HDMI 1.3 switch harnesses OPPO's expertise in making HDMI DVD players

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California -- October 2, 2007 -- OPPO Digital, Inc. (www.oppodigital.com), an award winning consumer electronics manufacturer, today announced the latest addition to their array of home theater products, the HM-31 Advanced 3x1 HDMI Switch. No longer bound by the limited HDMI connectivity on most HDTVs, home theater users can expand the number of source devices thanks to the OPPO HDMI switch. The HM-31 is able to expand a single HDMI input port on your TV to connect up to three HDMI sources, such as DVD, Blu-ray or HD-DVD players, cable or satellite receivers, and gaming consoles. Priced at only $99, the OPPO HM-31 makes an outstanding addition to your home theater system.

The OPPO HM-31 is among the very few HDMI switches to pass the official HDMI 1.3 certification test. The certification ensures that the HM-31 is compatible with all HDTV resolutions up to 1080p and PC resolutions up to 1920x1200. Equipped with advanced HDMI 1.3 features such as Deep Color, higher bandwidth and a signal equalizer, the HM-31 is ready to support the latest generation of home theater products.

"OPPO has emerged as the leading manufacturer of HDMI up-converting DVD players, we heard a great deal of customer frustration caused by the limited number of HDMI inputs on their TVs or by incompatible HDMI switches," said Jason Liao, vice president of product development at OPPO Digital. "We decide to utilize our expertise in making HDMI products and provide customers with an easy, effective and affordable solution to their HDMI connectivity problems. The introduction of the HM-31 switch is the result of our customer-oriented business approach."

The HM-31 transmits rich, vibrant images and sound while maintaining in the highest in video and audio quality. It is EIA/CEA-861D, DVI 1.0, and HDCP 1.1 compliant and supports DDC and HPD switching to ensure maximum device compatibility. Equipped with a remote control, this switch provides the option of resting on a table-top or mounted on a wall. Custom home theater installers will find the IR input and RS232 remote control convenient options for integration. With the worries of HDMI connectivity problems put behind by the HM-31, it's now time to enjoy your HD entertainment, whether it's from your favorite OPPO up-converting DVD player or any other HDMI source.

The OPPO HM-31 is available directly at www.oppodigital.com and authorized resellers.

About OPPO Digital, Inc.

Based in the heart of Silicon Valley, award winning OPPO Digital, Inc., manufactures and markets high quality digital electronics that deliver style, innovation, value, and performance to A/V enthusiasts and tech-savvy consumers alike. The company's leading R&D, high-performance products, and strong customer focus distinguish it from traditional consumer-electronics brands.

More information can be found online at www.oppodigital.com.

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