An Open Letter From Panasonic

18-May-01

Dear Editor, Due to some confusion resulting from ReplayTV's exit from the PVR retail business, I would just like to convey a reminder that the Panasonic ShowStopper PVR is alive and well. While ReplayTV has chosen to focus on developing software and digital networking solutions, Panasonic continues to develop and market an expanding array of products that use ReplayTV Service technology, including the world's first combination television/PVR, the PV-SS2710. This is a perfect addition to the ShowStopper lineup because it's convenient, easy to use, and is virtually a plug-and-play product. Our factory has been manufacturing the ShowStopper PVR since 1999. We invite you to compare it to competitive systems, particularly regarding the issue of monthly service fees.Unlike our competitors, Panasonic does not require any ongoing fees. The ShowStopper recorder includes a free lifetime subscription to the ReplayTV service (the only PVR to do so). And, we don't ask consumers to subscribe to a satellite service, or purchase and install a satellite dish, in order for our Channel Guide to work. In fact the ShowStopper works with most TV delivery systems including terrestrial antenna, cable, or digital satellite service.In addition, the ShowStopper PVR system offers many other attractive features that make it an outstanding value for consumers (including a well-structured, user-friendly Channel Guide and easy navigation menu. It records only those programs selected by users and will not ""guess"" what a consumer wants to watch - it won't take up disk space with undesirable programs. In addition, the ShowStopper with Replay TV Service has some very unique features that our competitors do not. We invite you to take a look at some of these unique and exciting features such as QuickSkip, ReplayZones, and MyReplayTV.com.As always, all of us here at Panasonic appreciate your efforts to provide accurate information to help consumers make informed purchase decisions. For additional information on the ShowStopper PVR line, please visit our Web site at www.panasonic.com/showstopper.Yours truly,Jason GastmanProduct Manager, Hard Disk RecordersPanasonic Consumer Electronics Company(The MyReplayTV.com feature is available only on models PV-HS1000, PV-HS2000, and PV-HS3000.)

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