AnandTech Compares Meedio Essentials to SnapStream Media's Beyond TV and Frey Technology's SageTV and Concludes "We Think Meedio is the Better Choice of the Three".

September 15, 2004 - In the world of convergence between computing and entertainment of an emerging new generation of software that combines the power and flexibility of the PC with the convenience of TV. Called Home Theater PC (HTPC) or software media center, these applications enable consumers to manage and access music, video, photos and other forms of digital entertainment and information stored on your staff using their consumers, television and distance learning. In a recent review of these applications, the popular site to the AnandTech computer that runs software from Meedio (http://www.meedio.com/) applications rivals SnapStream Beyond TV and SageTV Media Technologies Frey. In his last words, editor Andrew Ku writes "we think Meedio is the best choice of the three at the time because of the exposed backend design the program." One of the strengths of Meedio software is a strong community of third-party developers that have adopted the Meedio platform for its ease of customization. To date about 80 plug-in "applications have been developed for Meedio platform, allowing everything from news to e-mail to the games and movie times to be accessed with a television and a remote control . The second part of the Meedio Essentials AnandTech review focused on these third-party plugins. "Unlike SageTV 2.0 's plug-in capabilities, one of the outlets Meedio Essentials" is precisely the variety of plug-ins available, "said Ku." The fact that this software title is more community oriented both BTV (BeyondTV) and STV (SageTV) works better for the plug-in output. "Ku secret, saying:" The plug-in that is already providing a lot of versatility and variety of features for anyone to create a HTPC station. "Meedio Essentials is only a matter of Meedio software suite for managing digital lifestyle. Meedio also HouseBot, which provides home automation and control capabilities using any of Microsoft Windows (R), compatible with PC, PDA, or touchscreen. And this fall will launch Meedio Meedio TV, which allow consumers to view, schedule and record and playback their favorite TV programs using standard PC hardware. About Meedio, LLC based in Houston, Texas, Meedio is a global software development management software creates digital lifestyle. Meedio sells direct to consumers through distributors and resellers and original equipment manufacturers (OEM) integration technology in consumer electronics Meedio turnkey solutions. Meedio Copyright 2004, LLC. All rights reserved. Features, pricing, availability and specifications are subject to change without notice. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. For more information, contact Press Relations at Meedio Meedio @. com (877) MEEDIO- http://www.meedio.com/ 1 x704 press