Video Without Boundaries Brings AIM Service to MediaREADY Media Centers

July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Video Without Boundaries, Inc. announced today it has formed an agreement with AOL LLC to enable all VWB MediaREADY convergent media devices to carry the AIM service. With more than 41 million users in the U.S. alone, the AIM service is one of the world's largest online communities.

Beginning in April 2006, purchasers of any MediaREADY set-top product will find the AIM service pre-loaded with their device, ready for use. AOL's free AIM service is at the center of one of the world's largest and most dynamic online communities. An integrated communications client, the AIM service offers instant messaging, email and SMS mobile texting as well as voice and video chat services along with the popular Buddy List feature.

"Simplicity and convenience is at the core of the MediaREADY experience. With the addition of the bundled AIM service, MediaREADY users will be able to access the global AIM community instantly and at no additional cost," said Jeffrey Harrell, President and CEO of Video Without Boundaries. "With the AIM service built into each MediaREADY media center, users will have more communications and entertainment options than ever before."

Features of the AIM service include a Plaxo-enabled AIM Address Book and integrated access to the AOL Mail, AIM Mail, AOL Radio and AIM Talk services. Through the AIM service, MediaREADY owners will be able to instantly communicate with other individuals using AIM on their personal computer, PDA, mobile phone, or other mobile device.

"Through its MediaREADY product line, Video Without Boundaries is connecting people in a simple, easy-to-use way with today's most popular entertainment options, all through a single device," noted Tina Sharkey, AOL's senior vice president for Instant Messaging and Social Media. "We are very pleased to bring the nation's preferred communications service to MediaREADY set-top boxes, and we welcome MediaREADY users to the growing AIM community."

Video Without Boundaries' award-winning MediaREADY products have re-defined convergent digital media by making multiple forms of digital entertainment, communication and information easy and simple to use via a single source. Designed for connection to a living room TV, MediaREADY products put TV, movies, PVR, web browsing, email, music and photo collections, streaming video, an electronic program guide, and karaoke at the user's fingertips.

For more information about the VWB MediaREADY line, visit www.vwbinc.com.

SOURCE Video Without Boundaries, Inc.

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