Dell PC Based qflix drive Dell is bringing the big
screen to the PC screen, making it easy for users to build a personal
digital library of their favorite Hollywood blockbusters.
Dell and Sonic Solutions(R) (Nasdaq: SNIC) have teamed to make
downloading and recording DVD movies easy with the first PC-based Qflix(TM)
drives. Using an intuitive application, Roxio(R) Venue, movie collectors
can search and select from a variety of major Hollywood hits available from
CinemaNow, download them on their PC, transfer them to multiple digital
devices in their home, and then create a permanent and portable DVD-format
copy on Qflix DVD media.
The Qflix drive bundle is available in the U.S. today as an option on
most Inspiron, Studio and XPS laptops for $120, as well as through Dell's
Entertainment, Software and Accessories online store, and will be available
soon as option on select consumer desktops. The bundle includes an external
Qflix-enabled drive, which also supports standard DVD read/write functions,
two recordable Qflix DVD discs, Roxio Venue and CinemaNow software and a
USB cable.
"We look forward to bringing this innovative digital download
technology to our customers," said Michelle Pearcy, director, Dell's global
software marketing. "People are accessing and managing more and more
digital content with their PCs, but often they are limited by where and
when they can view their content. With Qflix, movie fans can now burn their
movies and TV shows to DVDs that can be played on most standard DVD player,
greatly enhancing the flexibility of their digital downloads."
"The burnable-in-the-home DVD is well-timed given the growing interest
from both consumers and studios in digital distribution," said Tom Adams,
president, Adams Media Research. "Two of the key things holding consumers
back in their willingness to purchase movies electronically are worries
about long-term ownership and portability of the downloaded file. Providing
the security of a DVD back-up and the assurance that the file will play on
the majority of standard DVD players -- set-top, desk-top or portable -- is
a key step forward."
"The Qflix Platform is bringing the $35 billion DVD sell-through market
into the age of electronic distribution," said Mark Ely, executive vice
president of Strategy, Sonic Solutions. "We're extremely pleased to be
working with Dell, Hollywood, and the media and drive suppliers to usher in
the age of DVD-on-Demand."
Dell
Dell Inc. (Nasdaq: DELL) listens to customers and delivers innovative
technology and services they trust and value. Uniquely enabled by its
direct business model, Dell is a leading global systems and services
company and No. 34 on the Fortune 500.
Source: Dell Inc.
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