LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 2000--SimpleDevices, the provider of an automated content delivery channel and wireless home networking platform for a new class of Internet devices, today announced that it will preview its new platform along with three innovative wireless devices at COMDEX 2000. The SimpleDevices platform delivers preference-based content and rich media to a new line of consumer Internet devices. The platform is currently designed to work with both HomeRF and other standards-based wireless protocols.
"The SimpleDevices platform is able to deliver Web content, including streaming media, to devices throughout the home," said Lou Hughes, CEO of SimpleDevices. "SimpleDevices is able to push Web content past the PC and into the palm of users' hands at broadband speeds. The SimpleDevices platform makes it easy to move Internet content and connectivity beyond the PC, throughout the digital home."
"Digital home technologies are the next fast-growth sector," said William Bean, vice president, Equity Research/Digital Home, Banc of America Securities. "And as the first mover, SimpleDevices is well positioned to take advantage of this sectors' potential."
The SimpleDevices' platform includes a TagIt!(TM) function, that allows users to tag content of interest playing on any device. TagIt! sends information back through the system where it is aggregated and enhanced at simpledevices.com for the user to address at their convenience. These enhancements include related links to content and e-commerce information.
Internet Devices
SimpleDevices has developed three wireless Internet devices to demonstrate the power and value of its platform. These devices showcase the speed, functionality, ease of use and cost benefits of the SimpleDevices platform.
-- SimplePad(TM) turns a PDA into a high-speed, wireless home web
pad. Users can surf the Internet at high speed through their
existing PC and ISP. SimplePad also plays CD quality MP3's
and Internet radio, and allows users to interact with live
television and radio by receiving and sending synchronized
information.
-- SimpleFi(TM) bridges the gap between a PC and home stereo.
Users can stream CD quality, digital audio wirelessly from a
home PC or the Internet to home Hi-Fi audio equipment.
-- SimpleClock(TM) delivers personalized Web content to the
nightstand. Users can wake up to customized news such as
weather, traffic, stocks or sports scores. SimpleClock can
even synchronize with personal information managers. The vast
content and community of the Web is now available to you in an
easy to use format in the bedroom.
SimpleDevices is part of the Digital Home Networking Hot Spot in the HomeRF booth during COMDEX 2000, November 13-17. The booth number is L7466, located in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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