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Roku Announces BrightSign Digital Sign and
Kiosk Controller

BrightSign Makes Interactive Merchandising Experiences a Snap

PALO ALTO, Calif., October 9, 2006 – Today Roku entered the digital sign market
with the announcement of its BrightSign digital sign and kiosk controller.
BrightSign is designed for small businesses, merchandising departments and
retailers that want to use flat panel displays for point-of-purchase promotions.
It offers an economical and turn-key solution for businesses to promote their
messages on flat screen and HD displays in stores, at trade shows or other
locations. BrightSign is easy to use and can be set up without an IT department.
Content can be created using familiar, off-the-shelf photo or video editing tools.
Common tasks like playing a looping video or slide show are accomplished by
simply dragging-and-dropping files onto a CompactFlash card. But the real power
of BrightSign shines with customers that want to create interactive experiences.

In addition to flexible media playback, BrightSign supports BrightScript. Roku
created this easy scripting language specifically for digital sign and kiosk
applications. BrightScript enables new interactive features for digital signs. For
example, a simple, repetitive video loop can be turned into an attract loop that
lets customers choose to receive more information on a particular topic through
the touch of a button. Unlike DVD players or PCs, BrightSign with BrightScript
is designed specifically to control digital signage and in-store point-of-purchase
displays. BrightSign has no moving parts and does not run a full-scale operating
system, making it much more reliable than other display options. It easily mounts
to walls, shelves or cabinets. It connects to both standard VGA LCD monitors and
high-end HD displays, and comes loaded with other connectivity options like
component video, USB keyboard, analog or USB speakers, touch screen, custom
button panel, IR remote control, Ethernet and serial ports.

Price and Availability

Roku BrightSign carries an SRP of $299.99 and begins shipping on October 23,
2006. It is available through the Roku Web site at www.rokulabs.com. Volume
discounts are available. Contact [e-mail] or 1-888-600-7658 for more
information.

About Roku

Roku develops products and software for digital media delivery. Roku
SoundBridge is the leading network music player and Internet radio line in
the consumer market. Roku BrightSign sets new standards for ease of use and
interactivity in the digital sign industry. Roku’s OEM solutions are licensed and
sold worldwide by major OEMs, such as Pinnacle Systems.

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