SONICblue Launches ReplayTV 5000 Series Digital Video Recorder

22-Oct-02

SONICblueô Incorporated (NASDAQ: SBLU) announced the launch of the ReplayTVÆ 5000 digital video recorder (DVR) series, the next generation of the company's ReplayTV product line. SONICblue's ReplayTV 5000 series offers consumers Commercial AdvanceÆ, which affords users the choice to playback recorded shows without advertisements.""ReplayTV 5000 has all the makings of a home run for SONICblue,"" said Greg Ballard, CEO, SONICblue. ""The product offers consumers a powerful set of features, even some that are currently being challenged by the networks and studios, and extremely affordable pricing -- the perfect combination to reach mass market adoption. And, with our recently expanded retail partnerships, the product can easily be previewed and purchased in locations across the U.S.""SONICblue's ReplayTV allows users to store up to 320 hours of television or other media content, to choose to playback recorded programs without commercials, to stream programming to other ReplayTV devices within the home, and to share content with friends and family who own a ReplayTV. In addition, the ReplayTV 5000 offers users two methods of downloading updated channel guide information, either via a standard phone line or via a broadband home network.Models And AvailabilitySONICblue's ReplayTV 5000 series consists of several models offering a variety of recording capacities and features. The ReplayTV 5040, 5080, 5160, and 5320 models offer 40, 80, 160, and 320-hour storage capacities, respectively. The ReplayTV 5040, 5080, and 5160 are available now in retailers throughout the country, including Circuit City, Best Buy, Good Guys, Amazon, The Wiz, and Tweeter, as well as on SONICblue's eStore. The ReplayTV 5320 will be available in early 2003 in similar retail outlets nationwide. Features And Capabilities- Record Without Tape -- Easy one-touch recording with on-screen channel guide - Commercial Advance -- Choose to play back recorded shows without commercials - Send Shows -- Send video to friends and family who own ReplayTV 4000, ReplayTV 4500, or ReplayTV 5000 units over the Internet with broadband connectivity - Control Live TV -- Pause, rewind, instant replay, slow-motion, and frame advance - Highest Recording Capacity -- Record up to 320 hours of television - Broadband Ready -- Choose broadband or phone line access to the ReplayTV service - Theme Record -- Automatically record shows by keyword or theme - QuickSkipô -- Use Quickskip on your remote to jump past the boring parts - MyReplayTV -- Program your ReplayTV while away from home using the Internet - Room-To-Room -- Stream video from one room to another between networked ReplayTVs - Your Photosô -- Store and view your digital photos on TV - And More -- Find Shows, Parental Control, Show Organizer, Conflict Resolver, Manual Record, Show Extender, and ReplayZonesô Pricing And Capacity- ReplayTV 5040 -- Up to 40 hours of recording capacity for $299.99 (MSRP) plus a $50.00 rebate - ReplayTV 5080 -- Up to 80 hours of recording capacity for $399.99 plus a $50.00 rebate - ReplayTV 5160 -- Up to 160 hours of recording capacity for $499.99 -plus a $50.00 rebate- ReplayTV 5320 -- Up to 320 hours of recording capacity for $899.99 In addition, consumers must choose either a $9.95 monthly fee, or a one-time service activation fee of $250 for each new ReplayTV 5000 product purchased. All ReplayTV 5000 models are compatible with cable, satellite, and antenna programming feeds.For more information on the ReplayTV 5000 series, visit www.sonicblue.com. 

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