Ch.1Æ Internet Entertainment Platform Announces Sylvania Agreement

Sylvania Selects Ch.1Æ Network Services To Be Integrated Into HD-Ready Internet TV/SVGA Display

12-Mar-01

Ch.1Æ announced its agreement with Sylvania to integrate its high resolution Internet and entertainment TV platform into the brandís line of high definition TVs. Ch.1ís Internet appliance module will be built into Sylvaniaís digital TVs and will operate without the need of an external PC. Sylvaniaís first Ch.1 enabled HD-ready Internet TV offering will be a 27-inch 4:3 CRT with a suggested retail price of $899, and will be available in May 2001. Ch.1 network services and localized interactive channel guide will be offered to consumers starting at $8.95 a month.The 27-inch Internet/TV supports standard NTSC via a built-in tuner and other devices such as DVD players, VCRs, DSS, and cable boxes in (480p) progressive line-doubled mode. The display will also support HDTV formats including 1080i, computer sources up to SVGA resolution (800 x 600), and selected USB devices. To operate the system, Ch.1ís integrated universal remote/keyboard/mouse with discrete IR for TV, cable, satellite, VCR, hard disk recorders, and A/V receivers will be included.""With Ch.1ís services and capability integrated into our HDTVs, we add significant value for consumers, while enabling us to develop a closer, ongoing link to our customer base,"" stated Stephen Alvarez, Director of Sales for Sylvania. We chose to integrate Ch.1ís platform because of their high resolution x86 architecture, stable Linux-based operating system, and beautifully implemented remote keyboard.""Ch.1 will also customize its Web browser and client software to Sylvaniaís needs, including buttons for multiple Web portal links and a color palette compatible with their corporate identity. Ch.1ís user interface will offer links to Sylvaniaís Web site for the user manual, product or accessory upgrades, customer service, and technical support.Ch.1 membership allows viewers to browse the Internet, create Web and TV favorites, access preprogrammed category portals, send e-mail, securely shop online, chat, and operate a localized and customized channel guide via a 56k modem with dial-up or broadband connections. Through the use of a Picture-In-Portal(SM) feature, users can also watch a TV program and interact with a Web site simultaneously. Users can even direct their VCR or hard disk recorder as to when and what to record through Ch.1ís Web-based control screen.""We are extremely pleased that Sylvania is integrating Ch.1 into their HDTVs,"" said William Wang, Chief Executive Officer of Ch.1. ""With their attractive pricing, combined with their super store and power retailer channel strategy, our platform will be available and affordable for most consumers.""For more information about Ch.1 Inc., visit www.ch1.com.

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