Empower TechnologiesT Introduces New Products at the Texas Instruments Worldwide Developers Conference 2006

Richmond , British Columbia - Monday, February 27th, 2006 - Delivering an out-of-the-box embedded Linux solution to consumer electronics developers, Empower Technologies (Empower) is pleased to announce the release of the LinuxDA for OMAP5912 Development Kit (LDK5912), based on TI's OMAP5912 dual-core processor. Additionally, Empower is pleased to announce the completion of the OMAP 591x family development platform.

A one-stop development solution, Empower's LDK5912 comes complete with both hardware and software offerings that enable developers to create reference consumer electronics products at significantly reduced development time, risk and cost. The kit runs LinuxDA out of the box, so developers can use the LDK5912 to compile, download and test applications within minutes of set-up. Working alongside TI, Empower optimized the LinuxDA operating software for TI's OMAP5912 dual-core digital signal processor (DSP) and ARM CPU to initiate a higher level of performance for intelligent devices with increased headroom for applications and expansion capabilities that best suit the needs of today's consumer electronics developers, manufacturers and end users.

"Empower has consistently provided simple, scalable and versatile solutions based on Texas Instruments' OMAPT processors. Harnessing the performance of TI's OMAP5912 processor and the flexibility of LinuxDA operating software, the LDK5912 is ideal for applications that require high-performance, real-time signal processing with low-power consumption," said Greg Mar, Worldwide System-On-Chip Platform Manager, Texas Instruments.

One of the key advantages of the LDK5912 is its ability to support multiple programs and algorithms optimized for the DSP. These applications supported by LinuxDA and the LDK5912 include examples for developers on how LinuxDA can interact with the DSP codecs. Documentation in the box also shows developers how to develop and download DSP codecs for their own custom device applications using an available JTAG interface and the TI Code Composer StudioT Integrated Development Environment. This robust functionality reduces software development time and empowers designers to take full advantage of the performance of TI's OMAP processor.

"The marriage of Empower's LinuxDA and TI's OMAP5912 processor will directly benefit developers of devices such as smart phones, PDAs, mobile data terminals and other wireless hand held electronics who require their products to be smaller, faster and more powerful." said Alex Romanov , Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Empower Technologies.

The LDK5912 will be officially unveiled to the world at the upcoming TI Developers Conference with many of the top DSP programmers and TI executives in attendance. The conference which runs from February 28 th to March 2 nd , 2006 in Dallas , Texas is widely regarded as one of the most, high powered gatherings of DSP programmers and developers in the world.

The LDK5912 will be available for $900 USD at www.empowertechnologies.com

About the Texas Instruments Third Party Program

Empower Technologies is a member of TI's TMS320T third party program, the most extensive collection of global DSP development support in the industry. With more than 650 independent companies and consultants, TI's customers have easy access to a broad range of application software, development hardware and software and consulting services. For more information on the TI third party program, please visit www.ti.com/3p

About Empower Technologies™

Founded in 2000, Empower Technologies (TSX.V: EPT) is an innovative company that brings the power and flexibility of the LEOs® (LinuxDAT Embedded Operating System) to the dynamic embedded computing Industry and the emerging Intelligent Appliance Market, through their development of Linux-based operating software, embedded system technologies and solutions.

The products and services that form the base of its business activities include an embedded system development platform for LEOs®, based on Texas InstrumentsT embedded CPU platform, that fulfill the needs and demands of developers and the embedded computing Industry. Empower is continuing to develop LEOs® and newer versions of embedded CPUs in line with Texas InstrumentsT.

By uniting top professionals from within the computer industry and developing quality partnerships and strategic alliances, Empower is committed to being the leading developer of Linux-based operating software and embedded system technologies and solutions for electronics manufacturers and developers.

Empower's brands are "LEOs®", "LinuxDAT", Linux-based embedded operating systems and "PowerPlayT", smart consumer electronics.

Contact Information:

Media Enquiries:
Paul Leung - Chairman, President and CEO: pcleung@empowertechnologies.com or via Tel @ (604) 278-3100
Investor Relations: investorline@empowertechnologies.com
More Information on Empower Technologies: www.empowertechnologies.com
Sales Enquiries: sales@empowertechnologies.com or via Tel @ (604) 278-3100

Paul Leung
Chairman, President and CEO

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