NadaPC and Ch.1 Form Strategic Alliance to Bring HD Television and Internet Service to Consumers Nationwide
Summary
NadaPC and Ch.1 announced a partnership at CES 2001 to offer a 27-inch HD-ready Internet/TV set for $199 to consumers who subscribe to NadaPC's ISP service at $21.95 per month for 36 months. The device supports 1080i HDTV, integrated web browsing, email, and a customizable TV channel guide without requiring an external PC.
LAS VEGAS - January 5, 2001 - NadaPC, the leading provider of free and low cost Web appliances to consumers; and Ch.1&Mac250;, One Platform, Unlimited Entertainment; today announced a powerful Internet appliance distribution model that will allow a large sector of consumers to enjoy state-of-the-art HD-ready TV, which offers a full range of television broadcasting plus fully integrated Web and email access. NadaPC's 27" HD-ready TV, which incorporates Ch.1's Internet and TV capabilities without the need of an external PC, will be made available for $199 to consumers who sign up for 36 months of NadaPC's ISP service at $21.95 per month. At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas today, Ch.1 unveiled its Internet/TV platform with features that let consumers easily browse the Internet, create Web and TV favorites, access preprogrammed category portals, send email, shop online, chat, and operate a localized and customized television channel guide - all from the comfort of their living rooms. "When we offer a Ch.1 enabled HD-ready TV at this low cost along with our subscription service, we will enable more consumers than ever before to access this powerful technology," said Jonathan Strum, chief executive officer of NadaPC. "An important part of bringing innovations like Ch.1's digital entertainment platform to the consumer is our company's unique means of distribution, which will help make digital broadcasting and Internet access ubiquitous in American homes." The 27" Internet/TV supports built-in standard television and other devices such as DVD players, VCRs, DSS, cable boxes in (480p) progressive line-doubled mode, HDTV formats including 1080i, computer sources up to SVGA resolution (800 x 600) and selected USB devices. To operate the system, an integrated universal remote/keyboard/mouse with discrete IR for TV, cable, satellite, VCR, hard disk recorders, and a/v receivers is included. "Working together, Ch.1 and NadaPC will provide a new means of home entertainme nt to a mass market by implementing our seamlessly integrated Internet and television platform with the picture-perfect quality of an HD display device," said William Wang, chief executive officer of Ch.1. About NadaPC NadaPC offers consumers free and low cost, all-in-one Internet devices as a means of building the NadaPC community, a personalized portal that provides members with premium Web-based content, e-commerce opportunities and online tools. You can find more information at www.nadapc.com or by calling 866-404-NADA. About Ch.1 Ch.1 Inc. is a privately held venture located in Orange County, Calif. The visionary leader and principal founder of Ch.1 is William Wang, chairman of DIVA Technologies Inc., a Delaware corporation. Mr. Wang has long been a leader in the convergence technology field and has been instrumental through his work with large systems manufacturers in driving the development and market acceptance of larger screen displays. His advanced product vision led the industry in introducing the first affordable large screen PC/TV displays. Ch.1 was co-founded by DIVA Technologies and has received initial funding from W. I. Harper of San Francisco, California, an investment banking firm and Avalon, Inc. the investment arm of Ted Waitt, chairman of Gateway, Inc. For more information, please call 714-546-4508 or visit www.ch1.com. All trademarks are property of their respective companies. |
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