Plymouth, MI- (September 23rd, 2005) – Stardock, ASUSTek Computer and NVIDIA have partnered together to offer PC users around the world a free ASUS desktop theme. ASUS plans to include the theme, along with all the software needed to transform a Windows XP PC desktop, in the retail box versions of ASUS award-winning line of graphics cards. ASUS is looking at expanding the offering to their line of motherboards and other products. NVIDIA is a sponsor of the ASUS desktop theme as part of their support for OEM card partners and system builders.
Powered by Theme Manager OEM from Stardock, the theme adds an ASUS-branded look to the Windows XP desktop. The theme features original graphics created by graphic artist Ian Black for Stardock’s design group, Stardock Media, and includes a WindowBlinds visual style, Windows icons and custom wallpaper.
Sean Lai, VGA Product Manager said “Stardock is the worldwide leader in desktop customization software. Working with them, we were able to create a desktop theme that reflects ASUS corporate image and gives our many loyal users a way to let the world know that they are using the best products.”
Larry Kuperman, Sales Manager at Stardock, added “ASUSTek is recognized as the worldwide leader in PC technology. We are pleased to have the opportunity to work with such a well-respected company."
Bill Rehbock, Director of Developer Marketing for NVIDIA, said “NVIDIA continues to be impressed by what Stardock is capable of doing with the Windows desktop and user interface environment. NVIDIA looks forward to working with Stardock to bring the advanced features of NVIDIA's hardware to Stardock’s software suite.”
Since Theme Manager was first introduced in 2002, many companies have licensed this product from Stardock to create and distribute branded desktops for use in marketing. Clients include some of the largest and most well known companies in the world, such as Nintendo, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Alienware Computers, Warner Bros., Goodyear Tire and Rubber and many others.
The theme, including all needed software, will be available for a free download from NVIDIA’s NZONE website at http://www.nzone.com, as well as being bundled with ASUS products. Subscribers to Stardock’s Object Desktop suite of software will be able to download the theme itself from Stardock’s WinCustomize site at https://www.wincustomize.com.
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About Stardock:
Stardock Corporation is the leader in the development and sales of award-winning Windows desktop customization solutions such the Object Desktop software suite, including components such as WindowBlinds, DesktopX, IconPackager, and more. Stardock also develops best-selling computer games, including Galactic Civilizations. For more information, please visit the Stardock home page at https://www.stardock.com or contact kristin@stardock.com.
About ASUSTeK:
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Established in 1989, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (TSE:2357) is the world's leading manufacturer of high quality motherboards, notebooks, VGA cards, servers, broadband modems, and optical storage devices. With annual sales of over US$2 Billion and world-class engineering, ASUS provides innovative technology solutions to consumer, corporate and top-tier OEM customers. Company achievements include consecutive rankings in the "Top 100 InfoTech Companies" from 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002 by Businessweek as well as being named the No.1 Taiwan Company in Global Views Monthly's "Info Tech 2000".
About NVIDIA:
NVIDIA Corporation is a worldwide leader in graphics and digital media processors. The Company’s products enhance the end-user experience on consumer and professional computing devices. NVIDIA graphics processing units (GPUs), media and communications processors (MCPs), and wireless media processors (WMPs) have broad market reach and are incorporated into a variety of platforms, including consumer and enterprise PCs, notebooks, workstations, PDAs, mobile phones, and video game consoles. NVIDIA is headquartered in Santa Clara, California and employs more than 2,100 people worldwide. For more information, visit the Company’s Web site at www.nvidia.com. |