Entempo Announces Hard Drive MP3 Player with ShoX Technology; Player Offers Unique Features, Including MusicMagic by Predixis, Allowing Digital Music Accessibility

Business Wire, Oct 27, 2004

MILPITAS, Calif. -- Entempo LLC announces a new 20 GB MP3/WMA player, the Spirit. For just $199, avid music fans and heavy downloaders will be thrilled with its unique features and ShoX(TM) technology, which will afford the hard drive -- a most sensitive part -- more protection than regular MP3 players. ShoX(TM) will protect the drive from being damaged -- five times more than regular hard drives.

Other unique features of the Spirit include: a microphone built into the ear buds, which allow instant recording capability, and an integral FM tuner which allows recording directly to the hard drive. A large 164 x 104 backlit LCD displays the menu. File transfer is through a fast USB 2.0 connection. The battery lasts over 12 hours. Spirit works with all Windows(TM) operating systems.

"Spirit is designed primarily for our target group, the high school and college student," said Randy Kemps, Vice President of Marketing at Entempo. "Spirit is very affordable and may be used in more robust situations without fear of accidental damage."

Entempo will also introduce higher capacity models soon, as well as a wide range of accessories. An example of future innovations to come...TransFM -- Auto and TransFM -- Home which allow the Spirit, and all other audio devices, to be played through the car stereo system or through the home HiFi music system.

MusicMagic by Predixis will be available to Spirit users through download and will be embedded in units post mid-November production. "Our vision for easy, spontaneous navigation of music collections, based on the sounds in the music, now fits nicely in the palm of your hand," said Marc Campbell, CEO, Predixis. "MusicMagic will enable consumers to create dynamic playlists that can reach into their entire collections. Digital music will now be accessible and easy to use."

About Entempo

Entempo LLC is a privately funded California company with locations in Milpitas, California. Spirit is manufactured in an ISO 9000 certified factory with thorough in-process quality controls. ShoX(TM) technology is patented and unique among MP3 players. The product will be available through major retailers and e-tailers. Further portable audio and video products and accessories are also being designed and launched in the coming months. Headquarters: 1817 Houret Court, Milpitas, CA 95035. Contact Randy Kemps, email: randy@entempo.com, or telephone: 408-945-6424.

About Predixis

Predixis is a successful off-shoot of Parasoft Corporation, a major software company, located in Southern California. Predixis is a solutions-oriented software company which solves the challenge of how to best match products to individual tastes. With its patented technology, MusicMagic, Predixis can deliver time savings and improved choices through email, internet browsers, smart appliances, kiosks, in-store shopping assistants and consumer electronics, including MP3 players, stereos and mobile devices. Predixis is the result of 15 years of experience with advanced software and pattern recognition software. Headquarters: 101 E. Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016 Contact Jane Daye, email: janedaye@predixis.com, or telephone: 626-922-6819. URL: www.predixis.com.

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