ABS Computer Technologies, Inc. today announced the availability of an expanded series of Media Center PCs running Windows XP Media Center Edition.

Whittier, California – February 5, 2003 - ABS Computer Technologies, Inc. today announced the availability of an expanded series of Media Center PCs running Windows XP Media Center Edition. ABS Media Center PC series offers customers their choice of configurations and form factors, which together with Windows XP Media Center Edition, delivers an outstanding digital entertainment experience.

In addition to a more conventional type of PC tower case, there are new options of a consumer-electronics style case to fit into AV rack and a cube-like case measuring less than 12” on each side.

“Our customers come to us for high-quality PC systems that offer the most up-to-date features,” said Hip Lee, General Manager of Sales and Marketing, ABS Computer Technologies, Inc. “We feel confident that our Media Center PCs with Windows XP Media Center Edition will provide them with enhanced functionality and significant value.”

Windows XP Media Center Edition turns a PC into a media center that integrates digital entertainment experiences with the freedom of remote-control access. Consumers can enjoy live television, personal video recording, music, photos, videos and DVDs from a new remote-controlled PC experience called Media Center. The sleek Media Center interface serves as a unified destination for entertainment on the Media Center PC and is designed to be viewed from anywhere in the room. Windows XP Media Center Edition is ideal for digital media enthusiasts, technology aficionados, and consumers who live in space-constrained environments.

“Microsoft is pleased to be working with ABS Computer to deliver a great computing experience to consumers,” said Murari Naravan, Marketing Director of Windows eHome Division, Microsoft Corp. “ABS has demonstrated its strong customer commitment by offering a variety of configurations and innovative form factors to provide consumers with more options in finding the Media Center PC that best suits their lifestyle.”

For more information about ABS Media Center PCs, visit www.abspc.com.