Ality Introduces Internet-Connected Digital Photo Frame.Wireless PIXXA[TM] Features Photo Messenger[TM] and Live Calendar[TM] HONG KONG Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. -- Ality, a developer of innovative digital home products, today announced the latest Wi-Fi digital photo frame A digital photo frame is a picture frame that displays digital photos without the need to print them. Features Some digital photo frames can only display JPEG pictures. However, others support additional multimedia content. series, the Wireless PIXXA[TM]. This enhanced digital photo frame is the first to enable friends and families to send favorite photos directly to the digital display via an instant messenger AOL's instant messaging service. See AIM and instant messaging. application. Ality will showcase the new Wireless PIXXA digital photo frame at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show, at the Sands Expo The Sands Expo and Convention Center, at 1.2 million square feet (110,000 m²), is the second largest convention center in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. It opened in 1990 across the street from the original Sands Hotel. and Convention Center (booth number 73851), January 7-10, 2008 and at Pepcom's Digital Experience media showcase at Caesars Palace Caesars Palace is a luxury hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada. Caesars Palace is owned and operated by Harrah's Entertainment. Caesars is located on the west side of the Strip, between the Bellagio and the Mirage. on Sunday, January 6, 2008. Featuring an 8-inch digital LCD screen, Wireless PIXXA is an original digital photo frame with Wi-Fi capabilities, an intuitive user-friendly interface and a rechargeable battery A rechargeable battery, also known as a storage battery, is a group of two or more secondary cells. These batteries can be restored to full charge by the application of electrical energy. . Multiple user accounts within the device mean that every member in the household can enjoy their own multi-media libraries customized to their preferences and personalized settings. "With a sleek, minimalist design and expanded features, Wireless PIXXA takes the popularity of digital photo frames one step further with Internet connectivity and photo-sharing capabilities that make this a real-time display and communication tool for cherished memories," said William Wong, 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. of Ality. "This product satisfies the tastes of digital enthusiasts who want something more than a static display, and it is at home in any room." Unique features of the new Wireless PIXXA digital photo frame include: Photo Messenger[TM] - Send and receive digital photos just like instant messenger Wireless PIXXA is a Wi-Fi compatible digital photo frame. With the peer-to-peer Photo Messenger feature, users can instantly send and receive photos to and from family and friends from anywhere in the world via the Internet -- either direct from a computer or from PIXXA to PIXXA frame. Photo Messenger allows users to instantly share digital photos with their family and friends, as well as chat via the digital photo frame, similar to available instant messaging Exchanging text messages in real time between two or more people logged into a particular instant messaging (IM) service. Instant messaging is more interactive than e-mail because messages are sent immediately, whereas e-mail messages can be queued up in a mail server for seconds or programs. Live Calendar[TM] - Organize your life Designed to suit any lifestyle, the Live Calendar feature enables users to synchronize their schedules with popular online calendar websites, such as Google Calendar This article or section contains information about computer software currently in development. The content may change as the software development progresses. , to view all appointments in the comfort of their living room without the need for a computer. Live Calendar also enables users to attach photos to special dates - for added creativity around the occasion or memorable moments. Live News[TM] - Morning news delivery right to your bedside With the Live News[TM] feature, users can choose specific information to receive via the Wireless PIXXA digital photo frame, providing instant access to continually updated, wirelessly streamed information such as news, sports, weather, traffic, entertainment, horoscopes, stock quotes and other lifestyle updates. With Wireless PIXXA, knowing when to pack sun block or umbrella is a snap. Ality Online Photo Messenger Website - Organize and share digital photos Ality Online provides all Wireless PIXXA users - as well as non-users - with an online account where they can register for special photo-sharing services, including 50MB of photo storage for up to 600 photos. From the site, users can exchange photos with friends and family, and identify contacts using thumbnail images or avatar viewing modes suited to personal taste preferences. Ality Online will automatically resize Verb 1. resize - change the size of; make the size more appropriate size - make to a size; bring to a suitable size rescale - establish on a new scale photos to ensure easy and efficient delivery and offers a variety of digital photo frame settings. Greeting Cards See e-card. and Event Invitations - Personalized, wireless distribution With this feature, friends and family can send holiday and birthday cards as well as event invitations straight to the Wireless PIXXA digital photo frame. The frame then alerts users when an event is scheduled. Pricing and Availability The new Wireless PIXXA digital photo frame will debut in stores and online retail outlets in the first half of 2008, and the manufacturer's suggested retail price (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) ) is $299. For more information on the Wireless PIXXA digital photo frame and a complete list of retail outlets, please visit www.alitypc.com. |
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