Streamzap PC Remote Tops 2003 High-Tech Holiday Gifts under $50.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers HOOD RIVER The Hood River is a tributary of the Columbia River in northwestern Oregon in the United States. Approximately 25 mi (40 km) long from its mouth to its farthest headwaters on the East Fork, the river descends from wilderness areas in the Cascade Range on Mount Hood and flows , Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 17, 2003 Distinguished by its USB-compatible infrared receiver, sleek 35-key infrared hand-held remote that reaches over 40 feet and full-featured PC remote control, the Streamzap(R) PC Remote leads this year's gift choices for PC enthusiasts of all ages. Streamzap provides user-friendly software that is easy to install and configure and special Macro keys The Macro key is a key usually located left of the Z key on a keyboard. While most keyboard layouts treat it as a backslash, it has a different scancode, so keyboard layouts or programs use the scancode directly, can choose to handle it differently. that load playlists and applications with one command. Streamzap makes it fun to control MP3s, DVDs, Internet Radio Listening to audio broadcasts via the Internet. There are more than 4,000 broadcasts available on the Internet that can be streamed and played by a software media player in the computer or in a stand-alone Internet radio with the software built in. and even PowerPoint presentations stored on your hard drive using a remote control instead of a keyboard. MP3 users can skip songs, change volume, mute, pause and even load their favorite playlists. Internet Radio listeners can adjust volume, hit mute to answer the phone or switch stations with a single click of the remote. You can even roam the room and interact with your audience during a PowerPoint presentation. The Streamzap PC Remote works with all of the popular multi-media programs such as Nullsoft Winamp, Windows Media Player Digital jukebox software for Windows from Microsoft that plays a variety of audio, video and streaming formats including MP3, WMA, CD audio and MIDI. Starting with Version 6.2 in 1999, the Windows Media Rights Manager was added for securing copyrighted content. (C) and RealOne(TM). Streamzap provides additional flexibility to Media Center PC owners, enabling them to control both Microsoft's XP Media Center software as well as other multi-media software programs. Also due to recent product enhancements, Winamp 3 users can go to any track using the number keypad A small keyboard or supplementary keyboard keys; for example, the keys on a calculator or the number/cursor cluster on a computer keyboard. See programmable keypad. or switch playlists using the channel up/down buttons. "Given the other computer remotes I looked into, I think the Streamzap offered the best value," says Andy from Ontario. "I could instantly use PowerDVD and Winamp with no additional setup. Very comfortable remote too...contoured well with my hand." "This product was engineered and designed to appeal to the mass market of millions of Americans who play MP3s and other music on their computer," says Jonah Peskin, President and CTO (Chief Technical Officer) The executive responsible for the technical direction of an organization. See CIO and salary survey. , Streamzap Inc. "Based on extensive research and development, the Streamzap remote works with your current computer system no matter what software you use to play movies or music. Our retail relationships are also expanding, highlighted by a recent partnership with CompUSA. PC enthusiasts of all ages will appreciate this unique, high-tech gift." Availability The Streamzap PC Remote is available for $39.99 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. at CompUSA (www.compusa.com), J&R (www.jandr.com), thinkgeek (www.thinkgeek.com), snapstream (www.snapstream.com) and streamzap (www.streamzap.com). About Streamzap Streamzap Inc. develops hardware and software that make it easy to integrate PC-based content such as music and videos into our work and play. The company delivers this technology to PC enthusiasts of all ages in the form of its flagship Streamzap(R) PC Remote. The product is sold through established relationships with several channel and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and partners. For more information, visit www.streamzap.com |
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