Could we be seeing the commencement of the QWERTY trend in the living room? We can usually hope — a ultimate to join in upon a fun is Motorola, which has just introduced its new NYXboard remote at IBC 2010. Unlike a TiVo Slide, this a single packs a standard TV remote on one side and a QWERTY keyboard on the alternative, and — here’s the genuine kicker — some sensors which recognize which side is confronting up as well as deactivate a buttons not in make use of. What’s some-more, Motorola says this one will be accessible by the finish of a year, though actual accessibility to customers will likely rely upon the cable companies on condition that the set-top boxes. Also unveiled during the uncover is a NYXgreen, the rechargeable remote powered by super capacitors which can presumably final for dual weeks after being charged by USB for just 60 seconds, and a pair of decidedly more standard remotes that are accessible right away. Head upon past a mangle for a press release, and strike up a gallery below for the look at a total lot. Motorola remotes (IBC 2010)

Show full PR textMotorola Introduces New Range of IPTV Accessory Products at IBC 2010

New additions provide character, environmental efficiency as well as innovative tools to navigate the Internet Era of TV

September 10, 2010

AMSTERDAM – IBC 2010 – September 10, 2010 – Motorola, Inc (NYSE: MOT) currently introduced a latest accessories for its industry-leading IPTV set-tops. Meeting a final of today’s connected TV knowledge; a operation of remote carryout units (RCU) have been upon uncover during this year’s IBC (Motorola mount, Hall 1 F30).

NYXgreen: The NYXgreen as well as dock is Motorola’s environmentally friendly RCU choice. Eliminating traditional batteries, the RCU is powered by super capacitors, which can last for up to two weeks of use after charging via USB for only 60 seconds. Available by the finish of 2010, this section is particularly well matched to a roadhouse environment where progressing batteries proves dear as well as inefficient. Looking forward, Motorola is collaborating with the Ångström Laboratory of Uppsala University upon an innovative algae battery.

YXboard: The NYXboard combines a normal remote control form with the full keyboard to create the more intuitive navigational knowledge for sophisticated interactive TV services as good as normal linear TV. Able to carryout both the set-top and television set, a NYXboard has sensors to recognize that side of a remote is being used in order to activate the buttons accordingly. The set of keys function answers the final of navigating content in a Internet Era of TV, such as searching through incomparable as well as more formidable on-demand libraries or accessing web calm on the TV. NYXboard will be available by the finish of 2010

M-TREM as well as MRCU180-BL: Also on uncover during IBC is a tall peculiarity mid-range M-TREM as well as a MRCU180-BL, which adds backlighting to a buttons on this already renowned unit. Both the M-TREM and MRCU180-BL have been accessible to ship currently.

“Motorola’s latest RCUs have been a undiluted accessories for a Internet Era of TV, where consumers must find applicable calm in a gigantic catalog of party. Whether they want a device boasting character, creation or environmental potency, Motorola has a resolution to meet their needs” commented Keith Kelley, vice boss as well as general executive EMEA & Asia Pacific consumer grounds apparatus, Motorola Mobility.

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Motorola is known around a universe for innovation in communications as well as is focused on advancing a way a universe connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility as well as public safety solutions to mobile as well as wireline digital communication inclination that yield compelling practice, Motorola is leading a subsequent call of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be some-more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) had sales of US $22 billion in 2009. For more report, gratefully visit www.motorola.com.

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