SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 20, 1998--IXMICRO announces ixTV(TM), the first in its line of next generation, multifunctional convergence solutions for the corporate, SOHO and home consumer markets.
Extending beyond the known entertainment value of typical PCTV devices, ixTV delivers a multitude of productivity solutions and brings new utility for TV broadcasts in corporate environments. Conforming to Microsoft's Windows Broadcast Architecture, ixTV establishes any Win 98 PC as "Broadcast PC Compatible" under Microsoft's Windows PC 98 specifications. ixTV is also the only solution of its kind for the Macintosh. ixTV will begin shipping in June for just $99 ESP.
Delivering more than the functionality of standard televisions and VCRs, ixTV utilizes the processing power of the computer, the convenience and flexibility of a software GUI and the abundance of creative content readily available today. ixTV is the first device to bring PCTV and data broadcasting technologies to the Windows NT and Windows 98 environments. An automated digital video and still image capture device, ixTV also offers program transcription using closed captions. In addition, ixTV is the foundation for high quality, affordable videoconferencing. More than hardware, ixTV features user-friendly ixTV Desktop software for superior control over the PCTV desktop.
ixTV consumers will be able to receive push content digitally in half the time of normal Internet downloads using the bundled WaveTop(TM) software from WavePhore, Inc. (NASDAQ:WAVO). WaveTop's technology allows for fast, reliable push delivery of digital content by utilizing existing bandwidth latent in the Vertical Blanking Interval area of standard TV signals. Over 264 Public Broadcasting System stations provide free WaveTop data broadcasts with content provided by a host of popular media providers including CBS Sportsline, Fortune, People, USA Today, Wall Street Journal Interactive, Women's Wire, and ZDNet.
Intel(R) Corporation's Smart Guide, an online TV program directory, is bundled with ixTV providing the most comprehensive inventory of national broadcast and local cable programming available on any platform.
Additionally, ixTV provides compatibility with Intel's Intercast software giving users access to new integrated Web/TV services from many of today's leading broadcasters such as CNN, ESPN, HBO, MTV and NBC. Intercast(R) will be a standard component of Windows 98.
ixTV provides the hardware and software for versatile video digitizing and can be used to capture live video and still images. Bundled with the highly acclaimed Digital Video Producer 5.0 from Asymetrix(R), users can easily record and edit video sequences for business and personal use. ixTV Desktop provides a video source /channel applet that can be launched independent of ixTV Desktop providing access to TV channels while in DVP 5.0 or any desktop video editing application. Bundled with NetMeeting(TM) videoconferencing software from Microsoft(R), ixTV is one of the industry's highest quality, least costly video conferencing solutions (composite/s-video camera not included).
"Video and data broadcast technologies coming to market will completely redefine what TV means to business and home," says Christopher Knight, vice president of graphics marketing at IXMICRO. "ixTV maximizes the capabilities of both PC and TV, creating a superior device for information interchange. ixTV brings consumers to the forefront of these convergence technologies."
Consumers who purchased TurboTV, IXMICRO's first generation TV-tuner and video capture card, can upgrade to this new, full-featured software FREE OF CHARGE with pass code provided by IXMICRO. Download ixTV Desktop software from IXMICRO's Web site then contact customer service at 1.888.467.8282. With proof of purchase and a valid TurboTV serial number IXMICRO will build a unique "pass code" to enable TurboTV consumers to successfully run ixTV Desktop on existing TurboTV boards. -0-
IXMICRO is a world leading developer and manufacturer of 128-bit high performance graphics ASICs and controllers for PC and Macintosh computers, multimedia peripherals and high bandwidth networking solutions. A privately held company, IXMICRO offices are located at 2085 Hamilton Avenue, Third Floor, San Jose, Calif., 95125; Phone 408/369-8282; Fax 408/369-0128. Web site: www.ixmicro.com.
ixTV and ixTV Desktop are trademarks of IXMICRO. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
CONTACT: Imagio Public Relations
Julie Moe, 206/625-0252
julie@imagio.com
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