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ReplayTV And Rio Products From SONICblue Honored With Innovations 2002 Awards

4-Jan-02

SONICblueô Incorporated (NASDAQ: SBLU) has received Innovations 2002 awards for its unique ReplayTV 4000 digital video recorder (DVR) and newly-announced Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center. Sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), and presented in conjunction with the International CES, Innovations awards annually recognize the best designed and engineered products in the consumer technology arena. This year's awards mark the fourth year in a row that ReplayTV products have won an Innovations award. ""These awards are a clear indicator that we are on track with our goal of changing the way people think about digital entertainment in their homes,"" said Ken Potashner, CEO and chairman, SONICblue. ""Our ReplayTV 4000 and Rio Audio Center products are excellent examples of innovation in digital audio and video technology -- giving consumers more flexibility to choose how, when and where they enjoy music, television and more."" Both CEA and SONICblue will showcase the ReplayTV 4000 and Rio Audio Center at the International CES show in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 8-12, 2002. The world's first broadband and home network-enabled digital video recorder (DVR), SONICblue's ReplayTV 4000 lets users record up to 320 hours of TV programs and other video throughout the house via a home network. The product can also store digital photos and home movies, allowing users to view their favorite digital photos on the television. For more information on SONICblue's ReplayTV 4000, including detailed product specifications and pricing, or to purchase a unit, visit www.SONICblue.com. The Rio Audio Center is a new home stereo component that moves digital audio off of the PC and into the living room. As simple to use as a CD player, but as smart as a PC, the Rio Audio Center stores over 650 CDs and lets users find the songs they want instantly, create unlimited play lists and fill their home with digital sound. The Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center will even write music to a CD, transfer music to Rio portables or play music on companion Rio Receivers placed elsewhere in the home. For more information on SONICblue's Rio Audio Center, including detailed product specifications, pricing and availability, visit www.SONICblue.com.

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