Tiger Telematics Inc. Teams Up with Microsoft Embedded Devices Group to Profile Gametrac Device in Microsoft's Windows Embedded
25 Febbraio 2004 - 8:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Tiger Telematics Inc. Teams Up with Microsoft Embedded Devices
Group to Profile Gametrac Device in Microsoft's Windows Embedded
Device Showcase Program for 2004 LONDON, Feb. 25
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Collaboration with Microsoft Corp.'s
Embedded Devices Group will showcase the much-anticipated gaming
device in crucial markets to demonstrate the types of cutting-edge
devices that partners are building on the Windows CE .NET operating
system. Asian markets are scheduled next in Tiger Telematics'
on-going, pre-launch promotion of Gametrac, the multi-functional
mobile gaming device. "Naturally, we are thrilled that Microsoft
has decided to show the Gametrac gaming devices in their Device
Showcase Program," says Carl Freer, a Director of Gametrac Europe
Ltd. "In our opinion, being part of Microsoft's world wide tour is
not only proof of the excellence of the Windows CE. NET operating
system, but a clear indication that Gametrac is a strong mobile
entertainment device created something amazing.The Gametrac Group
chose Microsoft's Windows CE .NET operating system because of its
easy-to-use platform technology and rapid development tools. The
technological objective is to optimise the growth of sales through
convergence between the content-driven mobile device market and
Internet protocols. The Microsoft tour is a great opportunity for
us to further cement contacts with Microsoft and we are sure that
anyone exploring the device will be thrilled with the power and
functionality of Gametrac." The upcoming early dates of the
Microsoft Windows Embedded: Device Showcase Program are: Seoul -
Feb. 24, Tokyo - April 8 and Shanghai - April 13. "The Windows
Embedded Device Showcase Program is a great opportunity for Windows
Embedded partners like Tiger Telematics to highlight their
cutting-edge devices," said Jane Gilson, group product manager of
the Embedded Devices Group at Microsoft. "Gametrac exemplifies the
kinds of innovative products our gaming industry partners are
developing on the Windows CE .NET operating system." Gametrac
offers a fresh and unique experience in mobile gaming. Set to
launch later in the year, the multi-functional entertainment device
provides a high quality gaming in a pocket-sized format, using
Bluetooth 2 and GPRS for multi-player gaming new to a mobile
device. It includes a capability to play movies, an MP3 player, SMS
and MMS messaging facilities and a high-resolution digital camera.
Its 2.8" TFT QVGA colour screen also gives gamers the best gaming
view. Gametrac boasts an ARM9 400Mhz processor with a 64-bit
graphics accelerator for the ultimate visual experience. It is
constantly linked with GPRS, allowing wide-area network gaming and
is also wired for GSM tri-band networks. Notes to editors: About
Tiger: Gametrac Europe Ltd is a series of owned subsidiaries of
Tiger Telematics Inc (NASDAQ:TIGR.PK) and is the maker of Gametrac,
a next-generation mobile entertainment device. Set to launch in the
UK in 2004, the gaming device includes in-built music, video,
messaging and picture functions. http://www.gametrac.com/
http://www.tigertelematics.com/ Tiger is a designer, developer and
marketer of mobile telematics systems and services that combine
global GPS functions and voice recognition technology to locate and
track vehicles and people down to street level in countries
throughout the world. The systems are designed to operate on GPS
and are currently being marketed to GSM current and potential
subscribers, primarily by the company's United Kingdom based
subsidiaries. Except for historical matters contained herein, the
matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking and are
made pursuant to the safe harbour provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned
that these forward-looking statements reflect numerous assumptions
and involve risks and uncertainties that may affect Tiger
Telematics, Inc. and its subsidiary businesses and prospects and
cause actual results to differ materially from these
forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause
actual results to differ are Tiger Telematics, Inc.'s operating
history; competition; low barriers to entry; reliance on strategic
relationships; rapid technological changes;inability to complete
transactions on favourable terms; and those risks discussed in the
Company's filings with the SEC. DATASOURCE: Tiger Telematics Inc.
CONTACT: Patrik Wallgren, Head of Global Public Relations of
Gametrac Europe Ltd., , +44-7813-64-77-52; or Mike Carrender, CEO
of Tiger Telematics, Inc., +1-904-279-9240, for Gametrac Europe
Ltd. Web site: http://www.gametrac.com/
http://www.tigertelematics.com/
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