Los Angeles, CA — (press release excerpt) — Nokia today announced availability of RealPlayer on the Nokia Media Terminal, an innovative “infotainment” device for the home.

The Nokia Media Terminal seamlessly combines digital video broadcast (DVB), gaming, streaming and downloadable digital media, full Internet access, and personal video recorder (PVR) technology. It is the latest product in Nokia's family of products designed for the home environment. The Media Terminal is the first product of the OST (Open Standards Terminal) platform for home entertainment applications based on open source technologies such as, Linux, Xfree86 and Mozilla. A Linux-based version of RealPlayer will be incorporated into the Media Terminal product with anticipated roll out of early Fall in Europe and by early next year in the United States.

By using RealPlayer 8 on the Media Terminal, consumers will be able to download, store and have access to the latest music offerings and streaming video, turning the family TV into a multifunctional entertainment center.

 
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