PRESS CONTACT
Darren Sackett
IREZ Technologies, L. L. C.
480-922-1415 ext. 2201
fax: 480-922-8113
email: dsackett@irez.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
iREZ KritterUSB and KritterUSB W/Wand Price Reduction
Full Motion Webcam Leads Lists of Features; Highest Quality Video Now Possible via any PC or Mac Equipped with a Powered USB Port
SCOTTSDALE, AZ —(January 24, 2001)— iREZ Technologies, L. L. C. announced today that the retail cost of the award winning KritterUSB™ has been reduced from $99.95 to $69.95 and the KritterUSB Bundle, which includes a stand, has been reduced from $129.95 to $99. In addition to the price reduction, iREZ has extended the warranty from one year to two years, with registration.
The KritterUSB is a full motion webcam with the highest quality video possible for computers with powered USB ports. Compatible with Windows 98, ME, 2K and Mac OS 8.6 or higher, the KritterUSB provides up to 30 frames-per-second video preview at any resolution. The Wand that comes with the Kritter Bundle allows the desktop user additional stability and style for their Kritter. The two-year warranty, which now comes with all iREZ products, is the longest in the field.
"As expectations for higher quality, lower priced computer peripherals increase, iREZ is stepping up to the plate by drastically reducing its prices while increasing the warranties of all products," said Michael Harris, CTO of iREZ. "iREZ is proving once more that we are listening to the consumer and giving them what they want."
Shipping with the KritterUSB is a full suite of software programs to allow users to capture video, edit video, take snapshots, web broadcast, video chat, video conference, do video presentations and attach video and clips to emails. Advanced compression technology and software from iREZ enable unparalleled throughput of up to 30 frames per second for CIF (Common Interface Format) size color images (320 x 240), providing superior live video performance, while using minimal USB and CPU resources.
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Minimum system requirements for PCs are: PC with 233 MHz Pentium&Mac226; processor with MMX&Mac226; or higher and USB port, Microsoft Windows '98, Windows ME, and Windows 2000 with USB support, 64MB RAM, 50MB hard disk storage space, CD-ROM drive for software installation, display adapter with 16 bit colors or better. Minimum system requirements for Macintosh computers are: Mac OS 8.6 or higher with the latest USB extensions, 64 MB RAM, 50 MB hard disk storage space, CD-ROM drive for software installation, USB port.
Available in ice, black, blue, and orange, KritterUSB can be purchased through computer retailers, computer superstores, mass merchants, mail order dealers, and on the web at http://www.irez.com.
For more information regarding the KritterUSB video and audio capture device, contact iREZ Technologies by phone at 480/922-1415, via e-mail at info@irez.com, or visit the iREZ web-site at: http://www.irez.com.
About iREZ:
Founded in 1992, the Scottsdale, Arizona based iREZ division of PAR Technologies, specializes in video imaging products, and is best known for the CapSure™ video capture card and Kritter™ video cameras. Setting the standard for both mobile and desktop computer peripherals, the iREZ division strongly adheres to PAR’s commitment to provide customers with unparalleled service and support, the best prices, timely availability, and unsurpassed reliability. Additional information about iREZ can be found on the iREZ Web Site at www.irez.com.
iREZ, Kritter, CapSure and Reel-Eyes are trademarks of PAR Technologies, Inc. Apple, Mac, Macintosh, iMac, PowerBook, and iBook are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
