NEW YORK, USA, July 19, 2001 - Eskape Labs(TM), a division of Hauppauge Digital Inc., and the leading supplier of USB Television receivers and capture solutions for Macintosh computers, announced today that MyTV2GO(TM) USB TV began to ship in late June to select CompUSA stores.
MyTV2GO allows Macintosh users to watch TV is a resizable window on their desktops, or full screen; available at an expected street price of $99.99 U.S.
MyTV2GO is an entry-level addition to Eskape Labs' very popular "MY" line of USB Television & Video Capture devices. Breaking previous price barriers, MyTV2GO is the first sub $100 TV solution with universal Macintosh compatibility. The product delivers across the board Mac compatibility by being a 'Plug & Play USB device - all Macs are USB equipped. Equipped with a 125 cable ready TV tuner, MyTV2GO is able to deliver TV broadcasts into a scaleable window or full screen on any USB equipped Mac. Mac users now have an easy to install, `plug-and-play' solution for turning their Macs into virtual TV sets. With its very small size and USB bus-powered architecture, MyTV2GO is the ideal complement to iBooks and PowerBooks, making for the perfect mobile TV and/or TV replacement in space limited environments.
The devices also support video capture (still and movie) and are equipped with composite and S-video inputs for connectivity of external video devices like VCRs, camcorders and DVD players. Support for NTSC, SECAM and a full range of PAL video formats is scheduled.
"We are please to offer a Macintosh compatible USB TV that breaks the $100 price point." said Christopher Knight, Eskape Labs Executive Vice President. "We now have a `consumer friendly' price point to match the product's 'consumer friendly' operation and installation."
"Hauppauge Computer Works is the worlds leading supplier of computer television receivers. MyTV2GO is delivered as a result of our purchase of Eskape Labs last year and Hauppauge's desire to extend our extensive line of PC technology to the Macintosh platform,'' said Ken Plotkin, CEO, Hauppauge Computer Works. ``To this end MyTV2GO is the first of many products Eskape/Hauppauge will be introducing. We are very please at the culmination of this combined Eskape/Hauppauge effort".
About Eskape Labs
Eskape Labs is a Division of Hauppauge Digital Incorporated. Eskape Labs is the leading supplier of USB television receivers and video capture solutions for the Macintosh. Center to our mission is to make computer televisions, capture and other video devices more widely available through simple plug and play installation. Eskape Labs is located at 7068 Koll Center Parkway, Ste 417, Pleasanton CA 94566. Corporate Headquarters: Hauppauge Computer Works, 91 Cabot Court, Hauppauge, NT 11788. Phone: 631-434-1600 Fax: 631-434-3198.
