Mitsubishi Consumer Electronics America Inc. Announces Shipment of WB-2000 WebTV Plus Receiver

Business Wire, Dec 4, 1997

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 1997--Mitsubishi Consumer Electronics America Inc. (MCEA) Thursday announced the shipment of the WB-2000 WebTV Plus Receiver to its dealer network. This product enables television viewers to access World Wide Web subscription services provided by the WebTV Network.

Combined with a television and a telephone line, the WB-2000 WebTV Plus Receiver provides seamless TV and Internet content integration through such features as localized TV listings and E-mail. The terminal incorporates a 1.1 gigabyte hard disk drive, a 56kbps modem using Rockwell K56flex technology, a built-in TV tuner with WebPIP "picture-in-picture" capability and a printer port. Mitsubishi is bundling a wireless keyboard with the terminal and standard infrared remote control device for a MSRP of $379 (dealer prices may vary).

WebTV Networks Inc. is now offering consumers a $100 rebate on purchases of WebTV systems. Consumers who purchase a WebTV unit between Sept. 16, 1997 and Dec. 31, 1997 and sign up for six months of service with the WebTV Network will receive a $100 rebate check directly from WebTV Networks.

The audio/video division of MCEA manufactures and markets a comprehensive line of premium quality direct-view and projection televisions, VCRs and audio products for complete home theater systems. Recognized as the innovator of big screen technology, MCEA develops audio and video products that lead the industry in performance, ease-of-use and system integration.

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