Entertainment PC Laguna PC for the living room

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Entertainment PCLagunaPC for the living room
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Facts Figures at a Glance

• Established in 1980 as a manufacturer of
  motherboards
• 24 years later, FIC is a world leader in the
  design and production of a wide range of
  products, including leading-edge motherboards,
  graphics cards, PC systems, notebooks, mobile
  solutions, and servers
• Financially strong, publicly listed company
• FIC Worldwide Revenue 2003 US 3 billion
• FIC Worldwide forecasted revenue 2004 US 3.3
  billion
• Sophisticated Global Logistics network,
  consisting of 6 supplier hubs, 10 manufacturing /
  assembly sites, 7 branch offices numerous
  service centers worldwide
• 5000 employees

FIC Guangzhou Industrial Park
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FIC Group Organizational Structure
Chairman Dr. Ming J. Chien
FICG Administration
Telecommunication Industries
IT Industries
Design Services Industries
Software Services Industries
System Integration Industries
First International Computer, Inc.
Leo Systems, Inc.
Nexus Communications International, Inc.
GTRAN
NEXTCOMM
First Data Systems, Inc.
Formosa Industrial Computing, Inc.
Geo Intelligence Systems, Inc.
GDESIGN
Steptech, Inc.
Web Informational Technology, Inc.
3CEMS
Lambert New Media, Co.
Size Larger than Asus, Abit, Gigabyte,
others Size advantage Logistics, Product Support
Price Negotiation
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FICs Sales Percentages by Product
2003 FICs Revenue breakdown
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Top 20 Taiwan Electronics Manufacturers in 2003
By Eurotrade November, 2003
This list published with the kind permission of
the China Credit information Service. It covers
computers and peripherals, and also general
electronics companies such as Tatung.
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A Leading, Global Computer Company Strengths

• Wealth of experience in enterprise computing
• Expanding product portfolio encompassing all
  facets of IT industry
• A total solution provider, from product design to
  production planning and after-sales service
• Leading-edge design and RD capabilities
• Cost efficient, global manufacturing
• Complete horizontal and vertical integration
• A major supplier for many of the industry's
  leading PC brand names
• Strong relationships with our key partners

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Leading-edge design and RD capabilities

• Proven track record of consistent rapid
  implementation of the latest technologies.
• Rigorous design review procedures ensuring
  product quality and reliability
• Meticulous product development procedures,
  eliminating problems or delays.
• State-of-the-art (ISO 9001 certified)
  laboratories and equipment
• Committed team of quality engineers
• Strategic alliances with industry leaders
  including Intel, AMD, VIA, SiS, Phoenix, Award,
  AMI, and ATI

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Complete Horizontal and Vertical Integration
A strong vertical integration supplier system
Vertical Integration (Supply Chain)
System
Chassis Power Supply
Horizontal Expansion (3C Mfg. Integration)
MB
A wide range of products
M/B PC Printer Scanner CD-Rom LCD
STB Audio Mobile PDA O/A
ADSL
Monitor
Video Phone
Chipset
PCB
Copper Clad Laminate
Relationship with Formosa Plastics Group (1
producer of plastics) providing a collective
purchasing power that ensures the best prices
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Global Operation Local Fulfillment

• Asia
• Taiwan
• System (1 line)
• MB (3 SMT2 2 DIP)
• Sales/Service/Supplier Hub
• Japan
• Sales/Service

• The Americas
• Brazil
• System (2 lines)
• MB (3 SMT 3 DIP)
• Sales/Service/Supplier Hub
• Texas
• Sales/Service/Supplier Hub
• Mexico
• System (4 lines2lines Planned)
• Services/Supplier Hub
• California
• Sales/Service

• Europe
• Czech
• System (10 lines)
• Sales/Supplier Hub
• Netherlands
• Sales/Service
• Germany
• Sales

Netherlands
Fremont, California
Czech
Japan
Germany
Austin, Texas
China
Mexico

• Asia
• China SZ
• System (4 lines)
• MB (12 SMT 8 DIP)
• Sales/ Service/Supplier Hub
• Guangzhou
• System (8 lines) (15 lines)
• MB (23 SMT 18 DIP)
• Service/Supplier Hub
• Suzhou(GGT) PCG
• System (3 lines5 lines)
• MB (1 SMT25 SMT2)
• Service/Supplier Hub
• WuJiang PCG
• System (2 lines8 lines)
• MB (2 SMT)
• Service/Supplier Hub

Taiwan
Sao Paulo Brazil
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Extensive Product Line
VGA Cards Advanced graphics cards based on the
latest technology

• Motherboards
• Platform Intel, AMD, VIA
• Chipset Intel, VIA, SIS
• Form Factor ATX, uATX, miniATX
• Scalability/Flexibility/Expandability

Wireless Solutions A range of wireless solutions
including Bluetooth

• PC Systems
• Barebone Solutions (Integration)
• Slim-line PCs
• (Certification)
• White Box Solutions
• (Logistic)

Notebooks High-Performance Ultra-slim Value-line

• LCD PCs
• All-in-1
• Space-Saving
• Simple Stylish
• Ease of Use

Pocket PC Powerful handheld products with
Embedded Bluetooth functionality

• Small Form Factor Systems
• High Performance
• Thermal-3G CPU 1G LAN
• Acoustic-silent PC
• Progressive Technology -Easy servicing and
  upgrading

• Mobile Internet Access Solutions
• Easy Internet Connectivity
• Wireless access
• Anytime/anywhere

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APG Component Products
Motherboards FICs innovative ATX, uATX, and
miniATX form factor motherboards are based on
Intel, AMD, and VIA solutions. Using Intel, VIA,
ATi, nVidia and SIS chipsets, these award-winning
boards provide users with scalability,
flexibility, and expandability. FIC
Motherboards are designed for specific market
requirements. These include OEM level projects,
SI, and the channel
VGA Cards FICs wide range of cutting-edge
graphics cards, based on ATi technology, bring
high-performance graphics solutions to all
markets. These graphics solutions cover the
complete spectrum, from value offerings all the
way to premium enthusiast level products.
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APG Products
PC Systems Barebone PC systems are designed for
easy assembly and configuration. With a choice of
award winning motherboards to choose from, these
sub-systems are the most efficient and cost
effective solutions for customers wanting to
deliver leading-edge PC systems to the market.
Small Form Systems The FIC Small Form Factor
System is the obvious choice in today's crowded
world. Their small size and ultra quiet nature
allow these PCs to be used almost anywhere and
still provide the power and flexibility formally
only available in much larger units.
Consumer Electronic Form Factors The confluence
of thoughtful design, high fidelity entertainment
and productivity.
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Focus on the Entertainment PCProject
LagunaPC for the living room
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Entertainment PC Overview

• Perfect for the Home Media Center market
• Consumer electronics form factor
• Advanced PC computing power
• Wireless media transmission capability
• Share media contents from
• Internet
• Other PCs, digital media adapters, and PnP
  devices
• A variety of embedded media functions FM Radio,
  CD, MP3, DVD, DVR, TV, TVR
• Advanced Power Features providing user with
  always on experience

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Entertainment PC Overview
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Entertainment PC Overview
Media content can be effortlessly accessed by and
shared between multiple devices.
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Unique System Design
The Entertainment PCs flexible standard microATX
design allows for instant multiple platform
readiness. The FIC designed PCI riser provides
expansion capabilities of a full size ATX board
in a chassis that fits in any audio rack system
The 250W Athlon 64s ready PSU ensures ample power
to all voltage rails and processor speeds beyond
3400.
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Unique System Design
The Entertainment PCs VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent
Display) Module is connected through a
proprietary designed EEPROM that allows seamless
connection between the input devices (KB/remotes)
to any motherboard that is configured in the
chassis.
The 250W Athlon 64 ready PSU ensures ample power
to all voltage rails, and is tuned to be
thermally/acoustically/energy efficient.
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Selling Points

• Maximum Flexibility
• Standard uATX MB support
• Powerful 250W PSU enables all peripherals
• Consumer Electronics Form Factor
• 430mm width to fit right in the audio system rack
• Full wireless capabilities, from network
  connection to input devices
• Low acoustic noise level of less than 27dB
• Digitized Media Devices
• Compartment oriented optical device to ensure all
  configurations
• Dual HDD for expanded storage capabilities with
  RAID functions
• Complete media reader system
• Innovative product capable of breaking the
  traditional PC mold
• Looks, works, and feels like a consumer component
• Perfect for the new convergence of electronic
  media in the home
• Truly ready for the media-enabled homes

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Conclusion

• FIC is a proven partner for OEM level projects,
  and specializes in the design and manufacture of
  advanced system solutions!
• FICs sophisticated Global Logistics Network is
  capable of delivering and maintaining cost
  efficient supply lines worldwide!
• FIC is committed to the continual production of
  component level products (motherboards, Video
  Cards), and is a leader in the drive to produce
  total solutions, many of which are designed to
  enable consumers increasingly digital home and
  lifestyle.
• FIC has partnered up with industry leading
  partners to deliver the most innovative and
  cutting edge digital home solutions! The
  Entertainment PC is a perfect example.
• The Entertainment PC is the perfect core of the
  digital home, and utilizes the latest platform
  technology and Microsoft MCE to deliver a
  superior consumer experience!

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