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MillimeterClassic TV Shows Come to Pocket PCs
Jun 26, 2002 12:00 PM
Mazingo.net and Pocket PC Films have joined forces to debut a new subscription service for fans of classic television. The new channel, "Pocket PC Films-TV," will draw upon the extensive library of Pocket PC Films, the worldwide leader in multimedia distribution for handheld computers. The new channel, which has already launched, and will update daily with fresh episodes of more than five classic television shows including Dragnet, Andy Griffith, Beverly Hillbillies, Dick Van Dyke and One Step Beyond. New episodes of each show will rotate daily.
With this new service, fans of classic TV shows can now watch their favorite episodes on their PDA's - delivered daily to enjoy anytime, anywhere. Each weekday, subscribers will receive a new show on the Pocket PC Films-TV channel. Once subscribed, fresh episodes will appear automatically every day when the user synchronizes their handheld device.
"It's like TV Land for your PDA," remarked Darrell Griffin, President, TuneIn Entertainment/Pocket PC Films. "Using Mazingo.net is the fastest way to put entertainment onto the palm of your hand, allowing you to watch what you want to watch, when you want to watch it."
"Whether you're in an airplane, on a train, waiting for the dentist-whatever it may be-if you have about 20 minutes to spare, an episode from the golden age of television is a very entertaining way to spend your time, " says Mazingo CEO, Brooks Haden. "We're pleased Pocket PC Films has chosen Mazingo to help distribute its content."
Consumers who sign up for Mazingo's exclusive mobile delivery system have access to more than 1,400 "channels" of fresh multimedia and video content delivered to their devices every time they synchronize. Subscription fees are as low as $7.91 a month for unlimited content. Mazingo is currently available for a variety of devices including both Pocket PC and Palm OS systems. Users can download a free software application at www.mazingo.net.
After installation, users can sign up for the channels of their choice; Pocket PC Films TV, full-length classic movies, short films, radio shows from publishers like The Wall Street Journal and Sporting News Radio, audio books, video newscasts from publishers like USATODAY.com, The Weather Channel and much, much more.
About Mazingo Network
Mazingo Network is a multimedia software company delivering the most compelling news, information and entertainment to the worldwide mobile community. A free download is available at www.mazingo.net.
About Pocket PC Films
Pocket PC Films, is the first company to put full length feature films into the palm of your hand. The company provides filmed content to both Pocket PC and Palm OS users through their innovative patent pending software, called the Pocket Cinema Installer, which transforms any handheld computer into a mobile theater or business training facility. In addition to internet downloads, the company's growing PDA Film library is available on CD-ROM at retailers nationwide. For more information, please visit www.pocketpcfilms.com.
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