Entertainment PCLaguna

“PC for the living room”

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• Established in 1980 as a manufacturer of motherboards• 24 years later, FIC is a world leader in the design and

production of a wide range of products, including leading-edge motherboards, graphics cards, PC systems, notebooks, mobile solutions, and servers

• Financially strong, publicly listed company• FIC Worldwide Revenue 2003: US$ 3 billion• FIC Worldwide forecasted revenue 2004: US$ 3.3 billion

• Sophisticated Global Logistics network, consisting of 6 supplier hubs, 10 manufacturing / assembly sites, 7 branch offices & numerous service centers worldwide

• 5000+ employees

FIC Guangzhou Industrial Park

Facts & Figures at a Glance

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ChairmanDr. Ming J. Chien

FICG Administration

3CEMS

First International Computer,

Inc.

Formosa Industrial

Computing, Inc.

First International

Telecom Corp.

Telepaq Technology,

Inc.

First Communicatio

n, Inc.

First Technology International

Co., Ltd.

TelecommunicationIndustries

First Data Systems, Inc.

Leo Systems, Inc.

Lambert New Media, Co.

Nexus Communications International,

Inc.

GTRAN

NEXTCOMM

GDESIGN

IT IndustriesDesign Services

IndustriesSoftware Services

Industries System Integration

Industries

Steptech, Inc.

Geo Intelligence Systems, Inc.

Web Informational Technology,

Inc.

Size: Larger than Asus, Abit, Gigabyte, & othersSize advantage: Logistics, Product Support & Price Negotiation

FIC Group Organizational Structure

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MB13%

System56%

Notebook15%

Components1%

BareBone15%

FIC’s Sales Percentages by Product

Revenue US$

Volume

MB 400M 8.6Mu

Barebone 452M 3.6Mu

Complete system 1.7B 3.9Mu

Notebook 450M 0.9Mu

2003 FIC’s Revenue breakdown

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Top 20 Taiwan Electronics Manufacturers in 2003 COMPANY SALES/NT$M RANK

HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD. 144,133 1

TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING 125,888 2

QUANTA COMPUTER INC. 112,313 3

FIRST INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER INC. 80538 4

ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC. 77,945 5

COMPAL ELECTRONICS INC. 77,194 6

PHILIPS ELECTRONIC BUILDING ELEMENTS IND(TW) 73,880 7

TATUNG CO., LTD. 71,444 8

ACER INC. 65,590 9

UNITED MICRO ELECTRONICS 64,493 10

INVENTEC CORPORATION 62,298 11

BENQ CORPORATION 58,819 12

TEXAS INSTRUMENTS TAIWAN LTD. 52,740 13

MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. 39153 14

APPLED MATERIALS TAIWAN LTD. 38000 15

ACER DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY INC. 37588 16

VIA TECHNOLOGY INC 33848 17

CHUNG HWA PICTURE TUBES LTD. 32342 18

ARIMA COMPUTER CORP. 31514 19

ELITE GROUP 31356 20

This list published with the kind permission of the China Credit information Service. It covers computers and peripherals, and also general electronics companies such as Tatung.

By Eurotrade November, 2003

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• Wealth of experience in enterprise computing

• Expanding product portfolio encompassing all facets of IT industry

• A total solution provider, from product design to production planning and after-sales service

• Leading-edge design and R&D capabilities

• Cost efficient, global manufacturing

• Complete horizontal and vertical integration

• A major supplier for many of the industry's leading PC brand names

• Strong relationships with our key partners

A Leading, Global Computer Company: Strengths

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• Proven track record of consistent & rapid implementation of the latest technologies.

• Rigorous design & review procedures ensuring product quality and reliability

• Meticulous product development procedures, eliminating problems or delays.

• State-of-the-art (ISO 9001 certified) laboratories and equipment

• Committed team of quality engineers

• Strategic alliances with industry leaders including: Intel, AMD, VIA, SiS, Phoenix, Award, AMI, and ATI

Leading-edge design and R&D capabilities

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Vertical Integration(Supply Chain)

Horizontal Expansion(3C Mfg. Integration)

Copper Clad Laminate

PCB

Chipset

MB

Chassis + Power Supply

System

A wide range of products

A strong vertical integration supplier system

Complete Horizontal and Vertical Integration

M/B PC Printer Scanner CD-Rom LCD STB Audio & Mobile PDA O/A ADSL Monitor Video Phone

Relationship with Formosa Plastics Group (#1 producer of plastics) providing a collective purchasing power that ensures

the best prices

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EuropeCzech•System (10 lines)•Sales/Supplier HubNetherlands •Sales/ServiceGermany•Sales

Netherlands

Czech

Germany

AsiaChina SZ•System (4 lines)•MB (12 SMT & 8 DIP)•Sales/ Service/Supplier HubGuangzhou•System (8 lines) (15 lines) •MB (23 SMT & 18 DIP) •Service/Supplier HubSuzhou(GGT) PCG•System (3 lines+5 lines)•MB (1 SMT*2+5 SMT*2)•Service/Supplier HubWuJiang PCG•System (2 lines+8 lines)•MB (2 SMT)•Service/Supplier Hub

Taiwan

China

The AmericasBrazil•System (2 lines)•MB (3 SMT& 3 DIP)•Sales/Service/Supplier HubTexas•Sales/Service/Supplier HubMexico•System (4 lines+2lines Planned)•Services/Supplier HubCalifornia•Sales/Service

Japan

Sales Office Service Center PCA Factory CPU Factory Supplier Hub

•Total 160,000sqm mfg capacity•With ISO 9001, 9002, 14001 Certified

Fremont, California

Austin, Texas

Sao PauloBrazil

Mexico

AsiaTaiwan •System (1 line)•MB (3 SMT*2 & 2 DIP)•Sales/Service/Supplier Hub•Japan •Sales/Service

Global Operation Local Fulfillment

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VGA CardsAdvanced graphics cards based on the latest technology

Motherboards•Platform: Intel, AMD, VIA•Chipset: Intel, VIA, SIS

•Form Factor: ATX, uATX, miniATX•Scalability/Flexibility/Expandability

Small Form Factor Systems•High Performance

•Thermal-3G CPU 1G LAN•Acoustic-silent PC

•Progressive Technology -Easy servicing and upgrading

Notebooks High-Performance

Ultra-slimValue-line

Wireless SolutionsA range of wireless solutions

including Bluetooth™

Pocket PCPowerful handheld

products with Embedded Bluetooth™ functionalityMobile Internet Access

Solutions•Easy Internet Connectivity

•Wireless access•Anytime/anywhere

PC Systems•Barebone Solutions

(Integration)•Slim-line PCs(Certification)

•White Box Solutions(Logistic)

LCD PCs•All-in-1

•Space-Saving•Simple & Stylish

•Ease of Use

Extensive Product Line

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APG Component Products

Motherboards:

FIC’s innovative ATX, uATX, and miniATX form factor motherboards are based on Intel, AMD, and VIA solutions. Using Intel, VIA, ATi, nVidia and SIS chipsets, these award-winning boards provide users with scalability, flexibility, and expandability.

FIC Motherboards are designed for specific market requirements. These include OEM level projects, SI, and the channel

VGA Cards:

FIC’s wide range of cutting-edge graphics cards, based on ATi technology, bring high-performance graphics solutions to all markets. These graphics solutions cover the complete spectrum, from value offerings all the way to premium enthusiast level products.

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PC Systems:

Barebone PC systems are designed for easy assembly and configuration. With a choice of award winning motherboards to choose from, these sub-systems are the most efficient and cost effective solutions for customers wanting to deliver leading-edge PC systems to the market.

Small Form Systems:

The FIC Small Form Factor System is the obvious choice in today's crowded world. Their small size and ultra quiet nature allow these PCs to be used almost anywhere and still provide the power and flexibility formally only available in much larger units.

APG Products

Consumer Electronic Form Factors:The confluence of thoughtful design, high fidelity entertainment and productivity.

Focus on the Entertainment PC

Project: Laguna“PC for the living room”

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Entertainment PC Overview

Perfect for the Home Media Center market:

• Consumer electronics form factor

• Advanced PC computing power

• Wireless media transmission capability

Share media contents from…

• Internet

• Other PC’s, digital media adapters, and PnP devices

A variety of embedded media functions: FM Radio, CD, MP3, DVD, DVR, TV, TVR

Advanced Power Features providing user with “always on” experience

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Entertainment PC Overview

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Entertainment PC Overview

Motherboard Features

Form Factor and size microATX, 9.6” X 9.6”

Processors AMD Athlon 64, up to3200+

Chipset nVidia nForce 3 250/Gb

Memory Sockets DIMM X 2, DDR400/333/266

PCI Slots 2+2 on riser

Peripheral Cards

Graphics Low-Profile 8X AGP Graphics card

Audio 2 or 6 channel

TV TV Tuner Card + PVR

Wireless LAN Access Point PCI Card + SoftAP

Media Storage SATA HDD, Dual/Super Multi DVD, 8-in-1 media reader

Chassis CE Form Factor; 86(H) x 430(W) x 390(D)mm

Display LED, 120 x 25mm (with Transport and Smart-On/Off indicators)

OS Designed for Win MCE (Symphony)

Media content can be effortlessly accessed by and shared between multiple devices.

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Unique System Design

The Entertainment PC’s flexible standard microATX design allows for instant multiple platform readiness. The FIC designed PCI riser provides expansion capabilities of a full size ATX board in a chassis that fits in any audio rack system

The 250W Athlon 64s ready PSU ensures ample power to all voltage rails and processor speeds beyond 3400+.

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Unique System Design

The Entertainment PC’s VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) Module is connected through a proprietary designed EEPROM that allows seamless connection between the input devices (KB/remotes) to any motherboard that is configured in the chassis.

The 250W Athlon 64 ready PSU ensures ample power to all voltage rails, and is tuned to be thermally/acoustically/energy efficient.

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Selling Points

Maximum Flexibility• Standard uATX MB support• Powerful 250W PSU enables all peripherals

Consumer Electronics Form Factor• 430mm width to fit right in the audio system rack• Full wireless capabilities, from network connection to input devices• Low acoustic noise level of less than 27dB

Digitized Media Devices• Compartment oriented optical device to ensure all configurations• Dual HDD for expanded storage capabilities with RAID functions• Complete media reader system

Innovative product capable of breaking the traditional PC mold Looks, works, and feels like a consumer component Perfect for the new convergence of electronic media in the home

Truly ready for the media-enabled homes

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Conclusion

FIC is a proven partner for OEM level projects, and specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced system solutions!

FIC’s sophisticated Global Logistics Network is capable of delivering and maintaining cost efficient supply lines worldwide!

FIC is committed to the continual production of component level products (motherboards, Video Cards), and is a leader in the drive to produce total solutions, many of which are designed to enable consumer’s increasingly digital home and lifestyle.

FIC has partnered up with industry leading partners to deliver the most innovative and cutting edge digital home solutions! The Entertainment PC is a perfect example.

The Entertainment PC is the perfect core of the digital home, and utilizes the latest platform technology and Microsoft MCE to deliver a superior consumer experience!

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