SnapStream, Girder Partner to Provide Enhanced Controls for Firefly PC Remote
Partnership will enable Firefly users custom controls over an expanded set of PC applications
June 17, 2004 (HOUSTON) - SnapStream Media Inc., a leader in PC entertainment products, announced today a partnership with Promixis, the authors of Girder, to provide Firefly users greater control over their PC applications. With the partnership, the Firefly PC Remote ships with
a free 30-day trial of a special Girder Firefly™ edition. The Girder Firefly edition extends their remote control capabilities using Girder’s extensive plug-in library to control applications and hardware devices. The two companies will participate in a series of co-marketing
initiatives designed to generate awareness among the PC entertainment market for the Firefly and Girder products.
“Girder represents a core market of loyal PC automation enthusiasts and I am pleased to partner with Promixis to reach this important segment. Firefly is designed to provide easy and control over an expanding set of digital content and Girder extends Firefly’s set of controls for a
multitude of applications and hardware.”, said Rakesh Agrawal, CEO of SnapStream Media. “Promixis is pleased to partner with a leader in the PC entertainment space such as SnapStream, and this partnership allows consumers to enjoy their digital libraries to the fullest extent. An
increasing wave of users is turning to their PC for digital entertainment and we’re excited to ride that wave with the SnapStream Firefly.”, said Mike Cumming, President of Promixis.
Priced at US$49.99, the Firefly package is an affordable entertainment PC starter pack. It is currently available for purchase through the SnapStream Online Store and at leading retailers in the U.S. and Canada, including Fry's Electronics, Microcenter and select Comp USA stores. The Girder
Firefly Edition, based on Girder, a leading PC automation tool, can be purchased for US$19.99 at the Girder Online Store. Existing Girder users can find the Firefly plug-in, as well as a free 30-day trial of the Girder Firefly Edition at Girder Firefly Edition Free Trial.
About Promixis
Promixis, LLC., the makers of Girder and NetRemote, and a leader in PC and wireless application remote controls provides applications built to serve the digital media enthusiast. Privately held, Promixis was founded in 2004 to unleash the digital assets of mainstream users who want more from
their digital content libraries. Promixis is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, and can be found online at http://www.promixis.com/.
About SnapStream Media, Inc.
SnapStream Media, Inc. is a leading developer of digital entertainment products based in Houston, Texas. SnapStream's vision is to create high-quality consumer entertainment experiences that leverage PC technology. The company's personal video recording (PVR) software, Beyond TV™
was called "dazzlingly cool" by the Los Angeles Times, referred to as "an idea whose time has come" by the Associated Press and declared "better than TiVo" by Maximum PC. Interested parties can find more information about SnapStream Media and its products at www.snapstream.com.
Contact Information
SnapStream Media
Christina Lee
Phone: 713-644-6240, x28
Fax: 713-644-3215
Email: pr@snapstream.com
Website: www.snapstream.com
Promixis
Matt Voda
matt@girder.nl
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