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Technology Stocks : C-Cube -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Ian deSouza who wrote (31030)	3/17/1998 11:42:00 AM
From: BillyG	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 50808

PC-TV with DVD for $799. It includes a 56k modem and it runs Win95. newsalert.com I think that Dave pegged this last week. tvpc.com 200 MHZ GX processor with MMX 1.8 GB Hard Drive 1.44 MB Floppy 24X DVD Drive. Plays DVD Movies, CDROM titles, and music CD's 24 MB of RAM 56k onboard data/fax modem TV outputs for composite, and S-Video. NTSC and PAL. Remote keyboard and hand held remote control Windows 95 OS and TVPC View proprietary software <<<<FAQ>>>> Can I connect the TVPC to any TV? The TVPC operates with any TV that has a separate video input, although we recommend that it is connected through an S-Video socket which many TV's have, as this improves picture quality. Would a separate DVD player and pre-amplifier give me better video and audio? No! The TVPC matches the video and audio quality of a typical DVD player. [Gotta be hardware MPEG-2!!] Does the TVPC work with my existing components? Yes. The TVPC works your existing audio and video equipment. To optimise your home theatre experience, we recommend a large-screen monitor or front projector, speakers and a power amplifier. Although the TVPC looks fantastic on a 27" TV with S-Video. Can I use the TVPC as a stand-alone PC? You can perform any standard PC functions with the TVPC. You can run productivity applications, play computer games either on your own or over the internet in a multiplayer game enviroment, or access the World Wide Web (WWW). However, the TVPC is more than a PC. It's designed to be the digital hub for a new generation of home theatre components. TVPC can also be connected to a regular computer monitor if desired. If the PC crashes will I still be able to watch TV and listen to my stereo? Yes. If the PC crashes, you can still watch TV, listen to your stereo system, or play a VCR tape. Can I play my CDs and CD-ROMs on the TVPC? Yes. The TVPC will play any CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-Audio, and DVD-Video disk. Can I use any software on the TVPC? The TVPC runs Microsoft Windows 95(tm), so you can use any compatible software. TVPC also comes with unique software which allows you to adjust the look and feel of the TV experience. Will PC graphics look good on any TV? Some older televisions simply do not have the required features for use with TVPC. The television must have a standard RCA Video input (and Audio). For optimum performance we recommend that you use a TV with a S-Video input. Is the TVPC up-gradable? The TVPC will provide many years of quality operation as the hub of your digital home theatre system. You can customise your choices of audio components, television or monitor, peripherals, and service connections. Where can I buy a TVPC? TVPC will be available through mail order. OK, sounds great, but how much is it? Sounds like it should cost $5000! The TVPC will be priced below $1000! At this time pricing has yet to be set, but we anticipate offering a price of $299 up-front, with payments of $39.95 a month. This will include unlimited web access, your choice of a free DVD movie per month, unlimited upgradability and three years technical support. Remember this includes a full function PC with a Pentium(tm) class processor, a DVD drive, wireless keyboard and hend-held remote with one button Web access, unique on-screen software and much more. I have never used a PC before, can I use this easily? We admit that PC's are not the easiest thing's to get used to. However we have done everything possible to ensure a unique "out-of-box-experience". Immediately upon set-up, you can access the World Wide Web or watch a movie. Later on you can start to understand how to use the "PC" piece of TVPC. How to contact us: Call 512 302 1389