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FREMONT, Calif.- April 21, 2004 - Vialta, Inc.
(OTC:VLTA) has announced that it has developed a broadband
version of its award-winning Beamer videophone. The
Broadband Beamer is the next step in continuing to broaden
the Company's videophone product line. Over the next
few months, Vialta will field-test Broadband Beamer
by a few select companies. Broadband Beamer is expected
to be made available to the public during the fourth
quarter of 2004.
Vialta
president and CEO Didier Pietri states, "Vialta's
current Beamer videophone models enable consumers to
easily see friends and family over an analog line connection
(which is the standard for residences in the U.S). Vialta's
Broadband Beamer will enable the 39 million Americans*
who are broadband subscribers to see each other at up
to 30 frames per second - which is the frame rate for
television - in full-motion color video." Mr. Pietri
concluded, "The ability to see someone you care
about by phone is a better, more personal way to stay
connected than just hearing their voice."
Upon
its release, Broadband Beamer will be the fourth videophone
model in the Beamer videophone product line, the third
new videophone model introduced by Vialta since September
2003, and the first Beamer videophone model that solely
uses a broadband connection. (* Source: Nielsen//Net
Ratings)
About Vialta
Vialta develops, designs and markets unique and innovative
home entertainment and communications products for the
mainstream consumer. The company was formed in April 1999
and is publicly traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under
the symbol VLTA. The company is headquartered in Fremont,
California with offices in Los Angeles and Hong Kong.
Forward-Looking
Statements
The matters discussed in this news release include
certain forward-looking statements that involve risks
and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the
possible reduction of consumer spending, the timely
availability and acceptance of the Company's new and
existing products, the impact of competitive products
and pricing, the dependence on continued growth in demand
for consumer products, the risk that products shipped
by the Company will be returned, and the other risks
detailed from time to time in the SEC reports of Vialta,
including the reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. Actual
results could differ materially from those projected
in the forward-looking statements.
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