JVC Announces Compact, Lightweight Subnotebook PC.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers WAYNE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 26, 2004 Powerful ultra-compact MP-XV841 Mobile Mini Note PC includes built-in DVD-ROM DVD-ROM: see digital versatile disc. A read-only DVD disc used to permanently store data files. DVD-ROM discs are widely used to distribute large software applications that exceed the capacity of a CD-ROM disc. and CD-R/RW drive, Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Professional and Intel(R) Centrino(TM) technology JVC JVC Victor Company of Japan (or Japan's Victor Company) JVC Jewelers Vigilance Committee JVC Jesuit Volunteer Corps JVC Jet Vane Control (directs VLS-launched missiles) JVC Jonker-Volgenant-Castanon Company of America today announced plans to market a subnotebook See subnotebook computer. PC incorporating Intel(R) Centrino(TM) mobile technology, Microsoft(R) Windows XP Professional and a built-in DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW drive. The new JVC MP-XV841 Mobile Mini Note PC, which goes on sale in the U.S. in June, is designed for the mobile professional who demands high performance and versatility in a compact, lightweight subnotebook PC. With battery it weighs just 3 lbs 4 oz and fits on a letter sized sheet of paper with 1-3/4 inches to spare. With its integrated drive, the new JVC Mobile Mini Note PC plays back both 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. and CD formats. Its Intel(R) Centrino(TM) mobile technology provides effortless Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM) wireless communication and extended 6.7-hour battery life. Advanced video/graphics technologies and efficient application software make the most of the Centrino(TM) technology's efficiency, and smooth integration with the Ultra Low Voltage Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor 1GHz ensures remarkably fast data processing. Other MP-XV841 features include 256MB of standard memory (expandable to 768MB), a fast 2.5-inch 4200 rpm 40GB hard disk drive and an 8.9-inch Clear LCD monitor. Mobile Entertainment For entertainment while on the go, the MP-XV841 features WinDVD(TM) 5 for DVD movie playback, along with Microsoft(R) Windows Media(TM) Player 9 and RealOne(TM) Player. Front-mounted, finger-touch controls for DVD/CD functions, volume, surround sound and display settings allow the PC to function like a portable DVD player A handheld device with a built-in DVD drive and flip-over lid that contains a screen, typically 6" to 10" in size. It may support rear seat passenger viewing, in which case the unit is hung upside down from the back of the front seat head rest, and a switch flips screen content 180 . WinDVD(TM) 5 provides Dolby* Virtual Speaker and Dolby Headphone high quality surround sound engaged by a key just below the LCD monitor. The long-life battery yields enough power to watch a three-hour DVD. Microsoft(R) Windows Media(TM) Player 9 and RealOne(TM) Player boast advanced audio/video playback and connectivity features for easy downloading from the Internet. In addition, the MP-XV841 records CD-R (CD-Recordable) A writable CD technology using a type of compact disc that can be recorded, but not erased (CD-Rs are "write once" discs). CD-R discs are used to master CD-ROMs, to back up data and to make copies of data for distribution. , 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. and VCD to create back-up copies of important files and other data, and lets users record video content downloaded from websites or captured with digital camcorders. To edit digital video, the PC comes with Pinnacle Studio 9 SE editing software that offers pro-style non-linear video editing See nonlinear video editing. via i.LINK. Windows(R) Movie Maker 2 is also included for easy movie creation. Completing the MP-XV841's audio/video versatility, Windows Media(TM) Player 9, using JVC's Transport Stream Decoder, plays high-resolution progressive high definition digital video .m2t video files shot with JVC's GR-HD1 and JY-HD10U high definition camcorders(1). The 16:9 digital video plays smoothly in a window on the PC's high-resolution widescreen display. For top quality sound, JVC's proprietary CC (Compression Compensative) Converter technology improves resonance and presence of all sound sources, and boosts playback quality of MP3 and WMA files. Intel(R) Centrino(TM) Mobile Technology The PC's Intel(R) Centrino(TM) mobile technology has Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM) IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 802.11b/g wireless LAN (WLAN See wireless LAN. WLAN - wireless local area network ) for wireless connectivity to the Internet, office LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. networks, or anywhere there is a public wireless LAN service. Intel(R) Centrino(TM) mobile technology also saves battery power with advanced instruction prediction to eliminate CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. process replication, and second-generation Streaming SIMD Extensions (architecture) Streaming SIMD Extensions - (SSE) Intel Corporation's floating point SIMD extention of their Pentium microprocessor architecture. SSE was formerly know as KNI (Katmai New Instructions). It was introduced with the Pentium III. Intel Pentium III. ipoem. with instructions integrated into the software to enhance performance. When less computing-intensive programs are being used, Intel(R) Centrino(TM) technology automatically adjusts and powers down to preserve battery life whenever possible. The MP-XV841's external battery provides up to 6.7 hours of PC operation and playback of a full three-hour DVD movie. For smooth results when connected to the internet, viewing DVDs and editing digital video footage, the MP-XV841 features the Ultra Low Voltage Intel Pentium M Processor 1GHz matched with a 400MHz bus. The JVC Mobile Mini Note PC's 8.9-inch wide Clear LCD monitor benefits from a dramatic reduction of internal diffusion from ambient light. It pans up to 2048 x 1536 with 16.77M colors - about 2.5x the height and twice the width of the 1024 x 600 display. In addition to beautiful DVD movies, clear, legible characters, smooth 3D graphic rendering, progressive and high-definition digital video, it also provides simultaneous video output (without panning) for viewing on an external monitor or projector up to 2048 x 1536 QXGA (Quantum XGA) A screen resolution of 2048x1536 pixels. See PC display modes.  with 16.77M colors, thanks to the Intel(R) 855GME GMEgranulomatous meningoencephalitis. GME Graduate medical education, see there integrated graphics chipset and Intel(R) Centrino(TM) mobile technology. The new subnotebook's two USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. 2.0 ports boast a 480Mbps data transfer rate, 40 times faster than conventional USB1.1, for fast data transfer. The i.LINK IEEE 1394 interface enables streamlined video editing. Other MP-XV841 features include a front-mounted microphone built into the palm rest, SD memory card slot, PC card slot (Type II), LAN, modem, and external microphone and headphone jacks. Moreover, when connected to the PC's AC adapter, the optional Port Replicator powers both the PC and connected devices, and its single cable connector provides convenient "one click, one-cable" connection to monitors and peripherals via four USB ports, as well as VGA, LAN and Digital Audio Out ports. The JVC MP-XV841 will be available in June and carry a nationally advertised value of $2,399. About JVC Company of America JVC Company of America, headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey Wayne is a township in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States, located less than 20 miles from midtown Manhattan. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township had a total population of 54,069. , is a subsidiary of JVC Americas Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Victor Company of Japan Ltd., and a holding company for JVC companies located in North and South America. JVC distributes a complete line of video and audio equipment, including high definition displays, camcorders, VCRs, D-VHS (Data-VHS) A VHS videocassette recorder that is able to store digital data such as MPEG-2 from a digital satellite system (DSS) or digital cable. D-VHS decks support both standard (SDTV) and high definition (HDTV) formats and also record and play regular analog VHS tapes. See DVCR. recorders, DVD players, satellite systems, home and portable audio equipment, mobile entertainment products and recording media. For further information visit JVC's Web site at http://www.jvc.com or call 800-526-5308. Note To Editors: High-resolution images are available at: http://www.jvc.com/pressbox2004/ Bundled Software -- PINNACLE STUDIO 9 SE for professional and easy non-linear editing -- WinDVD(TM) 5 for JVC with Dolby Virtual Speaker and Dolby Headphone -- B'z Recorder GOLD Basic, included on CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). for making discs -- Easy Network Changer for moving between networks -- Bootable CD Creator for PC utilities -- HD-TS Decoder for Progressive Hi-definition Video -- CC Converter for expanded audio performance -- Windows(R) Movie Maker 2 -- Windows Media(TM) Player 9 -- RealOne(TM) Player -- Microsoft(R) Outlook(R) Express 6 -- Microsoft(R) Internet Explorer 6 -- Windows(R) Messenger -- Windows(R) NetMeeting(R) -- Adobe(R) Reader(R) 6.0 -- Norton AntiVirus(TM) 2004 -- UltraPOST for PC utilities -- G.726 decoder Microsoft, Windows Mobile and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. Intel, Intel Centrino, Intel Inside, the Intel Centrino logo and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED are trademarks or registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. *Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. |
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