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Nov. 5: EVO Open Source Game Console From Envizions Set To Officially Release With Feature And Performance Enhancements
Oct 28, 2009 (EWORLDWIRE via Comtex) --
EVO, the first open source game console, is expected out of beta Nov. 5, 2009. EVO is the first fully supported open source game console designed for both mainstream and open source users. The company sold several beta units to resellers and customers with excellent feedback.
The latest EVO Smart console will improve on the beta unit features and load 50 percent quicker than the current EVO beta console units. EVO will ship with 64GB solid state drive with additional storage available in the Envizions' cloud. Only 500 to 1,000 new solid state EVO units will be available for the holidays, and current EVO beta unit customers will be provided a special low discount hardware/software upgrade based on unit model.
Select notable points of the final system:
- Utilizes the XBMC software platform
- System now loads within 25 seconds
- Each system now standard-equipped with 64 GB Solid State Drive (standard drive EVO discontinued)
- Upgraded processor to AMD Athlon X2 3.0 GHz Processor
- Optional unlimited cloud storage for $14.95 per month
- Smaller software footprint
- Purchase pre-loaded games with a system (Enhanced SD game play coming soon)
- Price for solid state system $399 or $349 with a paid, one-year cloud account
- Customize web browser upgrade scheduled for November 2009
- Support developers XBMC Scripts
- Yearly software and service support
- Smaller OS footprint
- Support HDTV
- Purchase new content and games scheduled for Q1 2010
The new system enhanced performance and open network allow users to modify the software or utilize Envizions' support for new features and services.
MEDIA: To preview and test the new version, contact Derrick Samuels at 256-741-8466. More information is available at EnvizionsCorp.com ('http://www.envizionscorp.com').
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Source: Envizions Computer Entertainment Corporation
Derrick Samuels
Envizions Computer Entertainment Corporation
801-5 Noble Street
Anniston, AL 36201
PHONE. 256 741-8466
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