Press Release

Zensonic Launches Z500 in the U.S.

ADELAIDE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- May 9, 2006

World-leading home entertainment innovator Zensonic Corporation is set to launch its breakthrough Zensonic Z500 high definition network DVD player in the U.S in July 2006.

After sustained demand through its website at www.z500series.com, Zensonic has signed a distribution agreement for the Z500 with California-based Media West Distribution Inc. The Z500 is being sold both online and through Media West's nation-wide distribution channel.

Media West Distribution CEO Suja George said the Z500 is a highly anticipated product in the United States. "The Z500's support for high definition HDMI delivers top quality vision and convenience in one easy-to-use unit," she said. "The Z500 is a winner."

Zensonic Corporation CEO Raaj Menon said convergence was driving demand from the U.S. "The Z500 simply links your home entertainment system with the increasing amount of digital content stored on your home PC," he said.

"We are expecting strong sales because the Z500 satisfies the demand for easy and affordable integration of high definition entertainment sources in your lounge room. There's nothing like this in the U.S."

Why the U.S. Wants the Zensonic Z500

The Z500 is one of the most advanced DVD players available internationally. It was the world's first High Definition Media Player to support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) http://www.hdmi.org. HDMI links the Z500 to a digital TV with a single cable, delivering standard, enhanced, or high-definition video depending on the screen's capabilities.

The easy-to-use unit comes with a backlit remote control with a joystick, that operates a simple on-screen menu.

The Z500 can play video and audio from a wide range of file formats stored on your PC or streamed from the Internet via wired and wireless networks. A USB 2.0 port even lets you play files stored on iPods or USB devices.

The Z500 retails for US$429. Full technical details can be found at http://www.z500series.com/.

 

About Media West Distribution Inc.

Media West Distribution Inc. http://www.mediawestdistribution.com is a privately held company dedicated to providing top quality products. Based in Santa Clara, California, Media West has distributed a wide range of quality hardware and software products since 1994.

About Zensonic Corporation

Zensonic Corporation http://www.zensonic.com is a global company that designs innovative home entertainment technology. With operations in Australia, India, and China, Zensonic was established in 2004 by Managing Director Raaj Menon to offer a comprehensive home theatre product range.

CONTACT: Impress Media Australia for Zensonic
John Harris, +61-8-8431 4000
jharris@impress.com.au

 

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