GlideTV(R) Simplifies the PC Experience in the Living Room
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Introduces the perfect input device to navigate the Internet from your TV.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- GlideTV, the company dedicated to
simplifying the digital entertainment experience in the living room, announced
today the release of its first product, the GlideTV® Navigator(TM). This
award-winning and stylish device, which fits in the palm of a hand, combines
the functionality of a keyboard, mouse and AV remote and makes it a breeze to
access digital content stored on a home theater PC (HTPC) that is connected to
a TV. The product is available for purchase from select online retailers
worldwide with an MSRP of $149.
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The new GlideTV Navigator, a study in modern design, reinvents the computer
input device for the living room. The contrast of the highly-polished material
and elegant curves is a fitting reflection of the sophisticated technology
held within. The product includes a remote, charging station, USB wireless
receiver and is compatible with Windows PC, Apple Mac, Sony PlayStation 3 or
any set-top box that supports standard mouse and keyboard HID devices.
"Up to now, consumers who wanted to connect a computer to the TV to take
advantage of digital content had to bring office equipment to their living
room, making the experience bulky and cumbersome," said Chris Painter,
President and founder. "With the Navigator, GlideTV brings simplicity to
accessing internet-based entertainment and ushers in a new era for computing
in the living room."
Consumers plug the USB wireless receiver into their PC and they're ready to
take control of their computing experience or explore the Internet with a
point and a click. GlideTV Navigator works with popular media applications
including Windows Media Center, Apple iTunes, Boxee, Apple Front Row, SageTV,
Firefox, and any web browser.
This product features:
-- Clickable touchpad mapped to your TV screen -- precise cursor control,
one-thumb scrolling, single and double-click selection.
-- Backlit AV buttons to control volume and playback.
-- Directional buttons for easy two-axis navigation.
-- Dedicated Esc, Enter, Back, and Function keys to control applications.
-- On-screen keyboard -- requires download, Windows only.
-- Integrated search menu with links to Google, Amazon Video on Demand,
Hulu, Netflix, YouTube and more -- requires download, Windows only.
-- Rechargeable battery.
"GlideTV nailed the customer experience," said Aaron Burt, a beta test user
who lives in the Washington DC area. "It's a great way to control Windows
Media Center in the living room and even my kids enjoy using it. GlideTV
Navigator is the perfect couch-mouse."
The product has garnered significant industry attention by winning the
prestigious 2009 Best of Innovations Award at the Consumer Electronics Show
(CES). The GlideTV team, led by Mike Machado and Christopher Painter, consists
of consumer electronics and Silicon Valley technology veterans from Sony,
SageTV, Slim Devices, and VUDU.
GlideTV Navigator is available worldwide from select retailers and directly
from the manufacturer in the US and Europe. The Manufacturer's Suggested
Retail Price is:
-- United States -- $149
-- Eurozone -- euro 129 (VAT included)
-- United Kingdom -- pounds Sterling 119 (VAT included)
For more information, visit www.glidetv.com.
About GLIDETV
GlideTV, Inc. is dedicated to simplifying the PC living room experience. The
company is headquartered in Silicon Valley and was founded in 2008 by consumer
electronics and technology veterans. GlideTV Navigator is a trademark of
GlideTV, Inc. All other brands and product names are trademarks of their
respective holders.
SOURCE GlideTV, Inc.
Patrick Cosson of GlideTV, Inc., +1-415-359-7407, Patrick@glidetv.com
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