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To: Savant who wrote (8477)	11/15/1999 10:06:00 AM
From: BuzzVA	Respond to of 18366

B: Sony Launches First Peripheral for Internet Music Extending the VAIO World Personal Entertainment Experience; VAIO Music Clip Holds Up to 120-Minutes of Secure Digital Music LAS VEGAS, Nov 15, 1999 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Sony Electronics (COMDEX Booth L5132) today introduced the VAIO(R) Music Clip(TM)(MC-P10), a personal network player that provides consumers with the ability to store and play secure digital music content downloaded from the Internet or transferred from an audio CD. The Music Clip player extends digital audio entertainment and the rapidly expanding world of Internet music to Sony's VAIO PCs. The Music Clip player comes equipped with 64MB of built-in flash memory and holds up to 120 minutes of music files when they are stored in ATRAC3 66kbps. This small, yet full-featured device plugs seamlessly into most any VAIO desktop or notebook PC via a universal serial bus (USB) port for high-speed music file transfer and downloads an hour of music in approximately three minutes. "We see the VAIO PC as a platform for personal networking that will work seamlessly with key products and technologies like the VAIO Music Clip player and the Memory Stick Walkman(TM) personal stereo," said Ken Omae, senior vice president of PC marketing for Sony's Personal Network Solutions Company (PNSC). "Sony's VAIO Music Clip player offers consumers versatility, by allowing them to sit in front of a PC at a favorite music site one minute, and a few minutes later, to be listening to a personally-created mix of music to fit whatever their taste." The Music Clip player, available in black and metallic silver like Sony's popular VAIO 505 notebook series, comes housed within a sleek cylindrical form factor that measures 4.69-inches (w) x .91-inches (h) x .88-inches (d) and weighs less than 1.68-ounces, including the power source. This small entertainment device is as compact as a dry erase pen and provides approximately five hours of continuous playback from the single AA alkaline battery, making it easy to handle and take on-the-go. From PC and online music enthusiasts to college students, the unit offers fast and easy, secure music downloads. Because there are no moving parts, the unit is ideal for even the most active person. The audio device is simple to use and features an easy-to-read back-lit LCD display, and a built-in equalizer with three memory pre-sets (Rock, Pop and Jazz) for optimal acoustic balance. The Music Clip player comes bundled with Sony exclusive OpenMG Jukebox music management software, enabling consumers to easily capture and collect their favorite music from the Internet, record from CDs, create their own digital music collections and transfer content to and from the player. The VAIO Music Clip comes with decoding capability of ATRAC3 and MP3 music files, moreover, it can be enabled to decode files compressed in other audio codec technologies like "Windows(R) Media Audio," by downloading appropriate decoding software to the product when it becomes ready. The entertainment device is SDMI-compliant (Secure Digital Music Initiative), for secure digital music downloads. SDMI is a global specification for secure digital music distribution created by a forum of over 135 major music, consumer electronic and technology companies. Sony's VAIO Music Clip personal network player (MC-P10) will be available in January 2000 through select resellers or online at the company's VAIO Direct(SM) website (www.sony.com/vaiodirect) at an estimated selling price of $299(1). Personal Network Solutions Company: Based in San Jose, the Personal Network Solutions Company (PNSC) of Sony Electronics, markets branded computer products, including VAIO(R) desktop and notebook computers, Trinitron(R) and FD Trinitron(R) displays, and other multimedia products through distributors, resellers, consumer retailers. For additional information about Sony PC products, call 888/315-SONY, or visit Sony's World Wide Web site at: www.sony.com/pc. Additional information on the VAIO Music Clip can be accessed at www.sony.com/musicclip. (1) Estimated U.S. retail selling price. Actual price may vary.

To: Savant who wrote (8477)	11/15/1999 10:16:00 AM
From: bob	Respond to of 18366

EPAC NEWS Date: 11/15/99 4:02:53 AM Pacific Standard Time Supertracks Licenses Leading Technologies From Preview Systems and Lucent for Use in Complete Music Download System New Supertracks Solution Features Intel(R) Software Integrity System LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Supertracks, a new company founded by music industry professionals and pioneers in the field of electronic distribution, today announced agreements with two leading technology companies that will provide key components for its complete system for digital distribution of music (DDM). Supertracks is the first company to license and pilot the digital music distribution solution from Preview Systems, a leader in digital goods e-commerce network solutions. Preview's solution integrates Intel(R) Software Integrity System into Preview's proven and powerful ecommerce engine. Additionally, Supertracks announced it has licensed the use of the highly-regarded ePAC compression/de-compression algorithm (CODEC) from Lucent Technologies. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Supertracks is led by CEO Charles Jennings. The company's Chief Music Officer is Rick Riccobono, former Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, of music performing rights organization BMI. "Preview's DDM solution, with embedded Intel content protection technology, gives Supertracks a proven system for e-commerce, security, and rights management," said Charles Jennings. "We are extremely pleased to have this technology, along with Lucent's ePAC CODEC, become a part of the Supertracks solution." Proven solutions for digital commerce, rights management Preview Systems is a provider of e-commerce solutions for the distribution and licensing of digital goods. Current customers include Symantec, Ingram Micro and Sony Marketing of Japan. Preview's digital goods e-commerce network has been expanding to over ten countries, offering real-time secure distribution and licensing of digital goods with support for 14 languages. "With its extensive knowledge of both the Preview technology and of the music industry, Supertracks is poised to successfully use our solution to bring a new way of distributing and licensing music securely over the Internet," said Frank Tycksen, Vice President and co-founder of Preview Systems. The Intel Software Integrity System is distinguished by Intel's patented tamper-resistant software technology as well as its ability to provide persistent and renewable content protection for artists and record labels in a variety of commerce models. "Supertracks' experienced management team includes both music industry and technology professionals, so we're pleased that Intel Software Integrity System will be part of their solution for secure distribution of music," said Parvinder S. Kohli, general manager of Intel Internet Security Services. ePAC gaining wide acceptance The ePAC CODEC, developed by audio researchers at Lucent Technologies' Bell Labs, is highly regarded by the industry and is gaining wide acceptance. "The partnership was a natural fit, since both Supertracks and Lucent are working to create secure and viable solutions for the digital distribution of music," said Joyce Eastman, Vice President of Audio Initiatives at Lucent Technologies. "Each company brings this offering a valuable core competency. ePAC allows artists and labels to know consumers are enjoying their music at a fidelity equal to that of CD and that their music is always secured to deter piracy." About Supertracks Supertracks develops and operates end-to-end solutions for digital download of music (DDM). The company's key focus is maximizing distribution elements, including complete e-commerce solutions and promotions, to support the retailer. Supertracks is committed to helping the retailer ensure a completely satisfying experience for the consumer. A major element of Supertracks' mission is to utilize best-of-breed technologies to answer the needs of both retailers and labels with flexible architectures, digital rights management and high levels of security. Supertracks is a member of SDMI and actively supports SDMI initiatives. The company was co-founded by Charles Jennings and Craig Berkman, and is funded by CB (Berkman) Capital. About Preview Systems Preview Systems' technology solutions enable global e-commerce networks for digital goods. Its systems use the Internet to connect all partners in the distribution chain and provide secure packaging and branding control, flexible fulfillment and license management and complete customer tracking. Preview Systems' solutions provide a growing number of publishers, distributors and resellers the freedom to design their on-line distribution network using existing business rules to merchandise unique offerings. Preview Systems' investors include SOFTBANK Technology Ventures, JP Morgan, Telos Venture Partners, Van Wagoner Capital Management and Olympic Venture Partners.