Netgear Digital Entertainer EVA700

Netgear has introduced the first Intel Viiv technology-verified digital media adapter (DMA), called the Netgear Digital Entertainer (EVA700), bringing home computers and home entertainment systems together.

The company says that the Digital Entertainer (EVA700) enables consumers to stream digital media content, applications, and services from PCs, network storage devices, USB devices, and the Internet via a home network to TVs and home entertainment systems.
Netgear has also received Intel Viiv technology verification for its best-selling RangeMax Wireless Router (WPN824) and 54 Mbps Wireless Router (WGR614), which enables an easy installation process with the Digital Entertainer and Intel Viiv technology-based PCs.

On this occasion, Atul Jain, Country Manager - India and SAARC region, Netgear Technologies, said, "We have dedicated considerable effort to ensure options for high-quality video streaming for hours of uninterrupted video playback, so digital media and services can be delivered from the PC to home theaters across multiple rooms. Like other Netgear products, our Digital Entertainer and wireless routers verified to work with Intel Viiv technology-based PCs are characterized by their elegance, reliability, and simplicity."

The Netgear Digital Entertainer (EVA700) enables TV viewers to access digital videos, music, and photos stored on the Intel Viiv technology-based PC via their home network. It also supports services and applications through the Intel Viiv Zone, which will provide over time a growing choice of on-demand, Internet-delivered premium content, including music and music videos, information services, sports and TV shows, full-length movies, and other entertainment.

Besides, other Intel Viiv technology features supported include the ability to wake a sleeping PC from the Digital Entertainer, and simplified device set-up via Intel Hub Connect Technology, which also requires a verified router such as the WPN824 and the 54 Mbps WGR614.

The EVA700 also features an intuitive TV user interface that enables users to browse their digital movie, video, music and photo files using a single remote control. In addition to Intel Viiv technology based-PCs, it supports access to content on standard Windows XP PCs through Windows Media Connect as well as other Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) media servers such as TwonkyMedia. Besides, it can also stream content via the home network from the Netgear Storage Central (SC101), associated with a PC, and many USB storage devices such as flash drives, digital cameras and iPods.

Meanwhile, the Netgear Digital Entertainer (EVA700) is now available in India through the company's value added resellers. The EVA700 is priced at around Rs 17,500.