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Giant International Debuts First All Touch Multi-Media Wi-Fi Digital Internet Frame
Easy-to-Use Intouch Wireless Internet Frames Feature True Touch Screen, Photo Viewing, Internet Radio, WEB TV & RSS Feed Capabilities
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ATLANTA, GA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/19/08 -- Giant International today unveiled its Intouch IT7150digital photoframe, which takes the Wi-Fi digital frame to the nextlevel by providing a complete multimedia entertainment experience. ThroughRSS news feeder and Internet content partnerships with FrameChannel® andvTuner(TM), the Intouch IT7150 combines wireless access to digital contentfrom popular photo sharing web sites, RSS news feeds, Internet radio andWEB TV all on an easy-to-use true touch screen. Users have theflexibility to access digital content provided through the partners or toset up personalized RSS news feeds directly making it easy to obtaincontent on even the most unique hobbies such as skydiving or bird watching.It is the first wireless Internet frame to combine thisvariety of multimedia content with a touch screen, making it the mostversatile digital frame on the market.
"Today's active consumers are now more than ever seeking simplicity intheir lifestyles," said Marjon de Groot, director of marketing for GiantInternational. "The Intouch IT7150 seamlessly integrates digital contentfrom the PC into the home, making it easier than ever to view and sharephotos with grandma on the couch, while also staying on top of importantnews with RSS news feeds as well as listening to their favorite musicthrough live Internet radio."
Intouch IT7150 digital frames can easily access photos, music and videostored on a PC. Wi-Fi enabled, it features home networking capabilities,audio and video playback, Internet radio, WEB TV and an RSS feed reader.The intuitive all touch wireless frame is capable of viewing images storedon photo web sites and users can also upload photos with a memory card,into the internal frame memory, via the Web or connect the device to anetworked PC via wireless or USB cable. The portable Intouch IT7150provides users a multimedia window to the world in a comfortable settingwithout having to be glued to the home office PC.
Personalized News Content & Photo Sharing Made Easy with FrameChannel
The Intouch IT7150 digital photo frame displays images stored on popularweb sites through an Internet content partnership with FrameChannel.FrameChannel is a free web-based tool that lets users select and managedigital content for their wireless picture frames including content fromFacebook®, Webshots®, Picasa®, and more. Friends and family can alsoshare photos when the user invites them to contribute directly to theirframe, making it easy to edit and share favorite photos. Additionally,FrameChannel offers over 400 channels of news, weather, traffic and sportscontent that can be delivered direct to the wireless frame. Users simplyconfigure their frame to create channels similar to programming a TVchannel with preferred image feeds and content that is updated and alwaysfresh, informative and entertaining.
News, Video & Live Internet Radio at Your Fingertips
In addition to viewing and sharing photos, the Intouch IT7150 provides morecontent as a portable multimedia player featuring audio and video playbackand live Internet radio or WEB TV. Users can play multimedia content fromthe frame's internal memory, a memory card or by connecting to a PCwirelessly. Through a partnership with vTuner, the Intouch IT7150 includesaccess to over 11,000 radio and TV stations on the Internet without asubscription fee. Users are also able to add their own individual stationfavorites. The Intouch IT7150 features built-in stereo speakers and easilyconnects to headphones or external speakers via an audio jack.
With the RSS news feeder, users can stay on top of news that is mostrelevant to their unique lifestyles. From the latest news in Switzerland tothe best in scuba diving, the Intouch IT7150 provides portable access todigital information anywhere in the home. Favorite RSS feeds and Internetradio links are typed on the frame's QWERTY touch screen keyboard making iteasy to stay connected and access countless digital information anywhere.
Intouch IT7150 Key Features:
-- 7" color digital display screen (16:9 aspect ratio)-- High resolution (800 x 480 pixels)-- Touch operation with on-screen QWERTY keyboard-- Wi-Fi connectivity (embedded Wi-Fi 802.11b/g standard)-- USB cable included to connect to PC-- Digital photo frame with FrameChannel partnership providing easy photo sharing and 400 channels of dynamic content to customize frame with news, weather, sports and more-- Wireless RSS 2.0 feed reader-- Live Internet radio with additional vTuner partnership providing 11,000 mainstream radio and Internet only stations and over 800 WEB TV stations-- Video/audio/photo playback function-- Stereo speakers (1W x 2)-- Memory formats supported: Secure Digital (SD) Card, Compact Flash (CF) Card, Memory Stick (MS), MultiMedia (MMC) Card, XD-Picture card expandable memory-- 128MB of internal memory-- Audio jack for headphones or external speaker connection-- Clock, calendar and alarm-- Rechargeable battery with estimated 1.5 hours battery life for easy mobility
Pricing and Availability
The Intouch IT7150 digital photo frame has a Manufacturer's SuggestedRetail Price of $349. The Intouch IT7100 is also available without vTunerand WEB TV for a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $299. Both modelsare available through Intouch's network of retail outlets and at thecompany's online store at www.in-touchproducts.com.
About Intouch
Intouch consumer electronics offer innovative technology that deliverscommunications, information and entertainment to sophisticated, activeconsumers when, where and how they desire. With its Intouch brand, GiantInternational is leveraging its marketing and distribution expertise in theconsumer electronics market.
About Giant International
Atlanta-based Giant International Ltd. is the global marketer anddistributor for Giant Wireless Technology (GWT), an international leader inthe development and production of wireless telecommunications products forthe consumer market. With manufacturing capabilities in China, GWT providessuperior quality products that are also technology market leaders. Adiversified, multi-national research and development team helps GWT bringto market products that reflect an international range of productadvancements and innovations. Through OEM and ODM arrangements, GiantInternational markets wireless communications solutions that deliverentertainment and information for active lifestyles. Currently, productsare brought to market under the Intouch, Olympia and licensed Motorolabrand.
NOTE TO EDITORS: Spokesperson available for interview. Product availablefor review or demo.
Intouch and the Intouch logo are trademarks or registered trademarks ofGiant International Ltd. All other registered trademarks and trademarks arethe property of their respective owners. Giant International Ltd. 2008. Allrights reserved.
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Intouch IT7150 digital frames can easily access photos, music and videostored on a PC. Wi-Fi enabled, it features home networking capabilities,audio and video playback, Internet radio, WEB TV and an RSS feed reader.The intuitive all touch wireless frame is capable of viewing images storedon photo web sites and users can also upload photos with a memory card,into the internal frame memory, via the Web or connect the device to anetworked PC via wireless or USB cable. The portable Intouch IT7150provides users a multimedia window to the world in a comfortable settingwithout having to be glued to the home office PC.
Personalized News Content & Photo Sharing Made Easy with FrameChannel
The Intouch IT7150 digital photo frame displays images stored on popularweb sites through an Internet content partnership with FrameChannel.FrameChannel is a free web-based tool that lets users select and managedigital content for their wireless picture frames including content fromFacebook®, Webshots®, Picasa®, and more. Friends and family can alsoshare photos when the user invites them to contribute directly to theirframe, making it easy to edit and share favorite photos. Additionally,FrameChannel offers over 400 channels of news, weather, traffic and sportscontent that can be delivered direct to the wireless frame. Users simplyconfigure their frame to create channels similar to programming a TVchannel with preferred image feeds and content that is updated and alwaysfresh, informative and entertaining.
News, Video & Live Internet Radio at Your Fingertips
In addition to viewing and sharing photos, the Intouch IT7150 provides morecontent as a portable multimedia player featuring audio and video playbackand live Internet radio or WEB TV. Users can play multimedia content fromthe frame's internal memory, a memory card or by connecting to a PCwirelessly. Through a partnership with vTuner, the Intouch IT7150 includesaccess to over 11,000 radio and TV stations on the Internet without asubscription fee. Users are also able to add their own individual stationfavorites. The Intouch IT7150 features built-in stereo speakers and easilyconnects to headphones or external speakers via an audio jack.
With the RSS news feeder, users can stay on top of news that is mostrelevant to their unique lifestyles. From the latest news in Switzerland tothe best in scuba diving, the Intouch IT7150 provides portable access todigital information anywhere in the home. Favorite RSS feeds and Internetradio links are typed on the frame's QWERTY touch screen keyboard making iteasy to stay connected and access countless digital information anywhere.
Intouch IT7150 Key Features:
-- 7" color digital display screen (16:9 aspect ratio)-- High resolution (800 x 480 pixels)-- Touch operation with on-screen QWERTY keyboard-- Wi-Fi connectivity (embedded Wi-Fi 802.11b/g standard)-- USB cable included to connect to PC-- Digital photo frame with FrameChannel partnership providing easy photo sharing and 400 channels of dynamic content to customize frame with news, weather, sports and more-- Wireless RSS 2.0 feed reader-- Live Internet radio with additional vTuner partnership providing 11,000 mainstream radio and Internet only stations and over 800 WEB TV stations-- Video/audio/photo playback function-- Stereo speakers (1W x 2)-- Memory formats supported: Secure Digital (SD) Card, Compact Flash (CF) Card, Memory Stick (MS), MultiMedia (MMC) Card, XD-Picture card expandable memory-- 128MB of internal memory-- Audio jack for headphones or external speaker connection-- Clock, calendar and alarm-- Rechargeable battery with estimated 1.5 hours battery life for easy mobility
Pricing and Availability
The Intouch IT7150 digital photo frame has a Manufacturer's SuggestedRetail Price of $349. The Intouch IT7100 is also available without vTunerand WEB TV for a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $299. Both modelsare available through Intouch's network of retail outlets and at thecompany's online store at www.in-touchproducts.com.
About Intouch
Intouch consumer electronics offer innovative technology that deliverscommunications, information and entertainment to sophisticated, activeconsumers when, where and how they desire. With its Intouch brand, GiantInternational is leveraging its marketing and distribution expertise in theconsumer electronics market.
About Giant International
Atlanta-based Giant International Ltd. is the global marketer anddistributor for Giant Wireless Technology (GWT), an international leader inthe development and production of wireless telecommunications products forthe consumer market. With manufacturing capabilities in China, GWT providessuperior quality products that are also technology market leaders. Adiversified, multi-national research and development team helps GWT bringto market products that reflect an international range of productadvancements and innovations. Through OEM and ODM arrangements, GiantInternational markets wireless communications solutions that deliverentertainment and information for active lifestyles. Currently, productsare brought to market under the Intouch, Olympia and licensed Motorolabrand.
NOTE TO EDITORS: Spokesperson available for interview. Product availablefor review or demo.
Intouch and the Intouch logo are trademarks or registered trademarks ofGiant International Ltd. All other registered trademarks and trademarks arethe property of their respective owners. Giant International Ltd. 2008. Allrights reserved.
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