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Splashtop provides unique rapid-start internet solutions for ASUS' P5E3 Deluxe Motherboard

October 10, 2007 - SAN JOSE - DeviceVM, a San Jose-based company developing rapid-start computing technologies, announced today its collaboration with ASUS, the leading worldwide motherboard, components and notebook manufacturer to integrate Splashtop's platform into upcoming motherboards, starting with the ASUS P5E3 Deluxe. Splashtop™ is a new technology developed by DeviceVM that enables users to boot their PCs and access the Internet in seconds. ASUS is branding the Splashtop platform "Express Gate" for its upcoming motherboards.

"Splashtop provides an 'instant-on' experience for users who want to quickly access the Internet to browse, email, or chat," says Mark Lee, CEO and co-founder of DeviceVM. "By partnering with ASUS, we're given a great opportunity to help millions of users enjoy freedom from long boot times and cluttered operating systems."

Residing within a motherboard's BIOS, Splashtop uses an efficient Linux-based operating system to run various pre-loaded programs. ASUS' Express Gate applications include a web browser, Skype VOIP/Chat, and features multi-language support. ASUS can also perform remote program updates for the Splashtop platform. Splashtop operates as a powerful complement to a larger, hard-drive based operating system such as Windows or Linux.

"ASUS is very pleased to partner with an innovative leader such as DeviceVM," says Jackie Hsu, President of ASUS USA. Jerry Shen, President of ASUS AOOP Business Group, adds, "Splashtop is an exciting breakthrough in personal computing, providing a great experience for consumers who want to get online significantly faster than ever before."

The ASUS P5E3 Deluxe motherboard with Express Gate is the first of many to integrate the Splashtop platform. The motherboard is currently available through ASUS authorized dealers in North America.

About DeviceVM

DeviceVM, Inc. is a privately held software company offering Splashtop, an 'instant-on' computing platform enabling faster and more efficient computing. The Company partners with OEMs and manufacturers to integrate its core technology into personal computers worldwide. Founded in 2006, DeviceVM is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Taiwan and China.

About ASUS

ASUS is a leading provider of 3C total solutions. With a global staff of more than 100 thousand and a world-class R&D design team, the return for 2006 was 17.4 billion U.S. Dollars. ASUS has been ranked in Business Week InfoTech 100 for 10 consecutive years, and has been ranked No.1 by the Wall Street Journal Asia for best quality products in Taiwan.

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