Will the new eVU have an SD slot... ol
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Feb 24, 2009 04:06PM
MOD Systems and Toshiba Demonstrate Video Downloads to SD Cards at CES 2009
MOD`s Retail Kiosk Solution Downloads Movies in Minutes for Playback on a Range
of Consumer Devices
LAS VEGAS--(Business Wire)--
MOD Systems, an industry-leading provider of digital media delivery systems for
retailers, today began demonstrating secure digital video downloads to SD cards
with playback on a range of compatible consumer electronics devices. The MOD
Systems demonstration is offered in the Toshiba Booth (#12814) during the
International Consumer Electronics Show 2009 in Las Vegas.
Download time to an SD card for a full-length, standard definition movie is two
to three minutes depending on the file size. "With our system, consumers can buy
digital content in the places they already shop, as well as in new locations,
and then play it on SD-enabled compatible devices. The portability and
interoperability of SD cards solves many of the shortcomings of other digital
offerings," said Mark E. Phillips, CEO of MOD Systems. "SD card technology is
also evolving at an incredible rate, so while we`re pleased with current
download times, we`re very excited about the continuous progress we expect to
see in the near future."
The technology developments follow a $35 million investment from Toshiba, NCR
Corporation, and others, in MOD Systems` content platform for retailers. The
investment was announced in September 2008 as part of an initiative to give
consumers a faster, more portable way to download movies, TV shows, music and
other digital content at a wide variety of retail locations, and then replay it
on multiple devices.
"Digital distribution with MOD Systems opens up new avenues to bring movies to
consumers in a format that is highly portable and compatible with a wide range
of devices," said Yoshihide Fujii, corporate senior vice president and president
and CEO of Digital Media Network Company, Toshiba Corporation. "Downloading to
an SD card allows consumers to customize their selections and choose tiles from
a vast virtual inventory that`s never out of stock."
MOD Systems enables retailers to deliver digital entertainment to consumers
using interactive self-serve kiosks for downloading music and movies to portable
devices and SD cards. MOD Systems` growing entertainment catalog includes nearly
4,000 independent and major video titles, and nearly 4 million music tracks. The
catalog is part of the MOD Retail Enterprise System which handles all aspects of
securing, ingesting, and fulfilling digital content in retail stores. With
digital distribution, retailers are empowered to fill customer needs at the
point of sale while eliminating the need to order, stock, or return traditional
pre-packaged media.
MOD Systems is evaluating retailer pilot locations and partners for launch of
its digital video service in 2009. MOD Systems has a strategic alliance with NCR
Corporation, a minority investor in MOD Systems, to provide retailers with
interactive, self-service entertainment kiosks. NCR is a global leader in
self-serve retail systems for vertical markets, providing bank ATMs, airline
check-in kiosks, grocery self-check out kiosks, and entertainment kiosks to
retailers around the world.
"Consumers are leading a self-service revolution and MOD Systems digital
download solution brings immense value and convenience to both consumers and
retailers," said Michele Macpherson, vice president of entertainment, NCR. "With
in-store digital delivery systems and self-service kiosks, retailers can better
optimize their store footprint as well as extend their brands into new
environments and locations such as airports, convenience stores, or military
bases."
About MOD Systems
MOD Systems provides retailers with a complete digital media system for
delivering content to consumers. The MOD Retail Enterprise System enables
consumers to fill portable devices and storage media. The system also supports
hybrid "multi-channel" online and in-store solutions. With an extensive
entertainment catalog of video and music, and interactive touch-screen kiosks,
the system allows consumers to browse and purchase the entertainment they want
in the places they already shop. www.modsystems.com
MOD Systems is a trademark of MOD Systems Incorporated.All product and company
names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners in the U.S.
and other countries