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Video Without Boundaries to Deploy Broadband Media Center with DVD Recording; Announces Availability of MediaREADY 4000+RW (27/9/2004)

Video Without Boundaries, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: VDWB), a pioneer in the emerging broadband media device market, today is making available the MediaREADY(TM) 4000+RW for retailers, distributors and licensees. Based on the MediaReady(TM) 4000 design, the MediaREADY(TM) 4000+RW combines DVD recording capabilities with a feature-rich TV, E-Mail, Internet browser, karaoke, and MP3/CD/DVD/MPEG-1/MPEG-2/MPEG-4 playback and on-board 120 GB hard drive for digital storage of movies, TV programs, photos and music.

The MediaReady(TM) 4000+RW, Retail Price $599, connects to your TV, stereo, home network and Internet to bring the best of what digital media can be into a single device. The unit supports an essential suite of TV-centric media applications that create an easy-to-navigate environment for controlling your entertainment choices. The product also allows the user to easily archive all of their digital media through the DVD+RW loader. In addition, the product serves as an upgradeable platform that will allow you to constantly update the features and content to ensure you are able to enjoy this product well into the future.

Jeffrey Harrell, CEO and President commented, "Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates recently talked about Microsoft's revamped digital media strategy in a September 2, 2004 interview with BusinessWeek. In the interview, Mr. Gates discussed Microsoft's new Media Center PC which connects to a TV and a stereo to play both video and music. He suggested that Microsoft was in the convergence device market alone and that it is typical of Microsoft to be out there alone, doing the innovation and defining the category. VWB has been focused on the digital media convergence market for the past several years. The introduction of the MediaREADY(TM) 4000+RW shows our continued focus in this area with the addition of DVD recording capability."

MediaREADY(TM) 4000+RW Key Features -

Broadband Connectivity Remotely upgradeable to ensure the latest applications, services and content are kept current and competitive

In-home Network Ready
PCMCIA Wireless card or Ethernet capable

DVD+RW
Enhanced DVD/CD Player and Recorder with 5.1 Digital Surround

Media Jukebox
Burn & manage your music, movies and pictures on the MediaREADY(TM)'s hard drive, any PC connected to the same home network or connected peripherals (ex. digital cameras, external storage devices). Rip CDs onto the MediaREADY 4000. Play Music and Video from PC on the TV.

Support for Streaming and Downloaded Media
Full-Screen DVD quality Video and Music over the Internet on your TV

Web Browsing
High-speed Internet browsing with TV-centric website portal to provide the best surfing experience on the TV

TV E-Mail
Create and manage multiple email accounts

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