Connectme TV Unveils Media Entertainment Console
March 28th, 2010, Cairo – Egypt – Connectme TV, a pioneer in home entertainment products, announced the launch of its media entertainment console. The product is the first of its kind in Europe and the Middle East.
“We are extremely proud of our product and we can’t wait to showcase it to the entire nation” said Ahmed Metwally, CEO and Cofounder of Connectme TV “Today marks a major milestone in our company’s history. We are excited to see our first of series of entertainment and edutainment products launch in Egypt” he continued.
Connectme TV promises a unique set of rich features, on its media entertainment console, that have never been combined in one device before like a High Definition satellite receiver, a DVD player. Connectme TV Electronic Program Guide, EPG, shows the program schedule for up to a month in advance. Also, with the Personal Video Recorder function, the viewer can just click on the program of his/her choice to have the option to record it once, if for example it’s a movie, or for a series every day or every week or adjust your settings manually. In addition, Connectme TV’s interactive capability allows its users to browse the internet, either cable, wireless or 3G, for example news headlines from the BBC, or view videos on YouTube through the customized, easy to use interface. All features are subject to parental control; Connectme TV provides its users with the ability, not only to block entire channels, but also individual programs and internet plug-ins.
With its sleek design and innovative features, Connectme TV’s media entertainment console will transform the TV viewing experience.
“We are redefining the TV viewing experience from the ground up by packing an exciting set of user-centric features that, to this date, were never combined in any other device”, said Youssef Adnan, Connectme TV VP of Engineering and Cofounder.
The Connectme TV Lyngbox is based on the Lyngbox hardware platform developed by LyngBox Media in Sweden. The companies signed a partnership agreement last July 2009, guaranteeing Connectme TV exclusive rights to the Lyngbox platform in Africa and the Middle East. Connectme TV plans to avail its media entertainment console for retail sale across Egypt in 2010.
About ConnectmeTV
Privately held and founded in 2006, Connectme TV is financially backed by the Technology Development Fund and EFG Hermes. The company provides a unique and complete entertainment experience to viewers that redefine the TV experience from the ground up. The Connectme TV Lyngbox boasts an integrated and unique set of features that have never before been combined in one device. Connectme TV has offices in Egypt and Canada and employs professionals from around the globe.
For more information about ConnectmeTV, please visit our website: www.connectmetv.com