WEB 2.0 EXPO, SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 16
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nokia (NYSE: NOK) and Orb Networks today
announced Orb MyCasting is available for use on the Nokia N800 Internet
Tablet. Orb MyCasting allows consumers to access digital media stored on
their home computer directly from their mobile multimedia computer.
    Orb's intuitive solution simply streams a person's own content from
their home PC using the Web browser and media player of the Nokia N800
Internet Tablet thus creating a "personal media portal" from which users
instantly access and enjoy home photos, videos, music, and even TV, from
anywhere, anytime. With MyCasting, consumers can also remotely record TV
programs using Orb's Digital Video Recorder (DVR) function and then play
back those recorded programs on the Nokia N800.
    "The Nokia N800 Internet Tablet was developed to make it easy for
people to access their favorite internet sites, content, and entertainment
from the couch, airport or coffee shop- anywhere there is WiFi. Orb's
MyCasting is an excellent use of the device making it a jukebox of personal
media," said Ari Virtanen, vice president, Convergence Products,
Multimedia, Nokia.
    "Nokia offers a quality mobile web experience for users with the rich
functionality being introduced in the N800 Internet Tablet,' said Joe
Costello, Chairman and CEO of Orb Networks. "When Orb unlocks that personal
digital content on the home PC, the N800 becomes the one connected device
to enjoy it all whenever and wherever you want.The combination offers a new
level of media freedom and control for the customer."
    The MyCasting service which will be demoed on the Nokia N800 at Nokia's
booth (# 402) at Web 2.0 Expo this week is free of charge and is
immediately available for download from http://www.orb.com/n800 as well as from
the Tableteer site, which can be accessed via the Nokia N800. There's no
need to download additional software for the N800. Using the built in media
player and browser, Orb works instantly.
    The Nokia N800 Internet Tablet, based on Nokia's desktop Linux based
Operating System, is a next generation widescreen Nokia Nseries multimedia
computer. The sleek Nokia N800 combines a truly personal Internet
experience with easy wireless connections, high resolution display and
support for a wide variety of Internet applications. N800 Internet Tablet
is a portable internet entertainment device optimized for enjoying the
familiar Web experience anytime, anywhere.
    About Nokia Nseries
    Nokia Nseries is a range of high performance multimedia computers that
delivers unparalleled mobile multimedia experiences by combining the latest
technologies with stylish design and ease of use. With Nokia Nseries
products, consumers can use a single device to enjoy entertainment, access
information and to capture and share pictures and videos, on the go at any
time.
    About Nokia
    Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth
and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people
to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and
innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging,
games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and
services for network operators and corporations. http://www.nokia.com
    About Orb Networks
    Orb Networks is an award-winning developer of software and services
that unlock the digital media stored on personal computers. Orb MyCasting
gives consumers secure, free, instant, and everywhere-access to everything
from their photos and video to TV and music on virtually any Web-enabled
device. The company's partners and affiliates include: AOL Winamp, AMD,
Creative Labs, Hauppauge, Hutchison, Nokia, Orange and Vodafone. Orb
Networks is a privately held company in Emeryville, Calif. For more
information about Orb Networks and the Orb MyCasting service, please visit
http://www.orb.com.
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http://www.orb.com/news_rss/feed/news_rss/feed in your news reader.
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