Proton & Avtrex Demonstrate Next-Generation PVR at CES 2

[John Corn]

Proton Communication Technologies, Inc. (www.protoncomm.com.tw) a subsidiary of Proton Electronics, and Avtrex, Inc. (www.avtrex.com), a provider of leading-edge personal video recorder (PVR) software, are jointly demonstrating a new PVR solution at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada from January 8 to January 11, 2004. The product will be demonstrated in Proton's booth in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center: Hall SO 1&2, Booth 16414.

This solution, based on Proton's advanced digital television platform and Avtrex's award-winning personal video recorder (PVR) technology provides PVR and digital media adapter (DMA) functionality for High
Definition Television (HDTV):

* HDTV television recording and playback with
digital audio
* Electronic program guide (EPG) for simple
recording setup
* Automatic recording of all episodes in a series
* Instantaneous search for shows based on
name actors, description, or many other criteria
* Automatic recording of future programs that
match a stored search
* Browse and play a library of MP3 music files
stored locally or on a network-connected home computer
* Display a slide show or individual digital
photos

http://www.tvpredictions.com/avtrex010504.html

 

[Mainstreet]

I'll check it out while I'm there. All of these that I've seen so far have been priced well over $1000.

It will be interesting to check it out, though. Thanks for the heads up!

Justin

 

[Ransack]

Well it's only a matter of time before they also get sued by Tivo!!