ESPN The Ultimate Remote Launches for Father's Day

ESPN The Ultimate Remote Launches for Father's Day

Advanced Home Theatre Remote adds Internet Connectivity for Armchair Sports Enthusiasts

NEW YORK and CHICAGO, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- ESPN Consumer Products, in conjunction with tvCompass, a provider of digital media solutions, announced the release of ESPN The Ultimate Remote, an internet-connected Wi-Fi device that combines advanced home theater control and one-touch real-time access to sports, standings, team information and news.

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ESPN The Ultimate Remote manages home theater components, set top boxes and IP equipment with intuitive "location-free" setup and one-handed operation, using a standard wireless connection -- unlike other products that require cumbersome programming and a personal computer -- in order to set even the simplest home theatres.

"ESPN The Ultimate Remote is a great example of how ESPN continues to extend its brand into innovative products that serve sports fans everywhere," said Steve Cipolla, vice president and general manager, ESPN Consumer Products. "Our Wi-Fi remote control is the ultimate enhancement to our fan's at-home sports experience by providing real-time/simultaneous sports news and information while watching any TV programming."

With ESPN The Ultimate Remote, fans can get one-touch access to Internet content in the palm of their hand with an electronic program guide (EPG) for TV listings, one-touch access to a weather widget, mobile Internet browsing, email and text messaging, mobile Internet and entertainment search content.

"This ground breaking Wi-Fi device design, based on tvCompass's patented wireless technology, removes coffee table remote clutter with one device," said Edward J. Zylka, CEO of tvCompass Inc. "The versatility of our design and the second viewing screen opens the door to different ways fans can enjoy sports in real time, using a familiar handheld universal remote."

ESPN The Ultimate Remote is aimed at simplifying advanced home theater equipment operation, providing fans with one-touch wireless access to their favorite Gamecasts, ESPN.com fantasy leagues, news, stats, scores.

ESPN The Ultimate Remote is available immediately for pre-sale orders at Amazon.com -- amazon.com/ESPN-Ultimate-Remote-Universal/dp/B00198LRPE -- just in time for Father's Day. For additional information on ESPN The Ultimate Remote, go to espnremote.com.

ESPN Consumer Products

ESPN Consumer Products serve the fan and reflect the assets and equity of ESPN. ESPN Consumer Products oversees the development of product lines under the company's vary brands including ESPN, X Games, and BASS. Product lines include apparel & accessories, sporting goods, toys & games, stationary & gift, and home products.

About tvCompass

tvCompass Inc. offers a white label service and technology platform for branding by consumer electronic product companies, satellite, cable and IPTV operators, content distributors and OEMs. Through its click365(SM) interactive wireless content network, users can access an electronic program guides TV listing service, Internet content and other interactive applications.

The company's second product is a Wi-Fi/internet connected digital media remote control device with QVGA LCD display, wireless content capabilities and TV control function. Based in Chicago, IL, tvCompass is privately held and maintains a strong patent portfolio.

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Source: ESPN Consumer Products

CONTACT: Crystal Howard of ESPN, +1-212-515-1109,
crystal.howard@espn.com, or Pam Campagna of BLUE SAGE, +1-508-735-6831,
pamelac@bluesageconsulting.com, for tvCompass Inc.

Web site: http://www.tvcompass.com/

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