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Evesham Launches iplayer HD Media Center for ipTV Revolution (1/12/2006)

Evesham Technology has today announced the launch of the new Evesham iplayer. Designed to bring you a world of possibilities today and in the future, the extraordinary new HD Media Center delivers the best of existing digital services and features as well as ensuring you are prepared for the forthcoming High Definition digital terrestrial broadcast revolution (HDTV) and ipTV. The iplayer combines an advanced digital TV receiver, real-time HD upscaler, time-shifting digital TV recorder, network media centre, Internet browser and download station into one revolutionary box at a remarkably low price. The way we watch TV has changed forever.

The perfect partner for both HD ready LCD TVs and traditional CRT TVs the new Evesham iplayer is a compact and refined Digital HD, SD and ipTV receiver. With the inclusion of a HDMI output to display the highest quality, vibrant TV pictures, the iplayer is extremely easy to set-up and use.Ê

Why pay sky high subscription prices for fully featured, interactive digital TV? Access over 40 digital freeview channels, a wealth of digital radio stations and download HD content direct to your TV or access media via a networked PC. Never going out of fashion, the Evesham iplayer has been developed to bring together entertainment and communication, so as TV evolves, so too does the iplayer. 100% Future proof, with firmware upgrades as and when new features are developed, the iplayer will be the last set-top box you will ever need to buy.

The Evesham iplayerÕs features exceed any rival set-top box on the market. Firstly, the iplayer is a real-time up-scaler. So youÕve purchased your first HD ready TV but the content you can view is extremely limited. The iplayer lets you realise the full potential of your HD ready TV now by up-scaling your SD picture to HD delivering exceptional quality picture on anything you decide to watch.

Choosing what to watch couldnÕt be simpler. An advanced smart and sophisticated 7 day Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) displays all available programmes as well as information about programmes currently viewing. The iplayer even downloads channel logos to make selection clear and simple. The EPG allows you to schedule programmes you wish to record. Dr Who is not the only one who packs more into a box than seems possible from the outsideÉ and just like his box you can travel in time with the iplayer too. Use the Time-shift facilities and youÕll never miss a programme, even when you have already missed it. With one click of a button you can record TV or schedule a recording at any time. You can schedule recordings to be one-off, daily (Mon-Fri) or weekly and will be informed of potential recording conflicts. The iplayer is supplied as standard with an 80GB HDD (70 hours or recording).

Integrating the iplayer into your broadband home network allows you to experience advanced multimedia capabilities. The iplayer is unique as it gives you the freedom to enjoy entertainment your way. Unlike other TV services the iplayer does not limit you to only one ISP and tie you in with huge monthly subscriptions or tie you in to a telephone or TV service. Easily integrate the iplayer into your current setup without having to worry about changing ISP.

Using the TV Max facility, whether connected to a networked computer or directly to the internet, the iplayer allows you to browse the internet, compose, send and receive emails and play Podcasts with ease. Access the Media Centre function and access media video clips, audio tracks or photos directly from your PC. ÊYou can even create and view dazzling photo slideshows in super sharp, true HD to easily share memories with friends and family.

The iplayer is completely subscription free but using the internet browser and download station, allows you access to ipTV. Whether you want to use your iplayer as a Video Juke Box to download music videos or as a home cinema to download films, including HD films, the iplayer is a cost effective way to control your home entertainment.

With an eye to the future the iplayer is Catch UP TV ready. Soon to be added to the iplayer feature list, this facility for internet connected users allows you to watch previously aired programmes (without the need for recording, thus saving valuable HDD space). Catch Up TV will allow you to select a variety of your favourite programmes to watch at a later date, ensuring that you never miss them again! The iplayer even offers pay for TV options. For example, sports enthusiasts are able to subscribe to the new Setanta Sports subscription channel for a monthly fee to watch premium sports. Currently available are Scottish Premier League matches and in 2007, live FA Premier League matches will be available every Monday night (pay per match).

Evesham iplayer puts you in control - cutting edge TV technology, amazing low price, no contract, backed by EveshamÕs award winning service and support.

Available now exclusively from Evesham Technology. Priced only £299.99 Inc. VAT, itÕs a small price to pay for TVolution!

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