Thursday, December 5, 2002

SONY ELECTRONICS UNVEILS FOUR SET-TOP BOXES AT BROADBANDPLUS SHOW Hardware Release - 12.04.02 ANAHEIM, CA., (BroadbandPlus, Booth #3801) Today at the BroadbandPlus Show, Sony Electronics unveiled four set-top digital cable receivers (set-top box) that enhance options for both cable providers and consumers. Each set-top box is equipped with Sony's patented Passage technology, which Sony will be demonstrating publicly for the first time at BroadbandPlus. The set top boxes, from high-end multifaceted receivers to low-end base models, provide a range of advanced digital features. The new models, listed from high- to low-end, and their features follow: Sony DHG-MC75 - Digeo Moxi Media Center Services Allows access to media from multiple televisions in a single home Multi-tuner personal video recording puts the user in control HDTV, music, games, photos and an optional DVD drive combine to offer an unbeatable all-in-one media center Passage technology-enabled Sony DHG HiDef - High Definition Set-Top Box Solution Built on Sony 55 series platform DVI interface for high-definition content display supports emerging consumer, industrial and regulatory requirements Convenient audio-video device networking via i.LINK® (IEEE1394) interface Comprehensive industry standard copy protection technology support: Macrovision, CGMS-A, DTLA DTCP, and HDCP User selectable variable output mode support: 480i/p, 720p, and 1080i TV window graphic support for 16:9 and 4:3 formats provides consistent viewer experience, no matter the television used EIA-608/708 Closed Caption processing Memory Stick® media support Passage technology-enabled DHG HiDef DVR - High Definition Set-Top Box Solution with DVR Next-generation DVR for high-definition broadcast viewing and recording Live television pause, smooth variable rate trick play modes including fast forward, fast rewind, slow motion (forward and reverse), and frame advance Content encryption on HDD for tamper resistance Comprehensive copy protection support: Macrovision, CGMS-A, DTLA DTCP and HDCP Memory Stick media support Passage technology-enabled Sony DHG-25 - Sony Basic Set-Top Box Platform 275 MIPS processor, 64 MB SDRAM, and 32 MB FlashROM Integrated DOCSIS cable modem for SI and interactive content delivery HTML/JavaScript-based presentation engine enables operator branding and customization Memory Stick media support Passage technology-enabled See also:  Audio FireWire DVD Disk Video SetTopBox  5:53:23 PM    comment []

Apple releases IP over Firewire All Apple computers sold today include one or more FireWire ports. Because FireWire can transfer data at up to 400 megabits/second, it is suitable for networking and clustering solutions, as well as temporary connections to the internet using Internet Sharing. Now the IP over FireWire Preview Release adds support for using the Internet Protocol - commonly known as TCP/IP - over FireWire. With this software installed, Macintosh computers and other devices can use existing IP protocols and services over FireWire, including AFP, HTTP, FTP, SSH, etc. In all cases, Rendezvous can be used if desired for configuration, name resolution, and discovery. The preview release adds a new Kernel Extension that hooks into the existing network services architecture. Using the existing Network Preferences Pane, users can add FireWire as their IP network node to connect and communicate between two machines. Now developers interested in using the Internet Protocol (IP) over FireWire may download the IP over FireWire Preview Release. See also:  FireWire Network  12:30:21 AM    comment []

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