Zenith Interactive Television Honored With Popular Mechanics 2001 Editor's Choice Award at CES

TeleCruz-Powered Interactive Television With Transcast Internet Service Hailed For Its Innovative Capabilities

27-Mar-01

TeleCruz Technology Inc., the leading innovator of interactive television platforms, announced that Zenith Electronics Corporation's interactive television was awarded a Popular Mechanics 2001 Editor's Choice Award at the 2001 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The 27-inch multimedia television is powered by TeleCruz's patented interactive television platform that delivers free, built-in Internet access via Transcast's TV portal. ""We are honored by Popular Mechanics' recognition of the innovation and creativity of Zenith and our partners TeleCruz and Transcast. "" said Richard M. Lewis, Senior Vice President of Research and Technology at Zenith Electronics Corporation. ""The designation of this award is a confirmation that we are truly pioneering the future of interactive television. "" The Zenith interactive televisions create a new product category that deliver to consumers easy access to Internet services such as e-mail, Internet browsing, shopping and up-to-the-minute news and information through America's favorite home appliance, the television. ""Along with Zenith and Transcast, TeleCruz is transforming the American television viewing experience by providing consumers a pure interactive experience in one single, integrated device,"" said Kris Narayan, chairman of TeleCruz. ""It is a great honor to be recognized by Popular Mechanics for our vision to bring the best of both broadcast and Internet content through the convenience of television."" ""Popular Mechanics' award is proof positive that Transcast is the leading exclusive TV portal for TV OEMs,"" said Ramon Cazares, COO and co-founder of Transcast. ""We are excited to work with TeleCruz, Zenith and other TV manufacturers to deliver a free, easy and more robust interactive service embedded directly inside the television. Transcast's business model is focused on enhancing the television viewing experience by merging the rich content and familiarity viewers are accustomed to with information and interactivity they look to the Internet to provide. "" The Zenith televisions are expected to hit retail store shelves during the first half of 2001.For more information about Zenith Electronics Corporation, visit www.zenith.com. For more information about TeleCruz Technology Inc., visit www.telecruz.com. For more information about Trancast, visit www.transcast.net.

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