12-May-99

BroadLogicís Satellite Express DISHLink PC Receiver

BroadLogic has introduced the Satellite Expressô 1030 DISHLink PC Receiver designed for high bandwidth delivery of video, audio and data directly from a satellite dish to the PC. The Satellite Express PC Receiver is now available as an integrated satellite receiver, DISHLink, on the Gateway Destination XTV convergence line of PCs. The DISHLink TV system is an innovative advanced satellite PCI receiver that links Destination XTV to DISH Network TV programming. ""Gateway is taking a leadership role in bringing digital satellite TV and multi-media PCs as one seamless unit to the home,"" said Mark Jackson, Senior Vice President of EchoStarís Satellite Services. ""DISHLink and Gatewayís Destination XTV offer an unmatched digital picture on a large screen, high resolution monitor. EchoStar and Gateway have created the future of television."" ""The convergence market continues to evolve, and incorporating new technologies like EchoStarís DISHLink will heighten the quality of the produce we can deliver,"" said Bart Brown, Vice President of Marketing, Gateway Home. ""Gateway remains committed to the convergence market while constantly exploring new technologies designed to add value to the Destination XTV product line. The Internet and the future of digital television are two of the primary forces driving convergence. With Internet capability already built-in and with DISHLink system technology on the horizon, the Destination XTV continues to tightly integrate itself into the home environment."" For more information, contact Willow Christie-Smith at Gateway 605 232 1758, Williow.Christie-Smith@gateway.com or Jim Meyer at BroadLogic 408 957 7259, jim.meyer@broadlogic.com.