oops. sorry for vulgarity; f-free version: KiSS Tech, player available retail in December in Europe ... all right. much as i want to believe KiSS (who danced arm-in-arm with wave years ago) is using wave/Xpress IP, i don't know why KiSS would not be req'd to acknowledge a solution collaboratively developed with wave/Xpress IP .... EXCEPT THAT, QUITE POSSIBLY AND APPARENTLY IT IS NOT. the "stealth" excuse for wave holds water no more -- WHAT?.... sigma-design only reluctantly engaged in a PR with microsoft, possibly blowing its stealth cover?... AND GENERATING MARKET CRED THAT INVESTORS VALUE? WELL, WHEN THE HELL IS IT GONNA HAPPEN? I THOUGHT WE WERE PAST STEALTH-DOT-CONNECTING .... or, maybe wave will come to life when the revenue licensing streams are flowing?... well, FORGET THAT -- show 1 tech IP company that holds back on touting the fact its IP is being employed/integrated... NOT ONE. WHY? 'cause IT'S AGAINST THE LAW!!!!! IF WAVE'S IP IS BEING LICENSED IN ANY WAY, IT'S MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL VIABILTY OF THE CO., AND iF THERE'S NO PR, THEN THERE'S NO DEAL(S).
KiSS Technology. Exemplifying this new class of Windows Media
Video-enabled DVD player is the latest product from KiSS Technology,
the DP-600 networked DVD player, which includes a wide range of
groundbreaking capabilities. A key focus for the DP-600 design is its
rich layer of interactivity with linkages to an extensive range of
online services, such as gaming, weather forecasts and Web radio. This
new player will offer the entertainment enthusiast the option of
accessing Windows Media Video content in high-definition resolutions
and other digital entertainment through published, downloaded or
streaming media. This player will be available in retail outlets in
December in Europe, with potential U.S. availability in 2005, for an
estimated retail price of $299.
"Windows Media Video compression efficiency and video quality are
fueling the emergence of an enormous breadth of online content and
high-definition video for everyday consumer use," said Martin Manniche,
director of sales for KiSS Technology. "Support from Microsoft and
Sigma Designs for this technology has created a high-quality solution
that we are sure will excite premium users across Europe and
elsewhere."
