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Audio Players
Model Audio ReQuest ARQ1-30 Audio ReQuest Pro Edition Digital Audio Server DAS-750 Digital Audio Server DAS-750-PRO
Manufacturer ReQuest Inc. ReQuest Inc. Lansonic Lansonic
Product Dimensions 13 x 17 x 3.5 in;
330 x 432 x 89 mm		 13 x 17 x 3.5 in;
330 x 432 x 89 mm		 18.8 x 10.5 x 3.0 in;
477.5 x 266.7 x 76.2 mm		 18.8 x 10.5 x 3.0 in;
477.5 x 266.7 x 76.2 mm
Product Weight 25 lbs;
11.4 kg		 25 lbs;
11.4 kg		 12 lbs;
5.44 kg		 12 lbs;
5.44 kg
Processor Intel Celeron processor Intel Celeron processor N/A N/A
Memory
Storage 30 GB Quantum LCT hard drive;
Stores up to 525 hrs (128-bit) of digital music;
CD drive		 40 or 60 GB Quantum LCT hard drive;
Stores up to 690 or 1050 hrs (128-bit) of digital music;
CD drive		 Diskless to dual-120 GB internal disks;
Stores up to 2,100 hrs (128-bit)		 Diskless to 160 GB internal disk storage;
Stores up to 2,800 hrs (128-bit)
Display Built-in LCD display;
TV Interface;
VGA Monitor		 Built-in LCD display;
TV Interface;
VGA Monitor		 Blue backlit LCD;
240 x 64		 Blue backlit LCD;
240 x 64
Input / Output Stereo Analog RCA audio input jacks;
Microphone input mini-jack;
Stereo Analog RCA audio ouput jacks;
Composite Video and S-Video output (NTSC and PAL);
VGA output;
Two USB ports;
Parallel port;
Ethernet 10/100 BaseT R45 jack;
AT keyboard		 Stereo Analog RCA audio input jacks;
Microphone input mini-jack;
Stereo Analog RCA audio ouput jacks;
Composite Video and S-Video output (NTSC and PAL);
VGA output;
Two USB ports;
Parallel port;
Ethernet 10/100 BaseT R45 jack;
AT keyboard		 10-BaseT Ethernet connection;
(3) Stereo RCA inputs;
Stereo RCA output;
SPDIF Digital input/output;
TOSLink Digital input/output;
Microphone;
Headphone		 RS-232 port;
10-BaseT Ethernet connection;
(3) Stereo RCA inputs;
Stereo RCA output;
SPDIF Digital input/output;
TOSLink Digital input/output;
Microphone;
Headphone
Software Audio ReQuest Windows Software;
MusicMatch 5.0 Jukebox Special Edition;
Updateable software to add addtional compression formats (AAC, MPEG4)		 Audio ReQuest Windows Software;
MusicMatch 5.0 Jukebox Special Edition;
Updateable software to add addtional compression formats (AAC, MPEG4)		 Lansonic v 2.1.0 Software;
Music Loader with CDID is available with models with 30 GB disk space or more;
Supports WAV, MP1/MP2/MP3		 Lansonic v 2.1.0 Software;
Music Loader with CDID is available with models with 30 GB disk space or more;
Supports WAV, MP1/MP2/MP3;
SonaPaK Lossless Audio Compression System
Speakers External External External External
Internet Tuning None None User selectable internet radio services User selectable internet radio services
Other Features CD Player/ Music Jukebox;
Stores and encodes music;
Download music from PC using Ethernet or USB;
GUI for playlists;
Karaoke functions;
Download to MP3 Players		 CD Player/ Music Jukebox;
Stores and encodes music;
Download music from PC using Ethernet or USB;
GUI for playlists;
CDDB support (Automatic CD identification';
Karaoke functions;
Download to MP3 Players;
Offers integration with Home Automation systems		 Digital Audio Server/ Music Jukebox/ Internet Radio;
Built-in web server;
remote accessibility;
Compatible with Windows 95/98/NT/2000;
Multi-user network;
Ethernet LAN interface;
Several hard drive configurations available		 Digital Audio Server/ Music Jukebox/ Internet Radio;
Built-in web browser remote accessibility;
Compatible with Windows 95/98/NT/2000;
Multi-user network;
Ethernet LAN interface;
Several hard drive configurations available
Availability Currently Available Available through home installers Currently Available Currently Available

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Audio Players
Model iPAQ Music Center iRad-C iRad-S iRad-TC
Manufacturer Compaq AudioRamp AudioRamp AudioRamp
Product Dimensions 17 x 11.56 x 3.69 in;
431.8 x 293.6 x 93.7 mm		 15 x 14.8 x 4.0 in;
381 x 376 x 101.6 mm		 7.6 x 10.8 x 9.7 in;
193 x 274 x 246 mm		 15 x 14.8 x 4.0 in;
381 x 376 x 101.6 mm
Product Weight 12 lbs;
5.44 kg		 N/A N/A N/A
Processor Embedded IBM PowerPC 405B3 Vesta Core Intel StrongARM SA-110 Intel StrongARM SA-110 Based on Cirrus Logic audio processor
Memory
Storage 20 GB hard drive;
Stores more than 5000 songs;
CD drive (read only)		 8.4 GB;
Holds over 1500 songs;
CD drive		 8.4 GB;
Holds over 1000 songs;
CD drive		 None (PC hard drive for storage)
Display 2-line, 20-character Front Panel Display(VFD);
TV GUI display		 3" x 5" Backlit LCD 3" x 5" Backlit LCD 3" x 5" Backlit LCD
Input / Output Stereo RCA jacks input/output;
Optical TosLink input/output;
Coaxial S/PDIF input/output;
Composite and S-Video output;
(3) USB ports;
RJ-11 Modem connector;
RJ-11 HomePNA connector;
S-Link port;
IrDA		 10 Mbit Ethernet port;
Home PNA connector;
56 K RJ-11 modem connector (optional);
USB port;
Digital Out (TOS) Link;
RCA line in/out;
Headphone jack		 10 Mbit Ethernet port;
Home PNA connector;
56 K RJ-11 modem connector (optional);
USB port;
RCA line in/out;
Speaker ouputs;
Headphone jack		 10 Mbit Ethernet port;
Home PNA connector;
USB port;
Digital Out (TOS) Link;
RCA line input/output;
Headphone jack
Software Visual Music Gude (TV browser) from OpenGlobe Entertainment Services;
Supports MP3, WMA		 AudioRamp's iPANManager using IntelligentAudio;
Supports ASX, WMA, MP3		 AudioRamp's iPANManager using IntelligentAudio;
Supports ASX, WMA, MP3		 Proprietary OS;
AudioRamp's iPANManager using IntelligentAudio;
Supports ASX, MP3, WMA
Speakers External External Internal speakes;
Detachable		 External
Internet Tuning User selectable internet radio services;
Full-function remote control		 MyAudioRamp service (optional);
Remote Control		 MyAudioRamp service (optional);
Remote Control		 Tune via PC
Other Features CD Player/ Music Jukebox/ Internet Radio;
Internet connectivity via 56 K modem;
GUI for playlists;
Download music from PC over phone lines;
Stores and encodes music;
Download to MP3 Players		 CD Player/ Music Jukebox/ Internet Radio/ AM-FM tuner;
Choose between 56K modem or Ethenet/HomePNA for networking;
Stores and encodes music;
Connects to stereo systems;
Download to MP3 Players;
Intelligent Audio (retrieves online content based on music selections)		 CD Player/ Music Jukebox/ Internet Radio/ AM-FM tuner;
Choose between 56K modem or Ethenet/HomePNA for networking;
Stores and encodes music;
Download to MP3 Players;
Intelligent Audio (retrieves online content based on music selections)		 Digital Audio Receiver;
Works in conjuction with PC;
Content is sent over phone lines or ethernet;
Connects to stereo systems;
Intelligent Audio (retrieves online content based on music selections)
Availability Currently Available Currently Available Currently Available Q2 2001

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Audio Players
Model iRad-TS SoundServer M1000 SoundServer S1000 Turtle Beach AudioTron
Manufacturer AudioRamp Imerge Imerge Voyetra Turtle Beach
Product Dimensions 7.6 x 10.8 x 9.7 in;
193 x 274 x 246 mm		 16.9 x 15.4 x 6.4 in;
430 x 391 x 162 mm		 16.9 x 15.4 x 6.4 in;
430 x 391 x 162 mm		 17 x 10 x 1.75 in;
430 x 250 x 44 mm
Product Weight N/A 40 lbs;
18 kg		 23.4 lbs;
10.6 kg		 5.2 lbs;
2.4 kg
Processor Based on Cirrus Logic audio processor N/A N/A Maverick EP7212 ARM720T processor
Memory
Storage None (PC hard drive for storage) 45 to 225 GB hard disk;
Stores between 800 hours to 4070 hours of music (compressed) depending on hard drive configuration;
CD drive		 30 GB Hard Drive;
Stores up to 560 hrs of music (compressed);
CD drive		 None (PC hard drive for storage)
Display 3" x 5" Backlit LCD 4 x 20 Backlit LCD 4 x 20 Backlit LCD;
TV GUI display		 LCD display
Input / Output 10 Mbit Ethernet port;
Home PNA connector;
USB port;
RCA line in/out;
Speaker outputs;
Headphone jack		 RS232 Serial port;
10/100 BaseT Ethernet RJ45 connection;
RJ-11 56 K modem connection;
(2) USB ports;
RCA output;
Optional SPDIF out;
PS2 Keyboard;
IR port		 RS232 Serial port;
10/100 BaseT Ethernet RJ45 connection;
RJ-11 56 K modem connection;
USB port;
IR port;
Composite video output (NTSC and PAL);
Digital and Analog out (RCA and SPDIF);
IR port		 Sterio Analog RCA audio ouput;
Headphone output;
Home PNA 2.0 phone line;
RJ-11 phone pass-through connector;
Ethernet 10 BaseT;
SPDIF Digital Output (Sony/Philips Interface);
IR port
Software Proprietary OS;
AudioRamp's iPANManager using IntelligentAudio;
Supports ASX, WMA, MP3		 Imerge XiVA Software;
Supports MP3 and WAV		 Imerge XiVA Software;
Supports MP3 and WAV		 Voyetra AudioStation 4.0 Song Management Software;
Supports WMA, MP3
Speakers Internal speakes;
Detachable		 External External External
Internet Tuning Tune via PC User selectable internet radio services;
IR wireless keyboard		 User selectable internet radio services;
IR wireless keyboard		 Tune via PC;
IR Remote Control for controlling PC from AudioTron location
Other Features Digital Audio Receiver;
Works in conjuction with PC;
Content is sent over phone lines or ethernet;
Intelligent Audio (retrieves online content based on music selections)		 Digital Audio Server/CD Player/ Music Jukebox/ Internet Radio;
Internet connectivity via 56 K modem or Ethernet;
Multi-room network;
Stores and encodes music;
CDDB support (Automatic Track listing);
Download to MP3 Players		 CD Player/ Music Jukebox/ Internet Radio;
Internet connectivity via 56 K modem or Ethernet;
Connects to stereo systems;
GUI for playlists;
Stores and encodes music;
CDDB support (Automatic Track listing);
Download to MP3 Players		 Digital Audio Receiver;
Works in conjuction with PC;
Content is sent over phone lines or ethernet;
Use with stereo system;
IR Remote for controlling PC functions
Availability Q2 2001 Currently Available Currently Available Currently Available

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Audio Players
Model DDL Player Rio Digital Audio Receiver Dell Digital Audio Receiver FMP3 NetPlay Radio
Manufacturer SmartMedia S3/Rio S3/Diamond Multmedia NetPlay Radio
Product Dimensions N/A 9 x 9 x 3 in;
228 x 228 x 76 mm		 9 x 9 x 3 in;
228 x 228 x 76 mm		 5.5 x 5 x 1.5 in;
140 x 127 x 38 mm
Product Weight N/A 3.44 lbs;
1.56 kg		 3.44 lbs;
1.56 kg		 2 lbs;
0.91 kg
Processor AMD Elan SC520 processor N/A N/A N/A
Memory
Storage None None (PC hard drive for storage) None (PC hard drive) None
Display Backlit LCD Front Panel LCD Display LCD Display LCD
Input / Output Built-in 56K RJ-11 modem connector;
10/100 Ethernet connection;
Device to phone connector;
RCA stereo outputs		 Ethernet port;
Home PNA 2.0 connector;
RJ-11 Phone pass-through connector;
RCA output jacks;
Speaker connections;
Headphone		 Ethernet port;
Home PNA 2.0 connector;
RJ-11 Phone pass-through connector;
RCA output jacks;
Speaker connections;
Headphone		 Audio output (connects to PC sound-out port);
Built in antenna
Software MS Windows CE 3.0;
Windows Streaming Media Technologies;
Internet backbone provided by UUNET		 Audio Receiver Manager Software;
Supports MP3 and WMA		 Audio Receiver Manager Software;
Supports MP3 and WMA		 None
Speakers External External External External
Internet Tuning SmartMedia Multicast Service;
Thousands of stations to choose from;
Five memory presets		 Tune via PC;
Full-function Remote Contol		 Tune via PC;
Full-function Remote Contol		 Via PC
Other Features Internet Radio;
Connect with Modem or Ethernet;
Use with Home Stereo;
Call Detection		 Digital Audio Receiver;
Works in conjuction with PC;
Content is sent over phone lines or ethernet;
Use with stereo system or directly with speakers		 Digital Audio Receiver;
Works in conjuction with PC;
Content is sent over phone lines or ethernet;
Use with stereo system or directly with speakers		 Digital Audio Transmitter;
Works in conjuction with PC;
Transmits audio from the PC over an available FM frequency to a radio within 100 feet of PC
Availability Currently Available Currently Available Currently Available Currently Available

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Audio Players
Model iM Remote Tuner Kima iCenter iDAC
Manufacturer iM Networks Akoo.com OpenGlobe OpenGlobe
Product Dimensions N/A Base: 4.85 x 4 x 3.8 in;
123 x 102 x 97 mm
Receiver: 4.85 x 3.65 x 3.65 in;
123 x 93 x 93 mm		 17.2 x 15.1 x 4.25 in;
436.9 x 383.5 x 108 mm		 16.7 x 10.6 x 3.75 in;
424.2 x 269.2 x 95.3 mm
Product Weight N/A N/A N/A N/A
Processor N/A N/A Embedded IBM PowerPC 405B3 Vesta Core Embedded IBM PowerPC 405B3 Vesta Core
Memory
Storage None None Hard drive capacity specified by OEM;
CD/DVD drive		 Hard drive capacity specified by OEM;
CD Drive
Display Backlit LCD None Front Panel Display (VFD);
TV-based GUI		 Front Panel Display (VFD);
TV-based GUI
Input / Output Base: PC connector;
Receiver: Stereo connector;
Transmits wirelessly over 900 MHz		 Base: Audio output (connect to PC sound card or any other audio source);
Receiver: RCA out (connect to stereo)		 Analog Audio input: (2) sets L&R Stereo RCA jacks;
Analog, Audio & Video input: (3) sets Composite Video, S-Video, and L&R Stereo RCA jacks;
Digital Audio Input: (2) Optical TosLink connectors, (2) SPDIF connectors;
Main Audio Output: (6) Analog RCA jacks;
Main Video Output: Composite video, S-Video, and Component Video connector set;
Analog Audio Output: L&R Stereo RCA jacks;
Analog Audio & Video Output: Composite Video, S-Video, L&R Stereo RCA jacks;
IR input/output;
AM/FM/NTSC-TV Antenna;
(2) USB ports;
(2) IEEE-1394 ports;
RJ-11 modem connector;
RJ-11 phone passthrough;
Serial port;
S-Link port;
DSS port		 Stereo RCA jacks input/output;
Optical TosLink input/output;
Coaxial S/PDIF input/output;
Composite and S-Video output;
(3) USB ports;
RJ-11 Modem connector;
RJ-11 HomePNA connector;
IrDA;
S-Link port
Software iM Tuner Software None Web browser Web browser;
Supports MP3 and WMA
Speakers External External External External
Internet Tuning iM Band Stations;
Tune via PC or RF Remote Tuner		 Tune via PC Service specified by OEM;
IR Remote Control		 Service specified by OEM;
IR Remote Control
Other Features Digital Audio Receiver;
Works in conjuction with PC (base unit) and Stereo system (receiver);
Transmit wirelessly over 900 MHz;
Plays audio on compatible wireless headphones and speakers		 Digital Audio Transmitter/Receiver;
Works in conjuction with PC;
Transmits audio from base unit over one of two FM frequencies to a receiving unit connected to a radio within 1000 feet of PC		 CD-DVD Player/ Music Jukebox/ Internet Radio/ AM-FM tuner;
Internet connectivity via 56K modem;
Stores and encodes music;
TV-based Web browser;
TV-based Electronic Program Guide;
Email management;
On-screen caller ID;
Download to MP3 Players		 CD Player/ Music Jukebox/ Internet Radio;
Internet connectivity via 56 K modem;
Stores and encodes music;
GUI for playlists;
TV-based web browser;
Email management;
Download music from PC over phone lines;
Download to MP3 Players
Availability Currently Available Currently Available Available to OEMs Available to OEMs

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Audio Players
Model iDAP Digital Entertainment Center Entre ZapStation
Manufacturer OpenGlobe HP Kenwood ZapMedia
Product Dimensions 11.5 x 7.0 x 2.5 in;
292.1 x 177.8 x 63.5 mm		 13.4 x 13.5 x 3.6 in;
340 x 343 x 92mm		 N/A 17.25 x 4.5 x 15.625 in
Product Weight N/A N/A N/A 22 lbs
Processor Crystal Maverick EP7312 Intel Celeron 566 MHz N/A 800MHz Intel Celeron
Memory
Storage None 40GB Hard Drive;
32X-CD-R/8X-CD-RW Drive		 20 GB hard drive 30GB hard drive
Display LCD Front Panel Display N/A Front Panel Display;
On-Screen GUI for 1:33:1 TV screens		 3-color vacume florescent;
640 x 480 (GUI and video);
720 x 480 (DVD-video and VCD)
Input / Output IrDA;
L&R Stereo RCA jacks;
Home PNA 2.0 connector;
RJ-11 phone pass-through connector;
USB port (optional);
Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 port (optional)		 10MB Ethernet Port;
Home PNA 2.0 connector;
56K RJ-11 modem connector (optional);
3 USB ports;
RCA audio line in/out;
RCA composite videot;
SVideo;
IrDA remote;
Coaxial sp-dif;
Optical sp-dif		 (2) RS-232;
Dial-up Modem;
Home PNA 2.0 RJ11;
Ethernet via USB connection;
Analog Audio Inputs;
Analog Audio Outputs;
(2) Digital Audio Inputs;
Digital Audio Output;
Telephone Pass-Thru connector;
(3) Video Input/Output connectors for On-Screen display		 10/100 Base T;
RCA jack (video);
Mini Din (4-pin);
DB-15 (de-interlaces RGB output);
Dual RCA jack ;
TOS-Link (optical);
RJ45;
4 Type B recepticles;
1/4 -inch stereo jack with volume control
Software OpenGlobe Media Manager Software - PC Windows Application Fast Boot;
Linux;
Real Media Player		 OpenGlobe;
Application for Remote Management via PC;
MP3 Player		 ZapZone Web Browser
Speakers External External External External
Internet Tuning Tune via PC;
IR Remote Control		 IrDA remote control;
User selectable interface		 Tune via PC;
Full-function remote control		 Tune via TV
Other Features Digital Audio Receiver;
Works in conjuction with PC or other OpenGlobe systems;
Content is sent over phone lines or Ethernet (OEM Option);
Connects to external speakers;
Downloads to MP3 players with USB option		 CD Player/CD Burner/ Music Jukebox/ Internet Radio/ Set Top Box;
Stores and encodes music;
Intelligent Audio;
Download to MP3 Players		 Digital Audio Receiver;
Works in conjunction with PC;
Use with stereo system or directly with speakers		 CD Player, Email, Graphical Television Interface
Availability Available to OEMs Christmas 2001 Currently Available Currently Available

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Audio Players
Model FW-i1000 AudioReQuest ARQ2 Advanced Digital Audio Center DAS-950 PRO
Manufacturer Philips ReQuest SonicBlue/Rio Lansonic
Product Dimensions 10.43 x 12.20 x 15.35 in;
265 x 310 x 390 mm (receiver);
9.45 x 13.19 x 13.66 in;
240 x 335 x 347 mm (speakers)		 17 x 3.5 x 14.5 in 17.0 x 4.7 x 15.3 in 18.8 x 10. 5 x 3.5 in
Product Weight 21 lbs;
9.5 kg (receiver);
10.6 lbs;
4.81 kg (each speaker)		 17 lbs;
7.7 kg		 12.0 lbs 11.5lbs
Processor N/A N/A N/A N/A
Memory
Storage None Quick-Swap 40GB HD;
60 or 100 GB HD optional		 40GB hard drive 60GB;
120GB;
240GB hard drive
Display Front Panel Display Built-in LCD Large LCD 256x64 Backlit LCD
Input / Output RJ-45 Broadband connection;
3 CD Changer;
Dual Logic Tape Deck;
Stereo headphones;
Digital Out;
Aux and Subwoofer Cinch Sockets		 Analog Audio Input;
Stereo RCA jacks;
Coax and Optical Digital out;
Composite Video and S-Video, NTSC, and PAL;
RS232;
(2) USB ports;
IR;
10/100 BaseT RJ-45 jack		 RJ-11;
Built-in 56 Kbps modem;
USB;
Stereo RCA cable;
CD-RW drive;
Remote Control		 RS232, IRDA, 10/100 Ethernet
Software iM Tuner Software;
INFO!		 Audio ReQuest Windows Software;
Updateable		 Rio Software DVSI's MusicLoader;
Lansonic CDID
Speakers Internal speakers;
Detachable		 External External External
Internet Tuning User selectable Internet radio tuning IR Remote Control;
GUI		 IR Remote Control;
Console Controls		 Tune via PC
Other Features Stream MP3s from PC;
Pre-categorized Internet stations;
AM/FM Tuner		 CD player;
Music Jukebox;
Support for WAV, MP3, CD-R/CD-RW		 CD-RW Player;
Home PNA		 Remote Control;
ASCII Console Interface;
Favorite Lists
Availability Currently Available Currently Available Currently Available Currently Available

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Audio Players
Model Magnia SG20 Wireless Media Center Jukebox Multimedia
Manufacturer Toshiba Archos
Product Dimensions 13.38 x 10.63 x 2.63 in.;
340 x 270 x 67 mm		 4.3 x 3.1 x 1.1 in.;
110 x 79 x 28 mm.
Product Weight 10 lbs;
4.5 kg		 10.2 oz;
290 g
Processor Intel Celeron 566 MHz N/A
Memory
Storage 128 KB SDRAM;
15 GB HDD		 20 GB Hard Drive;
16 MB memory
Display 16 x 2 Backlit LCD 1.5 in. LCD RGB 237 x 234 pixels
Input / Output 10/100 Mb/sec Ethernet 7 port switch;
Printer port;
RJ11 Modem port;
 USB;
Stereo Analog or Digital Line In;
Microphone;
Composite Video Out Jack;
Expansion port for CompactFlash and SmartMedia card reader
Software Red Hat Linux OS;
Email;
Firewall;
FTP;
File storage;
Digital Photo Album;
Video Camera monitoring and recording;
Digital Jukebox;
 MP3 music player and recorder;
Video player and recorder
Speakers None Stereo Analog or Digital Line Out;
Earphone Jack
Internet Tuning None None
Other Features Firewall;
VPN;
Optional wireless 802.11B PCMCIA card		 Photo Album;
Still camera;
Firmware updatable
Availability Currently Available Currently Available