AMD/MediaPOINTE Brings WXGA, HD Digital Media Recording Line to Infocomm; Expanded Feature Set Offers 'CopyMe!' Quick Distribution Feature.NEWBURY PARK, Calif. -- Advanced Media Design (AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. ), developer of the award-winning AV-over-IP collaboration technology MediaPOINTE(R), today announced exciting new additions to its Digital Media Recorder See DVR. (DMR (Digital Media Receiver) See digital media hub. ) line, including six new products with over a dozen new features, making MediaPOINTE's DMR the most versatile line of archival and streaming devices available for systems integrators. The new additions to the lineup boast the ability to record and stream video in several new resolutions, including WXGA (Wide XGA) A wide screen resolution of 1366x768 pixels. See PC display modes.  and HD, all in real time and at frame rates of up to 30FPS (Frames Per Second) The measurement of full-motion video performance. See frame. fps - frames per second . Several DMR models now include AMD/MediaPOINTE's CopyMe! technology, which utilizes integrated optical drive and flash drive ports, so users can record a session and take it with them. With this capability, large educational and corporate customers can easily and quickly distribute copies of their content at the end of the meeting. "There's so much buzz surrounding HD in both boardroom and videoconferencing arenas; now MediaPOINTE is uniquely ready to capture and distribute content derived from these key sessions," stated Colin Sturtevant, vice president, sales and marketing, AMD/MediaPOINTE. "The ability to make content more portable is the key to effective knowledge transfer within any organization," Sturtevant added. "Our products now support multiple methods for getting the information to those who need it, fast." The new DMR 150 can record two unique video sources such as Composite Video A video color format that combines all three YUV video signals into one channel. The first video signal to include color, composite video transmits brightness/luma (Y) and colors/chroma (U and V) over one cable. NTSC, PAL and SECAM television sets have composite video inputs. and S-Video for increased flexibility, while the DMR 160, 210 and 310 each have a built-in CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) The only rewritable CD technology. CD-RW disks look like other CD media, but with close inspection, they have a more polished surface with a very dark blue-gray cast. drive offering the new CopyMe! feature. An improved user interface also makes the DMR series easier then ever to operate for end users and integrators alike. Additions to the feature set include enhanced management capabilities and an expanded API with a robust RS-232 command set for easy programming and integration. With the new front control panel available on these products, MediaPOINTE offers end-users more flexibility in controlling the system. A hand-held remote control operates on-screen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. menus displayed on the DMR output, allowing easy and convenient system operation. About MediaPOINTE by Advanced Media Design. Founded in 1979, Advanced Media Design, Inc. is the leading provider of AV-over-IP solutions to the audio-visual industry for enterprise, government, healthcare, and educational applications. The company has received international recognition for the development of the acclaimed MediaPOINTE AV-over-IP platform and products, the emerging standard for visual communications and media collaboration. For more information, visit http://www.mediapointe.com. MediaPOINTE is a registered trademark of Advanced Media Design. |
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