Sonic Enables New High Definition Capable Computers; Roxio Digital Media Software Brings Blu-ray Disc Recording To The PC Market

August 22, 2006

Sonic Solutions(R) (NASDAQ:SNIC), the leader in digital media software, today announced that its Roxio(R) digital media software for Blu-ray Disc (BD) has been selected by Sony to power BD data-burning capabilities for two new VAIO(R) computers -- the AR notebook and RC desktop. The Roxio BD software will allow users to archive of up to 50GB of data, including rich media on a double layer BD-R (recordable) or BD-RE (rewritable) disc. "Sonic continues to leverage its pioneering work with studios and the professional creative community to advance the adoption of high definition and interactive content formats across the entire HD value chain," said Richard Doherty, Research Director for The Envisioneering Group. "Sonic's format expertise and reputation positions them well to take advantage of the near-simultaneous rollout of HD-capable hardware and content in industries such as home video, consumer electronics, and personal computing." Backed by the same quality and reliability that has made Sonic the industry's leading provider of authoring and burning tools, Roxio's BD software will be installed on both of Sony's first Blu-ray equipped VAIO PCs. The VAIO(R) AR Digital Studio(R) features a 17-inch widescreen display and is built to deliver the power and performance of a desktop with the convenience of a notebook. Sony's VAIO(R) RC Digital Studio(R), meanwhile, is a multimedia-optimized desktop computer designed to excel at the creation, management, editing, and archiving of video, music, and photos. "It is a great pleasure to work with Sony to extend the reach of an exciting new format like Blu-ray Disc, allowing consumers, professionals, and business or institutional users to take advantage of BD's great data capacity for their storage, recording, and archiving needs, said Koki Terui, Sonic's senior vice president for Asia Pacific Rim Operations. "As the market transitions to the new Blu-ray format, Sonic will continue to work closely with other leading companies to deliver compelling optical media solutions across an entire 'Hollywood-to-home' value chain." The BD-enabled Roxio digital media software continues Sonic's longstanding tradition of innovative optical media solutions, including the delivery of the first commercial CD mastering system in 1989, the first professional DVD production system in 1996, and the first consumer DVD authoring application in 1999. For further information on Sonic's HD initiatives visit: http://www.sonic.com/HD/. About Sonic Solutions Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ:SNIC) 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)-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.

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