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Margi Systems Launches First Mobile DVD Solution DVD -to-Go Ideal for Advanced Mobile Multimedia Presentations, Interactive Marketing and Sales Field Force Automation
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11/17/97
PR Newswire
(Copyright (c) 1997, PR Newswire)
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COMDEX, LAS VEGAS, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Demonstrating for the first time ever, Margi Systems today unveiled the first mobile DVD PC Card solution at Fall Comdex. Designed for mobile professionals who use their notebooks for advanced presentations, such as with sales field force automation, interactive marketing or training applications, Margi's DVD -to-Go is a ZV-compliant, PCMCIA type II card, that integrates DVD decoding technology to deliver broadcast quality DVD video playback as well as synchronized Dolby Digital Surround Sound.
"A major trend in the mobile market is the continued growth of the average notebook screen size. As 12, 13 and even 14-inch screens become more common, corporate sales forces can deliver a more sensational mobile multimedia experience," said Shrikant Acharya, president of Margi Systems. "As DVD technology moves into mainstream markets, Margi's DVD -to-Go will allow mobile professionals to take notebook multimedia to the next level."
Technical Superiority
Margi's DVD -to-Go offers superior technical design that enables mobile professionals to take advantage of newly developed DVD applications. In addition to decoding DVD digital files, Margi's DVD -to-Go will also decode and playback MPEG-2 video, Dolby AC3 audio and CSS encrypted media, which provides added flexibility and performance for those who use a wide variety of multimedia applications.
With Margi's DVD -to-Go card, all zoomed video (ZV)-compliant notebooks can be a mobile DVD player. By using the card, DVD files are played back at 30 frames per second with full color, providing broadcast quality video and "better than" CD quality sound. The Margi DVD -to-Go card also fully synchronizes Dolby Digital Surround Sound with DVD video files to provide a total "theater" experience from a notebook.
With video throughput of up to 20Mbits per second, the Margi DVD -to-Go card ensures smooth DVD playback. Another feature of using the DVD -to-Go card is that is has low CPU utilization, allowing mobile professionals to multitask while running DVD and multimedia applications.
In addition, the Margi DVD -to-Go card is Hot Plug-and-Play capable, which allows users to insert and remove the PC Card without restarting the notebook or closing the application.
Availability, Pricing and Warranty Margi's DVD -to-Go PC Card will be available through distributors and corporate resellers starting January, 1998. The estimated street price for Margi's DVD -to-Go card is $349. The DVD -to-Go PC Card is fully tested and supported on most leading notebooks. Margi leads the industry with the only three-year warranty on all of its mobile multimedia PC Card solutions.
As part of Margi Systems' launch of the industry's first DVD PC Card solution, Margi is actively seeking reseller partners throughout North America. "As part of the launch of the industry's first DVD PCMCIA card, Margi is targeting the product to the corporate, government and education markets," said Dave Westin, vp of sales and marketing for Margi. "As DVD technology explodes into the mainstream, Margi is perfectly positioned for the notebook DVD -ROM market. Furthermore, our reseller partners will continue to profit from our technological advances because we guarantee 100 percent ZV notebook compatibility. We expect DVD -to-Go to have tremendous impact on the multimedia notebook market."
About Margi Systems
Headquartered in Fremont, Calif., Margi Systems designs and develops leading multimedia solutions for the mobile professional. Pioneering several industry "firsts," including: the first ZV-Port DVD PC Card, MPEG PC Card and Audio-Video Capture Card solutions. Margi Systems commands an innovative and technically superior lead with its PC card products. Designed for maximum flexibility and product compatibility, Margi solutions are fully tested and pre-configured to work seamlessly with today's top ZV notebook systems. Backed by the industry's most comprehensive PC Card warranty, Margi provides premier service and support and three-year warranties with its products.
NOTE: Margi and DVD -to-Go are trademarks of Margi Systems. All other products, brand names or companies are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
/NOTE TO EDITORS: More information about Margi Systems, Margi products, services and business partners is available on the World Wide Web at: (http://www.margi.com)/
/CONTACT: Chris McKie or Carol Lyn Taya, both of Margi Systems, 510-657-4435/ 14:31 EST |
