Netgem Unveils Netbox N5000

AMSTERDAM -- IBC10 -- Netgem (www.netgem.com), a leading provider of connected entertainment products, today announces the launch of a new range of Internet/TV adapters. These products offer an affordable solution for service providers looking to offer a seamless blend of broadcast, and optimised web content within a unified TV experience.

The N5000 series Netbox works with any Internet source, regardless of connection type. Building on the NetgemTV open software platform it is pre-loaded with a range of popular web applications beyond the standard set of services, these include versions of Youtube, Facebook and Flickr, all of which have been re-designed to best suit the TV experience.

The UI can also be personalised by the operator or service provider and added-value services, such as VOD, catch-up TV or WebTV channels can be integrated to enrich their offering.

The N5000 includes a HD tuner, allowing end users to switch from Internet services to TV services using the same remote control. Users can also choose to connect a detachable hard disk to the device, to allow them to permanently store video content recorded from the tuner.

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