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MiiPC Continues to Redefine Family Computing
LAS VEGAS, January 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
The world's first Android PC for families introduces next-level gaming
experience capabilities
MiiPC [http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2102024857/1909836057?tokenaa9d5c8 ], the
highly-acclaimed PC for families with Cloud-based parental control features, today
announces the joint partnership with 18th Parallel to provide an exciting and familiar
gamepad experience to enhance regular tablet Android gameplay on a large screen HDTV or
monitor.
The new gaming functionality further expands MiiPC's capabilities and brings a feature
that will no doubt be exciting for both parents and their children. This will allow kids
and adults to enjoy their favorite games on the familiar MiiPC device, while giving
parents the ability to stay aware of what their children are playing, and make sure their
gaming experience is a healthy one.
Young Song, Founder of MiiPC, explains: "Being a father to two beautiful kids, I've
always wanted to make sure my children are safe online, and this is how the idea of MiiPC
was born. Our goal is to make MiiPC a fun and easy-to-use multi-purpose device providing
all the computing tools your family needs at a very affordable cost. This is exactly why
we've teamed up with 18th Parallel, to bring a greater gaming experience to the device.
MiiPC brings fun to the whole family - educational gaming for children, competitive gaming
for teens, or casual gaming for adults. Coupled with Cloud-based parental control
features, MiiPC provides a safe family hub for learning and entertainment."
The 18th Parallel partnership introduces Cannonball console gaming platform, which
adds another entertainment aspect to the existing MiiPC features. This new functionality
will also be made available to all existing MiiPC users through an upcoming software
update. MiiPC also comes with a companion application for Android and iOS mobile phones
that allows parents to remotely keep an eye on and adjust their children's activities in
real time, whether they're at home or out of the house. This feature helps the parents set
online boundaries that aid in preventing internet addiction and introducing kids to online
content in a way that is safe, informative and fun.
Nishith Shah, Co-Founder and CEO of 18th Parallel, explains: "We are very thrilled to
announce our partnership with MiiPC which brings to life a perfect symbiosis of Android
computing and gaming. Team 18th Parallel is very passionate about bringing gaming to the
masses and launching Cannonball on the child friendly platform like the MiiPC allows us to
bring entertainment to gamers of all ages in an innovative and exciting way. Parents can
feel confident knowing that the unique MiiPC Parental controls will allow their kids to
enjoy games in a safe environment."
Further to the parental control functions, MiiPC brings the familiar Android
environment to the bigger screen - the device can be plugged into a large screen TV to
stream video content and games, making it a multi-purpose media center. In addition to
this, with a keyboard, mouse, webcam and gamepad support, MiiPC is a fully functioning
computer that runs on only 8.5 - 10 watts. This is 10x less than the average computer,
making MiiPC very environmentally friendly and inexpensive to run but still providing fun
for the whole family.
Specifications
MiiPC comes with an HDMI connection and three USB ports, so it can be used with HDMI
monitors and most HDTVs - providing a true keyboard and mouse experience. The device runs
on top of Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) leveraging all the power of the web and the
ever-growing Android application ecosystem. To complete the desktop computing experience
MiiPC comes with access to the MiiPC Featured Apps Store showcasing 40+ Android apps that
have been personally tested and approved for use on the MiiPC platform. Access is also
provided to the MiiPC Web App Center with over 500 web applications which will include
productivity, games, entertainment, multimedia and educational selections.
- Processor: Marvell's(R) award-winning ARMADA(R) 1500 Plus SoC
- Storage: 4GB/8GB/16GB/32GB eMMC Internal Flash and expandable via SD slot and
USB port
- System RAM: 1GB/2GB DDR3 SDRAM
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), Ethernet Port, and Bluetooth (4.0)
- Connect to HDTV or HDMI monitor: HDMI (1080p/720p) output
- I/O: 3 USB 2.0 Ports, Speaker Jack
- Companion MiiPC Parental Control Mobile App for iOS and Android, and access to
MiiPC Parental Web Portal
- Built-in MiiPC Media Server software, MiiPC Featured Apps Store and MiiPC Web
App Center.
* Keyboard, mouse & HDMI cable are sold separately
Apps: Key Features
- MiiPC Featured Apps - 40 personally tested Android Apps that work well
with MiiPC
- Pre-bundled App Market Place - ability to download more than 300,000 free
Android Apps
- In addition MiiPC works with the Amazon App Store providing access to over
75,000 Android Apps
MiiPC Forum
MiiPC have recently established the MiiPC Forum (http://www.miipcforum.com), which
provides a wide range of information and resources so users of all kinds can share and
discover MiiPC-related content and features. With users' valuable feedback ZeroDesktop
will continue to improve and enhance the functionality of MiiPC, making it better and
smarter.
You can order MiiPC worldwide now for $129 at: http://www.miipc.com
Notes to Editor
Press ready screenshots, headshot and MiiPC logos are available here
[https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ogdg5x59jaqd9tt/-JQQiaPYkd ].
About MiiPC http://www.miipc.com
MiiPC has been created by a team of developers at ZeroDesktop, Inc., based in Silicon
Valley.
ZeroDesktop, Inc. is a leading developer of next generation Cloud Operating System and
Cloud Service Brokerage Solutions for Consumers, Telecoms, OEMs, ISVs and Enterprises. The
ZeroDesktop Infrastructure aggregates scattered digital content from local storage,
network drives and cloud services providing unified access by PCs, tablets and mobile
devices.
This is ZeroDesktop's first product that combines hardware and software aimed at the
consumer marketplace. ZeroDesktop is headquartered in San Mateo, CA and has employees
worldwide with development centers in both Silicon Valley and Europe. Their technologies
are licensed to leading Telcoms, OEMs and ISVs in Europe and Asia, which combine their
software expertise in Cloud technologies along with their own personal understanding and
experience of family struggles with the Internet led them to conceive of MiiPC.
Find MiiPC on Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Miipc/164658463684389 ] and
Twitter [https://twitter.com/MiiPC4kids ] @MiiPC4kids.
About 18th Parallel http://www.18thparallel.com
18th Parallel is the team behind Cannonball, an innovate software platform that allows
service providers and OEMs to offer console gaming on Android set-top-boxes, smart TVs,
and PCs using off-the-shelf Android games and off-the-shelf gamepads.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/w9dq1qkd9utpg1q/mPnu5Uld7H
MiiPC
CONTACT: Or Contact: Heather Delaney at Dynamo, Mobile: +447446073352 , Email: heather.delaney@dynamopr.com , Twitter: @DivertingLife, Skype: heatheraiu
MiiPC Continues to Redefine Family Computing
LAS VEGAS, January 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
The world's first Android PC for families introduces next-level gaming
experience capabilities
MiiPC [http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2102024857/1909836057?tokenaa9d5c8 ], the
highly-acclaimed PC for families with Cloud-based parental control features, today
announces the joint partnership with 18th Parallel to provide an exciting and familiar
gamepad experience to enhance regular tablet Android gameplay on a large screen HDTV or
monitor.
The new gaming functionality further expands MiiPC's capabilities and brings a feature
that will no doubt be exciting for both parents and their children. This will allow kids
and adults to enjoy their favorite games on the familiar MiiPC device, while giving
parents the ability to stay aware of what their children are playing, and make sure their
gaming experience is a healthy one.
Young Song, Founder of MiiPC, explains: "Being a father to two beautiful kids, I've
always wanted to make sure my children are safe online, and this is how the idea of MiiPC
was born. Our goal is to make MiiPC a fun and easy-to-use multi-purpose device providing
all the computing tools your family needs at a very affordable cost. This is exactly why
we've teamed up with 18th Parallel, to bring a greater gaming experience to the device.
MiiPC brings fun to the whole family - educational gaming for children, competitive gaming
for teens, or casual gaming for adults. Coupled with Cloud-based parental control
features, MiiPC provides a safe family hub for learning and entertainment."
The 18th Parallel partnership introduces Cannonball console gaming platform, which
adds another entertainment aspect to the existing MiiPC features. This new functionality
will also be made available to all existing MiiPC users through an upcoming software
update. MiiPC also comes with a companion application for Android and iOS mobile phones
that allows parents to remotely keep an eye on and adjust their children's activities in
real time, whether they're at home or out of the house. This feature helps the parents set
online boundaries that aid in preventing internet addiction and introducing kids to online
content in a way that is safe, informative and fun.
Nishith Shah, Co-Founder and CEO of 18th Parallel, explains: "We are very thrilled to
announce our partnership with MiiPC which brings to life a perfect symbiosis of Android
computing and gaming. Team 18th Parallel is very passionate about bringing gaming to the
masses and launching Cannonball on the child friendly platform like the MiiPC allows us to
bring entertainment to gamers of all ages in an innovative and exciting way. Parents can
feel confident knowing that the unique MiiPC Parental controls will allow their kids to
enjoy games in a safe environment."
Further to the parental control functions, MiiPC brings the familiar Android
environment to the bigger screen - the device can be plugged into a large screen TV to
stream video content and games, making it a multi-purpose media center. In addition to
this, with a keyboard, mouse, webcam and gamepad support, MiiPC is a fully functioning
computer that runs on only 8.5 - 10 watts. This is 10x less than the average computer,
making MiiPC very environmentally friendly and inexpensive to run but still providing fun
for the whole family.
Specifications
MiiPC comes with an HDMI connection and three USB ports, so it can be used with HDMI
monitors and most HDTVs - providing a true keyboard and mouse experience. The device runs
on top of Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) leveraging all the power of the web and the
ever-growing Android application ecosystem. To complete the desktop computing experience
MiiPC comes with access to the MiiPC Featured Apps Store showcasing 40+ Android apps that
have been personally tested and approved for use on the MiiPC platform. Access is also
provided to the MiiPC Web App Center with over 500 web applications which will include
productivity, games, entertainment, multimedia and educational selections.
- Processor: Marvell's(R) award-winning ARMADA(R) 1500 Plus SoC
- Storage: 4GB/8GB/16GB/32GB eMMC Internal Flash and expandable via SD slot and
USB port
- System RAM: 1GB/2GB DDR3 SDRAM
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), Ethernet Port, and Bluetooth (4.0)
- Connect to HDTV or HDMI monitor: HDMI (1080p/720p) output
- I/O: 3 USB 2.0 Ports, Speaker Jack
- Companion MiiPC Parental Control Mobile App for iOS and Android, and access to
MiiPC Parental Web Portal
- Built-in MiiPC Media Server software, MiiPC Featured Apps Store and MiiPC Web
App Center.
* Keyboard, mouse & HDMI cable are sold separately
Apps: Key Features
- MiiPC Featured Apps - 40 personally tested Android Apps that work well
with MiiPC
- Pre-bundled App Market Place - ability to download more than 300,000 free
Android Apps
- In addition MiiPC works with the Amazon App Store providing access to over
75,000 Android Apps
MiiPC Forum
MiiPC have recently established the MiiPC Forum (http://www.miipcforum.com), which
provides a wide range of information and resources so users of all kinds can share and
discover MiiPC-related content and features. With users' valuable feedback ZeroDesktop
will continue to improve and enhance the functionality of MiiPC, making it better and
smarter.
You can order MiiPC worldwide now for $129 at: http://www.miipc.com
Notes to Editor
Press ready screenshots, headshot and MiiPC logos are available here
[https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ogdg5x59jaqd9tt/-JQQiaPYkd ].
About MiiPC http://www.miipc.com
MiiPC has been created by a team of developers at ZeroDesktop, Inc., based in Silicon
Valley.
ZeroDesktop, Inc. is a leading developer of next generation Cloud Operating System and
Cloud Service Brokerage Solutions for Consumers, Telecoms, OEMs, ISVs and Enterprises. The
ZeroDesktop Infrastructure aggregates scattered digital content from local storage,
network drives and cloud services providing unified access by PCs, tablets and mobile
devices.
This is ZeroDesktop's first product that combines hardware and software aimed at the
consumer marketplace. ZeroDesktop is headquartered in San Mateo, CA and has employees
worldwide with development centers in both Silicon Valley and Europe. Their technologies
are licensed to leading Telcoms, OEMs and ISVs in Europe and Asia, which combine their
software expertise in Cloud technologies along with their own personal understanding and
experience of family struggles with the Internet led them to conceive of MiiPC.
Find MiiPC on Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Miipc/164658463684389 ] and
Twitter [https://twitter.com/MiiPC4kids ] @MiiPC4kids.
About 18th Parallel http://www.18thparallel.com
18th Parallel is the team behind Cannonball, an innovate software platform that allows
service providers and OEMs to offer console gaming on Android set-top-boxes, smart TVs,
and PCs using off-the-shelf Android games and off-the-shelf gamepads.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/w9dq1qkd9utpg1q/mPnu5Uld7H
MiiPC
CONTACT: Or Contact: Heather Delaney at Dynamo, Mobile: +447446073352 , Email: heather.delaney@dynamopr.com , Twitter: @DivertingLife, Skype: heatheraiu