January 11, 2006 – With no external antenna and power adaptor necessary, and at size of a clamshell mobile phone, the ASUS My Cinema-U3000 digital TV box provides portable entertainment, including free digital TV (DVB-T), TimeShift functions, video editing, DVD burning and music playback. Combined with the remote controller for convenient channel surfing, USB 2.0 interface support and Windows XP and MCE (Media Center Edition) compatibility, the My Cinema-U3000 turns PCs and notebooks into entertainment centers.
“Our goal was to develop a product that merges multimedia and portability to bring entertainment to personal computing,” said Kent Chien, Director of ASUS Multimedia Business. “The compact and lightweight My Cinema-U3000 is a one-of-a-kind solution that gives PC and notebook users the ability to watch digital TV (DVB-T), listen to music, record TV shows and more.”
Highly portable – No external antenna or power adaptor necessary
The My Cinema-U3000 comes equipped with the unique patch antenna that is also retractable to save space. No external antenna is required for DVB-T digital TV signal reception. In addition, the TV tuner is powered through the USB cable, which means no standalone power adaptor is needed. Together with its compact design that fits easily in pockets and notebook bags and with its built-in TV demodulator with mobile function, it makes the MyCinema U3000 an ideal notebook companion.
Digital entertainment anywhere
With no power adaptor and external antenna needed, built-in TV demodulator with mobility functions and a lightweight, compact design, the My Cinema-U3000 is created to deliver digital entertainment on the go.
Digital TV and TimeShift functions
The built-in antenna enables PCs and notebooks to receive DVB-T digital TV signal wirelessly. TimeShift functions further allow users to pause, rewind and fast forward live TV and provide preprogrammed recordings.
User-friendly multimedia interface
The My Cinema-U3000 delivers ease of use during multimedia applications. Conveniently allows selection of various entertainment features and utilises their functions for DVB-T digital TV, movies, music, video editing and DVD burning. An LED light further indicates signal strength for quick operation status recognition.
For more details on the My Cinema-U3000, and other ASUS multimedia solutions, please visit the company homepage at www.asus.com.tw.
