SanDisk introduces its TakeTV video player as well as a distribution platform for video content.
SanDisk today announced the U.S. availability of the Sansa TakeTV video player, a media player that offer drag and drop video content from PCs to TVs. Using the Sansa TakeTV is claimed to be as simple as using a USB flash drive; drag video files to the TakeTV player and then plug it into its TV cradle. The cradle plugs into the standard AV sockets of televisions, and then an on-screen guide lets users select the content they've stored using the including remote control.
Sansa TakeTV supports a variety of video formats, including DivX, XVID and MPEG-4. The player connects to any PC via a USB connector, and works with Windows Vista, Windows XP and the latest versions of Mac and Linux.
SanDisk's Sansa TakeTV flash memory-based player comes in 4GB and 8GB capacities and is available today for $100 and $150, respectively.
Fanfare, SanDisk's new video distribution platform, goes into public beta today. The most notable content partner in the beta is CBS, which will offer programs such as CSI, Survivor China, Dexter and Sleeper Cell. Fanfare video content is a combination of free (ad supported) and paid episodes, and will also be available on SanDisk's most recent portable players.
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