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Omwave's DH1: A Groundbreaking Step In Family Rooms (8/3/2004)

DH1 is a new versatile appliance that will radically change the world of Audio Video products. Silent and sleek, DH1 will alone replace PVR, CD and DVD players and recorders - all of this, combined with all the high technology of a PC - right in the middle of the living room.

DH1 is a Digital Hub granting total access to home entertainment. "We are done with invading equipment, multiple remote controls and cables ruining the harmony of our living room. DH1 brings elegant cutting-edge solutions to the most demanding audio and video lovers" says Olivier Moinecourt, OMwave's CEO.

Bringing a whole digital world at fingertips:

When plugged to an existing Home Theater scheme (display and amplifier) DH1 offers a wide range of entertainment features. Its on-screen user-friendly software menu enables to manage any of DH1's features with a single remote control:

* Enjoy high resolution movies and videos from any source (DVD, video files like DivX or Mpeg2É).

* Listen to music and create a personal juke box (from CDs, MP3 filesÉ).

* Watch, record and even pause TV, never to miss a moment.

* Check a daily updated TV program to see it all at a glance, and schedule recordings.

* Create a digital photo album to watch on screen, from digital camera pictures and image files.

* Create and burn CDs or DVDs.

* Use DH1 as a computer for PC gaming or to browse the Internet, check e-mails and send files, work on office software (wireless keyboard/mouse provided).

* Connect to another computer (PC or Mac) through classical or WiFi local network, to exchange video, music or image files, simply as can be.

DH1 fits all digital environments due to its wide range of outputs, and connection possibilities (TV, flat display or video projector, stereo or multi-channel amplifier, cable/satellite set top box, Internet broadband connection, digital cameras and camcorders, peripherals).

DH1 was designed to break boundaries between audio, video and computer worlds. OMwave's technically accomplished work on DH1's components and conception guaranties upscale in-house theatrical achievement:

* Silence: DH1's working cannot be heard, for perfect comfort in watching and listening.

* High Resolution: DH1 is a digital appliance enhanced with Intel's Pentium 4 with HT technology (Hyper Threading). Associated to high definition display and amplifier, it will bring state-of-the-art image and sound restitution, way beyond traditional consumer electronics products results.

* Ease: DH1's user-friendly software is easy to handle, and from now on, DH1's remote control will be the one an only requested for all the family room.

* Elegance: as a new core of home entertainment, DH1 naturally matches the most trendy family rooms. Its VCR size fits classical AV racks, and its upscale aeronautic aluminum case brings style and harmony to all existing home theater systems.

Technical Specifications:

- Player/Burner: DVD (-R/RW), CD (-R/RW), VCD

- Processor Intel P4 HT 2.8 Ghz, 512 Mo Memory

- Hard Drive: 120 Go

- Tuner TV featuring time shifting

- Preinstalled with Microsoft Windows XP and OMtheater dedicated software

- External silent power supply

- Finishing : anodized and sandblasted aluminum

- VGA and TV sVHS video outputs, SPDIF and Surround 5.1 audio outputs.

- Ethernet and WiFi enabled

- USB and FireWire ports in front

- Comes with infrared remote control and wireless keyboard/mouse

Upgrading Options:

Processor Intel P4 HT up to 3.2 Ghz, Hard Drive up to 500 Go, Memory up to 2 Go, Upper-scale sound card.

Pricing and availability:

Price: 2390 EUR, introductory price 2090 EUR (limited edition, price without options). Price does not include tax and shipping.

DH1 will be available in April 04.

www.omwave.com