TVPC with DVD player now shipping for $799.........
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TVPC With DVD Now Shipping; Pre-Shipping Orders Now Exceeds
50,000 Units
AUSTIN, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Ino Technologies TVPC is now shipping. This new convergence device of TV and PC or
"living room PC" is available for sale directly from the companies web site at tvpc.com. Pre-release orders have
exceeded 50,000 units. Mary Cavanaugh, co-founder of Ino Corp stated, "We are extremely pleased with our new product.
We have been overwhelmed and surprised by the response from around the world, both from customers and the press. Due to
interest outside of North America we delayed shipping the product by a couple of months as we decided to add an
international version of the product. Consequently we are able to announce an international PAL version concurrently with the
US NTSC version." Ms. Cavanaugh added, "50,000 orders before we even ship the product is somewhat overwhelming,
although we don't anticipate a problem filling these orders."
There are three versions of the TVPC; one model includes a DVD drive, a CDROM version and an international version with
CDROM drive. Otherwise known as the "Living Room PC," the TVPC connects directly to a regular television, and unlike
other so called living room devices, TVPC comes complete with a full function remote keyboard, large hard drive, and on one
model, a DVD drive. Families can play PC games, access the Internet via the onboard 56k modem, watch DVD movies with
surround sound, or use TVPC as a real PC. The TVPC comes in a smooth black finish to match home entertainment
equipment and is no larger than a modern VCR. The front panel also includes a microphone, a suspend/resume function to
power on the machine in less than two seconds and a floppy drive. All functions are also displayed on screen in a format
similar to those found on modern TVs.
With the TVPC, families can play games on a large screen TV, so they are transported right into a game's environment.
Secondly, many children's titles look fantastic on a TV, in particular those based around animation. Parents concerned that
their kids are having a solitary experience playing games on a PC, will be able to directly participate in their kids on-screen
adventures. No more making the family huddle around a minuscule PC monitor. TVPC brings computing from the "stuck at the
desk" era, to the "family room." Not only will families find themselves navigating through visually-rich, mind- challenging
immersive experiences, they will also be able to connect with other gamers around the world via the Internet for multiple-player
games.
TVPC also includes CouchWare(TM), a unique software utility that makes the included Windows 98 OS (Operating System)
perform better in a television environment.
Keeping in mind that many families cannot afford a DVD machine or a PC, TVPC has been priced very aggressively at only
$799. The CDROM version is only $599. Customers will also have the option to pay $199 up-front, with a monthly payment
plan of only $29.95. This entry price point is similar to that charged by non-PC Internet only devices which is far more limited
in function than TVPC.
TVPC, the PC for the TV generation!
About Ino Corp: Ino Corp was founded in Austin, Texas in 1997. Ino focuses on unique technology and content bundled
around existing hardware platforms and the Internet. Press inquiries please to the attached telephone number. Sample
machines are available for review.
For further details on TVPC including FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions), please visit our Web site: tvpc.com or
call 512-302-1389.
SOURCE Ino Corp
/CONTACT: Jonathan Langley of Ino Corp, 512-302-1389/
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TVPC specification. The PC for the TV Generation!
233 MHZ GX processor with MMX
2.1 GB Hard Drive
1.44 MB Floppy
24X DVD Drive. Plays DVD Movies, CDROM titles, and music CD's
32 MB of RAM
56k onboard data/fax modem
TV outputs for composite, and S-Video. NTSC and PAL.
Remote keyboard with mouse functions
Windows98 OS and CouchWare tm proprietary software
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