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Microsoft and STMicroelectronics Team to Enable High-Definition Windows Media 9 Content for Consumers On the Leading Set-Top Box and DVD Hardware Platforms

Time: 11:29 EST/16:29 GMT | News Source: Microsoft Press Release | Posted By: Robert Stein

STMicroelectronics (NYSE "STM") and Microsoft Corp. today announced that the two companies are working together to develop a series of new integrated circuit components for manufacturers of consumer electronics products. These components will extend the reach of high-quality, secure Windows Media® 9 Series content, in both standard and high definition, to a wide range of popular devices such as set-top boxes and DVD players. Support of Windows Media 9 Series in products such as these means consumers will be able to easily enjoy the high audio and video quality that Windows Media provides.