VOOM Now Totals 30 HD Channels With Addition of NFL Network and Playboy TV in HD; Home Media Network Also Introduced

26-Jan-04

Rainbow DBS, Cablevision Systems Corporationís satellite division announced four additions to VOOMís HDTV lineup which include the NFL Network, Playboy TV, STARZ! HD East, and STARZ! HD West in the coming months. This brings VOOMís total channels in high-definition to 30 HD channels. In addition, Rainbow DBS introduces the VOOM HD Home Media Network, a whole house solution designed specifically for HD programming, which is expected to roll out this summer.Mickey Alpert, Chief Operating Officer of Rainbow DBS said, ìTodayís announcement is a natural progression of Rainbow DBSís commitment to deliver the latest in HD content and technology to its customers. For those who have already made a substantial investment in high-definition technology, and the 40 million consumers who are expected to own HDTV sets within the next few years, Rainbow DBS is one step closer to ensuring they will now have access to the most HD programming offered anywhere combined with ultimate viewing control; all in one package.îIn addition to its existing HD channels, which includes Discovery HD Theater, Showtime East and West, and The Movie Channel; VOOM is continuing to team up with leading HD programmers, to bring the largest HDTV lineup available on the market today to customerís homes. The latest advancement from Rainbow DBS will be the rollout of its VOOM HD Home Media Network, expected this summer. Built specifically for VOOM this service will feature an HD DVR that can record and playback HD video programming in its intended format. For VOOM customers, a whole house solution will be achieved when this HDTV-capable DVR is combined with the VOOM HD Home Media Networkís networking capabilities, which will allow customers to link televisions, computers and other entertainment devices so that programming, music and photos can be enjoyed throughout the house. Rainbow DBS will be using embedded software from Ucentric Systems, a leading provider of home media networking software and service for the new digital home, in the development of this product.ìVOOMís HD Home Media Network is being developed as state-of-the-art and the first of its kind anywhere in the world. VOOM will have the only DBS service with both HD DVR and Multiple HD sessions networked off a single drive over the in-home network. This will be the most advanced HD home product available,î said Michael Collette, Chief Executive Officer of Ucentric Systems. ìWe are very pleased to partner with VOOM in bringing this highly innovative product offering to market.îFor more information on VOOM, please visit www.voom.com. For more information on Ucentric, please visit www.ucentric.com.

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