SOYO Group Inc., a leading global provider of computer, consumer electronics and broadband telecommunications products, today announced that SOYO's Z-Connect Value Pack (G668B) was named to TechLiving Magazine's "Hot List - 50 Products That Simplify Your Life" for 2005.

TechLiving selects 50 products each year based on ease of use, unique features and affordability. The SOYO Z-Connect Value Pack will be featured in the November/December 2005 issue.

The Z-Connect Value Pack is a hardware/software VoIP phone solution that consists of a pair of SOYO Z-Connect G668 VoIP telephones, which plug directly into a broadband DSL connection or cable modem for instant VoIP capability. No computer is necessary. With SOYO's companion VoIP service, calls are free on the Z-Connect network

"TechLiving's selection comes in the middle of the fourth quarter shopping season, and is a strong validation for the SOYO brand in the consumer electronics market," said Ming Chok, SOYO chief executive officer. "The increased visibility we gain from TechLiving's endorsement is critical in this market. Consumers routinely make purchase decisions based on recommendations of publications and authorities they trust."

For more information about the Z-Connect line of VoIP solutions, please visit http://www.soyogroup.com. A full list of TechLiving's hot list winners is accessible at http://www.techliving.com.