ESPN The Ultimate Remote Launches for Father’s Day
Posted on May 20, 2008
Filed Under Digital Entertainment / Blogtainment, entertainment
NEW YORK and CHICAGO, May 20 /PRNewswire/ — ESPN Consumer Products, in
conjunction with tvCompass, a provider of digital media solutions,
announced the release of ESPN The Ultimate Remote, an internet-connected
Wi-Fi device that combines advanced home theater control and one-touch
real-time access to sports, standings, team information and news.
ESPN The Ultimate Remote manages home theater components, set top boxes
and IP equipment with intuitive “location-free” setup and one-handed
operation, using a standard wireless connection — unlike other products
that require cumbersome programming and a personal computer — in order to
set even the simplest home theatres.
“ESPN The Ultimate Remote is a great example of how ESPN continues to
extend its brand into innovative products that serve sports fans
everywhere,” said Steve Cipolla, vice president and general manager, ESPN
Consumer Products. “Our Wi-Fi remote control is the ultimate enhancement to
our fan’s at-home sports experience by providing real-time/simultaneous
sports news and information while watching any TV programming.”
With ESPN The Ultimate Remote, fans can get one-touch access to
Internet content in the palm of their hand with an electronic program guide
(EPG) for TV listings, one-touch access to a weather widget, mobile
Internet browsing, email and text messaging, mobile Internet and
entertainment search content.
“This ground breaking Wi-Fi device design, based on tvCompass’s
patented wireless technology, removes coffee table remote clutter with one
device,” said Edward J. Zylka, CEO of tvCompass Inc. “The versatility of
our design and the second viewing screen opens the door to different ways
fans can enjoy sports in real time, using a familiar handheld universal
remote.”
ESPN The Ultimate Remote is aimed at simplifying advanced home theater
equipment operation, providing fans with one-touch wireless access to their
favorite Gamecasts, ESPN.com fantasy leagues, news, stats, scores.
ESPN The Ultimate Remote is available immediately for pre-sale orders
at Amazon.com — amazon.com/ESPN-Ultimate-Remote-Universal/dp/B00198LRPE –
just in time for Father’s Day. For additional information on ESPN The
Ultimate Remote, go to espnremote.com.
ESPN Consumer Products
ESPN Consumer Products serve the fan and reflect the assets and equity
of ESPN. ESPN Consumer Products oversees the development of product lines
under the company’s vary brands including ESPN, X Games, and BASS. Product
lines include apparel & accessories, sporting goods, toys & games,
stationary & gift, and home products.
About tvCompass
tvCompass Inc. offers a white label service and technology platform for
branding by consumer electronic product companies, satellite, cable and
IPTV operators, content distributors and OEMs. Through its click365(SM)
interactive wireless content network, users can access an electronic
program guides TV listing service, Internet content and other interactive
applications.
The company’s second product is a Wi-Fi/internet connected digital
media remote control device with QVGA LCD display, wireless content
capabilities and TV control function. Based in Chicago, IL, tvCompass is
privately held and maintains a strong patent portfolio.
SOURCE ESPN Consumer Products
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