimedia and internet streaming technology of AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. The mission and objectives of our services are as following:
‧ Through advanced technology and comprehensive user interactive services enable users to view live TV and obtain the ultimate multimedia entertainment experiences.
‧ Combine consumer electronics and networking services to become the world's leading multimedia service platform for broadband television and audio-visual services.
AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. adopts an open-ended business philosophy and welcomes TV set, mobile phone, set top box and other consumer electronics manufacturers and content service providers to contact us for further discussion on technology integration or business collaboration.

AVerMedia’s Latest Innovation Lets Your Watch and Share TV Content from a PC No Matter Where You Are

LAS VEGAS, NV – January 7, 2009 – 2010 CES (Hilton Hospitality Suite #1950) -

AVerMedia® Information, Inc. USA, a leading provider of Digital Multimedia Technology, today announced the launch of SnugTV, a new way to feel at home while away and the perfect complement to AVerMedia’s collection of TV tuner products. With this new service, users can watch live TV programs including games, hometown news and more directly through their personal computer, even when overseas. You can also watch international TV programming regardless of where you are.

“SnugTV brings TV entertainment to a whole new level,” stated Stephen Dix, vice president of sales, Multimedia Division at AVerMedia Information, Inc. USA “By eliminating the physical restrictions of location, SnugTV lets you enjoy and share your favorite TV programs at home or across the globe.”

SnugTV works on any PC with an AVerMedia TV tuner card and an available Internet connection. Simply visit the SnugTV website at www.snugtv.com to create an account, watch your SnugTV or a friend’s; establish your own SnugTV station or watch SungTV with SnugTV Mobile Player on a ios device. Not only will you enjoy a multitude of program selections, your friends can too. By designating your personal computer as a SnugTV Station, it can be transformed into a private Internet TV broadcasting station. When you’re not watching the latest episode of your favorite sitcom, your friends can by granting access to stream programs from your Station, even if they don’t have a TV tuner device installed on their PC. Whether you’re away on business or pleasure, you can stay up to date on your favorite shows or local news and feel right at home in your hotel room by logging into your SnugTV account and watching the programs on your SnugTV Station.

It is PC compatible and can be used on a Mac when paired with the AVerTV HD Volar Max does. SnugTV can also be used with your iPhone. Other features include the scheduled recording option, which allows you to capture your favorite programs and play them back at your convenience. The built-in electronic program guide enables you to see what is being broadcast on every channel. SnugTV’s simple user interface and variety of options make it the ideal solution for enjoying your favorite televised content from anywhere around the world.

Pricing and Availability:
SnugTV is available through three types of memberships – Standard, Advance, and VIP – each offering different levels of service. Beginning in 2010, the SnugTV application will be bundled with all AVerMedia TV tuner cards. Existing users of AVerMedia TV tuner cards can download SnugTV beta from www.avermedia-usa.com/AVerTV. For more information on SnugTV, visit www.snugtv.com. To learn more about AVerMedia and its products, visit www.avermedia-usa.com.

About AVerMedia Technologies:
AVerMedia is the technology leader in Digital Multimedia Video Convergence Technology. Aside from its full line of TV Tuners and Personal Video Recorder products, AVerMedia provides Hardware and Software DVR Board Security Systems, Document Cameras, Digital Video Makers, TV Photo Viewers, and PC-to-TV Converters for consumer and corporate/ educational markets. AVerMedia also partners with ODMs for the development of AVerMedia’s technologies for integration applications.

Materials:
AVerMedia uses RoHs Certified metals and plastics and all products are compliant to the RoHS/WEEE Directive. We’ve conducted extensive EMI and safety tests on our products to guarantee consumer health and environmental protection. All products are flame retardant and manufactured with lead-free finishes.