BenQ, Buffalo, Mediabolic Demonstrate Network Media Players Compatible With Next-Generation Entertainment PCs at CES 20067 March 2006
BenQ, Buffalo, and
Mediabolic today announced that they are demonstrating at CES four new
network media player products designed to function with next-generation
entertainment PCs. At the heart of each new product is Media Player
software from Mediabolic, which enables consumers to view, share, and play
back their music, photo, and video files and access premium content
anywhere in the home. The three companies are working closely with Intel
Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) to test and verify that the four new products
will work with Intel® Viiv™ technology by the second half of 2006.
Live demonstrations of these products are available at the show in several
locations, including the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) booth
(#71027 - Sands Expo Center), the BenQ booth (#30759 - Las Vegas Convention
Center, South Hall 3), the Buffalo meeting suite (#RV2 at the Renaissance -
Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall) and the Philips Semiconductors
booth (#N243 - Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall). The products are
also on display in the Intel booth (#7153 - Las Vegas Convention Center,
Central Hall).
Mediabolic's Media Player software communicates with entertainment PCs and
other DLNA and UPnP media servers to seamlessly stream rich content and
applications to the television. The four new products, each of which also
utilize a high-performance Nexperia PNX1502 media processor from Philips
Semiconductors, are:
a high-definition, 37-inch flat-panel
television with a built-in network media player for accessing content
stored elsewhere on the home network
a cost-effective entertainment
center add-on that allows users to enjoy their personal media and premium
content using their existing TVs
a compact, easy-to-
use, affordable digital entertainment player ideal for consumers who want
multiple units in their homes
a reference design for OEMs
that delivers a turnkey yet cost-effective way for them to bring Viiv
player products to market quickly
"This new technology platform is truly focused on the needs of the
consumer. Its primary objective is to make digital entertainment easier to
use and more convenient for all of us," said Daniel Putterman, president
and CEO of Mediabolic. "There's a clear need for networked devices that
support this initiative, and BenQ, Buffalo, and Mediabolic have stepped up
to the plate to deliver exciting products based on our Media Player
software that will work with these next-generation entertainment PCs later
this year."
Highlighted Links
http://www.mediabolic.com/
About BenQ
BenQ Corporation consists of three main business groups -- Computing
Products, Digital Media, and Mobile Business. Although these business
groups encompass a broad range of products, each retains a focus on
providing consumer-oriented solutions designed especially for the digital
lifestyle. 2004 revenues exceeded US$5.1 billion. For more information,
please visit www.BenQ.com.
About Buffalo
Buffalo Inc., based in Nagoya, Japan, is a leading global provider of
award-winning networking, memory, storage, and multi-media solutions for
the home and small-business environments, as well as for system builders
and integrators. With almost three decades of networking and computer
peripheral experience, Buffalo has proven its commitment to delivering
innovative, best-of-breed solutions that have put the company at the
forefront of infrastructure technology. For more information about Buffalo
and its products, please visit www.buffalo.jp.
About Mediabolic
Mediabolic, Inc. is a leading provider of end-to-end software solutions for
connected entertainment products. Mediabolic's technologies can be
embedded in products like televisions, set-top boxes, and network-attached
storage devices, allowing consumer electronics and PC manufacturers to
extend and differentiate their products. Using a standards-based open
architecture, Mediabolic's software has enabled its customers to ship
award-winning solutions across diverse platforms to the consumer market.
Founded in 1999, Mediabolic is located in San Mateo, California. For more
information, please visit www.mediabolic.com.
Mediabolic is a registered trademark and the Mediabolic logo is a trademark
of Mediabolic, Inc. BenQ is a trademark of BenQ Corporation. Buffalo and
the Buffalo logo are trademarks of Buffalo Inc. Intel and Viiv are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its
subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. All other brand and
product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
Mediabolic, Inc.
1855 South Grant Street, 5th Floor
San Mateo, CA 94402
T: (650) 522-6400
F: (650) 574-2204
Press Contacts:
BenQ Corporation
Albert Lin
+886-2-2656-6196
Email Contact
Buffalo Inc.
Morikazu Sano
+81 52-619-1860
Email Contact
Mediabolic, Inc.
William B. Smith, Jr.
+1 650-522-6448
Email Contact
SOURCE: Mediabolic
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