Envizions to Unveil the EVO: Phase One prototype at the E3 Expo Show 2006

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Published on Jan. 26, 2006

For Immediate Release:

Anniston, Alabama (January 26, 2006) - Envizions Computer Entertainment Corporation has announced that its next generation hybrid media entertainment game console EVO: Phase One will make its first public appearance inside the CoolIT System Inc. booth at this year's E3 Expo Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center. A final pre-rendered design will be seen at Envizions website March 31, 2006. "I think once our customers visually and physically interact with EVO, they will truly see the systems full capabilities," says Derrick Samuels, CEO and Founder of Envizions. Samuels adds, "The EVO media entertainment hub will be the network that will deliver on many levels and insure that we have a place in the market. It's truly a product that will be the center of networking and entertainment."

EVO: Phase One will be one of the first gaming systems to ship with a standard customized liquid cooling system, CoolIT Systems Inc. has partnered with Envizions to design a state-of-the-art cooling system that will greatly enhance, EVO's overall, performance. "We are very fortunate to be collaborating with one of the best premiere company's, developing, next generation cooling solutions," states Samuels. He adds, "CoolIT Systems Inc. will give EVO the added performance of a liquid chilled technology, system level noise reduction and low temperature output, this is definitely a plus for both company's. This will truly position, EVO, to be the cutting edge media entertainment hub." "CoolIT is excited about the relationship with Envizions. The EVO Platform is the perfect venue for CoolIT to showcase its MTEC technology and it's ability to enhance PC performance while removing unwanted fan noise in a small form factor application" comments Jason Myers, President and Founder CoolIT Systems Inc.

The EVO: Phase One combines a fully functional entry-level PC and EVO customized software in a single box. It will run Microsoft Media Center 2005 and the system will have the ability to run most PC games and software. The system will ship with a remote control and other wireless accessories such as keyboards, mice and PC game controllers will be compatible, the system can be hooked up to a standard TV or HDTV. A PC VGA adapter can be purchased for PC monitors. EVO will allow for customers to upgrade by choice. The system will allow customers to stream EVO game content stored on the hard drive to any wireless Envizions RF router adapter. Encryption security features will be part of the wireless network. The routers will be Linux embedded OS and will not be available until next year, but a prototype model will be at E3.

"The EVO console concept is a powerful one. One console that can transmit to several TV's/Monitors is an obvious need missed by all the current gaming console manufactures as well as VCR, DVD, and CD player makers. "I personally, have tried to find an off-the-shelf solution to transmitting a single show from my DVR player to multiple televisions with no success." says Al McGilvra of McGilvra Engineering.

EVO: PHASE ONE CONSOLE FEATURES:

*** Some features will be performed in conjunction with the wireless RF routers

Allow users to stream content from any media center based computer to the EVO console.

Will support HDTV, DVD player and CD capabilities.

DVR Capabilities: Record, Rewind and Pause live TV, 125-channel cable ready TV tuner, Surf the net, program menu and FM radio receiver.

Six USB ports and one Ethernet port, one fireware 1394 port.

Set up will allow several users to access the system at the same time; play the same game or different games in several different locations simultaneously. Allow users to store/download EVO console games to the hard drive then stream game data to several TV's from one console.

Provide a 100% wireless network. Wireless console, wireless keyboard and game controllers. Console can be placed anywhere in the home. Will have encryption security features for wireless application network.

A full functional PC and media center and can be converted to a game console by choice of user.

Biometric game save. Save EVO games with fingerprint.

Navigate between PC and console interface.

Comes with a built-in 80 gig serial ATA hard drive. Hard drive can be upgraded to an Envizions external or internal hard drive for recording extra HD or other content. Allow for portable media devices like digital cameras and MP3 players to be plug into the system by USB ports.

Built-in IRA remote sensor

Store EVO customize games from disc for later use

Customize CoolIT System next generation cooling system

S.R.I (Simulated Realistic Intelligence) Player reaction and environment will increase the in game obstacles and A.I capabilities. Customers can order handicap enabled software so physical challenge customers can operate EVO.

EVO: Phase One Technical Specifications:

CPU- AMD Athlon 64 3200

L1 Cache 64kb + 64kb

L2 Cache 512 kb

2.0 Ghz.

GPU-Nvidia Geforce 6200

Four pixel pipelines

Core Clock 300 MHz

Memory Clock 500 MHz

Tuner card- Hauppauge with built-in FM radio

RAM- 1 GB (2x512 DDR SDRAM)

Storage- 80 gig hard drive

DVD-Rom drive/Slot loading drive

Digital Media Support-Support for DVD-video, DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW

DVD+R/RW, CD-ROM, CD-RW,

Send customize Envizions games to any EVO wireless router

Many players playing from one master hub

3-D graphics

Cooling: Customize CoolIT Systems liquid system

Audio- Creative Labs Audigy SE

24-bit Advanced HD

EAX Advanced HD

Supports surround sound 7.1, 6.1 and 5.1

I/O - Support two 2.0 USB PC ports (in front)

Four rear 2.0 USB ports

9 in 1 card reader

On board Ethernet port

Software-Media Center 2005

Physical specs-Width-380mm

Height-100mm

Length-300mm

System Orientation-Stands vertically or horizontally

High-Definition- Standard-definition and high definition video support

Safe Harbor Statement: Certain statements included in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from such statements expressed or implied herein as a result of a variety of factors including but not limited to: the development of the Envizions Computer Entertainment Corporation technology, the successful marketing and distribution of the EVO of the competition and timing of projects and trends in the gaming industry. The forward looking statements contained herein are made only as of the date of this press release, and Envizions Computer Entertainment Corporation undertakes no obligations to publicly update such forward looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

About Envizions Computer Entertainment Corporation: The Company was incorporated in the state of Delaware on August 10, 2004 and founded by Derrick Samuels. The main office is located at 801-5 Nobel Street, Anniston, Alabama. The company consists of electronic devices, media and publishing. The company manufactures media PC's at its current location. The company's most ambitious project is the EVO: Trinity HD3 entertainment media console and the highly anticipated EVO: Phase One media game console hub early next Q4. Also new products scheduled for next year include the Smart Pen and Digital Checkbook Balancer.

Retailers/ Press Contact for more Info: 1-877-741-8466 or 256-741-8466 www.envizionsinc.com or email: info@envizionsinc.com

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