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Entempo Announces 20 GB Hard Drive Digital Music Jukebox with ShoX Technology Based on SigmaTel`s Advanced Audio Chipset
Entempo`s Rubato -- a new 20 GB digital music Jukebox with ShoX T technology based on SigmaTel`s advanced audio chipset. Featuring MusicMagicT software by Predixis, instant playlists can be created on the go. The Rubato will be available on Feb. 21, 2005. Suggested retail price $239.
MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 2005--
With instant digital music playlists -- powered by Predixis MusicMagic(TM)
Entempo LLC announces a new 20 GB music player, Rubato, with Digital Rights Management (DRM) and ShoX(TM) technology, based on the ST 3550 series chipset. As the leading manufacturer of portable audio chipsets, SigmaTel`s features include several codecs including Microsoft`s DRM, MP3 and regular WMA.
Entempo LLC is the first company to use the SigmaTel chipset in a 20 GB Jukebox. The Rubato is based on a 1.8`` hard drive and will support capacities of 40 GB and 60 GB in the future. Currently, the 20 GB is shipping.
As the market for legitimate downloads explodes, DRM based portable devices allow users full mobility of their music libraries. The 20 GB drive can hold an average of over 5000 songs as well as other data files. Other features of the Rubato include an FM Tuner, ear bud recording, USB 2.0 for fast data transfer and MusicMagic playlist management software -- the ultimate digital music power tool.
MusicMagic(TM) by Predixis automatically analyzes the user`s music collection. Based on acoustical analysis, a ``sounds like`` playlist can be created automatically and quickly, just by picking one song. With MusicMagic(TM) now on the Rubato, playlists can be created on the go. MusicMagic(TM) provides powerful navigation for any type of music -- from popular and classical to independent and international.
``Rubato caters to the exploding download market,`` said Randolph Kemps, VP Marketing & Sales for Entempo LLC. ``As more users download music -- by definition protected music -- the need to export to, and to manage these tracks on a portable device become an essential feature. MusicMagic(TM) is the ideal tool to navigate these large libraries of music and to create instant playlists.``
Rubato will be available at major retailers and Internet resellers beginning February 21, 2005. The suggested retail price is $239.
About Entempo
Entempo is a well financed start up committed to cutting edge products in the portable audio field. Two more products with revolutionary features are expected this year. Entempo has a strong commitment to the portable entertainment market and developing cutting edge products in Audio and Video. There are sales locations in the United States and Germany, with a production location in Malaysia, in an ISO 9000 approved factory.
About Predixis
Predixis MusicMagic(TM) software advances the state of the art for music programming on mobile devices. MusicMagic(TM) acoustic navigation works with-in consumer electronics user interface designs to provide an ease of use that promotes demand for music. MusicMagic`s(TM) fast, efficient embedded engine features include instant ``one-touch`` playlist generation, non-random acoustic shuffles, and e-commerce enabled music search. The Predixis Web Services provides ongoing data support for consumer devices and related web sites. The Predixis solution expands the consumer`s ability to manage, enjoy, and grow their digital music collections. Predixis is a software company that specializes in solutions to enrich a consumer`s lifestyle.