I-O DATA Announces Mac OS X Compatible Software For LocationFree Technology; New Software Enables LocationFree Owners to Access Home Audio/Video Content from PowerMac, iMac, or PowerBook Virtually Anywhere in the World.SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif. -- I-O DATA DEVICE USA, Inc., (I-O DATA) today announced the availability of LocationFree(R) software for Apple Mac(R) OS-based computers. When installed on a Macintosh desktop or notebook computer A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. , the TLF-MAC/E software package allows the computer to receive and control streaming video A one-way video transmission over a data network. It is widely used on the Web as well as company networks to play video clips and video broadcasts. Computers in home networks stream video to digital media hubs connected to a home theater. from a Sony LocationFree base station. Users enjoy multi-directional wireless transmissions with a range of up to 100 feet in a typical home environment and high-speed broadband Internet access Broadband Internet access, often shortened to just "broadband", is high speed Internet access—typically contrasted with dial-up access over modem. Dial-up modems are generally only capable of a maximum bitrate of 56 kbit/s (kilobits per second) and require the full use of a around the globe. Currently, Sony LocationFree technology allows users to connect a LocationFree base station to a variety of audio visual devices in the home--such as a set-top TV tuner, DVD player, and digital video recorder See DVR. (DVR (1) (Digital Video Recorder) A device that records video onto a hard disk from one or more ceiling mounted video cameras. Part of a security system, the DVR typically supports 4, 8 or 16 separate camera channels. )--and then stream content from the Sony LocationFree Player Pak LF-PK-1 and LocationFree TV LF-X LF-X Logistics Flight 11 to Windows(R)-based personal computer or PSP (PlayStation Portable) See PlayStation. (R) (PlayStation(R) Portable) system. I-O DATA's new TLF-MAC/E software package expands functionality to Mac computers, so now Mac users can watch their favorite TV programming, DVDs, or digital video recorder content remotely at home and over the Internet while on the road. "This product introduction marks I-O DATA's first foray into the Apple market, and we believe Mac users will be pleased with the value delivered by the TLF-MAC/E software package," said Jack Akita, Director of Business Development, I-O DATA DEVICE USA. "For Mac users who already own a Sony LocationFree base station, this software will allow the two devices to interoperate for less than forty dollars. Alternatively, users can purchase the LocationFree Player Pak for Macintosh, which includes the software and LocationFree base station." Pricing and Availability I-O DATA plans to release TLF-MAC/E software in the United States in late June 2006. The software package will be available from I-O DATA distributors, I-O DATA's web site store, Apple Stores, and other retailers. The TLF-MAC/E software package with Sony LocationFree(R) user account has a Manufacturers 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) ) of $39.95 USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. . The LocationFree(R) Player Pak for Macintosh (LF-PK1/M), which includes the software and a bundled LF-PK1 Base Station, has an MSRP of $309.00 USD. System Requirements The TLF-MAC/E software package requires the following minimum system specifications: --Operating System: Mac OS X 10.2.8 / QuickTime 6.4 or higher. --Hardware systems: MacBook Pro, PowerBook G4, PowerMac G5, PowerMac G4 (AGP graphics or later), iMac G4/G5, Mac mini, eMac --CPU clock: 867MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. or higher --DRAM Memory: 512MB or more --Display: 800 x 600 or larger About Sony LocationFree(R) For more information about Sony LocationFree products and technology, please visit http://products.sel.sony.com/locationfreetv/. About I-O DATA I-O DATA DEVICE USA, INC. is a joint venture between I-O DATA DEVICE of Japan and Kaga Electronics of Japan. Established in 2001 to address US markets, I-O DATA DEVICE USA combines I-O DATA's leading position in the PC peripheral market and Kaga Electronics' worldwide presence as a distributor. I-O DATA DEVICE USA offers top quality products with an efficient sales/distribution network and expertise that can respond to the rapid changes and challenges of the PC market. I-O DATA DEVICE USA is located at 2480 North First Street, Suite 100, San Jose, CA 95131. For more information, please visit http://www.iodata.com/usa/. Note to editors: Product photos are available at http://www.iodata.com/usa/support/ LocationFree(R) and associated product names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Electronics Inc. PSP(R) (PlayStation(R) Portable) is a handheld entertainment system launched by Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. "PlayStation" and "PSP" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. I-O DATA(R) is a registered trademark of I-O DATA DEVICE, INC. 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