Amazon Named Exclusive Retailer for Moxi(R) HD DVR From Digeo

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Press Release Source: Digeo On Thursday January 8, 2009, 3:31 pm EST

LAS VEGAS, NV--(MARKET WIRE)--Jan 8, 2009 -- CES 2009 -- Digeo, Inc., a Paul Allen-backed leader and innovator in cable set-top boxes, today announced that it has selected Amazon.com as the exclusive launch retailer for its new Moxi® HD DVR. The Moxi HD DVR is available now for purchase from Amazon.com's Electronics Store at www.amazon.com/electronics. The announcement was made during a press conference held at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show.

The new Moxi DVR has been specifically designed for HDTV enthusiasts and features the Emmy® award-winning Moxi user interface. It also enables you to seamlessly integrate high-definition cable television, as well as a variety of digital content, including movies, music, pictures and games. Unlike conventional DVRs, this premium product incorporates dual HD tuners along with a high-capacity (500 GB) storage drive, with no monthly service fee typically required with other DVRs.

"Amazon is well positioned to serve as the principle gateway for consumers to access and enjoy the Moxi entertainment experience," said Greg Gudorf, CEO, Digeo, Inc. "Amazon understands and caters to our tech-savvy customers and Amazon's Electronics Store is one of the first places they turn to for product information and customers reviews."

"The way people watch HDTV is constantly evolving," said Noah Herschman, director of audio and video for Amazon.com. "To best meet our customers' needs, we are excited to provide access to the latest and greatest consumer technologies like the Moxi HD DVR. Many of our customers are early technology adopters and the Moxi HD DVR will allow our customers to discover and experience even more from their entertainment systems."

Amazon will work closely with Digeo to promote and merchandise a "best in class" online experience which underscores the Moxi HD DVR concept to consumers. The new Moxi HD DVR is now available for purchase at Amazon.com for $799 and qualifies for FREE Super Saver Shipping or Free Two-Day Shipping with Amazon Prime.** More information about the Moxi HD DVR is available at www.moxi.com.

** Some restrictions apply; see www.amazon.com for details.

About Digeo

Digeo, Inc., a Paul Allen-backed company, provides premium home entertainment products including digital video recorders (DVR). The company's mission is to enable the best consumer experience in high-definition entertainment for the connected home. The company's flagship product -- the Moxi® HD DVR with Emmy® award-winning menu and features -- serves as the hub for whole-home distribution of digital entertainment. The Moxi platform empowers consumers to discover, experience and share high definition media, including TV, movies, music, games, photographs and video. The Moxi HD DVR is available directly to consumers at moxi.com or via Amazon at www.amazon.com/electronics. Moxi products are also available through cable providers, with nearly a half million units deployed to U.S. households to date. Digeo continues to innovate and provide Moxi solutions to the cable and IPTV industry, including the licensing of the Moxi platform and services to consumer electronics manufacturers and service providers. To learn more, please visit www.digeo.com.

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