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Ericsson unveils world's first Cordless Internet Radio
Submitted by: Dave Conabree on April 20th, 2001

Source: ericsson.com
The Ericsson Cordless Internet Radio H100 is the first cordless device of its kind and represents a revolutionary step in bringing Internet audio content wirelessly into the home. Utilizing Bluetoothtm technology, the Cordless Internet Radio allows access to thousands of Internet radio stations without the use of a computer. Ericsson and The MTVi Group have entered into a joint development partnership to bring unique interactive content and services to the consumer.

[[ Intel, ibm, Universal]]

Shortcut buttons on the radio let users browse, select stations, and save favorites. Users can also create their own music archive and access sound files from the Internet or from a computer. Built-in stereo speakers offer superb integrated sound quality, while the product can also be used with headphones or an in-home stereo system.

[[ Save favoite station preselects, not cache realtime datacasting - Like could be coming via satelitte & home servertype set-top]]

The Cordless Internet Radio is battery powered and can be placed anywhere in the home, up to 100 meters from a Bluetooth access point that has broadband Internet connection. The Internet Radio can also be connected via an Ethernet cable to a broadband modem.

[[ How about a portable 'composition player' - :) MOSs Ace, could be in digital datacast w/flash.]]

"Bringing the variety and depth of the Internet into the home through simple, easy-to-use products is a crucial part of Ericsson's strategy," said Lars Lindberg, Vice President and General Manager, Ericsson Home Communications. "Increasingly, the way we connect to the Internet in the home will not just be from a computer but from a range of small to medium sized products."

[[xbox,tivo,imode,internet Radio,Convera - e.Digital Gateway Destination II with voiceRemote. ]]

Sleekly designed, the Internet Radio also features a clock that wakes the user with an alarm signal, a selected radio station or a specific sound file.

[[Probably way more features than Dells Internet Radio = Lydstroms efforts... they/these can't produce; continious growing features sets. incomplete, Moores Law, only MOS Law - think tis to handhelds. ]]

Multimedia partnership Ericsson Cordless Internet Radio is a result of a joint cooperation between Ericsson and The MTVi Group. The companies will explore strategic partnership opportunities regarding marketing, co-branding, distribution and sales of the product.

"The Cordless Internet Radio will provide yet another way for listeners to tune into MTVi's global entertainment content," said Damian Manning, Vice President, Digital Media, The MTVi Group.

[[GONA BE Big.... funny we'll become most pervasive as mobiles get smaller... remember we'll have 10-20gig PJBs.. cach functional for microdrives & DataPlay video/audio high quality codec.]]

Ericsson's initiative with the MTVi Group is demonstrative of its ongoing commitment to entertainment technology. Ericsson is dedicated to combining its world-leading products with the most compelling, innovative content and applications to create the next generation of home communications services.

The Cordless Internet Radio will become available toward the end of this year in the US and shortly after in Europe.

[[Partnerships forming - all throught the industry to cumulate by years end. How about MTVi Verizon --- March 19, 2001 - Verizon Wireless, the nation's largest wireless carrier, and Lucent Technologies today announced a three-year, $5 billion contract which positions Lucent to become the largest supplier of Verizon (3G) mobile network infrastructure. Verizon will purchase multiple products and systems from Lucent's designed to expand wireless coverage, increase capacity, and support high-speed data and mobile Internet applications. IMO - This is excellent news for ePAC http://ragingbull.lycos.com/mboard/boards.cgi?board=EDIG&read=640314
Hey.... Sprint n Samsung did it----
March 20, 2001 - Samsung and Sprint PCS Announce Agreement to Bring Compact, Full-Color PDA Phone to Market.
http://ragingbull.lycos.com/mboard/boards.cgi?board=EDIG&read=642134
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Ericsson is the leading communications supplier, combining innovation in mobility and Internet in creating the new era of mobile Internet. Ericsson provides total solutions covering everything from systems and applications to mobile phones and other communications tools. With more than 100,000 employees in 140 countries, Ericsson simplifies communications for customers all over the world.

[[Let's remember What's Comimg -

June 13, 2000 - PacketVideo today announced that it has agreements with over 35 global media and online companies to trial the delivery of video to wireless devices. Warner Bros, FOXSPORTS.com, E! Entertainment, ABCNEWS, Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment etc,. , PacketVideo - Interview
http://boss.2.navisitestreaming.net/real/2/fconf/000825/28_robert_tercek.smi
http://www.packetvideo.com

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