Popular Science Awards Dolby Pro Logic IIz "Best of What`s New" Award

SAN FRANCISCO--(Business Wire)--
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) announced today that its Dolby® Pro Logic®
IIz surround sound technology was recognized by Popular Science magazine as one
of the Top 100 innovations of the year, winning the coveted "Best of What`s New"
award in the Home Entertainment category.

Dolby Pro Logic IIz was selected for its ability to transform home entertainment
by bringing the dimension of height to the surround sound listening experience
for music, movies, and games.

"We are honored to have Popular Science affirm the importance of audio in home
entertainment through the selection of Dolby Pro Logic IIz for its `Best of
What`s New` award," said John Griffin, Marketing Director, Connected
Electronics, Dolby Laboratories. "With Dolby Pro Logic IIz the home theater
listening experience is more immersing and involving than ever before."

A matrix decoding audio technology, Dolby Pro Logic IIz adds a new sense of
depth and dimension to home entertainment by employing front height channels in
a 7.1- or a 9.1-channel audio experience.

"For 22 years, Popular Sciencehas honored the innovations that surprise and
amaze us, those that make a positive impact on our world today, and challenge
our views of what`s possible in the future," said Mark Jannot, Editor in Chief
of Popular Science. "The `Best of What`s New` award is the magazine`s top honor,
and the 100 winners-chosen from among thousands of entrants-represent the
highest level of achievement in their fields."

Announced at the International Consumer Electronics Show in 2009, Dolby Pro
Logic IIz is available in home Audio/Video receiver products from Denon,
Integra, Marantz®, and Onkyo.

About "Best of What's New"

Each year, the editors of PopularScience review thousands of products in search
of the top 100 tech innovations of the year-breakthrough products and
technologies that represent a significant leap in their categories. The winners
of the "Best of What's New" award are given inclusion in the much-anticipated
December issue of Popular Science, the most widely read issue of the year since
the debut of "Best of What's New" in 1987. "Best of What`s New" awards are
presented to 100 new products and technologies in 11 categories: Automotive,
Aviation & Space, Computing, Engineering, Gadgets, Green Technology, Home
Entertainment, Security, Home Technology, Personal Health, and Recreation.

About Popular Science

Founded in 1872, Popular Science (www.popsci.com) is the world's largest science
and technology magazine, with a circulation of 1.3 million and 7.1 million
readers. Each month, Popular Science delivers "The Future Now," reporting on the
intersection of science and everyday life with an eye toward what`s new and why
it matters. Popular Science is published by the Bonnier Corporation
(www.bonniercorp.com), one of the largest consumer publishing groups in America
and the leading media company serving passionate, highly engaged audiences
through more than 40 special-interest magazines and related multimedia projects
and events.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding the
performance, features, capabilities, and impact of Dolby Pro Logic IIz, the
anticipated or potential benefits that manufacturers and consumers may derive
from Dolby Pro Logic IIz, and the anticipated market acceptance of Dolby Pro
Logic IIz, are "forward-looking statements" that are subject to risks and
uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based on management's
current expectations. The following important factors, without limitation, could
cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking
statements: risks that Dolby Pro Logic IIz may not perform as anticipated; risks
associated with building market acceptance of and demand for audio technologies
in general, and Dolby Pro Logic IIz in particular; competition risks for audio
technologies; rapid changes in technical requirements for audio technologies;
risks associated with developing, maintaining, and strengthening relationships
with industry participants; and other risks detailed in Dolby's Securities and
Exchange Commission filings and reports, including the risks identified under
the section captioned "Risk Factors" in its most recent Periodic Report on Form
10-Q or 10-K. Dolby disclaims any obligation to update information contained in
these forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future
events, or otherwise.

About Dolby Laboratories

Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB) is the global leader in technologies that are
essential elements in the best entertainment experiences. Founded in 1965 and
best known for high-quality audio and surround sound, Dolby creates innovations
that enrich entertainment at the movies, at home, or on the go. Visit
www.dolby.com for more information.

Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories, Inc. Marantz is a registered trademark of Marantz Global.
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Dolby Laboratories
Sean Durkin, 415-645-5176
sdurk@dolby.com

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