Leading HDTV Tuner Card Manufacturers Bundle SnapStream Media’s High-Definition DVR Software
(ContentDesk) October 25, 2005 -- SnapStream Media, Inc., a leader in digital home entertainment products, announced today that world-renowned TV tuner card manufacturers ADS Technologies, KWorld, and VBox Communications will bundle Beyond TV, SnapStreams award-winning DVR software, with their aftermarket HDTV tuner card products.
Offering a sharper picture along with crisp digital sound and six times the resolution of standard definition television, the bundled products will present a complete solution for creating a PC-based HDTV DVR.
Until now, customers have had to choose between purchasing expensive dedicated devices or a new computer to get HDTV with advanced DVR features.
These new bundles now allow customers to bring HD quality TV and the richest living room ready DVR features to their existing PCs.ADS Technologies, KWorld, and VBox Communications will bundle their high definition (HDTV) tuner cards with a new version of Beyond TV that offers easy installation and incredible visual clarity.
New capabilities that will make the bundled HD DVR products more advanced and easier to use include:"???Beyond TV 4 supports recording, pausing, rewinding, and fast-forwarding digital and high definition (HDTV) television programs."???Multiple tuner support enables users to simultaneously use OTA (over-the-air) HDTV tuner cards side-by-side with analog cards, with no software limit on the number of tuner cards"???Improved video and audio decoders provide the sharpest high definition picture (HDTV) and Dolby digital sound."???An integrated program guide simplifies finding and scheduling HDTV and analog TV recordings with just a few clicks.
"???New disk space management tools indicate the available hard drive space for recording high-definition (HD) content helping users stay on top of their television libraries."???New digital signal strength pages in the easy to use configuration wizard guide users as they position a digital antenna eliminating the guess work.These improvements will also be employed in Beyond TV 4, SnapStreams next major release, due out before the end of the year.
Rakesh Agrawal, president and chief executive officer of SnapStream Media, Inc. noted several improvements in the DVR technology that will be included in the OEM bundles. All of our OEM customers are raising the bar for TV tuner card products by choosing to bundle SnapStreams DVR software.
With their high-quality hardware and SnapStreams high-quality software, consumers will be able to create an unparalled visual experience, said Rakesh Agrawal, SnapSteam Medias President and CEO. KWorld has a history of market-leading TV tuner card products.
With our new ATSC-110 products, we expect to lead the market again.
And weve chosen to bundle SnapStreams software because of the high-quality setup and user experience that it will deliver to our customers in North America, said Stimson Wang, general manager of KWorld. We are excited to bundle our Cat's Eye HDTV tuners with SnapStream's powerful, and feature rich BeyondTV software. The excellent software enhances VBox's entire line of Cat's Eye HDTV tuners, USB, low profile PCI card and half length PCI formats" said Yosi Brosh, V.P Marketing of VBox Communications. "Our Cat's Eye USB HDTV tuner bundle with Beyond TV software and FireFly Remote Control is the ideal complete solution for users who appreciate the ease of setting up and using a USB HDTV tuner". As a leading provider of complete, easy-to-use DVR solutions, we are committed to providing our customers advanced software and hardware that maximize the high-definition experience, said Mike McCoy, president and CEO of ADS Technologies. By combining SnapStreams HDTV capabilities with our pace-setting HDTV tuner/video capture device, users will be able to turn their PC into an HDTV home theater that provides dynamic viewing, pausing and archiving of HDTV broadcasts as well as standard TV and cable broadcasts. About the CompaniesSnapStream Media, Inc. SnapStream Media, Inc.
is a leading developer of digital entertainment products based in Houston, Texas. SnapStream Media's vision is to create high quality consumer entertainment experiences that leverage PC technology. The company's digital video recording (DVR) software, Beyond TV" received PC Magazine's Product of the Year Award in December 2004. It was referred to as "an idea whose time has come" by the Associated Press and declared "better than TiVo" by Maximum PC. Interested parties can find more information about SnapStream Media and its products at www.snapstream.com.ADS TechnologiesADS Technologies is a world leader in Universal Serial Bus and IEEE-1394/FireWire solutions.
Since 1992, the company has introduced high-quality multimedia, networking and presentation products at consumer-friendly prices. The companys award-winning USB product line includes eleven complimentary peripherals and its USB Port for Desktops is the worlds best-selling USB PCI host card. PYRO 1394DV, the first consumer-priced digital video editing solution on the PC market, has been widely adopted by owners of digital video camcorders for its ease-of-use for first time DV editors, its functionality and its low cost.
For more information, please visit our Web site at http://www.ADStech.com or contact phone: 800.888.5244.VBox Communications, Ltd.VBox Communications Ltd provides Digital TV and Data Broadcast receiver equipment for Video and Data applications.
VBox Communications is also a leading provider of satellite, terrestrial and cable receiving equipment, including PCI receiver cards and Ethernet satellite receivers/routers.
VBoxs variety of innovative products suits the evolving needs of corporate networking and household entertainment. The company is focused on providing high quality products that bring rich media content to small and medium corporations, digital TV broadcasters and Internet infrastructure providers.
More information on VBox Communications, Ltd. can be found at http://www.vboxcomm.com.KWorld KWorld provides professional solutions and innovative technology to provide consumers with a full line of computer, video, and securtiy products. Our creative R&D team integrates the latest hardware and software solutions to develop TV card/boxes and video capture/editing products to worldwide consumers utilizing the newest technology.
Speed-to-market product development, coupled with superior quality control and professional brand-marketing is our primary mission.
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FireWire Depot announces the addition of new 2.5", 3.5" and multi-drive enclosures
(ContentDesk) September 9, 2004 -- FireWire Depot, the leader in 1394a, 1394b and FireWire/USB2 combo peripherals announces the addition of new 2.5", 3.5". 5.25" and multi-drive enclosures.The 2.5 inch Speedzter2 1394a and Speedzter2 1394a/USB2 enclosure line has expanded to include:Speedzter2 1394a 0G enclosure
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A to Z guide in buying Dish Network online
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Antennas Direct to be Featured at CEDIA Expo in Indianapolis
Wildwood, MO (ContentDesk) August 28, 2005 -- When the heavy hitters in the custom electronics industry gather in Indianapolis for the 2005 CEDIA Expo,
St. Louis-based Antennas Direct (www.antennasdirect.com) will be there to roll out their latest innovation, the Lacrosse HDTV antenna.The Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) hosts the annual event to showcase the newest trends and technologies in custom electronics.
This year's expo is expected to draw more than 25,000 residential electronic systems contractors, manufacturers, distributors, media and other industry professionals to the Indiana Convention Center and RCA Dome September 7-11."This event is the Super Bowl of custom electronics," Antennas Direct President Richard Schneider said.
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Winegard’s Introduces TRIAD™, a New HDTV Triple-Stacking Technology Combining All HD Satellite Signals on One Existing Coax Cable
Burlington, Iowa (ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) January 3, 2005 - Winegard Company introduced its new TRIAD Triple-Stacking Technology at the EHX trade show on November 9, 2005. Bob Howell, Director Signal Distribution/Off-Air Antenna Business Group, said Before TRIAD, no matter how integrators installed satellite TV in an MDU or home, a minimum of 2 cables had to be pulled in order to provide satellite HDTV signals to Decoder equipped HDTVs or Set Top Boxes. Our new TRIAD Technology allows Winegard to retrofit existing MDUs and homes to receive all the HD channels, Triple Stacking the Satellite HDTV signals on one cable, offering a second more cost effective and much better option. Approximately 1% of MDUs have more then one cable run through out the building, the rest have one. TRIAD addresses this need. There are HD channels located on 3 satellites.
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Historical '1917' Pricing Returns to Classic Napa Valley Wine Country Hotel & Spa
(ContentDesk) October 17, 2005 -- Historical 1917 Pricing Returns to Classic Napa Valley Wine Country Hotel & Spa.Enjoy original tariff pricing from 1917, and save on a unique spa experience when the Historic Mount View Hotel & Spa in Calistoga, California celebrates its 93rd year of operation with a Historic Birthday Package.The Birthday Package offers a tariff of thirty-five cents ($.35) per guest room on the third night when a guest stays two previous nights at regular rates. Big spenders...
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Have a Teen Driver? Learn How to Save Money on their Car Insurance.
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Boca Raton, Fl -- Did you know when parents add their teens to their car insurance policies, premiums can jump from 100 percent to 355 percent even if the teen is driving the family minivan?
There are several different ways to get lower premiums for your teenagers. Many insurance companies offer online tutorials that teenagers can take and if passed, companies will offer substantial discounts. For example, State Farm...
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