ESPN The Ultimate Remote Launches for Father's Day

Advanced Home Theatre Remote adds Internet Connectivity for Armchair Sports
Enthusiasts

NEW YORK and CHICAGO, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- ESPN Consumer Products, in
conjunction with tvCompass, a provider of digital media solutions, announced
the release of ESPN The Ultimate Remote, an internet-connected Wi-Fi device
that combines advanced home theater control and one-touch real-time access to
sports, standings, team information and news.
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ESPN The Ultimate Remote manages home theater components, set top boxes
and IP equipment with intuitive "location-free" setup and one-handed
operation, using a standard wireless connection -- unlike other products that
require cumbersome programming and a personal computer -- in order to set even
the simplest home theatres.
"ESPN The Ultimate Remote is a great example of how ESPN continues to
extend its brand into innovative products that serve sports fans everywhere,"
said Steve Cipolla, vice president and general manager, ESPN Consumer
Products. "Our Wi-Fi remote control is the ultimate enhancement to our fan's
at-home sports experience by providing real-time/simultaneous sports news and
information while watching any TV programming."
With ESPN The Ultimate Remote, fans can get one-touch access to Internet
content in the palm of their hand with an electronic program guide (EPG) for
TV listings, one-touch access to a weather widget, mobile Internet browsing,
email and text messaging, mobile Internet and entertainment search content.
"This ground breaking Wi-Fi device design, based on tvCompass's patented
wireless technology, removes coffee table remote clutter with one device,"
said Edward J. Zylka, CEO of tvCompass Inc. "The versatility of our design
and the second viewing screen opens the door to different ways fans can enjoy
sports in real time, using a familiar handheld universal remote."
ESPN The Ultimate Remote is aimed at simplifying advanced home theater
equipment operation, providing fans with one-touch wireless access to their
favorite Gamecasts, ESPN.com fantasy leagues, news, stats, scores.
ESPN The Ultimate Remote is available immediately for pre-sale orders at
Amazon.com -- amazon.com/ESPN-Ultimate-Remote-Universal/dp/B00198LRPE -- just
in time for Father's Day. For additional information on ESPN The Ultimate
Remote, go to espnremote.com.
ESPN Consumer Products
ESPN Consumer Products serve the fan and reflect the assets and equity of
ESPN. ESPN Consumer Products oversees the development of product lines under
the company's vary brands including ESPN, X Games, and BASS. Product lines
include apparel & accessories, sporting goods, toys & games, stationary &
gift, and home products.
About tvCompass
tvCompass Inc. offers a white label service and technology platform for
branding by consumer electronic product companies, satellite, cable and IPTV
operators, content distributors and OEMs. Through its click365(SM)
interactive wireless content network, users can access an electronic program
guides TV listing service, Internet content and other interactive
applications.
The company's second product is a Wi-Fi/internet connected digital media
remote control device with QVGA LCD display, wireless content capabilities and
TV control function. Based in Chicago, IL, tvCompass is privately held and
maintains a strong patent portfolio.
SOURCE ESPN Consumer Products

Crystal Howard of ESPN, +1-212-515-1109, crystal.howard@espn.com, or Pam
Campagna of BLUE SAGE, +1-508-735-6831, pamelac@bluesageconsulting.com, for
tvCompass Inc.