Microsoft Extends Agreement With Thomson To Manufacture Next-Generation MSN TV Set-Top Box

Leaders In Internet TV And Entertainment Technology Partner To Deliver Broadband-Enabled Internet And Media Player For The Living Room

5-Aug-04

Microsoft Corp. and Thomson have entered into an agreement to develop a broadband home-network-enabled version of Microsoftís MSN TV Internet receiver. The new system is a complete overhaul of the existing device and service based on standard Microsoft technologies and incorporates new advanced technology from Thomson. The product will be available through major retailers in time for the 2004 holiday shopping season. ìThomson is a valued partner that shares our vision of making it easy to connect the digital world to your living room,î said Sam Klepper, General Manager of MSN TV. ìThatís why we selected the company to design and manufacture our next-generation system. It is a giant leap forward that will appeal to a much broader set of consumers.î ìFor the past four years we have partnered with the MSN TV organization to give consumers the ease of use, reliability and affordability they value in accessing the Internet on television. As a leader in delivering interactive video solutions to consumers, we are excited to be working with Microsoft on product innovations that will make MSN TVís service more appealing for users at all levels - including digital media enthusiasts - with exciting new options,î said Keith Wehmeyer, general manager of IP Decoders at Thomson. Additional information regarding the specifics of MSN TVís next-generation product and service will be announced at a later date.For more information about Thomson, please visit www.thomson.net; for more information in regards to the MSN TV Service, please visit www.msntv.com.

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