CMi Worldwide Adds Power of Printing To Web-Enabled Multimedia Device; iCEBOX Appliances to Support HP DeskJet Printers.Business Editors, High-Tech Writers LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 6, 2001 CMi Worldwide today announced that the iCEBOX(TM) -- Information, Communication, Entertainment Box - now has the added ability to print. This announcement arrives as a battery of other advanced features for the product are unveiled, including an untethered Unattached to any data or power source by wire or fiber; in other words: wireless. Contrast with tethered. portal option, a DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. drive, a 600 x 800 monitor display and an upgraded browser. "By added printing functionality to the iCEBOX(TM) and selecting a company with HP's reputation, we further enhance the customer experience and satisfaction with our products," said Russ Whitman, President and COO of CMi Worldwide, Inc. "We will continue to develop relationships with companies that can support our desire to expand the usability and extend the market penetration Noun 1. market penetration - the extent to which a product is recognized and bought by customers in a particular market penetration - the act of entering into or through something; "the penetration of upper management by women" of the iCEBOX(TM) family of products." The iCEBOX(TM) will incorporate HP's Appliance Printer Driver (SDK (Software Developer's Kit) See developer's toolkit and Windows SDK. SDK - Software Developers Kit (or "Software Development Kit"). ) technology which supports most current HP Deskjet DeskJet is a brand name for inkjet printers manufactured by Hewlett-Packard Company. These printers range from small domestic to large industrial models, although the largest models in the range have generally been dubbed DesignJet. printers. "This announcement further illuminates the tremendous potential for printing and imaging technology beyond PC-centric solutions," said John Provost, business solutions manager, HP Vancouver Division. "It moves us closer to the millions of people who prefer Internet appliances over PCs for entertainment, education and staying in touch. We look forward to working with visionary companies such as CMi to deliver increasingly rich and engaging customer experiences." About CMi Worldwide Established in 1995, Seattle-based CMi Worldwide is focused on delivering information, communication, and entertainment to the home through useful technology. The company designs, develops and delivers products that simplify technology and fit consumers' lifestyles by focusing on the most powerful room in the home -- the kitchen. Their latest innovation -- the iCEBOX(TM) (Information, Communication, Entertainment box) -- is a web-enabled multimedia device designed specifically for the kitchen. In addition to cable-ready television and Internet access See how to access the Internet. , the iCEBOX includes a DVD & Audio CD Player and washable wash·a·ble adj. Capable of being washed without fading or other injury: washable wool. wash keyboard and remote control. |
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