Here's another example of where accessibility would be nice but I doubt it
will exist.  More and more consumer applicances use these onscreen menus
and they are more and more problematic to use.

Kelly


>Posted at 6:51 a.m. PDT Tuesday, September 15, 1998
>------------------------------------------------------------
>
>ReplayTV Reinvents Television and Vows to Viewers, 'You'll Never Miss Your
>Favorite Shows Again'
>
>Business/Entertainment Editors
>
>PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 1998--          By
>Automatically Finding, Capturing and Storing Programs
>ReplayTV Lets Viewers Take Control,                     Watch TV On Their
>Own Schedules
>
>Missing a favorite TV show may be a thing of the past, as a new breed of
>digital recorder introduced today puts viewers in complete control of
>television program scheduling. Called ReplayTV(TM), the easy-to-use device,
>priced from $500, automatically finds and captures programs, and stores
>them digitally for playback. Viewers can even create their own customized
>television channels so they can watch any show they want, when they want.
>For the first time, viewers can also pause, fast forward, rewind and have
>`instant replay` of live television.
>
>Replay Networks CEO Anthony Wood believes ReplayTV will forever change the
>way people watch TV. `We created ReplayTV to improve the television
>experience in ways VCRs never could,` Wood said. According to Wood, studies
>show that Americans are spending more and more money trying to take control
>of their television viewing options.
>
>`Until now, they could do so only by adding more channels and using
>videotapes,` Wood said. `We brought together leading engineers, interface
>designers and other experts to create a solution in ReplayTV with a price
>consumers can afford.`
>
>Using state-of-art television technology, ReplayTV provides unprecedented
>control over television and guarantees viewing of selected programs without
>the complexity, inconvenience and unreliability of videotaping.
>
>By empowering viewers with total programming control, ReplayTV is
>reinventing television. Consumers can now watch their favorite programs
>whenever they want, without planning their lives around network or cable
>television programming schedules.
>
>ReplayTV is free of monthly fees for basic service. `Consumers told us they
>don't want the hassle and expense of yet another monthly fee,` Wood said.
>`With ReplayTV, our customers make a one-time purchase of a powerful,
>easy-to-use television management tool that puts complete control in their
>hands. It comes with no monthly fees for basic service and no strings
>attached.`
>
>In addition to time-shifting, VCR-like functions let consumers interact
>with live television. With ReplayTV viewers can pause, fast-forward,
>rewind, and even `instant replay` live television programs. When the
>telephone rings during a favorite live television show, viewers can now hit
>pause, take the call and watch the rest of the program later.  Can Create
>An 'Ally McBeal Channel'
>
>Creating customized channels is just as easy. With ReplayTV's on-screen
>programming guide, viewers can select the programs they want to watch with
>just one button. Create favorite topic channels such as `mystery,` `golf`
>or `Brad Pitt movies,` or create personal channels for favorite television
>series or programs like `ER` or `Ally McBeal.` Up-to-date on-screen
>programming is guaranteed with the Replay Network Service. The free service
>automatically updates programming information daily and allows ReplayTV to
>automatically record your favorite shows.
>
>ReplayTV records digitally without using videotape, so recording is
>automatic and dependable. Digital technology also means that for the first
>time ever viewers can rewind to the beginning of a program still being
>recorded. ReplayTV also lets viewers decide to record a program from the
>beginning even after the television broadcast has begun.
>
>By allowing people to take control of television content, ReplayTV is
>helping them make the most of shrinking leisure time. According to the
>fourth annual Harris Poll of leisure activities, adults surveyed ranked
>watching television and reading as their favorite pastimes. The poll also
>found that Americans are working more, and on average have only 19.4
>leisure hours a week. ReplayTV lets consumers spend limited free time
>enjoying favorite television programs, instead of searching for shows,
>scheduling around network programming or fiddling with complicated VCRs.
>Easier To Use Than A VCR
>
>ReplayTV features state-of-the-art digital recording technology, an
>easy-to-use custom remote control with one-button recording, a customized
>on-screen program guide and an automatic self-setting clock.
>
>Each unit ships with VCR-like viewing controls allowing users to pause,
>fast-forward, rewind and instant replay live television. ReplayTV can also
>rewind to the beginning of live broadcasts as they are simultaneously
>recorded. Intelligent commercial skip provides the option of
>commercial-free program viewing.
>
>ReplayTV models are fully expandable and ship with storage capacity ranging
>from seven to 30+ hours. ReplayTV is compatible with all over-air, cable
>and direct broadcast satellite systems. All models of ReplayTV will ship
>with a free subscription to the Replay Network Service. Using a standard
>telephone line, the device dials into the Replay Network Service on a
>nightly basis while ReplayTV is not in use, downloading updated channel
>guide information and any software updates. There are no monthly fees for
>this service.  Pricing and Availability
>
>ReplayTV is available for a one time price that includes a lifetime
>subscription to the Replay Network Service. ReplayTV home theater models
>will ship in November 1998 with prices starting at $995, depending on
>features (storage capacity will range from seven to 30+ hours). Consumer
>models will ship early in 1999 with prices starting as low as $500.
>ReplayTV is available for direct purchase from Replay Networks by calling
>toll free at 877-REPLAYTV (877-737-5298) or online at www.replaytv.com.
>Replay Product Art Available on the Internet
>
>ReplayTV graphics and product photographs are available online at
>www.fryeallen.com/replay.  About ReplayTV
>
>Replay Networks is a pioneer in digital television technologies, dedicated
>to improving the television viewing experience by offering products that
>change the way people watch television. ReplayTV is available directly from
>Replay Networks and will soon be available from home theater manufacturing
>partners. For sales information, visit the Replay Networks home page at
>www.replaytv.com or call toll free at 877-REPLAYTV (877-737-5298).
>
>Replay Networks, ReplayTV and Replay Network Service are trademarks of
>Replay Networks, Inc. All other products and brand names as they appear in
>this release are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
>holders. All specifications may be changed without notice.
>
>--30--cs/sf
>
>CONTACT: Replay Networks, Inc.               Jim Plant, 650/968-9942
>       jimreplaytv.com                   or               A&R Partners
>         Ron Kalb, 650/363-0982               rkalbarpartners.com
>




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