Nokia, the leader in mobile communications, and RealNetworks®, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNWK), the leader in Internet media delivery, today announced the availability of RealPlayer® on the Nokia Media Terminal, an innovative "infotainment' device for the home.
The Nokia Media Terminal seamlessly combines digital video broadcast (DVB), gaming, streaming and downloadable digital media, full Internet access, and personal video recorder (PVR) technology. It is the latest product in Nokia's family of products designed for the home environment. The Media Terminal is the first product of the OST (Open Standards Terminal) platform for home entertainment applications based on open source technologies such as, Linux, Xfree86 and Mozilla. A Linux-based version of RealPlayer will be incorporated into the Media Terminal product with anticipated roll out of early Fall in Europe and by early next year in the United States.
"Nokia is committed to providing the most innovative solutions for the home that enhance the pure entertainment experience. Deploying RealPlayer on the Media Terminal will allow users to take full advantage of today's leading streaming media technology and applications that bring feature-rich services to the home," said Heikki Koskinen, Vice-President and General Manager, Nokia Home Communications.
"Today's announcement is yet another significant step forward in our vision of enabling RealPlayer users to access their favorite Internet media from any device and on any platform,' said Mark Bretl, vice president, Consumer Appliances, RealNetworks, Inc. "The latest collaboration between RealNetworks and Nokia on this Linux based product will give consumers an unprecedented array of content from a central device attached to their televisions.'
By using RealPlayer 8 on the Media Terminal, consumers will be able to download, store and have access to the latest music offerings and streaming video, turning the family TV into a multifunctional entertainment center.
Nokia will be demonstrating the Media Terminal at the E3 exhibition in Los Angeles 16-19 May.
About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges.
About RealNetworks
RealNetworks, Inc is the global leader in Internet media delivery. It develops and markets software products and services designed to enable users of personal computers and other consumer electronic devices to send and receive audio, video and other multimedia services using the Web. Consumers can access and experience audio/video programming and download RealNetworks' consumer software on the Internet at www.real.com. RealNetworks' systems and corporate information is located on the Internet at www.realnetworks.com.
Further information:
Denise Bruley
Nokia Home Communications
Tel: +358 407 503 952
e-mail: denise.bruley@nokia.com
Katarina Hägg
Nokia Home Communications
Tel +46 733 66 15 93
e-mail: katarina.hagg@nokia.com
Kari Day,
RealNetworks
Tel: +206.674.2358
e-mail: karid@real.com
www.nokia.com
www.realnetworks.com
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