Keyspan's Digital Media Remote now just $49.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers RICHMOND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 5, 2000 Keyspan, a leading provider of 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. connectivity solutions, has reduced the suggested retail pricing for its innovative Digital Media Remote from $79 to $49 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. . Keyspan's Digital Media Remote (DMR (Digital Media Receiver) See digital media hub. ), is a "first-of-its-kind" accessory which lets users control audio, video and presentation programs on their PC or Macintosh. It consists of two components: a credit-card sized infrared remote and an infrared receiver unit that connects to the USB port A USB socket on a computer or peripheral device into which a USB cable is plugged. See USB. on a Windows or Macintosh computer. The receiver unit features a versatile design that enables it to sit on a tabletop or hang conveniently on the edge of an open portable. Introduced in October 1999, the DMR has proven to be particularly popular for controlling Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, and MP3 players. The DMR has received accolades from customers and the press, yet some believed it to be overpriced o·ver·price tr.v. o·ver·priced, o·ver·pric·ing, o·ver·pric·es To put too high a price or value on. overpriced Adjective costing more than it is thought to be worth Adj. . In recent months Keyspan worked to reduce the retail price by lowering the manufacturing cost of the infrared receiver. "We based the new receiver on a low speed USB chip designed for use in keyboards and mice", noted Mike Ridenhour, president at Keyspan. "This allows us to deliver all of the same functionality at a retail price under $50." For the Windows 98 platform, the DMR includes "key maps" for controlling QuickTime, RealPlayer, WinAMP, leading DVD Players (ATI (ATI Technologies Inc., Markham Ontario, http://ati.amd.com) A leading manufacturer of graphics chips and display adapters. Founded in 1985 by K. Y. Ho, Benny Lau and Lee Lau, ATI chips and boards are widely used by OEMs. , Mediametrics, RealMagic), Lotus Freelance and Microsoft PowerPoint. On the Macintosh, the DMR ships with key maps for QuickTime, Apple 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. , CD and audio players, SoundJam, RealPlayer, PowerPoint, and the Finder. A utility is provided which allows users to define key maps for additional applications. About Keyspan Keyspan products provide "Connections for Your Computer." The company's first products provided serial ports for connecting to traditional computer peripherals such as modems, printers and graphics tablets. Over time, Keyspan has expanded its horizons, connecting the Macintosh and PC to the other items found in the home, school or office. Editors can reach Keyspan at 510/222-0131 ext. 102 or via e-mail at info@keyspan.com. The Keyspan website is located at http://www.keyspan.com. |
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