SnapStream PVS Records Television for Home Networks, PCs or Pocket PCs

Bill Gates' Windows XP Keynote Address Showcases SnapStream Software, SnapStream Now AvailableOct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- SnapStream Media, a leading developer of digital entertainment software, today announced that its SnapStream PVS (Personal Video Station), was featured in Bill Gates' keynote at the worldwide Windows XP launch and is now available for review by consumer and technology publications.

SnapStream PVS, designed to record television for access on home networks, PCs or Pocket PCs, is a low-cost consumer entertainment application. SnapStream allows users to record favorite television programs for anywhere, anytime viewing on portable devices such as laptops or PDAs.

"SnapStream sets apart Pocket PCs from less powerful PDAs and allows easy sharing of video in the connected home -- both applications have broad appeal and represent our primary audience," said Rakesh Agrawal, CEO and co-founder, SnapStream Media Inc. "We anticipate significant potential in both these markets -- and having SnapStream showcased in Bill Gates' keynote as an example of the power and stability of XP is a considerable vote of confidence."

SnapStream PVS is a showcase for Windows XP's increased stability and enhanced music, graphics and video capabilities. Regis Philbin, host of ABC's "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?," conducted Thursday's demo of SnapStream along with Microsoft's Joe Belfiore. The keynote address, including the demo of SnapStream software, can be found online at http://www.snapstream.com/news/winxp-launch.htm . The latest version of SnapStream PVS is now shipping.

About SnapStream PVS
SnapStream PVS is a showcase for Windows XP's enhanced music, graphics and video capabilities, and leverages the power and familiarity of television to drive growth in home networking and Pocket PC markets. SnapStream is an always-running service -- meaning favorite TV shows are never missed. It quickly recognizes users and any assigned parental restrictions on recording. Increased stability, maximum network bandwidth and storage space, easy conversion and loading of digital files, and native burn-to-CD capabilities are all built-in features that support the significant entertainment power of this low-cost consumer application.

About SnapStream Media
SnapStream Media was founded in 1999 by Richard Kuo and Rakesh Agrawal. Houston-based and privately held, SnapStream Media's mission is to create compelling entertainment applications that embrace both traditional and new consumer entertainment devices. Interested parties can find more information about SnapStream Media and its products at http://www.snapstream.com /. Download or view SnapStream's presskit in PDF format: http://www.snapstream.com/press/presskits/snapstream-presskit-oct2001.pdf

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