TeleVideo introduces first multimedia upgrade kits with 3-disc CD-ROM changer and SRS-enhanced wavetable sound board; New TeleMedia Gold, Platinum and Triple Platinum include over 550 free software titles, quad-speed CD-ROM Drive, sound board, microphone, headset, and amplified speakers; all kits include 3-year warranty, lifetime toll-free technical support.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 24, 1995--TeleVideo Multimedia (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.) today announced the industry's next generation of multimedia upgrade kits An earlier package of hardware and software that turned a standard PC into a multimedia PC. It included a CD-ROM drive, sound card, speakers, cables, drivers as well as multimedia applications. See CD-ROM audio cable. at Spring Comdex (Booth M6238) -- the TeleMedia(TM) product line. The TeleMedia upgrade kits (Gold, Platinum and Triple Platinum) are aggressively priced starting at $399 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) and incorporate the latest hardware technology, including Quad-Speed CD-ROM drives CD-ROM drives, which today typically means a CD-RW drive that is a combo CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW drive, come in a variety of speeds. The original drive (1x) transferred data at 150KB per second. in all three models. The TeleMedia Triple Platinum is the first to include a unique 3-Disc CD-ROM changer A CD-ROM drive that holds a small number of CD-ROMs for individual use on a desktop computer. Although it can swap discs, it typically contains only one drive and can only read one at a time. See CD-ROM server. that allows three discs to be online simultaneously. This model also shares the Platinum sound board, which incorporates the latest in wavetable A group of sampled sound waves used in MIDI. See wavetable synthesis and MIDI. (hardware, music) wavetable - A type of sound generator often built in a sound card. A wavetable contains digitised samples of real instrument sounds or effect (FX) sounds. and SRS SRS, SRS-A see slow-reacting substance. (R) audio enhancement technology and creates an immersive, 3D sound experience from any game or business application. TeleVideo is bundling over 550 free software titles with every TeleMedia Kit, including Grolier's Encyclopedia, Doom II, Mad Dog II and Sim City Enhanced. The TeleMedia Platinum and Triple Platinum also include the award-winning ClarisWorks business package, which combines a word processor, database, spreadsheet, modem/fax management, and presentation software in a single integrated offering. All TeleMedia kits include lifetime toll-free technical support and a generous three-year warranty as well as a "jumperless" design for ease-of-installation. The kits come complete with TeleVideo's E-Z E-Z Engdahl-Zigangirov (bound) Step-by-Step instructional video tape to guide users through the installation process. Finally, all TeleMedia kits include bundled software (1) Applications that are included with new hardware. For example, a new PC often comes with several applications, many of which may be light versions or full versions with no limit on usage. Others may be only 60- or 90-day trial packages. See bundle. directly related to sound creation and manipulation. The TeleMedia Gold kit includes the AudioStation(TM) mixer and editor package, MIDI Orchestrator(TM), and the WinDAT(TM) digital audio editor A digital audio editor is a computer application for audio editing, i.e. manipulating digital audio. Editors designed for use with music allow the user to do the following: "The TeleMedia product family represents the industry's first cutting-edge upgrade kit," noted Isaac Levanon, executive vice president of TeleVideo, Inc. "In many cases, multimedia upgrade kits are a way to pawn off older technology onto unsuspecting consumers. In contrast, we are exerting a leadership position -- TeleMedia is a state-of-the-art, value product. As an example, in a head-to-head comparison between the Diamond Multimedia Kit 4000 and the TeleMedia Platinum, we include a wavetable-based sound card with 4 megabytes of instrument samples and surround sound An audio recording and playback system that uses five or more channels plus a subwoofer channel. See 5.1 channel and 3D audio. versus their FM sound board. TeleMedia Platinum comes complete with amplified speakers, headsets, a stand-alone mike and over 500 additional titles at the identical price point." Levanon went on the say that "The Triple Platinum's 3-Disc changer Changer The name given to a clearing member that is willing to assume the opposite position of a futures contract within a larger alternative exchange, of which it also is a clearing member. has tremendous applications for SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. (Small Office/Home Office See SOHO. ) and business use as well as the home -- imagine being able to keep Grolier's Encyclopedia, Doom II and an Audio CD available without swapping discs. It's that kind of innovation and leadership that sets TeleVideo products apart in the market. Perhaps most important, our kits are also easy to set-up and configure. All our sound boards are `jumperless', whereas many of our competitors, including Creative Labs, force users to deal with jumpers and other unpleasant issues that we have avoided in our design. This is especially important for retailers, since it will enhance overall customer satisfaction. In fact, we specifically went to the RetailVision show to consult with over 50 top retailers and mass marketers to help us determine packaging and channel requirements that best meet their needs. With our products now carried by Ingram and Merisel, resellers worldwide have full access to our entire product line." TeleMedia Products: TeleMedia Gold: This package is positioned for use with a 486-class machine and is primarily suited for budget-conscious home PC users as well as the small office/home office environment. TeleMedia Gold includes:
-- Internal Quad-Speed IDE CD-ROM Drive
-- TeleSound Pro 16 - CD-Quality sound board (can be upgraded to
wavetable capabilities with WaveImpact daughterboard),
IRQ settings in software, no jumpers
-- Magnetically Shielded Speakers
-- Microphone and Headphone Set
-- Over 550 Free Software titles
-- $700 in bundled sound and image editing software
TeleMedia Platinum: This is a high-performance multimedia
upgrade kit that incorporates several enhancements for power users
and prosumers seeking the highest-fidelity sound in presentations or
entertainment applications. TeleMedia Platinum includes:
-- Internal IDE Quad-Speed CD-ROM Drive
-- TeleWave Q32/SRS wavetable sound board with SRS surround
sound and 100 MIPS DSP Processor, 4 megabytes of instrument
samples (compressed into 1 megabyte ROM), 51 drum kits,
128 MIDI Voices, 32-voice polyphony, IRQ setting in software,
no jumpers
-- 80-watt Amplified/Shielded Power Speakers
-- Ergonomic, Self-Standing Microphone
-- Headphone Set
-- Over 550 Free Software Titles + ClarisWorks
-- $900 in bundled sound and image editing software
TeleMedia Triple Platinum: This top-line package is designed for
users seeking the finest in sound reproduction capabilities for the
PC and who have a need to access multiple CD-ROMs. TeleMedia Triple
Platinum includes:
-- Internal Quad-Speed CD-ROM Drive with integral 3-Disc changer
-- TeleWave Q32/SRS wavetable sound board with SRS surround sound
and 100 MIPS DSP Processor, 4 megabytes of instrument samples
(compressed into 1 megabyte ROM), 51 drum kits, 128 MIDI
Voices, 32-voice polyphony, IRQ setting in software, no jumpers
-- 80-watt Amplified/Shielded Power Speakers
-- Ergonomic, Self-Standing Microphone
-- Headphone Set
-- Over 550 Free Software Titles + ClarisWorks
-- $900 in bundled sound and image editing software
Note that all TeleMedia products have built-in 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). controllers on the sound board to eliminate the need for an extra controller card. Pricing and Availability The TeleMedia Gold and Platinum kits retail for $399 and $499, respectively, and will be shipping in volume in Mid-May through retail and VAR channels. The TeleMedia Triple Platinum will be available in the third quarter for $699 and all TeleVideo products are available worldwide through Ingram and Merisel as well as other leading distributors, retailers and mass marketers. Company Information: TeleVideo Multimedia, founded in 1975, has been a pioneer vendor in the computer and terminal markets for 20 years and has recently refocused as a premier supplier of multimedia products. Current offerings include a full range of industry-acclaimed sound boards, graphics accelerators, telephony boards, multimedia upgrade kits and full-motion video Video transmission that changes the image 30 frames per second (30 fps). Motion pictures are run at 24 fps, which is the minimum frequency required to eliminate the perception of moving frames and make the images appear visually fluid to the eye. products for the personal computer. Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., the company is publicly traded as TeleVideo, Inc.(NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : TELV). -0- Note to Editors: TeleMedia is a trademark of TeleVideo, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged. CONTACT: TeleVideo Multimedia Isaac Levanon, 408/955-7765 or Horizon Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Jonathan Hirshon, 408/982-2555 Email: hightechpr@aol.com |
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