Digital Media Remote For Windows And Macintosh Ships
Keyspan announced it is now shipping its new Digital Media Remoteô (DMR), a ""first-of-its-kind"" accessory for the new generation of digital-media-ready WindowsÆ and MacintoshÆ desktop and portable computers. Keyspan's DMR gives users remote control of their DVD, CD, MP3 and QuickTime Players, as well as presentation programs such as PowerPoint. The Digital Media Remote has a suggested retail price of $79. It is available at CompUSA, MicroCenter, and other leading resellers and catalogs nationwide. The Digital Media Remote consists of two components: a 15-key infrared remote and an infrared receiver unit that connects to the USB port on a Windows or Macintosh computer. The receiver unit features a versatile design that enables it to sit on a tabletop or hang conveniently on the edge of an open portable. For the Windows 98 platform, the DMR includes ""key maps"" for controlling QuickTimeô, RealPlayerô, WinAMPô, leading DVD Players (ATIô, MediametricsÜô, RealMagicô), Lotus Freelanceô and Microsoft PowerPointô. On the Macintosh, the DMR ships with key maps for QuickTime, Apple DVD, CD and audio players, SoundJamô, RealPlayer, PowerPoint, and the Finderô. A default key map is available for both platforms for use with applications that do not have a specific map as yet defined. Keyspan and third-party vendors are developing key maps for additional applications to be made available from Keyspan's Web site http://www.keyspan.com. ""DVD, QuickTime and MP3 are becoming standard elements of today's personal computing experience,"" noted Mike Ridenhour, President of Keyspan. ""The Digital Media Remote is a perfect compliment for these popular digital media."" About Keyspan Keyspan products provide ""Connections for Your Computer."" The company's first products provided serial ports for connecting to traditional computer peripherals such as modems, printers and graphics tablets. Over time, Keyspan has expanded its horizons, connecting the Macintosh and PC to the other items found in the home, school or office. The Keyspan Web site is located at http://www.keyspan.com. For more information, contact Mike Ridenhour, Keyspan, 510 222 0131 x102, info@keyspan.com.