EUROSTAR Home Media Center PC enables users to enjoy digital HDTV (SDTV), Internet & computing, personal video recording, movies, music, pictures and radio

March 06, 2006

EUROSTAR, the global satellite industry leader, has announced that it will be holding the worldwide launch of the world's first Arabic Digital Satellite Receiver along with the EUROSTAR Home Media Center PC (HMC-3000) at the 12th Middle East International Cable, Satellite, Broadcast and Communications Exhibition (CABSAT) 2006, to be held from March 7-9 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center.

"Enabling the best of entertainment through mass media lies at the core of EUROSTAR's business objectives, and the global launch of these two pioneering products further reinforces this," said Raju T. Jethwani, Chairman, EUROSTAR Group. "The Arabic Digital Satellite Receiver will captivate the Arab world as it is the only product of its kind that offers all features in the Arabic language. EUROSTAR's first-of-its-kind Home Media Center PC is at the cutting edge of convergence as it incorporates satellite, computer, and consumer electronics technology to give consumers an all-in-one product."

The Arabic digital satellite receiver enables users to enjoy their satellite receiver and its features in Arabic. The receiver has a host of features such as, auto satellite search channel download; multi-picture preview; 4000 channel storage capacity; 256 colour graphic user interface; channel editing functions such as rename, move, lock, skip and delete; 16 predefined favourite list; games and multi-track audio/video selection options.

The HMC-3000 is equipped with an all-in-one function that offers users a range of entertainment options to enjoy digital HDTV (SDTV), personal video recording, Internet & computing, movies, music, pictures and radio. The highly sophisticated product is also equipped with an Intel Pentium 4 processor with a wireless keyboard & mouse and a 120 GB hard disk. The product has a slim design and offers 3D graphic realism, comprehensive connectivity capabilities and Cinematic quality audio surround sound. The product allows instant music playback without booting into the operation system and supports CD audio format and MP3 format.

"CABSAT serves as an excellent platform for us to launch our new products globally as the event brings together leading exhibitors and visitors from around the world. We look forward to leveraging the popularity and reach of this premier event and we are certain that we will be immensely benefited from our participation," added Jethwani.

EUROSTAR's stand A5-1 located at hall 5 at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center will be one of the largest stands at CABSAT 2006, highlighting the company's commitment to provide the best entertainment and communication delivery systems to the region.

With its areas of business comprising Digital Satellite Products, Pay TV, Consumer electronics, IT Distribution, Telecom, Real Estate and Central System projects, EUROSTAR has 30 retail outlets across the Middle East, in addition to an international presence in over 50 countries. The company has a state-of-the-art logistics hub at Dubai Investments Park and a 50-seater call center to provide high quality customer service to its Regional Customer base.

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About EUROSTAR
EUROSTAR is a diversified group with core business interests in Digital Satellite Receiving Systems & Pay TV. The group has ventured into Consumer Electronics, IT Distribution, telecommunications, Real Estate, Central System Projects.  The well-diversified Group has a global network spans over 50 countries worldwide. EUROSTAR has distribution and technical tie-ups with world-renowned corporations including Thomson, Samsung, Sharp, MTI and SCM, to name a few.

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