Akoo Bundles Its Kima, Wireless Internet Audio Device, With RealNetworks' RealJukebox.Business Editors/High Tech Writers ELMWOOD PARK Elmwood Park, village (1990 pop. 23,206), Cook co., NE Ill., a suburb of Chicago; inc. 1914. It is chiefly residential. , Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 22, 2001 Akoo today announced a marketing partnership with RealNetworks(R), Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : RNWK RNWK Real Networks (stock symbol) ), the recognized leader in media delivery on the Internet, under which akoo will bundle its Kima, a wireless Internet audio See RealAudio. device, with RealNetworks' RealJukebox(TM), the market-leading jukebox software which enables consumers to build and manage extensive digital music collections by recording songs from their CDs or downloading them from the Internet, and play them back from a PC, portable music player See digital music player and Portable Media Center. or stereo. Akoo's recently introduced Kima (MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) : $99.95) allows users to wirelessly access Internet radio, MP3 files and digital music on any stereo or portable radio up to 1,000 feet away. For more information, visit www.akoo.com/kima. "We're very pleased to have the leading digital music player Hardware or software that plays audio files encoded in MP3, AAC, WMA or other audio formats. There are several software-based music players that play audio files in a desktop or laptop computer, including iTunes, RealPlayer and Windows Media Player. bundled with Kima," said Niko Drakoulis, akoo's president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "RealJuxebox users can tap Kima to listen to their digital music libraries away from their computers and on the home entertainment system of their choice, thus enhancing the overall music experience." Under the terms of the agreement, every copy of RealJuxebox bundled with the Kima will also contain a direct link to akoo's website, which features programming from 5,000 Internet radio stations, several thousand music videos, and the akoo Music Network comprised of seven digital music channels in the areas of Dance, Rock, Pop, R&B, Latin, Country and Alternative. "Akoo's Kima wireless audio device has created an interesting new way for users to experience digital music as well as access their music libraries," stated Steve Banfield, General Manager, Consumer Products, RealNetworks, Inc. "It's therefore only natural for us to bundle the RealJukebox with Kima, so that its users can enjoy the ease and organizational qualities of RealJukebox to compile their playlists from MP3 and RealAudio(R) files, as well as their own CDs." About Akoo Akoo is a wireless technology company delivering innovative consumer products and solutions for the home and beyond. The company's rapidly evolving digital technology suite enables consumers to wirelessly connect their PCs with a wide range of devices, including home stereo systems, MP3 players, car stereos, PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). devices and cellular phones. Akoo's recently introduced Kima, a patent-pending wireless audio device, allows users to access MP3 files, Internet radio and digital music on any stereo or portable radio up to 1,000 feet away. The company's website at www.akoo.com, named one of the Internet's Top 20 streaming media sites, supports the company's products with a comprehensive selection of audio/video content focused on music and radio, including Akoo's own interactive Music Network. The company is based in Elmwood Park, Ill. RealNetworks, RealJukebox and RealAudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc. All other companies or products listed herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. |
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