SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 30, 2005 – As part of its forthcoming
Intel Viiv technology PC platform, Intel Corporation is enabling a
broad choice of on-demand, Internet-delivered digital entertainment
along with several options for how families view, manage and share
content – options that range from a “10-foot” living room TV viewing
experience in the home to laptops or handheld devices for on the go.
Intel today said it is working with a wide variety of movie, music,
television, gaming and photo editing companies worldwide and announced
that more than 40 are already testing and verifying services and
software applications to meet this objective.
Intel Viiv technology, expected to be available in the first quarter
of 2006, is designed to enhance and help manage the enjoyment of
digital entertainment in the home. Throughout next year, the number of
verified content services and applications available will grow to
include such verified consumer devices and networked media devices as
portable media players, digital media adapters, digital TVs, DVD
players and routers.
“The immediacy, global reach and on-demand nature of the Internet,
together with the 10s of millions of broadband-ready PCs that already
exist today worldwide, support a new trend in how people get their
entertainment,” said Kevin Corbett, vice president and general manager,
Content Services Group, Intel Digital Home Group. “Intel intends to
accelerate this trend through our strong relationships with leaders in
digital entertainment. This is about Intel Viiv technology-based PCs
not only connecting to the TV, but also delivering the latest movies at
home, creating ‘music DJs,’ playing games and showcasing home photos
and videos – it’s a ‘one-stop-shop’ for entertainment.”
Intel is providing the engineering support, specifications and
verification tools to content owners, content distributors, portals,
software application developers and device vendors to help deliver
Internet–based content services and software applications that are
tested and verified to work with an Intel Viiv technology-based PC. The
verified content services and applications will be capable of being
accessed in full screen format with simple access using a remote
control.
Intel is also working with these providers to offer download of
their content to portable media devices, such as those from Creative
and Dell that will also be verified to work with an Intel Viiv
technology-based PC. To make it easier for consumers to find the
verified content and devices, each service, application and device will
carry an identifier that reads, “Enjoy with Intel Viiv technology.”
In the second half of 2006, personal and premium content services,
applications and devices will also work with software from Intel that
enables content to be shared across a home network to Intel Viiv
technology verified devices.
Global, On-Demand Entertainment on Intel Viiv Technology-based PCs
The content services and applications announced today will be available
in many locations around the world. These include services that deliver
content directly to consumers, as well as solutions that will help
software providers bring Intel Viiv technology verified content to
market faster. Intel is working with some of these companies to make
promotional offers and content available to Intel Viiv technology-based
PC owners next year. The content categories that Intel is enabling for
Intel Viiv technology include:
Movies, Video, TV: Rent and download hundreds to
thousands of major motion picture and independent movies via
subscription-based, pay-per-view or free video-on-demand services.
Select from hundreds of movies to purchase and download. Choose from a
variety of TV programs for viewing on an Intel Viiv technology-based PC
and receive the latest sports news on demand or view short clips and
replays of the winning goal or putt. Intel is working with such
companies as Afendis AG, arvato mobile, Bellrock Media Japan Inc.,
British Sky Broadcasting, Broadband Tower, Inc., Canal + Group,
Glowria, Gretech Corp., LoveFilm.com, MEDION AG, Movielink, NEC,
Sohu.com, Telecom Italia, Tiantian Online Inc., TiscaliS.p.A., TiVo,
T-Online International, Usen Corp., webs-tv Digital International Co.
to enable and bring these types of movie, video and TV applications and
online services to Intel Viiv technology-based PCs.
Music: Purchase the latest hits or subscribe to
services to download and enjoy thousands of music tracks in your home
or on a portable media device. Access streaming music videos on demand
or view live concerts as they take place around the world. Intel is
working with companies worldwide, including Afendis AG, arvato mobile,
Avex Network Inc., Gretech Corp., Loudeye, MEDION AG, Napster, Oricon
Inc., SK Telecom, Skysoft Co. Ltd., Telecom Italia, Tiantian Online
Inc., and VirginMega to enable and bring these types of music
applications and online services to Intel Viiv technology-based PCs.
Games: Play a purchased premier title game,
including several number one titles in a variety of local markets,
online with other players or play a Web-based game alone. Sample
subscription-based and free gaming services that allow for multiple
downloads for family and friend involvement. Consumers could also bring
the arcade into the living room and access hundreds of games on demand
to play online. These types of gaming applications and services will be
available, accessible or enabled on Intel Viiv technology-based PCs by
such companies as arvato mobile, CAPCOM, CCR Inc., DISCover’s My Games,
Exent Technologies, Metaboli, NHN, Ourgame, Square Enix Co., Telecom
Italia, The 9 Limited, TWP Corp., and Ubisoft.
Photos: Use photo editing software to organize,
edit and share personal photos in a slideshow format on the TV screen
in the living room. Add music to turn it into a memorable home movie or
send it to portable media devices or burn it to a CD for family and
friend sharing. Consumers can store, view, share and print photos
online via online photo services. They can also create personalized
home videos that are edited on the desktop PC in the home office but
that can be viewed in the living room while sitting on the couch. Intel
is working with such companies as Adobe, arvato mobile, CyberLink
Corp., muvee Technologies, Pinnacle, Ulead Systems, and Sonic Solutions
to bring these types of applications and services to Intel Viiv
technology-based PCs.
Through its research examining how people interact with technology
in the home, Intel continues to engage with consumers to understand the
desire to personalize their entertainment experience. Together with the
above-mentioned entertainment companies, Intel is enabling the delivery
of a broad portfolio of Internet-based services and applications for
Intel Viiv Technology-based PCs.
Source: Intel Press Release
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