Replies to post #139962 on Wave Systems Corp. (fka WAVXQ)

[bluzboy]

The competition - : http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=18061793

[rick5]

Nice find! Thanks for your persistence in keeping us thinking about the potential here

[DRM]

I did not get it...from DRM

Barge thanks for sharing this article on TVTonic. Honestly, I did not get it TVtonic until now. I mean I understood the basic concept. But I have been so focused on enterprise TPM solutions and Trusted harddrives... I just did not get it. Waveexpress has the ability to be HUGE for Wave...

Everyone needs to read this article...
DRM

[tampa123]

barge - I agree with you

This is an excellent article. I can elaborate, but you'd probably already know what I would say.

This will definitely get things started for WXP, because Microsoft has to compete with Apple, and has budget set aside to do so.

Let the fun begin

T123

[may1sep2]

Barge,The way to go.When things get crazy,

You bring the calming news.

[Ispro]

WOW....barge THANX, I hold my breath!/eom

BR

ISPRO

[Wildman262]

Barge, that was an interesting read on TV Tonic and it does appear that it is MSFT answer to the release below.

Apple TV Now Shipping
Wednesday March 21, 8:30 am ET
Watch Internet-Delivered Movies, Movie Trailers, TV Shows, Music, Podcasts & Photos on Your Widescreen TV

CUPERTINO, Calif., March 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple® is now shipping Apple TV(TM), an easy to use and fun way to wirelessly play all your favorite iTunes® content from your PC or Mac® on your widescreen TV, including movies, TV shows, music, photos and podcasts. With Apple TV's stunning new interface, anyone can quickly browse and view their entire collection of digital media from across the room using the simple and intuitive Apple Remote. Apple TV easily connects to almost all modern widescreen televisions.

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"Apple TV is like a DVD player for the Internet age-providing an easy and fun way to play all your favorite iTunes content from your PC or Mac on your widescreen TV," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "Apple TV allows you to wirelessly play your content from your PCs or Macs using your existing WiFi network as well as the newest and fastest version of WiFi-802.11n."

The seamless integration of Apple TV and iTunes lets users choose from over 400 movies and 350 TV shows in near DVD quality; over four million songs; 5,000 music videos; 100,000 podcasts; and 20,000 audiobooks from the iTunes Store (http://www.itunes.com). Users can also watch their favorite movie trailers right on their widescreen TV, listen to their favorite music on their home entertainment system, and view slideshows of their photo albums in high definition resolution. Apple TV makes it easy for users to explore their entire media collection with an easy to use and intuitive new interface. With the Apple Remote, consumers can easily browse through their favorite movies, TV shows, music and photos from up to 30 feet away.

Apple TV has a 40GB hard drive to store up to 50 hours of video, 9,000 songs, 25,000 photos or a combination of each and is capable of delivering high-definition 720p output.* Apple TV is easy to connect to a broad range of widescreen TVs and home theater systems and comes standard with HDMI, component video, analog and optical audio ports. Using high-speed AirPort® 802.11** wireless networking, Apple TV can auto-sync content from one computer or stream content from up to five additional computers right to your TV without any wires.***

Pricing & Availability

Apple TV, which includes the Apple Remote, will be available beginning this week from the Apple Store® (http://www.apple.com), Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers for a suggested retail price of $299 (US). Apple retail stores will also offer hands on workshops and demonstrations of Apple TV's features.

Apple TV requires iTunes 7.1 or later running on a Mac with Mac OS® X version 10.3.9 or later, or a Windows PC with Windows XP Home/Professional (SP2).

An 802.11b/g/n wireless network using AirPort, AirPort Extreme® or 10/100 Base-T Ethernet networking is required. Internet access is required and a broadband connection is recommended. Apple TV requires an enhanced definition or high-definition widescreen TV. iPod® games will not play on Apple TV. The iTunes store is available in the US and select countries.

*Video playback based on 640x480 iTunes video content. Music capacity based on four minutes per song and 128-Kbps AAC encoding. Photo capacity based on Apple TV viewable photos transferred from iTunes. Actual capacity varies by content.

**Compatible with 802.11b/g/n. Based on an IEEE 802.11n draft specification.

***Wireless video streaming requires an 802.11g/n network.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award- winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and will enter the mobile phone market this year with its revolutionary iPhone.

[oknpv]

barge...Add me to the list that has always believed in TVTonic & your optimism. I remember a time, long ago, when Wavexpress was for sale, the idea was that we would still be the technology & collect revenue but have the acceleration of an established media company. Seems like this idea could be resurrected again, maybe just a partner even. If MSFT is touting us & we have some gorilla partner at TVTonic, seems like we could really go big league fast.

Wouldnt that blow away the hedge funds (if any....but I believe it)

[cosign]

OT Barge,,,took a look at msft and noticed an individual on aol msft message board asking if anyone has any solid information on new X-Box coming out in May...just a heads up to anyone whom has their antenna's out at MSFT

[barge]

Wave's partner, NIVEUS PC, is also noted in the Online Reporter for providing a truly killer applications feature.

"When a consumer
wants to have the PC display on the TV set, he uses the "TV input"
button on the TV's remote control to select the PC for input."

Imagine that! You sit in your living room with a Remote and decide you want to watch content that sits inside your PC on your TV Wide Screen. So how do you get that content to jump over to your TV? Just press the "TV Input" button on your remote and there it is: The TVTonic Menu pops up on your TV Screen with Channels for you to select your content. You select the channel you want, and the content is INSTANTLY playing on your wide screen! JUST LIKE TV!!! TALK ABOUT THE KILLER OF KILLER APPLICATIONS!

http://www.onlinereporter.com/article.php?article_id=9015

20m Installed Base
With 20 million Xbox 360s already in consumer homes, there's a large
market waiting. When connected, an extender like Xbox and a Media
Center PC automatically find each other over a wired or Wi-Fi
network. "Media Center" appears on the Xbox "Start" menu, allowing
the user to select a video that's on the PC and play it on the TV.

Without Xbox or a Media Center Extender, consumers can only use
TVTonic on the PC. However, some PCs such as one from Niveus are now
designed to go in the "stack" of home entertainment boxes and can be
easily connected to use the TV set as the display. When a consumer
wants to have the PC display on the TV set, he uses the "TV input"
button on the TV's remote control to select the PC for input.

[mundo]

Barge, Very nice and certainly supports many of your past convictions. This grass roots movement will grow fast and Microsoft is all over it.Down the road can you say (Paid Premium content) through tv-tonic.

Mundo