OT: Bose Introduces Interactive PC Audio System
New Way to Listen to Music by Computer
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE FEATURES)--May 10, 2001-- Converge on this: Bose Corporation has introduced a new compact music system that connects to a personal computer for one-touch access to Internet radio, digital audio files, AM/FM radio and compact discs.
The Bose Wave/PC interactive system takes ``convergence'' to a new level, with superb audio performance and surprising ease-of-use via intuitive controls and a credit-card sized remote.
It is the next step in computer audio evolution. So much more than just a workstation, today's PC is where people go to talk to friends, keep up with news and sports, play games, shop, and now, organize and enjoy their music.
From MP3 to the BBC
Any computer owner familiar with Windows operating systems can use the Wave/PC system to listen to AM/FM and Internet radio stations, play and record CDs onto the PC's hard disk, organize and play music downloaded from the Internet, and create personal music lists.
``We've made it simple for the user,'' said Rob Brown, Manager of Bose Integrated Systems Product Marketing. ``People spend a lot of time at their computers these days. The Wave/PC system makes it easy for them to listen to music there, and access digital audio as they explore the musical side of the Internet -- without grappling with multiple devices and programs.''
Consistent with Dr. Amar Bose's goal to create products that combine high technology with ease of use and small size, the Wave/PC system also reproduces sound beautifully, thanks to patented Bose acoustic waveguide speaker technology.
Listen Globally, Live Locally
How would the typical PC user, or, say, you, work with this new system?
For starters, just enter your zip code. The Wave/PC system will download information about radio stations in your area, often including type of programming. Create your own list of favorites, and with a click of the mouse you can change stations. Or drag and drop them to presets instantly accessible with one touch of a button on the remote. For many stations you can even jump directly from its listing on the Wave/PC control panel to its Web site.
Looking to broaden your radio horizons? The Wave/PC system lets you listen to programs from around the world via Web radio broadcasts in Real Audio (RNWK) format. In fact, out of the box, it offers hundreds of international stations as easily as local ones, and enables you to preset and access them directly from the remote.
Want the newest music on MP3? Download and save music from the Internet, and let the Wave/PC system automatically find and organize it for you.
Now Try This
Insert a music CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive. Wave/PC audio system logs onto the Internet and automatically downloads information including artist names and track titles and makes this information instantly accessible the next time you play the CD.
Certain songs you really like? Select tracks or the complete CD for storage on your computer hard drive. In the mood to hear all of your jazz tracks? The Wave/PC software can sort the music by type, composer, artist, album or track. Just want to hear that song with ``Tonight'' in the title? You can quick search your entire music collection by keyword. Create your own playlists. Even assign playlists, music types, or artists to presets for instant access via the remote control.
Can't Help Thinking About Tomorrow
Although there are more features to the Wave/PC system than can be conveniently listed in a press release, one of the most refreshing is lack of obsolescence. When enhancements and new features to the programming software are available, they will be delivered to Wave/PC system owners via the Internet.
The Bose Wave/PC system takes up less desk space than a laptop, and weighs only seven pounds.
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