iriver and RealNetworks Release clix Rhapsody |
iriver clix Rhapsody Player Delivers Superior Digital Music Experience
Pairing Innovative Design with Seamless Rhapsody Integration
VANCOUVER, Wash. and SEATTLE, July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Reigncom, Ltd.,
maker of the popular iriver portable multimedia devices, and leading
digital entertainment services company RealNetworks(R), Inc. (Nasdaq: RNWK)
today announced the launch of the clix Rhapsody, a second-generation iriver
clix digital entertainment device optimized for the Rhapsody digital music
service. The enhanced iriver clix Rhapsody supports a variety of music
discovery features that promote an engaging digital music experience. The
clix Rhapsody is available now through select online outlets including
Amazon.com.
"We are excited to be launching the new clix Rhapsody," said Mr. Sean
Kim, CEO of Reigncom, Ltd. "With Rhapsody DNA technologies, we are able to
introduce a number of new features to enhance the consumer's digital music
experience by providing intuitive ways to discover and enjoy new music
directly on the device."
iriver recently introduced the second-generation of its popular clix,
earning a variety of accolades from the digital music industry and
retaining its distinction as one of the highest rated flash-based MP4
players on the market. The redesigned clix features iriver's patented
Direct-Click navigation, a vivid 2.2" Active-Matrix OLED screen providing
for quick response times and wider viewing angles, FM Radio, support for a
wide variety of audio and video file formats, as well as SRS WOW sound
enhancement technology for the best possible audio experience.
The clix Rhapsody includes a number of features that promote easy music
discovery through the device. The clix Rhapsody automatically updates with
personalized new music each time it is connected to the Rhapsody digital
music service. Consumers can rate songs, albums and artists directly on the
device. The clix Rhapsody also displays album art and Rhapsody's
critically-acclaimed editorial reviews, providing consumers with a rich
digital music experience anywhere they go.
The clix Rhapsody is available with 4 GB of flash memory capacity for
$189.99. iriver customers who have purchased a second-generation clix
device prior to the Rhapsody integration can enable these new features with
a free firmware upgrade available from iriveramerica.com.
"From new generation MP3 players to in-home networked devices and set
top boxes, Real is committed to making Rhapsody available everywhere you
want to play music," said Kevin Nakao, vice president of music services,
RealNetworks. "We are delighted to welcome Reigncom's feature-rich iriver
clix to the family of Rhapsody-enhanced devices."
RealNetworks pioneered the unlimited access music service model, and
currently leads the market for those services with more than 2.675 million
subscribers for Rhapsody and its other premium music services. Since
launching in 2001, Rhapsody has received multiple industry awards and
honors. In 2006, Rhapsody earned Billboard's Digital Entertainment Media
and Marketing Excellence award for the Best Downloadable or Subscription
Music Service, Entertainment Weekly named Rhapsody one of its "25 Best
Music Websites," and
PC World honored Rhapsody with a 2006 World Class Award in its annual
list of "100 Best Products."
Additional information about Rhapsody DNA and Rhapsody DNA licensing
can be found at http://webservices.rhapsody.com.
For More Information Contact:
Mike Kelly
Nadel Phelan, Inc. for iriver
michael@nadelphelan.com
831-440-2403
Ronda Scott
RealNetworks, Inc.
rscott@real.com
415-934-2016
ABOUT iriver
iriver is the global premium brand for Digital Entertainment
enthusiasts. iriver has become known for its foresight and strategic
approach to be always the first market player to implement innovative
technology and new standards in mass production products. iriver was
founded in 2000, is headquartered in Seoul, Korea and is a fully owned
subsidiary of Korean Reigncom, Ltd. Consumers can access and experience
audio/video/education programming and download iriver's consumer software
at http://www.iriver.com.
ABOUT REALNETWORKS, INC.
RealNetworks, Inc. is the leading creator of digital media services and
software including Rhapsody(R), RealPlayer(R) 10, and casual PC and mobile
games. Broadcasters, network operators, media companies and enterprises use
RealNetworks' products and services to create and deliver digital media to
PCs, mobile phones and consumer electronics devices. Consumers can access
and experience audio/video programming and download RealNetworks' consumer
software at http://www.real.com. RealNetworks' systems and corporate
information is located at http://www.realnetworks.com.
RealNetworks, Rhapsody, and Rhapsody DNA are trademarks or registered
trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners.
SOURCE Reigncom, Ltd.
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CONTACT:
Mike Kelly of Nadel Phelan, Inc.,
+1-831-440-2403, michael@nadelphelan.com, for iriver; or Ronda
Scott of RealNetworks, Inc., +1-415-934-2016, rscott@real.com
