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To: baystock who wrote (46)	8/27/2001 11:21:15 AM
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SONICblue's New Go-Video Dual-Deck VCRs Let Consumers Record and Copy, Automatically Skipping Commercials; Revolutionary Home Products Put Control Back in the Hands of Consumer SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 27, 2001--Putting control back in the hands of consumers, SONICblue(TM) (Nasdaq:SBLU) is rolling out a new line of Go-Video(R) Dual-Deck VCRs that let users copy TV programs, movies, and other video material at the touch of one button while eliminating marked commercial groups and other unwanted material. SONICblue's new Go-Video Dual-Deck VCRs, recently added to the company's line by the acquisition last month of Sensory Science(R), also offer professional quality editing, VCR Plus+ C3(TM) cable box control for easy timer recordings and four heads on both decks in all models for superior slow motion and stop action control. Only Go-Video Offers Consumers One-Touch, Commercial Free Copying SONICblue's new Commercial Free Copy feature allows users to eliminate commercials and other non-programming material advertisements at the touch of a button -- simply place a blank tape in each deck, select the Automatic Commercial Free feature from the on-screen menu, and set the Dual-Deck VCR to record your favorite program. When the original recording is completed, the Dual-Deck will automatically mark each advertisement and then make a commercial-free copy on the second blank tape. This unique Commercial Free Copy technology is only available on the latest line of Go-Video Dual-Deck VCRs, and is another in a long line of innovations from SONICblue. Also new on all Go-Video Dual-Deck VCR models are Commercial Advance(R) and Movie Advance(R), allowing consumers the choice of automatically skipping commercials and movie trailers. "Our latest line of Dual-Deck VCRs empower consumers to make their own individual choices concerning how they watch their favorite programs and movies," said Ken Potashner, CEO and chairman, SONICblue. "Consumers want to watch videotapes and recordings of television programs without being required to watch unwanted material such as commercials and movie trailers. Our new Go-Video line addresses those important issues and, with additional features enabling one-touch copying and seamless editing of home movies, the Dual-Deck VCR is truly an incredible offering." Three New Models Start As Low As $249 SONICblue's top of the line DDV2120 comes with VCR Plus C3(TM) for programming the VCR and cable box in one easy step, S-VHS playback, and a rear panel S-Video input. The Flying Erase Heads allow users to professionally edit tapes, and a microphone input makes audio dubbing a snap. SONICblue's Go-Port(TM) six-pin rear panel jack arms users with the ability to connect their Dual-Deck VCR to a personal computer, as well as to home control systems such as Crestron. The DDV2120 comes with a jog-shuttle remote for precision searching and two sets of rear RCA jacks for expanded home theater capabilities. The new DDV2120 carries an MSRP of $349. The mid-line DDV2110 Hi-Fi model is packed with features including 8-scene-at-a-time auto assembly editing, EZ Copy(TM) one touch copying and an auto head cleaner on both decks to keep videos looking sharp. The model makes picture perfect copies at the touch of one button, comes with four heads on both decks and includes Auto Setup that automatically sets the clock and searches for channels. The DDV2110 comes with a jog/shuttle remote and carries an MSRP of $299. The new entry-level DDV2001 offers four heads on both decks, and gives users the ability to record on both decks or to record one program while watching another. The new multi-purpose remote contains glow-in-the-dark keys. The DDV2001 carries an MSRP of $249.