ViewSonic Makes HD a Household Name With Direct-Connect Media Player Box
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WALNUT, CA, Nov 02 (MARKET WIRE) --
ViewSonic(R) Corp., a leading global provider of visual display and
consumer electronics products, today introduced the VMP70 direct-connect,
HD media player. Taking media that is stored on a hard drive or USB thumb
drive the VMP70 makes attaining the ultimate Full HD big screen viewing
experience easy and affordable.
"We believe in enhancing the entertainment experience in a way that is
both convenient and user intuitive," said Jeff Volpe, vice president and
general manager of ViewSonic North America. "With more compatible media
formats than any other media player on the market, we are confident that
our portable media box provides consumers the freedom to enjoy HD
multimedia content on their favorite HDTV without limitation."
The VMP70 makes it easy to enjoy ultra crisp, Full HD 1080p content on a
TV or other entertainment system display. By simply inserting a USB drive
or external hard drive into the player, users can enjoy their favorite
output content, including HD movies with optional subtitles, TV shows,
music and photo albums. Weighing less than one pound, this stylish and
lightweight device can easily be brought along when visiting friends or
family, making any digital library portable and accessible nearly
anywhere.
Unlike some direct-connect media players, the VMP70 features a S/PDIF
port, enabling the player to easily connect to even the most advanced home
theater systems for a surround sound experience. A remote control is
included for making easy adjustments to aspect ratio, audio and format
settings. The VMP70 also ships with an HDMI cable standard in every box to
provide users with the best consumer experience possible.
The VMP70 supports the most complete set of video and audio formats of any
media player available including MPEG1/2/4, Divx/Xvid, MKV, H.264, VC-1,
WMV9, RM/RMVB, DTS, Dolby Digital, WMA, MP3, FLAC, OGG and MKA to name a
few. Connectivity options are nearly limitless as well with the VMP70's
included HDMI, Component, composite, S/PDIF and duo USB drive slots for
optional increased storage space.
The ViewSonic VMP70 is now available for an MSRP of $129.99 with a
promotional holiday ESP of $98.99. For more information about the VMP70,
click here: http://www.viewsonic.com/products/vmp70.htm.
For additional information on ViewSonic products, please visit
www.ViewSonic.com or follow ViewSonic on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
About ViewSonic
ViewSonic(R) Corporation is a leading global provider of visual display
and consumer electronics products. ViewSonic develops, markets and
supports a broad range of innovative products, including computers, LCD
monitors, LCD TVs, projectors, digital photo frames and digital signage
displays. For further information, please contact ViewSonic Corporation
at 800.888.8583 or 909.444.8888; or visit http://www.ViewSonic.com/.
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Editorial Contacts:
Melanie Lombardi / Victoria Yarnish
LEWIS PR for ViewSonic Corp.
Melanie: 408-573-3665
Victoria: 310-407-5186
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